Emcee Rudy Radelic drops in with overlooked reissues, a posthumous nod to Ozzy, and a deep crate dive into Princeโs 12-inch secretsโwhere the real gems were never on the A-side.
Frank Doris gives more worthy tips about the business of playing music for an audience, this time about looking the part. You won’t believe what his #1 tip is.
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 highsโno sub needed!
Tom Gibbs dismantled $8,000 worth of high-end gearโonly to find a $150 Topping E30 II DAC paired with Euphonyโs Mozzaik upsampler delivered better, more analog-like sound than ever before. Mind blown, wallet intact.
In a house bursting with 13 speakers and 6 subwoofers, one audiophileโs living room doubles as a 7.6.6 surround-sound sanctuaryโthough his wife might call it something else entirely.
A million-dollar Focal-Naim system stunned a seasoned skepticโbut the real revelation wasnโt sonic. It was learning to turn envy into gratitude, and transforming peak moments into cherished memories, not expectations.
At Audiophile Experts’ Luxman launch, a preview of the companyโs centennial lineupโfeaturing the NT-07 transport, C-10X preamp, and M-10X ampโdelivered vivid, dynamically charged sound that matched their refined design.
“Focal introduces Hadenys (ah den ees) and Azurys (ah zur ees), open- and closed-back headphones, making the purity of high-fidelity sound accessible to as many people as possible.”
From vintage Western Electric to modern marvels like YG Acoustics and MBL, the 2024 Seoul Audio Show dazzled with sonic spectacle and local flairโproving South Koreaโs audiophile scene is booming and deeply passionate.
Once dismissed as a passing fad, surround sound is staging a comebackโwith streaming giants offering immersive content and home tech better than ever, it may finally be time to rejoin the multichannel revolution.