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  • Reviewedโ€”MoFiโ€™s One Of These Nights By The Eagles

    As the ’60s came to a close, with the dawn of the new decade just on the horizon, many rock bands abandoned references to psychedelics in their music, favouring instead a return to roots, folk, and country.

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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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  • Spin It in Style: 12 Turntables That Could DJ Their Own Parties

    From LEGO marvels and glowing Brian Eno art to $650,000 audio spaceships, this 12-turntable roundup from PMA Magazine spins through high-tech wonders and jaw-dropping designs that blend sonic excellence with wild creativity.

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  • G!ve’s New Album Steals the Show and Wows Audiences at the Toronto Audiofest

    One of the highlights at this year’s Toronto Audiofest was the launch of the album Of the Bird, Flying, the new release by Montreal band G!ve.

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  • How I Became an Audiophile

    From childhood 78s on a Nebraska farm to high-end speakers decades later, Lawrence Schenbeckโ€™s lifelong journey with music and gear shows how deep listeningโ€”and deeper friendshipsโ€”make the audiophile pursuit truly meaningful.

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  • Listening to the New Accuphase A-80 at Audiophile Experts

    Accuphaseโ€™s new A-80 stereo amp stole the spotlight at Audiophile Expertsโ€™ chic launch soirรฉe, with Anne Bisson performing live and a luxurious system delivering punchy dynamics, rich tones, and elegant micro-detail.

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  • PS AUDIO Stellar M1200 Monoblock Appraised!

    With 1200 watts of muscle and a vacuum tube soul, PS Audioโ€™s Stellar M1200 monoblocks combine stunning dynamics and bass control with refined neutralityโ€”earning praise as a reference-grade hybrid amp at a surprisingly accessible price.

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  • Celebrating 5 years: Planรจte Haute-Fidรฉlitรฉ is expanding!

    Itโ€™s not every day that a newcomer emerges in the world of audio, but Planรจte Haute-Fidรฉlitรฉ is already celebrating its 5th year of musical bliss. To mark the occasion, theyโ€™ve just announced an expansion that has doubled the size of their store. You might ask, why wait 5 years to expand? The answer is simple:…

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  • TAF2023: That’s a Wrap!

    The Toronto Audiofest 2023 had everything you could wish for in an audio show: great gear at all price-points, a communal and jovial atmosphere, overall good to great sound, friendly banter with peers or friends made on the spot, solid visitor traffic but not overcrowded, and plenty of coffee for dudes like me who were…

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  • 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Audiophile Gift Ideas for Every Budget

    Looking for the perfect gift for the audiophile in your life? Check out our comprehensive 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.

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  • Introducing the New Andros Spirit Phono Stage

    Original All Tube Design by George Counnas premiering January 2024.

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  • TAF2023: The Audiophile Junkie’s Toronto Audiofest Highlights

    In this half-hour video covering the highlights of the 2023 Toronto Audiofest, the Audiophile Junkie talks about his favorites exhibitors and what he bought. Check out his YouTube channels for a closer look at the Toronto Audiofest, showcasing nearly all exhibitors, rooms, and gear, along with casual chats with key industry folks.

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  • TAF2023: Lenbrook, DALI, NAD, Kimber Kable

    Prices are listed in CA$. Since DALI released its $150,000/pair flagship Kore loudspeaker over a year ago, Iโ€™ve seen it consistently demoed with NAD electronics, to good effect. This match-up always delivered powerful sound, authentic tone, and a huge soundstage. At this show, the Kore was supplanted by the companyโ€™s latest model in the series,…

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