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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 – $38.
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Signal loss impacts imaging, clarity, and bassโbut itโs fixable. Discover 10 yearsโ worth of tips for unlocking your systemโs potential.
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Among my music recommendations is a handful of favorite holiday records in my collection โ some new, some classic. โTis the season!
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Is it magic, or is it science? The SonoSphere traps your music in a private bubble, yet the “Phantom Sound Effect” tricks others nearby into thinking they hear itโwhich they donโt. Really.
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Decades of hi-fi tweaks taught Paul Bowes that optimizing gearโnot endless upgradesโunlocks music’s full potential. From speaker placement to EMI fixes, these methods elevate performance dramatically.
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Tom Gibbs didn’t just like the performance of the US$ 1000/pair XSA Labs Vanguard monitorsโhe was gobsmacked!
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In this episode, writer and self-taught musicologist Claude Lemaire chooses Iron Butterfly, Jeff Beck, and even the Beatles as pioneering heavy rock influencers.
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At their KEF launch event, Stacy and Mathieu of Audiophile Experts debuted the “Harmonia” roomโshowcasing ingenious walls and acoustic wizardry that redefined the listening experience.
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After a visit to My Little Bar in Seoul, South Korea, writer Jonson Lee contemplates the enduringly strong relationship South Koreans have with McIntosh gear.
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The Mojo Audio Mystique Y DAC appears to have most if not all the sound quality of the established Mystique X model; Howard Milstein gives it an in-depth review.
