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  • Hifitrends Awards: The Best Affordable Music Streamers And Dacs Of 2023

    Hifitrends crowns the Wiim Pro Plus streamer ($219), SMSL DO300 DAC ($549), and iFi Hip Dac 3 ($199) as 2023โ€™s best affordable audio gearโ€”delivering top-tier performance without breaking the bank.

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  • Sivga Luan Open-Backed Headphones Reviewed

    Audio Appraisalโ€™s reviewer praises Sivgaโ€™s open-back Luan headphones for their superb craftsmanship, warm midrange, and relaxed sound signatureโ€”delivering impressive value, though not bass-heavy or ideal for communal listening.

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  • Our first flipbook magazine is now available!

    Here it isโ€”Issue 1 of PMA Magazineโ€™s flipbook version. I know what youโ€™re thinking: โ€œPMA Magazine comes in a flipbook version?โ€ It does now. And while its launch may come as a surprise to you, the audio elves behind its creation planned its release for months. What took so long? The timing. The elves thought:…

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  • Introducing the Octave Audio MRE 220 SE mono power amplifiers

    Northbrook, IL โ€“ December 19, 2023: Dynaudio North America, Inc., importer and distributor of Octave Audio of Karlsbad, Germany, proudly introduces the MRE 220 SE mono power amplifiers, the fourth generation of Andreas Hofmannโ€™s reference-grade MRE amplifier series first introduced in 1994. Crafted by passionate music lovers who wish to bring the beauty and finesse…

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  • Comedy of Errors

    Reflecting on past gear and personal growth, the author finds that mistakesโ€”whether in audio or lifeโ€”are inevitable, but embracing them can lead to better sound, stronger relationships, and genuine self-acceptance.

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  • Dynaudio North America introduces the Octave Audio Jubilee Mono Ultimate power amplifiers

    Dynaudio North America, Inc., importer and distributor of Octave Audio of Karlsbad, Germany, proudly introduces the new crown jewel of the Octave product lineup: the Jubilee Mono Ultimate mono power amplifiers. From its inception in 1998, Andreas Hofmannโ€™s Octave Audio Jubilee Series set out to define what was possible in state-of-the-art tube electronics. Combining a…

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Magnepan Speakers

    First impressions can mislead with Magnepan speakers, writes Jonson Lee, who reflects on their lifelike realism, anti-forward presentation, and high-maintenance charm after more than a decade of devoted ownership.

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  • High-End Audio Luminary Michael Fremer Produces His First Record Album

    Michael Fremer steps into the role of record producer with Rufus Reid Presents Caelan Cardello, a live, all-analog jazz LP born from a chance performanceโ€”and now a top-seller, expertly mastered, pressed, and produced with passion and purpose.

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  • Is Digital Simply โ€œOnes and Zerosโ€?

    A fiery Facebook debate ignited over Herb Reichertโ€™s claim that Hegelโ€™s Viking CD player outperformed streamed files, reigniting the clash between โ€œbits are bitsโ€ objectivists and subjectivists who trust their ears over theory.

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  • Understanding Music Streaming: A Guide for Beginners

    For newcomers, this beginnerโ€™s guide demystifies music streaming, comparing top platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Qobuz by audio quality, features, and artist payoutsโ€”helping users find the service that best suits their listening style.

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  • Audio Research’s Val and Sheree Cora Tell All, Part 1

    In one of 2023โ€™s biggest audiophile bombshells, Valerio Cora of Acora Acoustics rescues Audio Research from near-bankruptcy, vowing to preserve its legacy while energizing the iconic brand with support from returning staff and industry goodwill.

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  • Celebrate the Holidays with iFi

    “For the audio enthusiast in your life, give the gift of high-fidelity sound whether on-the-go or for the home.”

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  • How a Vinylphile Found His Groove, Part 1

    Mike Harkins dives deep into the tactile and sonic quirks of vinyl playback, exposing factory flaws, groove grime, and pressing imperfections that plague even โ€œaudiophileโ€ editionsโ€”yet still finds joy in the ritual and magic of spinning LPs.

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  • AXPONA Audio Expo Returns April 12-14, 2024

    Audiophiles and music lovers will once again convene for three days of exploring live musical performances, educational seminars, and shopping new gear.

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  • Lyra Launches the Erodion EVO Step-Up Transformer

    Known for its high performance cartridges, Lyra has just released the Erodion EVO step-up transformer. The Erodion EVO is a terrific fit with any low-impedance cartridge of 2 to 10 ohms but was designed especially for Lyra cartridges. According to Lyra, the passive (it uses no electrical power) Erodion EVO has wider bandwidth and dynamic…

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