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While streaming dominates, Shanling SCD3.3 is a bold high-end SACD/CD player and DAC, featuring a custom R2R DAC, tube output stage, and top-loading transport — defying trends with audiophile precision.
The power of music & audio
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Robert Schryer finds himself unexpectedly swept away by NuPrime’s IDA-9, a sleek, compact powerhouse whose rich, dynamic sound belies its price.
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Here are a few more tasty nuggets of wisdom about playing in a rock band from someone who’s been there: Frank Doris. This time, Frank highlights the importance of rehearsing—because if you don’t rehearse, you’re gonna suck.
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Harpist Valérie Milot and audiophile label 2xHD have teamed up to create Valérie’s new, out-of-this-world recording, Nebulæ.
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In this excerpt from Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, overlooked spaces like basements and garages become ideal listening rooms through smart, minimal upgrades—proving great sound starts with practicality, not perfection.
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Claude Lemaire continues his series on records that transformed the pop and rock music landscape, organized by year of release.
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A hundred years ago, Uncle Jimmy Thompson’s 1925 fiddle tune on WSM birthed the Grand Ole Opry—and a generation later, even Elvis couldn’t crack its reverent, rustic stronghold.
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Emcee Rudy Radelic drops in with overlooked reissues, a posthumous nod to Ozzy, and a deep crate dive into Prince’s 12-inch secrets—where the real gems were never on the A-side.
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Music and vinyl expert Claude Lemaire highlights essential recordings—and the best pressings to seek out—for your LP collection, indexed by year of release.
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Robert Schryer finds himself unexpectedly swept away by NuPrime’s IDA-9, a sleek, compact powerhouse whose rich, dynamic sound belies its price.
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Here are a few more tasty nuggets of wisdom about playing in a rock band from someone who’s been there: Frank Doris. This time, Frank highlights the importance of rehearsing—because if you don’t rehearse, you’re gonna suck.
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Harpist Valérie Milot and audiophile label 2xHD have teamed up to create Valérie’s new, out-of-this-world recording, Nebulæ.
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In this excerpt from Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, overlooked spaces like basements and garages become ideal listening rooms through smart, minimal upgrades—proving great sound starts with practicality, not perfection.
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The Music Column,
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Vinyl Essentials, Part 3
Claude Lemaire continues his series on records that transformed the pop and rock music landscape, organized by year of release.
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A Century Ago: How a Fiddle and a Radio Show Created the Grand Ole Opry
A hundred years ago, Uncle Jimmy Thompson’s 1925 fiddle tune on WSM birthed the Grand Ole Opry—and a generation later, even Elvis couldn’t crack its reverent, rustic stronghold.
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Recent Arrivals and 12-inch Royalty
Emcee Rudy Radelic drops in with overlooked reissues, a posthumous nod to Ozzy, and a deep crate dive into Prince’s 12-inch secrets—where the real gems were never on the A-side.
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Vinyl Essentials, Part 2
Music and vinyl expert Claude Lemaire highlights essential recordings—and the best pressings to seek out—for your LP collection, indexed by year of release.
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The Lyric Theatre Singers present Candlelight Christmas 2025
Bob Bachelor leads the Lyric Theatre Singers’ Candlelight Christmas 2025, blending gospel, choral classics, and a South African carol in a concert series that promises joy, reflection, and rich seasonal harmony.
PMA Magazine x SoulFi Audio — Exclusive Black Friday Offers
PMA Magazine teams with SoulFi Audio for a Black Friday roundup packed with practical Hi-Fi bargains.
Tchaikovsky & Saint-Saëns | The Magic of Two Pianos
For something a little different this merry season, Tchaikovsky & Saint-Saëns | The Magic of Two Pianos offers a festive and fresh take on holiday concerts.
VBMP Presents: Cellist Vincent Bélanger’s New Album “Songe”
Cellist Vincent Bélanger launches his new audiophile label, VBMP, with "Solange", the label's first ever release, available on CD, hi-res, and LP formats.
NuPrime Audio and the IDA-9: A Compact Powerhouse Built on Precision Engineering
NuPrime's IDA-9 replaces the IDA-8 with a faster 600 kHz Class-D stage, GaN-based power supply, and precision resistor-ladder volume control—all in a compact chassis engineered entirely in-house for speed, consistency, and control.
