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Writer Rudy Radelic recommends a dozen great-sounding albums to play at audio show exhibits. Exhibitors, are you paying attention?
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Robert Schryer puts DR Acousticsโ Polynice power distributor and its cables to the test, uncovering how their innovative designs tackle noise and improve clarity, detail, and soundstaging.
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Jonson claims he’s off the audio gear merry-go-round. His wife and son donโt believe him, but this time he insists itโs real. After 20 years of perfecting the โgear gameโ and the โroom game,โ Jonson is now turning his focus to the elusive โmind gameโโthe deeply personal aspect of audio shaped by perception and mental…
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Scientists at USC found that the brain “turns up the volume” in response to hearing loss, a mechanism that may explain tinnitus and sound sensitivity disordersโnow, researchers are exploring treatments to dial down this overcompensation.
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A new study reveals that low-frequency sounds, notably 63 Hz bass, can cause widespread hearing loss. Bass waves forcefully penetrate the cochlea and bypass earplugs via bone conduction, severely undermining traditional hearing protection.
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Frank Doris offers tips on what to do and not do once you’ve made it to the big stage.
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Howard Milstein calls the Musician Pegasus II R2R DAC a โgiant killer,โ rivaling pricier models with its smooth mids, deep bass, and spacious soundstage. In NOS mode, it delivers an organic, natural presentation, making it a standout choice. Milstein hails it as a must-hear for audiophiles seeking top-tier musicality.
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Monitor Audioโs $5199/pair Gold 100 6G standmounts impressed Robert Schryer with their weight, luxurious finish, and superb clarity. With deep bass, rich detail, and effortless musical flow, they felt completeโno sub needed.
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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 canโt 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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Captivated by Liu Fangโs mastery of the pipa, composer Christian Thomas created Dragon, Concerto for Pipaโa sweeping East-meets-West musical odyssey.
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Experience an unforgettable evening as world-renowned pipa virtuoso Liu Fang joins the Orchestre FILMharmonique in a vibrant blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions. The highlight of the night features the timeless Chinese classic โๆข็ฅโ (The Butterfly Lovers)โan iconic concerto cherished by fans across the globe. Performed alongside Stravinskyโs luminous Firebird Suite and the world…
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David Chesky, audiophile pioneer and Grammy nominee, shares insights in an exclusive interview ahead of his trioโs live performance of The Great European Songbook at Montreal’s Bourgie Hall on January 23. Tickets are available now, for $19 – $38.
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Signal loss impacts imaging, clarity, and bassโbut itโs fixable. Discover 10 yearsโ worth of tips for unlocking your systemโs potential.
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Among my music recommendations is a handful of favorite holiday records in my collection โ some new, some classic. โTis the season!
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Is it magic, or is it science? The SonoSphere traps your music in a private bubble, yet the “Phantom Sound Effect” tricks others nearby into thinking they hear itโwhich they donโt. Really.