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At Audiophile Experts, the DALI Epikore 11 stunned with its immense soundstage and visceral bass; paired with top-tier gear, it rekindled the magic first heard at Toronto Audiofest, reports Robert Schryer.
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The new wireless in-ears employ hybrid planar technology.
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From studio sessions with the Stones to running Toronto’s Executive Stereo, Ed Stone’s journey reveals how deep musical knowledge and audio passion shape everything from gear choices to helping customers discover better sound.
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Kevin Fielding lays out three subwoofer connection methods in a two-channel setup, showing how precision in crossover settings and time alignment can dramatically enhance bass integration and system coherence.
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Angela-Gilbert Yeung dispels common myths about amp and speaker power ratings, arguing that most speaker damage stems not from mismatched specs but from misuse—especially clipping, overheating, and, yes, intoxicated listening sessions.
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Audiophiles reach for the stars—literally—with $10,000 Moon Rock Needles, promising celestial clarity and lunar vibes, while skeptics orbit in disbelief.
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Copper Magazine’s Frank Doris recalls his first encounter with Genesis’s Selling England by the Pound in 1973 and hails Analogue Productions’ new 45 RPM reissue as the album’s most sonically revealing edition to date.
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Rhino’s new High Fidelity reissues wow with all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray and deluxe Optimal pressings. Standouts include Jaco Pastorius’ Word of Mouth, Van Morrison’s His Band and the Street Choir, and Herbie Hancock’s mesmerizing Crossings.
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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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As the ’60s came to a close, with the dawn of the new decade just on the horizon, many rock bands abandoned references to psychedelics in their music, favouring instead a return to roots, folk, and country.
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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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First impressions can mislead with Magnepan speakers, writes Jonson Lee, who reflects on their lifelike realism, anti-forward presentation, and high-maintenance charm after more than a decade of devoted ownership.
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Michael Fremer steps into the role of record producer with Rufus Reid Presents Caelan Cardello, a live, all-analog jazz LP born from a chance performance—and now a top-seller, expertly mastered, pressed, and produced with passion and purpose.
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A fiery Facebook debate ignited over Herb Reichert’s claim that Hegel’s Viking CD player outperformed streamed files, reigniting the clash between “bits are bits” objectivists and subjectivists who trust their ears over theory.
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Experience high-impact, immersive sound with the latest additions to KEF’s Extreme Home Theatre range – the Ci5160RLM-THX and Ci3160RLM-THX.
