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Would you drive a Formula 1 racing car on a gravel road? Not if you could help it, right? Because on a gravel road, you know that an F1 car can’t reveal its potential. Yet, this is exactly what many audiophiles do when they play their high-end audio system in an untreated room.
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Happy New Year everyone! On deck are some recent releases, peppered with a couple of disappointments. After all, not all of our music purchases (vinyl or otherwise) are perfect!
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Paul Whitehead, the artist behind Genesis’ album covers, reflects on his iconic work and creative journey. Alter egos, the Borg Symphony, live concert paintings, and his ever-evolving artistry continue to define his innovative spirit.
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It was a cold January night in 1978 when the Sex Pistols walked onto the stage at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, ready—or perhaps unwilling—to make history. This wasn’t just a concert; it was the swan song of punk’s most volatile band. The Pistols’ American tour had been a disaster wrapped in chaos: canceled shows, infighting,…
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Claude Lemaire thinks Led Zeppelin is so seminal to hard rock, he chooses them twice for Episode 3. King Crimson also makes the cut.
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From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “it’s the ear, not the gear.”
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Improving sound quality requires prioritizing fixes based on their impact—what Kevin Fielding dubs “sonic triage.” Speaker placement, time alignment, and managing reflections top the “emergency” list, while bass management and fine-tuning DSP take precedence later. Read on for the full breakdown.
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Signal loss impacts imaging, clarity, and bass—but it’s fixable. Discover 10 years’ worth of tips for unlocking your system’s potential.
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More tips, stories, and wisdom from veteran musician Frank Doris based on his decades playing in bands. This time, it’s all about what to do if you’re stuck on a small stage.
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In the early 1960s, as the world turned its gaze skyward, captivated by the dawn of the Space Age, a British instrumental piece named “Telstar” emerged, encapsulating the era’s spirit of innovation and exploration. Crafted by the enigmatic producer Joe Meek and performed by The Tornados, “Telstar” not only mirrored the technological marvels of its…
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Monitor Audio’s five-decade legacy of sonic innovation lives on in Canada, where Kevro brings its acclaimed Bronze to Platinum series to discerning ears.
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It’s that time of year again—the season of giving! In that spirit, I’ve put together a list of Holiday audio gift ideas that even Scrooge might approve of.
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How good is Galion Audio’s class-A / class-A/B TS34 integrated amplifier? Find out in our in-depth review.
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Among my music recommendations is a handful of favorite holiday records in my collection – some new, some classic. ’Tis the season!
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It’s Awards Season! HF&MS celebrates the year’s finest in HiFi, from groundbreaking speakers to game-changing amplifiers and DACs.
