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On March 30, 1967, The Beatles strolled into Michael Cooperโs photographic studio at 4 Chelsea Manor Studios, London, prepared to turn the music worldโs expectations on their head. Or maybe they were just bored. After all, if youโre already the most famous band on the planet, why not have a little fun with it? The…
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Rob Schryer and his photographer sidekick Karim Sรฉnoussi spend a jazzy afternoon at 2xHD Fidelio, where Renรฉ Laflamme pushes audio boundaries with vintage gear to capture raw musical emotion.
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Robert Schryer puts DR Acousticsโ Polynice power distributor and its cables to the test, uncovering how their innovative designs tackle noise and improve clarity, detail, and soundstaging.
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The Montreal Audiofest is hoping to inspire newer generations with Teen Audio Day, the Audiogirls room, and a mentorship program offering free gear to young enthusiasts. With events like the Musical Wine Tour and Prohibition Night, the goal is to make high-fidelity audio fun, welcoming, and exciting for everyone.
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Jonson claims he’s off the audio gear merry-go-round. His wife and son donโt believe him, but this time he insists itโs real. After 20 years of perfecting the โgear gameโ and the โroom game,โ Jonson is now turning his focus to the elusive โmind gameโโthe deeply personal aspect of audio shaped by perception and mental…
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Shanlingโs ET3 CD transport returns to stock at Fortรฉ Distributionโthis compact powerhouse blends CD playback with high-res streaming and top-tier connectivity.
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A new study reveals that low-frequency sounds, notably 63 Hz bass, can cause widespread hearing loss. Bass waves forcefully penetrate the cochlea and bypass earplugs via bone conduction, severely undermining traditional hearing protection.
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Electrical noise sabotaging your sound? A new virtual ground system wipes hum and EMI from even the cleanest rigs, revealing musicโs full dynamic depth.
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Monitor Audioโs $5199/pair Gold 100 6G standmounts impressed Robert Schryer with their weight, luxurious finish, and superb clarity. With deep bass, rich detail, and effortless musical flow, they felt completeโno sub needed.
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Jonson Lee visits three music-listening spaces in Korea where silence is enforced, and the sound systemโnot the customerโrules. These venues offer a rare escape from choice overload, immersing visitors in pure, communal music appreciation.
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Shanlingโs CR60 hits the U.S. via Fortรฉโthis $299 CD transport and ripper packs high-end parts, easy ripping, and sleek design into a compact, audiophile-friendly form.
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Experience an unforgettable evening as world-renowned pipa virtuoso Liu Fang joins the Orchestre FILMharmonique in a vibrant blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions. The highlight of the night features the timeless Chinese classic โๆข็ฅโ (The Butterfly Lovers)โan iconic concerto cherished by fans across the globe. Performed alongside Stravinskyโs luminous Firebird Suite and the world…
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David Chesky, audiophile pioneer and Grammy nominee, shares insights in an exclusive interview ahead of his trioโs live performance of The Great European Songbook at Montreal’s Bourgie Hall on January 23. Tickets are available now, for $19 – $38.
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Signal loss impacts imaging, clarity, and bassโbut itโs fixable. Discover 10 yearsโ worth of tips for unlocking your systemโs potential.
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On August 3rd, 1956โA cultural hurricane primed to shake the Olympia Theater to its foundation. The tickets were a mere $1.50, but what unfolded inside those walls was priceless: three explosive performances at 3:30, 7:00, and 9:00 p.m., each more electrifying than the last. This was no ordinary concert; it was a seismic moment in…