Eversolo DAC-Z10 Unveiled — Precision Engineering for Authentic Sound
Eversolo introduces the DAC-Z10, a high-end DAC and headphone amplifier featuring dual AKM decoding chips, Fully Isolated Architecture, R2R volume control, and FPGA-based clock reconstruction for precise, low-distortion high-resolution audio. Available in December.
EC Zero AKM Brings Both High-End Performance and Affordability to Portable CD Player Market
Shanling’s new ECZero AKM portable CD player lands in the U.S. via Forte Distribution, blending AKM DAC tech, dual amps, and Bluetooth 5.3 in a sleek, $349 design aimed at serious CD-loving audiophiles.
Shanling SCD3.3: A High-End Disc Player for the Modern Digital System
While streaming dominates, Shanling SCD3.3 is a bold high-end SACD/CD player and DAC, featuring a custom R2R DAC, tube output stage, and top-loading transport — defying trends with audiophile precision…
The Lyric Theatre Singers present Candlelight Christmas 2025
Bob Bachelor leads the Lyric Theatre Singers’ Candlelight Christmas 2025, blending gospel, choral classics, and a South African carol in a concert series that promises joy, reflection, and rich seasonal harmony…
PMA Magazine x SoulFi Audio — Exclusive Black Friday Offers
PMA Magazine teams with SoulFi Audio for a Black Friday roundup packed with practical Hi-Fi bargains…
Steven Stone’s Super Budget Components: HIDIZS, Apos Audio
Steven Stone is back with a hi-res portable player he dubs a “super value” and a pair of under-$100 in-ear monitors he calls “an excellent addition to an out-of-office travel kit.”
The Audiophile Guide to the Best and Worst Practices for Buying a Stereo
Paul Bowes offers advice on buying a stereo system. Ignore it at your own risk!
Impressions of the Toronto Audiofest by Joseph Greenham, Photographer
Audiofest photographer Joseph Greenham reflects on his experience at the Toronto Audiofest 2025.
Toronto Audiofest 2025 — Final Notes and Takeaways
Robert Schryer closes out his Toronto Audiofest coverage with some final notes and takeaways.
Chicago’s Sonic Sanctuaries: Four Hi‑Fi Listening Bars Channeling the Jazz‑Kissa Spirit
Chicago’s listening bars offer a new kind of nightlife, where hi-fi sound, curated vinyl, and craft cocktails take center stage. From Charis to Parachute HiFi, each space delivers a distinct, music-first experience.
TAF 2025: Wynn Audio–Kalista, Vinnie Rossi, Vimberg, Entreq, Fono Acustica, Critical Mass System, O-Bit Audio, Thiele, Kondo Audio Note, Center Stage, Crystal Cable
Wynn Audio showcased two high-end systems featuring standout gear from Kalista, Kondo, and Vimberg—offering vivid realism, from nuanced piano timbres to trumpet notes that seemed to materialize in the room.
Sights & Sounds: A Visual Recap of the Toronto Audiofest 2025
Photo report from Joseph Greenham of the Toronto Audiofest 2025, where dazzling debuts, immersive demos, and jaw-dropping gear made this year’s show one to remember.
TAF 2025: EQ Audio Video–Innuos, Aavik, Borresen, Ansuz, JVC, Trinnov, Musical Fidelity, Kaleidescape, Monitor Audio
EQ Audio Video wowed with two epic setups: a Borresen T5/Aavik system offering visceral, lifelike sound, and a Dolby Atmos home theatre rig with Monitor Audio Cinergy speakers that rivaled the live concert experience.
Steven Stone’s Super Budget Components: HIDIZS, Apos Audio
Steven Stone is back with a hi-res portable player he dubs a “super value” and a pair of under-$100 in-ear monitors he calls “an excellent addition to an out-of-office travel kit.”
The Audiophile Guide to the Best and Worst Practices for Buying a Stereo
Paul Bowes offers advice on buying a stereo system. Ignore it at your own risk!
Impressions of the Toronto Audiofest by Joseph Greenham, Photographer
Audiofest photographer Joseph Greenham reflects on his experience at the Toronto Audiofest 2025.
Toronto Audiofest 2025 — Final Notes and Takeaways
Robert Schryer closes out his Toronto Audiofest coverage with some final notes and takeaways.
