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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #10: Singapore’s Audiophile Tim Lim and His Extraordinary Hi-Fi System

    Tim Lim from Singapore sets a new distance record for PMAโ€™s โ€œNo, I Have the Best Systemโ€ฆโ€ columnโ€”sharing lessons from 20 years of audio upgrades, regrets, and triumphs in a dedicated hi-fi room inside a high-rise BTO flat.

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  • Focal releases its Vestia line of loudspeakers

    CES, Las Vegas โ€“ January 5, 2023 โ€“ The French brand Focal expands its collection of home loudspeakers with Vestia. This new line comprises five models and has been designed to provide high quality music enjoyment and Home Cinema experiences delivered by Focalโ€™s renowned savoir-faire in acoustic. The brand which is recognized by the French…

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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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  • Make your system sound better NOW, Part 3

    In this latest instalment, Paul Bowes reveals how purifying your power supplyโ€”through shielding, isolation, and waveform correctionโ€”can dramatically elevate musical clarity, dynamics, and emotional connection in your hi-fi system.

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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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  • Make your system sound better NOW, Part 1

    Scientist and audiophile Paul Bowes kicks off PMAโ€™s new โ€œMake your system sound better NOWโ€ column by sharing game-changing, hands-on tipsโ€”from speaker leveling to torque tuningโ€”that could dramatically elevate your systemโ€™s sound.

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #9: A Bucharest Audiophile’s Quest for Perfect Sound

    Ciprian from Bucharest shares his meticulously crafted Wilson-LAMM system, built to dissolve his room and transport him emotionallyโ€”proof that passion for lifelike music reproduction knows no borders, only commitment.

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  • The Bison epitomizes Strength, Stability and Consistency, three words that accurately describe Totem Acousticโ€™s 35-year journey of continual global success as a loudspeaker manufacturer in the high-performance audio spectrum. Being the largest and most powerful terrestrial mammal in North America, the Bison is symbolically sacred to many indigenous tribes; a culture that has been a…

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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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  • Toronto Audiofest 2022โ€”impressions from an exhibitor who didnโ€™t exhibit

    Skipping this yearโ€™s Toronto Audiofest as an exhibitor, Justin Brown attended instead as a visitorโ€”offering insider reflections on the showโ€™s warmth, accessibility, and grassroots charm, despite unseasonably tempting patio weather.

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  • Interview with an audio trailblazer: Norman Varney, on room acoustics, Pt 1

    At High End Munich, Norman Varney of A/V RoomService boldly claims most audiophiles hear less than half their systemโ€™s potentialโ€”blaming neglected acoustics, misguided retailers, and habitual upgrade cycles chasing flaws room treatment could fix.

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  • Cocktailing it at Audiophile Experts

    At Audiophile Expertsโ€™ โ€œProduits de chez nousโ€ soirรฉe, Philippe Renaud showcased Quebec-made gear from MOON, Stable 33.33, and Luna Cables, while guests mingled over wine, rich sonics, and a celebration of local hi-fi talent.

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  • Audiophile Cafรฉโ€”where good audio and good company come together

    At Cafรฉ Audiophileโ€™s debut event, Sylvio Comtois of ArtistCloner unveiled the Ether loudspeaker, stunning attendees with immersive sound, while founders Louis and Normand Croteau set the stage for monthly hi-fi gatherings in Montreal.

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  • MoFiโ€™s 40th Anniversary Edition of Michael Jacksonโ€™s Thriller REVIEWED

    MoFiโ€™s 40th anniversary One-Step reissue of Michael Jacksonโ€™s Thriller stuns with unmatched clarity, staging, and vocal presenceโ€”so revelatory it feels like a remix, yet itโ€™s the original master unveiled as never before.

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