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Moti Margalit explains how Sonic Edge’s modulated-ultrasound MEMS speaker redefines miniaturized audio: unlike first-gen MEMS tweeters, their chip-sized AirDriver produces full-range sound using silicon micro-pumps and amplitude modulation—no DAC required.
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Frank Doris interviews Nick Getz, son of sax legend Stan Getz, and Abey Fonn of Impex Records, about the new Getz/Gilberto LP reissue of the bossa nova classic.
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In this interview, Chad Kassem recounts his journey from a halfway house in Kansas to founding Acoustic Sounds, sharing how personal struggles, a passion for blues, and a relentless pursuit of quality helped revive vinyl’s prestige.
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In part two of his candid interview, Chad Kassem recalls the gritty rise of Acoustic Sounds from a record-crammed apartment to an industry leader, detailing the challenges of pressing plants, COVID’s business boom, and forging respectful industry alliances.
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In the final part of his interview, new Audio Research owner Val Cora outlines bold plans for reviving the iconic brand—promising U.S.-made innovation, design freedom, and a renewed push for excellence, including a special update to the i50.
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At AXPONA 2023, Chad Kassem opened up to Gilles Laferrière about his Cajun roots, a troubled youth, and the early 1980s decision to embrace vinyl just as the world shifted to CDs—laying the foundation for Analogue Productions.
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Michael Fremer steps into the role of record producer with Rufus Reid Presents Caelan Cardello, a live, all-analog jazz LP born from a chance performance—and now a top-seller, expertly mastered, pressed, and produced with passion and purpose.
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In one of 2023’s biggest audiophile bombshells, Valerio Cora of Acora Acoustics rescues Audio Research from near-bankruptcy, vowing to preserve its legacy while energizing the iconic brand with support from returning staff and industry goodwill.
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An Interview with André Perry, legendary record producer and founder of the fabled Le Studio, Part 1
In this wide-ranging interview, Le Studio founder André Perry reflects on his journey from teenage drummer to recording legend, recounting sessions with icons like Rush and Bowie, the rise of his trailblazing woodland studio, and his enduring passion for sonic excellence.
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In a tranquil garden, Master Tekashi guides his student Daichi through the art of sonic balance, likening cables to katanas, DACs to bows, and room acoustics to battlefield strategy—where the path to audio mastery mirrors the samurai’s eternal quest.
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In part two of this revealing interview, an ex-moderator shares how Facebook audiophile groups have turned combative, driving out genuine hobbyists while emboldening trolls—yet moments of camaraderie keep him coming back.
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In this eye-opening interview, a longtime moderator of a Quebec audiophile group, details how Facebook communities meant to celebrate hi-fi turned hostile—driven, he says, by bullies, egos, and a toxic fear of honest sharing.
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In the final part of his candid interview, Michael Fremer defends good digital, champions honest reviews, praises his 17-year-old protégé Malachi Lui, and reflects on how far vinyl—and his own journey—has come.
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In Part 2 of Gilles Laferriere’s revealing interview, Michael Fremer reflects on his departure from Stereophile, his triumphant return to The Absolute Sound, and the exciting ventures fueling his passion—from producing records to mentoring young writers—all while reaffirming vinyl’s enduring magic.
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Michael Fremer reflects candidly with Gilles Laferriere on receiving a surprise Lifetime Achievement Award at Montreal Audiofest, critiquing exhibitors’ setups, and detailing his emotional departure from Stereophile after building AnalogPlanet and championing vinyl for decades.