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Audiophiles are not freaks, or losers, or whatever negative stereotypes the naysayers want to characterize us by. We’re lucky.
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Despite identical measurements, amplifiers can sound different. This article unpacks how output impedance—especially in tube vs. solid-state amps—alters tone through speaker interaction, challenging the “if it measures the same, it sounds the same” myth.
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Writer Mike Harkins searches for audio gems at the Lone Star Audio Fest 2025 and digs up a saddlebag full of them.
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Jonson Lee visits three music-listening spaces in Korea where silence is enforced, and the sound system—not the customer—rules. These venues offer a rare escape from choice overload, immersing visitors in pure, communal music appreciation.
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Simon Wilce takes McIntosh’s new McIntosh C2800 Preamplifier for a spin, and shares his impressions.
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Paris’ jazz kissa-inspired bars like Listener and Bambino blend high-fidelity sound, vinyl culture, and refined design, redefining nightlife for audiophiles.
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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.
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À Québec, un temple du son fait vibrer les passionnés depuis 1980 : chez Laliberté, McIntosh, Sonus Faber et KEF Blade réinventent l’expérience audiophile.
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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.
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In a house bursting with 13 speakers and 6 subwoofers, one audiophile’s living room doubles as a 7.6.6 surround-sound sanctuary—though his wife might call it something else entirely.
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From vintage Western Electric to modern marvels like YG Acoustics and MBL, the 2024 Seoul Audio Show dazzled with sonic spectacle and local flair—proving South Korea’s audiophile scene is booming and deeply passionate.
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In this profile, Alain Gascon shares his audiophile journey—from teenage catalog dreams to a vinyl-focused system built around Totem Winds and McIntosh gear—emphasizing music’s emotional power over technical obsession.
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In the final part of his interview, new Audio Research owner Val Cora outlines bold plans for reviving the iconic brand—promising U.S.-made innovation, design freedom, and a renewed push for excellence, including a special update to the i50.
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From LEGO marvels and glowing Brian Eno art to $650,000 audio spaceships, this 12-turntable roundup from PMA Magazine spins through high-tech wonders and jaw-dropping designs that blend sonic excellence with wild creativity.
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From reel-to-reel romance in British Audio Guys’ room to the ultra-luxe finesse of Lansche speakers with Thrax amps, Jonson Lee captures T.H.E. Show 2023’s sonic splendor—with Katli, AGD, and Audio Limits all making standout impressions.
