The Shanling CR60 is one of those rare devices that feels like it was designed for a very specific type of personโthe kind who doesnโt just listen to music but lives with it, surrounds themselves with it, collects it. If youโve ever stared at your wall of CDs, debating whether to keep them or finally…
From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “itโs the ear, not the gear.”
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.
Can pop music compete with classicalโs sonic precision? Jonson Lee delves into recording techniques that make classical music a benchmark for audiophiles seeking pure sound.
How good is Galion Audio’s class-A / class-A/B TS34 integrated amplifier? Find out in our in-depth review.
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.
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, McIntosh Labs is collaborating with mastering facility Sterling Sound on a series of AAA analog tape-recorded vinyl releases. John Seetoo and Frank Doris take a look at the first release in the series.
From courtly halls to Zen temples, the shakuhachi evolved from a Tang Dynasty import into a meditative tool and global musical icon, resonating with timeless beauty.
Frank Doris continues to mine his experience accrued over 50 years of playing in bands, offering insight into brand identity, having a set list, and playing music you don’t like for the sake of entertaining the crowd!
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.
Welcome to the November Vinyl Beat! This month at Casa Rudy weโre enjoying a couple of Doobies, being overrun by Rhinos, wearing aย Tutu, adding some salsa to lifeโs recipe, and operating under an assumed identity.
Paul Bowes shares his story of getting invited to the UK, Europe, and North America to perform space optimization in the listening rooms of complete strangers who later became friends.
From Brooklyn watchmaker to audio legend, Joseph Grado transformed precision craftsmanship into the iconic โGrado soundโ that audiophiles still obsess over today.
Tom Gibbs reveals how Euphonyโs new software and a top-notch DAC took his music system to stunning new heights, with sound so real it feels like a live concert.
Big news from Monitor Audio. The revered British speaker manufacturer, and multiple product-award recipient, launched its all-new Gold Series 6G speaker range.