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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #11: The Vibrant Echoes of a California-based Audiophile

    JJ ditched vinyl for digital ease, but itโ€™s his careful speaker setup, Anthem room correction, and a surprising Ethernet filter from Network Acoustics that helped his compact listening room transcend its limits.

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  • AC Infinity T8 component cooling system and beyond! An appraisal

    To keep his system clean and cool, Mike Harkins tucked away his components in a closetโ€”then turned to AC Infinityโ€™s smart, silent fans to battle heat and boost reliability without sacrificing style or performance.

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  • Interview with an audio trailblazer: Norman Varney, on room acoustics, Pt 2

    In Part 2, Norman Varney dismantles audiophile mythsโ€”from misunderstood power upgrades to the flawed logic of spikesโ€”arguing that true sonic improvement begins with the room, not the gear.

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  • Interview with Trent Suggs, Owner of Audio Research

    Trent Suggs recounts his emotional, improbable journey to buying Audio Researchโ€”a story of passion, perseverance, and a vision to make high-end audio more accessible without compromising the brandโ€™s iconic hand-built legacy.

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  • FiiO launches the M11S Hi-Res Portable Music Playerย 

    Las Vegas: January 5th โ€“ The versatile M11S builds upon the success of previous award-winning portable audio players from FiiO. Alongside its 3.5mm single-ended and 2.5mm/4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, and dedicated line-out, the M11S also offers LDAC, aptX HD, and LHDC Hi-Res Bluetooth connectivity. Further wireless options are available thanks to the support for AirPlay…

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  • Naim Audio launches New Classic range

    Create the music system youโ€™ve always wanted with the new Naim Audio Classic range, featuring cutting-edge innovation, sharp styling, and exquisite quality. CES, Las Vegas โ€“ January 4, 2023 โ€“ Naim Audio launched in 1973 with a simple aim: to experience music replayed in its truest and purest possible form. That meant pushing the boundaries…

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Speakers

    Based on three key insightsโ€”room acoustics, system synergy, and installationโ€”Jonson Lee argues that speakers account for just 12.5% of your systemโ€™s sound quality, challenging the conventional wisdom and prioritizing smarter investments.

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  • ROTEL launches its first Integrated Network Streamer

    With over 60-years of design experience, Rotel is proud to introduce its S14 Integrated Network Streaming Amp, offering discerning listeners a high-performance product to access and enjoy online music with ease. This solution delivers the family-owned audio companyโ€™s promise of quality, value and performance, aiming to bring music to life without compromise. The S14 delivers…

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #8: Priyoโ€™s Audiophile Journey

    Raised on Zeppelin and Deep Purple in India, Priyoโ€™s path to high-end audio took flight in Canadaโ€”his journey from vintage gear to a hybrid-tube system is powered by curiosity, experimentation, and sonic transformation.

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  • In Search of audio at CEDIA Expo 2022

    Though now dominated by home automation, CEDIA 2023 still had sonic gemsโ€”Perlistenโ€™s standout room, MBLโ€™s immersive Radialstrahlers, and a thunderous B&O display hinted at high-end audioโ€™s enduring presence amid the smart-home surge.

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  • KEF launches two Extreme Home Theatre speaker models

    Marlboro, NJ โ€“ September 28, 2022: KEF is announcing that theyโ€™ve extended their comprehensive range of architectural speakers with two new THXยฎ Certified models; the ultra-high-performance three-way coaxial speaker Ci250RRM-THX and the high-output architectural subwoofer Ci250RRb-THX. As part of the KEF Extreme Home Theatre line-up, both models deliver the drama and emotional intensity of true…

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Amplifiers

    After testing 49 amps, Jonson Lee crowns the Danish-built Densen DM-30 for its balance of smooth neutrality, reliability, and cool operationโ€”outshining even the visceral Proceed AMP5 and musical Audio Research D115.

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  • Focal introduces the 2022 Utopia: an evolution

    In 2016, Focal introduced its award-winning flagship headphones. In 2020, Focal introduced the headphonesโ€™ new packaging, including several accessories (two cables and a carrying case), for an improved unboxing experience. In September 2022, Focal is proud to introduce the new Utopia: an evolution both in terms of acoustics and in design and aesthetics September 16,…

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #7: Transforming Digital Streaming into an Analog Symphony

    Paul’s all-Linn 5.0 Katalyst system in Vancouver isn’t just rareโ€”it’s revelatory. From digital streaming breakthroughs to power conditioning wizardry, his scientistโ€™s approach transforms rooms and minds, proving synergy and tweaks matter.

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  • Luxman America debuts a new integrated amplifier and upgraded turntable

    The L-507Z integrated amplifier and PD-151 MkII turntable BALLSTON SPA, New York, September 2022 โ€“ Featuring Luxmanโ€™s original LIFES1.0 distortion canceling feedback engine, the new L-507Z is a Class AB integrated amplifier of exceptional sound quality. The first model in Luxmanโ€™s Z Series, the new integrated amplifier joins the PD-151 MkII turntable, which incorporates a…

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