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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” An Update to #3: How Fate Brought Me To My Dream System

    Two years after downsizing seemed inevitable, Tom Gibbs finds himself retired, mortgage-free, and surrounded by two dream audio roomsโ€”one digital, one analogโ€”where Maggies, KLH Fives, and top-tier gear turn every listen into an event.

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  • U2 to inhabit its own planet by end of year

    U2 returns to Vegas to baptize the audacious MSG Sphere, but without founding drummer Larry Mullen Jr.โ€”a symbolic rift in their ‘band of brothers’ mythology that casts shadows over a dazzling reinvention.

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  • Welcome to PMA 2.0

    Welcome to PMA Magazineโ€™s 2ยฝ-year anniversary! Okay, so itโ€™s a strange milestone. But itโ€™s also an important one, because it marks a vital turning point in the evolution of the magazine. The first major change is, obviously, its appearance, which was completely overhauled and modernized to look spiffier but also be more enjoyable to navigate…

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  • Volumio launches Volumio AI: AI Music Discovery with the power of ChatGPT

    Harnessing the power of OpenAIโ€™s ChatGPT, Volumio AI delivers a revolution in music discovery. Innovative Italian audio company, Volumio โ€” creators of the award-winning Volumio Music Player ecosystem โ€” introduce Volumio AI, the latest version of their award-winning Volumio Music player application. Launched in 2013, the Volumio Music Player ecosystem has been built from the…

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  • T.H.E Show 2023

    From reel-to-reel romance in British Audio Guysโ€™ room to the ultra-luxe finesse of Lansche speakers with Thrax amps, Jonson Lee captures T.H.E. Show 2023โ€™s sonic splendorโ€”with Katli, AGD, and Audio Limits all making standout impressions.

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  • Tri-Cellโ€™s new mega-showroom is a feast for the eyes and ears

    Tri-Cellโ€™s Vince Scalzitti, a self-proclaimed headbanger, has built a mega-showroom outside Toronto to support dealers, not sell directโ€”showcasing stunning gear, hosting seminars, and proving audio is still all about relationships.

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  • Pangea Audio releases wall-mounted Premier SE MKII turntable shelf

    GRAND RAPIDS, MI, June 27, 2023 โ€“ Pangea Audio Distributing, a developer and manufacturer of high performance, high-value audio accessories, today announced a new wall-mount turntable shelf designed to withstand weights up to 40 lbs. The Pangea Audio Turntable Wall Mounted Premier SE Shelf MKII ย (SRP: 199.95 US$), upgrades its predecessor, the Vulcan Turntable Wall-mount…

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  • HIFIMAN acquires Goldenwave, debuts new Goldenwave Serenade DAC/headphone amplifier

    BELLMORE, NY, June 21, 2023 โ€“HIFIMAN, a leader in high fidelity personal audio, today announced both the acquisition of a respected audio designer/manufacturer and the debut of a new DAC/headphone amplifier that takes full advantage of HIFIMANโ€™s acclaimed Hymalaya Pro ladder DAC. New from the GOLDENWAVE brand, the SERENADE desktop DAC/headphone amplifier (SRP: 1,199 US$)…

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  • AXPONA 2023, Part 2

    Roon-backed Dutch & Dutch wowed AXPONA 2023 with their $14,950 DSP-powered 8c speakers, while class-D amps from Amped America and live demos from Yamaha and GoldenEar showcased serious sonic chops.

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  • The Expanding Power of Women in Jazz

    From a dreamy Indiana barn to a mythical French serpent-woman, this trio of jazz-influenced albumsโ€”by Janiece Jaffe and Monika Herzig, Christine Jensen, and Cรฉcile McLorin Salvantโ€”showcases the vision and vitality women bring to modern jazz.

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  • The New Polestar 3 automotive sound system will make you never want to leave your car

    Swedish tech pioneers Dirac and Polestar collaborate to create a new generation of automotive hi-fi in the Polestar 3, delivering unparalleled performance that transforms the vehicle into a moving theater with ultimate audio immersion. UPPSALA, Sweden, June 13, 2023 โ€” Digital audio pioneer Dirac and electric automobile innovator Polestar, two of Swedenโ€™s most esteemed technology…

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  • Michael Fremer bares all in exclusive interview with PMA Magazine, Pt 3/3

    In the final part of his candid interview, Michael Fremer defends good digital, champions honest reviews, praises his 17-year-old protรฉgรฉ Malachi Lui, and reflects on how far vinylโ€”and his own journeyโ€”has come.

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Digital Playback

    Jonson Lee shares three surprising insights from his digital audio journey: your server matters more than your DAC, digital sources are highly vibration-sensitive, and even a reformat can revive sound quality.

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  • Metaxas & Sins distributed in North America

    Reel Sound Distribution announces exclusive North American distribution of renowned Metaxas & Sins Hi-Fi audio equipment. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL โ€“ May 2023 โ€“ Florida-based Reel Sound Distribution Inc. is now the exclusive distributor of the world-famous line of hi-fi audio products from Metaxas & Sins, following a partnership agreement with designer Kostas Metaxas. The Metaxas…

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  • AXPONA 2023, Part 1

    Back in full force, AXPONA 2023 saw 366 exhibitors take over 12 floors of Chicagolandโ€™s Renaissance Hotel, with standout launches from Luxman, DALI, Innuos, and Cabasseโ€”and plenty of eye-watering cable prices to match.

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