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Exploring the audible quirks of vinyl, Mike Harkins examines groove echo, background noise, and tracking artifacts—while emphasizing that even audiophile pressings aren’t immune to defects, surprises, or the charm of analog imperfection.
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Audiophiles rejoice: the Ear Wax Product Remover promises audio nirvana not through gear, but by fine-tuning your ears—because clean canals make for clearer concertos.
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Sidewall reflections can make or break a soundstage, but when their delays fall under 10ms, as in this case, treatment is optional. Kevin Fielding favors angled plywood over absorption to maintain openness and spatial realism.
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Mike Harkins dives deep into the tactile and sonic quirks of vinyl playback, exposing factory flaws, groove grime, and pressing imperfections that plague even “audiophile” editions—yet still finds joy in the ritual and magic of spinning LPs.
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With 1200 watts of muscle and a vacuum tube soul, PS Audio’s Stellar M1200 monoblocks combine stunning dynamics and bass control with refined neutrality—earning praise as a reference-grade hybrid amp at a surprisingly accessible price.
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Fed up with hype and high prices, this reviewer bought Cambridge Audio’s MXN10 with their own cash—and found a compact streamer that nails neutrality, boasts stellar software, and delivers serious value under £400.
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An Interview with André Perry, legendary record producer and founder of the fabled Le Studio, Part 1
In this wide-ranging interview, Le Studio founder André Perry reflects on his journey from teenage drummer to recording legend, recounting sessions with icons like Rush and Bowie, the rise of his trailblazing woodland studio, and his enduring passion for sonic excellence.
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From the alien curves of B&W’s Nautilus to the surreal sculpture of Living Voice’s Vox Olympian, today’s boldest loudspeakers blur the line between high art and hi-fi, where acoustic perfection meets unapologetic eccentricity.
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Celebrating a decade of hi-res streaming, Bluesound’s Node X updates the iconic Node with a THX headphone amp, ESS Sabre DAC, and HDMI eARC—earning high praise for its stellar BluOS interface and sub-£1000 performance.
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John Gish’s Garden District home hosts a mind-blowing, museum-worthy high-end audio system featuring 6-foot German speakers, 30,000 LPs, and 20,000 films—making it part private concert hall, part cinema, and all passion project.
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Forget the clichéd rock star tropes. That snake wasn’t just a prop; it was a statement. It was danger, seduction, and a dash of subversion wrapped in scales—kind of like Harry herself.
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Jade Bird sharpens her edge on Different Kinds of Light, weaving rock grit with intimate songwriting, while Greta Van Fleet’s The Battle at Garden’s Gate finds the band maturing into a grander, more cinematic soundscape.
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Curious about spatial audio on Apple Music? Find out how to activate this cutting-edge technology and enjoy a new level of audio immersion.
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Rob Schryer kicks off PMA’s new Killer Audio Products column by spotlighting five standout components—from Silent Angel’s network-enhancing switch to Gustard’s game-changing DAC and master clock—that deliver high-end sonic magic at mid-tier prices.
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U2 returns to Vegas to baptize the audacious MSG Sphere, but without founding drummer Larry Mullen Jr.—a symbolic rift in their ‘band of brothers’ mythology that casts shadows over a dazzling reinvention.
