Olivier Meunier-Plante

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.


  • Boombox Bonanza: The History and Evolution of Portable Music Players

    From boomboxes to Bluetooth, this lively history tracks the cultural and technological evolution of portable music—highlighting how innovations like the Walkman, Discman, iPod, and wireless earbuds shaped how (and where) we listen.

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  • David Bowie, Keith Richards & Tina Turner at the Ritz

    In January 1983, a now-iconic photograph was taken backstage at the Ritz in New York City. It featured Tina Turner, David Bowie, and Keith Richards, capturing a moment of musical camaraderie and mutual respect that symbolized a pivotal period in Turner’s career. The early 1980s were a challenging time for Tina Turner. After breaking free…

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  • Historians Baffled: Stonehenge Found to Be World’s First Hi-Fi Setup

    New evidence reveals Stonehenge was a prehistoric hi-fi setup with bass chambers, engraved turntables, and ancient audiophile brands, proving our ancestors rocked harder (and louder) than we ever imagined.

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  • Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson’s Unreleased 1983 Recording Sessions

    In the pantheon of rock and pop gods, few names resonate as powerfully as Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson. Now imagine, if you will, the sheer cosmic magnitude of these two titans crossing paths, not on a stage, but in the intimate confines of a recording studio. Yes, it happened. Freddie Mercury, the flamboyant frontman…

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  • Symphony of a Great City: 5 Hi-Fi Hangouts in Berlin

    Berlin’s hi-fi bar scene is booming—Anima, Bar Neiro, Rhinoçéros, Unkompress, and Bankert Vinyl Café each offer a unique blend of audiophile sound and hospitality, from vintage vinyl purity to immersive listening sessions by the Spree.

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  • The Bone-Chilling Melody of the Aztec Death Whistle

    The Aztec death whistle’s shriek is more than eerie novelty—it’s an echo of war, ritual, and spirit. This bone-chilling instrument, once wielded by warriors and priests, still commands awe with every primal, piercing scream.

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  • The Patents of… Paul W. Klipsch

    Paul W. Klipsch wasn’t just a loudspeaker legend—his inventive genius spanned acoustics, firearms, and geology. From folded horns and crossover filters to seismic sensors and rifle stabilizers, Klipsch’s legacy is innovation in every frequency.

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  • Bruce Springsteen on Clarence Clemons’ Shoulders

    On September 21, 1978, during Bruce Springsteen’s “Darkness on the Edge of Town” tour, a memorable moment occurred at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. This iconic night featured Bruce Springsteen riding on the shoulders of Clarence Clemons, an act that symbolized their profound camaraderie and the electrifying energy of their live performances. The…

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  • The ABCs of Audio: Exploring the Hi-Fi Lexicon

    This comprehensive Hi-Fi lexicon turns audio jargon into accessible knowledge with clarity and charm. ELI5 and ELI15 breakdowns make complex terms easy to grasp. The final scenario with John smartly reinforces the concepts in action. A thoughtful, user-friendly guide for anyone building an audio system from the ground up.

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  • 5 Hi-Fi Hangouts for the Golden-Eared Montrealer

    Montreal’s hi-fi scene shines at venues like Café Gotsoul and Sans Soleil, where vinyl reigns and immersive soundscapes meet gourmet culture, handcrafted systems, and jazz-kissa-inspired atmospheres that elevate listening into an art form.

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  • The Bass-First Audiophile Manifesto

    For the Bass-First Audiophile, sound quality is nice—but seismic bass is sacred. Subwoofers reign supreme, music is judged by tremor potential, and anything less than tectonic is simply background noise.

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  • Feng-Shui Hi-Fi’s Sound Revolution: Harmonizing Music & Chi

    Tao Tunes of Feng-Shui Hi-Fi redefines audio with chi-aligned speakers, Aqua Harmony systems, and sonic vortexes that allegedly birth micro-universes—blending spiritual mysticism and absurdist tech into the wildest hi-fi revolution yet.

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  • Rare Photos of Bowie from the 70s

    Picture this: it’s January 24, 1973. David Bowie, the chameleonic rock star, steps onto the SS Canberra cruise ship, embarking on yet another leg of his legendary Ziggy Stardust world tour. At his side, capturing every glittering moment, is his childhood chum, Geoff MacCormack. “I remember thinking how enormous the ship was,” MacCormack recalls, “which…

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  • The Patents of… Amar Bose

    Amar Bose’s legacy lives through five revolutionary patents—from the iconic 901 speaker and pioneering noise-cancelling headphones to automotive audio, waveguide tech, and dynamic equalization—each redefining how we hear and experience sound.

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  • Jazz Kissa and the Rise of Hi-Fi Havens

    In the shadowy alleys of Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, jazz kissa still pulse with quiet reverence. Hi-Fi Havens debuts with Japan’s iconic jazz cafés—timeless sanctuaries where vinyl, coffee, and deep listening coalesce into a near-spiritual ritual.

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