Amid riverside charm and cold cuts, Robert Schryer tests ArtistClonerโs $11K Mini Ether, revealing near-Ether-level imaging, timbral precision, and emotional pullโplus an unexpected cameo from YouTuber “Dave Listens to HiFi.”
At Passion Audioโs Burmester launch event, Robert Schryer hears the new 232 amp paired with LampizatOr and Wolf von Langa gearโdescribing the sound as transparent, dynamic, and musically intoxicating, with Nick Cave sealing the night.
At Audiophile Experts’ Luxman launch, a preview of the companyโs centennial lineupโfeaturing the NT-07 transport, C-10X preamp, and M-10X ampโdelivered vivid, dynamically charged sound that matched their refined design.
At Audiophile Experts, the DALI Epikore 11 stunned with its immense soundstage and visceral bass; paired with top-tier gear, it rekindled the magic first heard at Toronto Audiofest, reports Robert Schryer.
Accuphaseโs new A-80 stereo amp stole the spotlight at Audiophile Expertsโ chic launch soirรฉe, with Anne Bisson performing live and a luxurious system delivering punchy dynamics, rich tones, and elegant micro-detail.
Skeptical of audioโs placebo effect, Jonson Lee tested AGD Productionsโ class-D Audion ampsโdisguised as glowing tubesโand found their stunning design inseparable from their sonic magic, both subtly shaping the listening experience.
Streaming may rule, but this $2K systemโfeaturing Cambridge’s AXR100 amp and AXC35 CD player, Pro-Jectโs T1 turntable, and Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 speakersโproves that physical media still delivers musical magic with detail, warmth, and soul.
For audiophiles short on space or cash, a quality headphone system can rival speaker setups. This guide breaks down three stellar rigsโranging from $299 to $1098โpairing top DAC/amp combos with acclaimed headphones.
Robert Schryer recounts the Canadian launch of Esoteric’s Grandioso M1X monoblocks, where Focal Scala Utopia speakers and jaw-dropping dynamics delivered a โgrandiosoโ performance marked by explosive realism and lush musicality.
At Audiophile Expertsโ โProduits de chez nousโ soirรฉe, Philippe Renaud showcased Quebec-made gear from MOON, Stable 33.33, and Luna Cables, while guests mingled over wine, rich sonics, and a celebration of local hi-fi talent.