Distortion

Distortion


  • My (factory) trip to (the) MOON by Simaudio

    MOON by Simaudio’s Dominique Poupart radiates passion and precision as he leads a tour through the companyโ€™s Quebec-based factory, where cutting-edge robotics meet meticulous hand-assemblyโ€”all in service of sonic excellence.

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  • Irreconcilable Differences?

    Veteran music editor Robert Baird reflects on high-end audioโ€™s tribalism, from gear vs. music purists to loudness wars and streaming woes, vowing to spotlight artists who value both sonic integrity and musical impact.

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  • Stop, Hey, Whatโ€™s That Sound? Part 1

    Just as listening to bad music is no fun, itโ€™s no fun listening to bad audio, so knowing what to listen for when auditioning a component is important. โ€œStop, Hey, Whatโ€™s That Sound?โ€ is a series dedicated to recognizing aspects of good and bad sound reproduction. Once youโ€™ve settled on what features you want your…

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  • A Word with Twisted Sisterโ€™s Fearless Jay Jay French

    Jay Jay French recalls funding his first hi-fi with pot money, trashes a Dylan concert, and champions budget gear that “sniffs cocaine like itโ€™s Jaws”โ€”all while slowly, skeptically courting jazz.

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