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An Interview with André Perry, legendary record producer and founder of the fabled Le Studio, Part 1
In this wide-ranging interview, Le Studio founder André Perry reflects on his journey from teenage drummer to recording legend, recounting sessions with icons like Rush and Bowie, the rise of his trailblazing woodland studio, and his enduring passion for sonic excellence.
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Celebrating a decade of hi-res streaming, Bluesound’s Node X updates the iconic Node with a THX headphone amp, ESS Sabre DAC, and HDMI eARC—earning high praise for its stellar BluOS interface and sub-£1000 performance.
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Caught between honesty and harmony, Guild president Jim Tonne navigates tricky audio evaluations and acoustics advice with wit, a spectrum analyzer, and a firm belief in room treatment—despite the inevitable aesthetic compromises.
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Dr. Poochini leads a howling revolution as dogs take over high-end audio critique, with Paw Ratings dethroning human audiophiles—because golden retrievers do have golden ears.
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With cooler months inviting longer listening sessions, this seasonal hi-fi checklist—ranging from vinyl care and NAS backups to speaker tweaks and cable swaps—offers practical tips to refresh your system and elevate your sound.
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Reflecting on how we hear music, this Copper Magazine piece explores selective listening—from favoring lyrics or solos to feeling sound with the whole body—and highlights Evelyn Glennie’s deaf-but-deep approach to truly experiencing music.
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In this eye-opening interview, a longtime moderator of a Quebec audiophile group, details how Facebook communities meant to celebrate hi-fi turned hostile—driven, he says, by bullies, egos, and a toxic fear of honest sharing.
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On August 29, 1994, Oasis burst onto the global music scene with the release of their debut album, “Definitely Maybe.” At a time when the grunge movement had brought a darker, introspective mood to rock music, five lads from Manchester brought an audacious, youthful energy that dared to dream big, invoking the aura of the…
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The second part of this insightful series explores how Aversions, Desires, and Expectations subtly sabotage our music enjoyment—arguing that true listening begins only when we quiet the critical voice in our head.
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Jonson Lee argues that the real reason your audio system sounds “meh” might not be your gear or setup—it’s your thoughts: aversions, desires, and expectations, which sabotage the listening experience.
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From swing-era surveys to streaming farms, the Billboard charts have tracked music’s biggest hits—and biggest controversies—for over 80 years, navigating shifts in technology, taste, and transparency with every note.
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Two years after downsizing seemed inevitable, Tom Gibbs finds himself retired, mortgage-free, and surrounded by two dream audio rooms—one digital, one analog—where Maggies, KLH Fives, and top-tier gear turn every listen into an event.
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George Harrison championed them, Paul McCartney produced their debut hit, and Apple Records signed them—yet the Iveys (soon to be Badfinger) nearly vanished before they began, victims of internal rifts and corporate reshuffling.
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Back in full force, AXPONA 2023 saw 366 exhibitors take over 12 floors of Chicagoland’s Renaissance Hotel, with standout launches from Luxman, DALI, Innuos, and Cabasse—and plenty of eye-watering cable prices to match.
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In Part 2 of Gilles Laferriere’s revealing interview, Michael Fremer reflects on his departure from Stereophile, his triumphant return to The Absolute Sound, and the exciting ventures fueling his passion—from producing records to mentoring young writers—all while reaffirming vinyl’s enduring magic.
