Olivier Meunier-Plante

Olivier is the creative & technical mind behind this website. Beyond assisting with the magazine’s content, his expertise in web development combined with a genuine passion for the web underscores his contribution to PMA. You can contact contact him here.


  • Is Shenzhen Becoming the New Tokyo of the Hi-Fi World?

    Has Shenzhen surpassed Tokyo in high-fidelity audio? With brands like Eversolo and Topping outclassing legacy giants, the shift isn’t coming—it’s already here.

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  • The Saul Authority: The Story of Hi-Fi Pioneer Saul Marantz

    Saul Marantz, a graphic designer turned audio pioneer, redefined high-fidelity sound with his groundbreaking designs. From the revolutionary Model 7 preamp to the ill-fated but legendary 10B tuner, his relentless pursuit of perfection shaped the golden age of Hi-Fi—even at great personal cost.

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  • Janis Joplin’s Last Roar

    There are two types of people in this world: those who worship at the altar of Janis Joplin and those who, frankly, need better taste in music. By the summer of 1970, Joplin was already more than a singer—she was a force of nature, a Texas-born tempest wrapped in feathers, fringe, and enough raw emotion…

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  • Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Liu Fang & “梁祝” (The Butterfly Lovers)

    Experience an unforgettable evening as world-renowned pipa virtuoso Liu Fang joins the Orchestre FILMharmonique in a vibrant blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions. The highlight of the night features the timeless Chinese classic “梁祝” (The Butterfly Lovers)—an iconic concerto cherished by fans across the globe. Performed alongside Stravinsky’s luminous Firebird Suite and the world…

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  • The Day Dalí Made a Hologram of Alice Cooper

    In the spring of 1973, the surreal collided head-on with the theatrical when Salvador Dalí and Alice Cooper met at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. It was the kind of encounter that seems almost too absurd to be true, but somehow, when you put Dalí and Cooper in the same room, it…

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  • Paris’ Sonic Escapes: 8 Listening Bars You Can’t Miss

    Paris’ jazz kissa-inspired bars like Listener and Bambino blend high-fidelity sound, vinyl culture, and refined design, redefining nightlife for audiophiles.

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  • Golden Ears Anonymous: A 12-Step Program for Recovering Audiophiles

    From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “it’s the ear, not the gear.”

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  • Gravity Optional: How Bowie Redefined Himself (Again) in 1979

    This striking image from David Bowie’s 1979 Lodger photoshoot is more than a visual oddity—it’s a portal into a restless, brilliant period in Bowie’s life. Captured by Brian Duffy, the man responsible for some of Bowie’s most iconic imagery (think the lightning bolt on Aladdin Sane), this photograph encapsulates the strange tension between control and…

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  • $1.50 Tickets to Elvis History

    On August 3rd, 1956—A cultural hurricane primed to shake the Olympia Theater to its foundation. The tickets were a mere $1.50, but what unfolded inside those walls was priceless: three explosive performances at 3:30, 7:00, and 9:00 p.m., each more electrifying than the last. This was no ordinary concert; it was a seismic moment in…

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  • SonoSphere: The Next Generation of Sound Containment for Your Living Room

    Is it magic, or is it science? The SonoSphere traps your music in a private bubble, yet the “Phantom Sound Effect” tricks others nearby into thinking they hear it—which they don’t. Really.

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  • Amplified Confusion: Why the FTC’s New Rule Falls Flat

    The FTC’s 2024 Amplifier Rule aims for transparency but sparks backlash for outdated testing, unrealistic standards, and a loophole echoing pre-1974 marketing chaos.

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  • The Shakuhachi: How a Zen Bamboo Flute Shaped Japanese Culture

    From courtly halls to Zen temples, the shakuhachi evolved from a Tang Dynasty import into a meditative tool and global musical icon, resonating with timeless beauty.

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  • Louis Armstrong’s Death Valley Portrait

    In the scorching desert of Death Valley in 1958, Art Kane, then a relatively unknown photographer, found himself tasked with capturing Louis Armstrong in a way the world had never seen. At that moment, Armstrong wasn’t just a jazz legend—he was one of the most recognizable figures in global pop culture, thanks to hits like…

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  • Affordable Hi-Fi Tweaks Backed by Science: Elevate Your Sound System Without Breaking the Bank

    Affordable hi-fi tweaks like ferrite cores, Sorbothane pads, and mains conditioners offer subtle but measurable improvements, tackling interference, vibrations, and noise in your audio setup.

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  • How Disney’s Fantasound Brought Surround Sound to Hollywood in 1940

    In the late 1930s, when Hollywood was still refining synchronized sound, Walt Disney had an audacious idea. He wanted to create an animated film that not only brought classical music to the masses but did so in a way that allowed audiences to feel like they were immersed in the music itself. Enter Fantasia—a revolutionary…

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