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After a decade-long journey optimizing his system, Paul Bowes claims 30–40% of sound quality is often lost due to factors like poor source components, room acoustics, EMI, and subpar cables—but that much of it is recoverable.
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In Part 2, Norman Varney dismantles audiophile myths—from misunderstood power upgrades to the flawed logic of spikes—arguing that true sonic improvement begins with the room, not the gear.
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Tim Lim from Singapore sets a new distance record for PMA’s “No, I Have the Best System…” column—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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CES, Las Vegas – January 5, 2023 – 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 Focal’s renowned savoir-faire in acoustic. The brand which is recognized by the French…
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In this latest instalment, Paul Bowes reveals how purifying your power supply—through shielding, isolation, and waveform correction—can dramatically elevate musical clarity, dynamics, and emotional connection in your hi-fi system.
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Based on three key insights—room acoustics, system synergy, and installation—Jonson Lee argues that speakers account for just 12.5% of your system’s sound quality, challenging the conventional wisdom and prioritizing smarter investments.
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Paul Bowes returns with more no-cost and low-cost tips to transform your sound—taming cable spaghetti for EMI-free clarity and using everyday items like IKEA trivets to squash vibrations and unleash your system’s full potential.
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Welcome to my series Treasures from the Vinyl Vault. In it, I will feature select gems from my approximately 12,000 ever-growing vinyl collection, accumulated over a 45-year period and counting.
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Skipping this year’s Toronto Audiofest as an exhibitor, Justin Brown attended instead as a visitor—offering insider reflections on the show’s warmth, accessibility, and grassroots charm, despite unseasonably tempting patio weather.
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At Audiophile Experts’ “Produits de chez nous” soirée, 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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At Café Audiophile’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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MoFi’s 40th anniversary One-Step reissue of Michael Jackson’s Thriller stuns with unmatched clarity, staging, and vocal presence—so revelatory it feels like a remix, yet it’s the original master unveiled as never before.
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Montreal’s Samuel Furon blends French artisanal audio with retail savvy at Atelier Audio, where a system featuring Diptyque speakers and Ocellia electronics delivers uncannily lifelike, emotionally resonant digital playback.
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Eric Clapton’s defection from Blind Faith to Delaney & Bonnie sparked a whirlwind of tours, studio sessions, and shifting alliances—culminating in a landmark live album, George Harrison’s secret cameos, and the birth of Derek and the Dominos.
