
T.H.E. Show 2024 delivered standout momentsโfrom AGDโs immersive orchestral realism and Margulesโs dynamic warmth to PBNโs jaw-dropping power and finesse, which earned this yearโs โBest of Showโ nod from a well-sated reviewer.

Moti Margalit explains how Sonic Edgeโs modulated-ultrasound MEMS speaker redefines miniaturized audio: unlike first-gen MEMS tweeters, their chip-sized AirDriver produces full-range sound using silicon micro-pumps and amplitude modulationโno DAC required.

Welcome to my series Treasures from the Vinyl Vault. In it, I will feature select gems from my approximately 12,000 ever-growing vinyl collection, accumulated over a 45-year period and counting.

Kevin Fielding breaks down the art and science of room measurements, showing how frequency response and decay time dataโpaired with your earsโcan elevate system synergy and unlock deeper emotional connections with your music.

Doug More of The Sound Advocate likes what he hears in the new Heaven 11 Billie MKll class-D / tube integrated amplifier.

A passion project turned masterpiece, the Dayton Wright Hommage electrostatic speaker stunned with its staggering clarity and realismโdelivering jaw-dropping sound in every setup it graced, thanks to Jocelyn Jeansonโs fanatical design precision.

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.

“The Denon Perl wireless earbuds offer a unique combination of features, including personalized listening with Masimo Adaptive Acoustic Technology (AAT), active noise cancellation, and long battery life.”

Pierre Dallaire returns with Part 2 of his musical journey, highlighting five stellar recordingsโeach a gateway to a different era, from da Milanoโs divine lute to Debussyโs impressionistic piano, all chosen to ignite deeper listening.

In the shadowy alleys of Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, jazz kissa still pulse with quiet reverence. Hi-Fi Havens debuts with Japanโs iconic jazz cafรฉsโtimeless sanctuaries where vinyl, coffee, and deep listening coalesce into a near-spiritual ritual.

Despite loving both analogue and digital, Tom Gibbs affirms LPโs supremacyโyet with DSD 512 and upgraded Audio Art Cables, digital playback is now rivaling tape and vinyl in clarity, nuance, and musical realism.

From quantum stickers to $485 knobs, this cheeky exposรฉ unpacks the HiFi worldโs most bizarre tweaksโwhere pseudo-science meets audiophile obsession, and placebo often sounds just as sweet as proof.

“Not only is this double-LP compilation outstanding in sound, it is also excellent musically and performance-wiseโsurprisingly so, perhaps, given the poor history of audiophile-oriented releases.”

Lossless audio formats promise sonic purity in a world shaped by compression, and this deep dive examines everything from FLAC vs. ALAC to DSD and DACsโunpacking the tools, myths, and tech behind high-fidelity digital music.

Prices listed in CA$ unless otherwise note. When I first heard Audio Physic speakers (the Classic 15) at Audio Element in Pasadena, California, I was immediately impressed. They were featured in PMA Magazineโs โBest Audio Systems For $10,000โ series. I couldnโt believe that speakers costing less than US$ 5000/pair could sound so accomplished or have…
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