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Kevin Fielding explains how to interpret measurements so you know when action is warranted, what deserves priority, and when it’s reasonable to stop trying to fix things and simply enjoy the music.
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Vinyl’s “warmth” isn’t magic—it’s mastering. This deep dive dismantles the format debate, showing how mastering choices, not media types, shape sound. CD may be technically superior, but the real battle lies in the mix.
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In the aftermath, the facts calcified into legend. One quote, in particular, metastasized across tabloids and biographies: “I couldn’t do it myself, so I had him do it for me.”
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From our expert classical music critic—a must-hear collection of some of the best Christmas-inspired recordings.
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Robert Schryer finds himself unexpectedly swept away by NuPrime’s IDA-9, a sleek, compact powerhouse whose rich, dynamic sound belies its price.
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Harpist Valérie Milot and audiophile label 2xHD have teamed up to create Valérie’s new, out-of-this-world recording, Nebulæ.
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Robert Schryer spends a week with Rega’s new Mercury preamp and Solis amplifier stack before they’re shipped off for their North American launch in Victoria, British Columbia—and misses them dearly once they’re gone.
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Paul Bowes offers advice on buying a stereo system. Ignore it at your own risk!
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Chicago’s listening bars offer a new kind of nightlife, where hi-fi sound, curated vinyl, and craft cocktails take center stage. From Charis to Parachute HiFi, each space delivers a distinct, music-first experience.
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Michell launched two new turntables at the Toronto Audiofest—the reengineered Gyro and mid-line Revolv—marking a major design update.
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Marten’s Mingus Quintet 2 speakers, driven by a Linn Klimax Bedrok analog front-end and Luxman electronics, delivered detailed, layered sound with striking clarity, image separation, and musicality.
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Chris Baillie finds the Melco S1 network switch so transformative, it pushed his already high-end system into territory he hadn’t thought possible—revealing stunning realism, expanded dynamics, and a truly immersive soundstage.
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Steven Stone details his DIY journey building a dual-Raspberry Pi streamer, ultimately finding its subtle sonic and ergonomic benefits—especially long-term listening ease—surpass even pricier, dropout-prone built-in Ethernet solutions.
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Amid downsizing frustrations, Rudy Radelic purges vinyl, CDs, and old gear—while still finding joy in standout reissues from Cal Tjader, Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, and Quincy Jones, plus long-awaited news on Buckingham Nicks.
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Audiophiles are not freaks, or losers, or whatever negative stereotypes the naysayers want to characterize us by. We’re lucky.