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In this latest instalment, Paul Bowes reveals how purifying your power supply—through shielding, isolation, and waveform correction—can dramatically elevate musical clarity, dynamics, and emotional connection in your hi-fi system.
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Scientist and audiophile Paul Bowes kicks off PMA’s new “Make your system sound better NOW” column by sharing game-changing, hands-on tips—from speaker leveling to torque tuning—that could dramatically elevate your system’s sound.
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Norah Jones shines on I Dream of Christmas, blending warm production and soulful originals with holiday classics. Her standout single, “Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones),” may just earn a spot among modern seasonal staples.
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At High End Munich, Norman Varney of A/V RoomService boldly claims most audiophiles hear less than half their system’s potential—blaming neglected acoustics, misguided retailers, and habitual upgrade cycles chasing flaws room treatment could fix.
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At Café Audiophile’s debut event, Sylvio Comtois of ArtistCloner unveiled the Ether loudspeaker, stunning attendees with immersive sound, while founders Louis and Normand Croteau set the stage for monthly hi-fi gatherings in Montreal.
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Raised on Zeppelin and Deep Purple in India, Priyo’s path to high-end audio took flight in Canada—his journey from vintage gear to a hybrid-tube system is powered by curiosity, experimentation, and sonic transformation.
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After testing looms from Audience, AudioQuest, and Kimber Kable, the Guru finds each trio stunningly synergistic—yet now aims to defy the loom gospel by mixing brands to see if a greater sonic truth might emerge.
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After testing 49 amps, Jonson Lee crowns the Danish-built Densen DM-30 for its balance of smooth neutrality, reliability, and cool operation—outshining even the visceral Proceed AMP5 and musical Audio Research D115.
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Paul’s all-Linn 5.0 Katalyst system in Vancouver isn’t just rare—it’s revelatory. From digital streaming breakthroughs to power conditioning wizardry, his scientist’s approach transforms rooms and minds, proving synergy and tweaks matter.
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Three high-end speaker cables—Audience Studio ONE, AudioQuest Robin Hood ZERO, and Kimber Kable Monocle XL—showcase different flavors of excellence: the Studio ONE’s lush warmth, Robin Hood’s soundstage depth, and Monocle XL’s bold, detailed realism.
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For the first entry in our “Best $20,000 System” series, Art et Son’s Rob Sutcliffe and Antonello deliver a warm, sweet, and tactile sound built around Harbeth, Moonriver, Chord, and Melco—plus smart upgrade paths for vinyl lovers.
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An Interview with André Perry, legendary record producer and founder of the fabled Le Studio, Part 2
Founder of Le Studio, the iconic, pop-culture defining music studio tucked in the Canadian wilderness, André Perry worked with some of the biggest artists in the biz. Did he have any favourites?
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Rob Halford’s brief decision to axe guitarist Andy Sneap nearly derailed Judas Priest’s 50th anniversary tour—until he reversed course, reaffirming the band’s twin-guitar identity and delivering a triumphant metal lesson in self-awareness.
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In this second “Cable Guru” entry, the Guru explores mid-priced hi-fi cables from major manufacturers, emphasizing sound character over specs, system synergy, and the artful subjectivity that makes cable evaluation a unique audiophile pursuit.
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It promises to be one of the most endearing moments at this year’s Montreal Audiofest: On Friday, March 25, François Lemay, founder of Tenor Audio and now owner of Lemay Audio, will officially unveil—curtain and all—the Lemay Audio-manufactured Dayton Wright Hommage (French for homage)—a state-of-the-art redesign of the iconic Dayton Wright XG-10 electrostatic speaker—to Michael…
