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Decades of hi-fi tweaks taught Paul Bowes that optimizing gear—not endless upgrades—unlocks music’s full potential. From speaker placement to EMI fixes, these methods elevate performance dramatically.
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, McIntosh Labs is collaborating with mastering facility Sterling Sound on a series of AAA analog tape-recorded vinyl releases. John Seetoo and Frank Doris take a look at the first release in the series.
Tom Gibbs didn’t just like the performance of the US$ 1000/pair XSA Labs Vanguard monitors—he was gobsmacked!
At their KEF launch event, Stacy and Mathieu of Audiophile Experts debuted the “Harmonia” room—showcasing ingenious walls and acoustic wizardry that redefined the listening experience.
Affordable hi-fi tweaks like ferrite cores, Sorbothane pads, and mains conditioners offer subtle but measurable improvements, tackling interference, vibrations, and noise in your audio setup.
The Mojo Audio Mystique Y DAC appears to have most if not all the sound quality of the established Mystique X model; Howard Milstein gives it an in-depth review.
Paul Bowes shares his story of getting invited to the UK, Europe, and North America to perform space optimization in the listening rooms of complete strangers who later became friends.
In the cold, metallic Liverpool air of November 9, 1961, a moment was brewing in the dank, sweaty underbelly of The Cavern Club that would soon send shockwaves across the music world.
Paul Cash reviews the Wharfedale EVO4.2, praising its rich tone, clear separation, and ELYSIAN-inspired features—asking, is this the best audiophile speaker for $1,000?
“You’re in this apocalypse to live, not merely survive, and there’s no way you’re letting the undead—or even the complete and utter collapse of civilization—ruin your soundstage.”
Welcome to Claude Lemaire’s new series, in which he explores the history of hard rock, heavy rock, and heavy metal—including metal’s many subgenres.
October 29, 2024, Grado Labs, world-renowned designer and manufacturer of award-winning headphones, announces the release of its newest and flagship model, the Signature HP100 SE. Grado Labs founder Joseph Grado created what many consider to be the high-end headphone market withthe release of the Signature HP1 headphone in the early 1990s. In recognition of Joseph…
Melissa-Sue and David explore Focal’s Diva Utopia wireless speakers, with eco-friendly felt design and Naim-powered sound. Testing Billie Eilish, they found deep bass and pristine highs—no sub needed!
In this first fall installment, writer Rudy Radelic is featuring a comparison, some winners, a major disappointment, and a handful of other notable titles he’s found.
Big news from Monitor Audio. The revered British speaker manufacturer, and multiple product-award recipient, launched its all-new Gold Series 6G speaker range.