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FR Robert Schryer
Robert Schryer is PMA’s editor-in-chief and believes that all you need is love… along with music and good gear. Such is his belief in the power of music and audio to bring harmony to the world that he has chosen to dedicate his life to advancing their collective cause.
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Claude Lemaire’s sprawling DIY vinyl system may look eccentric, but its rich, soulful sound proves his unorthodox tweaks and vintage gear choices are far from frivolous.
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Through dark rooms, sonic memories, and sacred clutter, the “Stranger Than Kindness” exhibition maps Nick Cave’s tangled inner life—from rebellious youth to grieving father—with haunting intimacy and visceral, word-drenched beauty.
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Québec Acoustique’s William Desjardins proves the audiophile flame burns bright in the next generation, curating a $10K system with astonishing synergy, warmth, and realism that outshines setups costing twice as much.
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Three SPDIF cables from AudioQuest, Kimber, and Audience face off—each delivering distinct sonic strengths—while the old-school Auric Illuminator CD treatment surprisingly proves its worth, boosting clarity, ambiance, and realism across multiple discs.
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In this second “Cable Guru” entry, the Guru explores mid-priced hi-fi cables from major manufacturers, emphasizing sound character over specs, system synergy, and the artful subjectivity that makes cable evaluation a unique audiophile pursuit.
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“No, I have the best system in the world!” #5: Crafting an Audiophile’s Dream in a Split-Level House
In his pursuit of audio nirvana, Serge transformed a living space into a showcase for his Focal Utopia Maestros and a $100K+ setup, crediting his system’s final leap in performance to DR Acoustics power products.
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Vincent Bélanger, a fourth-generation cellist and Audio Note UK ambassador, blends elite classical training with audiophile sensibilities, global collaborations, and a deep reverence for accessible, emotionally resonant performance.
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Look at PS Audio’s new state-of-the-art loudspeaker, the aspen FR30, and I think you’ll agree—it looks impressive. It’s big, full range, elegantly shaped, looks sturdy, comes with planar diaphragms and unique options to adjust the sound for a particular room, and overall gives the impression that it’ll sound spectacular. Most intriguingly to me, and I…
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It promises to be one of the most endearing moments at this year’s Montreal Audiofest: On Friday, March 25, François Lemay, founder of Tenor Audio and now owner of Lemay Audio, will officially unveil—curtain and all—the Lemay Audio-manufactured Dayton Wright Hommage (French for homage)—a state-of-the-art redesign of the iconic Dayton Wright XG-10 electrostatic speaker—to Michael…
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Jean-François’s McIntosh-powered setup hits a personal sweet spot, where rich bass, vivid timbres, and thoughtful tweaks—from power lines to speaker angles—have ended his upgrade itch and turned listening into a lasting joy.
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Rob Schryer’s new column “The Cable Guru” kicks off with a spirited manifesto from its self-appointed guru, championing the subjective truths of hi-fi cabling, cable break-in, and the sacred art of system synergy.
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In a candid interview, Metaxas & Sins founder Kostas Metaxas reveals how fashion, reel-to-reel tape, and a DIY ethos shaped his wild, high-end hi-fi designs—blending sonic purity with sculptural flair.
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Montreal dealer Christian Vézina of Planète Haute-Fidélité delivers PMA’s first certified $10K system: Martin Logan XT i60 speakers, Exposure 3510 amp, and an Innuos ZENmini streamer punch far above their price, with upgrade paths mapped.
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PMA’s Robert Schryer confesses to abandoning separates for the Grandinote Shinai integrated amp, declaring it the most human-sounding gear he’s owned—and the cornerstone of a system that finally silenced the upgrade itch.
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Karim Senoussi’s audio system proves that synergy beats price: a vintage Mark Levinson amp, Simaudio Moon Neo 260D, tubed Thöress preamp, and Dunlavy SC V speakers create a natural, immersive sound that captivates listeners without costly cables or room treatment.