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In this revealing article, Jonson Lee explores how volume controls—digital or analog—inevitably compromise sound quality, ultimately concluding that even the best among them can’t compete with the clarity of having none at all.
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The company’s first cartridge in 40 years BALLSTON SPA, New York, March 2022 – Not since the original LMC-1 of 1981 and 1982 follow-up model LMC-2 has Luxman offered a phono cartridge. That 40-year absence ends now with the introduction of the LMC-5 moving coil cartridge. “This new reference class MC cartridge is the result…
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Montreal dealer Christian Vézina of Planète Haute-Fidélité delivers PMA’s first certified $10K system: Martin Logan XT i60 speakers, Exposure 3510 amp, and an Innuos ZENmini streamer punch far above their price, with upgrade paths mapped.
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Built around both vinyl and digital front-ends, this $50K two-in-one system marries Magnepan LRS panels with Zu Audio Omens—proving great sound isn’t about price tags, but system synergy, savvy tweaks, and soul.
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Karim Senoussi’s audio system proves that synergy beats price: a vintage Mark Levinson amp, Simaudio Moon Neo 260D, tubed Thöress preamp, and Dunlavy SC V speakers create a natural, immersive sound that captivates listeners without costly cables or room treatment.
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MOON by Simaudio’s Dominique Poupart radiates passion and precision as he leads a tour through the company’s Quebec-based factory, where cutting-edge robotics meet meticulous hand-assembly—all in service of sonic excellence.
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Gilles recounts 50 years of audiophile growth, from teenage gear rivalries to embracing once-dismissed tweaks, reminding readers that real learning in hi-fi comes not from specs or forums—but from listening with open ears.
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In a playful dialogue with his younger self, Jonson Lee explores how sound quality deepens music’s magic—while cautioning against losing joy in the endless quest for upgrades. The message? Savor the music, now.
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For under $1,500, the Zu Audio Omen and Magneplanar LRS offer two thrilling yet wildly different sonic paths—one bold and dynamic, the other refined and immersive—both delivering serious high-end sound without a high-end price.
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For Wayne E. Goins, Carole King’s Tapestry isn’t just an album—it’s a life marker, from teenage homework sessions on a beloved console to rediscovering its soul-stirring power decades later on a high-end setup.
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Dragged along to T.H.E. Show by chance, Jonson Lee’s wife — a professional pianist — helped crown Heavenly Soundworks’ active speakers as the event’s best, praising their astonishing clarity and bass, all powered by just a $500 streamer.
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Nearfield listening reveals hidden stereo depth and clarity by minimizing room interference—a technique once limited to studio engineers but now common among desktop audiophiles using compact speakers near their screens.
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Whoever said “the best things in life are free” obviously never dabbled in high end audio. That’s not to say you can’t improve the sound of the system you already have with some judicious tweaking.
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The human voice is an amazing thing. I can think of no other instrument that moves our emotions and soul as powerfully. The examples are endless: Freddie Mercury, Beyoncé, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby McFerrin, Luciano Pavarotti, Ariana Grande… Just take your pick. And it’s not just singers’ voices that we respond strongly to. How about the…
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Imagine you’re driving down the highway at 110 km/h, when you suddenly find yourself at the wrong end of a radar gun and soon being pursued by a police car signaling you to pull over. The chesty policeman standing by your rolled-down window offers you the typical icebreaker in this sort of situation: “Do you…