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Memory


  • A Piano, A Microphone, and Prince: The Intimate Finale of a Music Icon

    On a balmy evening on April 14, 2016, at Atlantaโ€™s Fox Theatre, an iconic musician approached the piano in what would become his final public performance. Prince, renowned for his electrifying full-band concerts, chose this time to captivate his audience with a stark, powerful setting of just โ€œPiano & A Microphone.โ€ This tour stripped his…

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  • The Day The Beatles Decided to Let It Be on a London Rooftop

    On a chilly afternoon in London, January 30, 1969, the air in Savile Row was sharper than usual, the kind that bites at your cheeks and makes your breath visible. Little did anyone know, history was about to be serenaded by the unexpected. It was on this day, atop the Apple Records building, that The…

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  • Can Cables and Ancillary Equipment Improve Digital Sound?

    Reflecting on years of digital audio upgrades, Tom Gibbs details how his setupโ€”centered on Euphony Audio servers and Gustard and Topping DACsโ€”has surpassed early streaming efforts, challenging โ€œbits are bitsโ€ dogma with revelations on cables, clocks, and file compression.

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  • Sivga Luan Open-Backed Headphones Reviewed

    Audio Appraisalโ€™s reviewer praises Sivgaโ€™s open-back Luan headphones for their superb craftsmanship, warm midrange, and relaxed sound signatureโ€”delivering impressive value, though not bass-heavy or ideal for communal listening.

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  • Bowers & Wilkins introduces new Px8 in luxurious Royal Burgundy finish

    The award-winning Px8 is now available in sumptuous Royal Burgundy Nappa leather finish with gold detailing, and better sound.

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  • Prince’s Purple Rain: A Melody that Defined a Decade and Beyond

    The 1980s: a canvas painted with a kaleidoscope of sonic hues. Amidst the dazzling array of musical moments, one anthem casts a resplendent purple shadow even today โ€“ Princeโ€™s โ€œPurple Rain.โ€ Released on September 26th, this piece by the virtuoso, Prince Rogers Nelson, encapsulated the spirit of the โ€™80s with its melancholic yet enchanting tune.…

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  • Zu Audio Soul 6 Loudspeaker Review

    Doug Moore dives deep into Zu Audioโ€™s Soul 6, praising its bold, crossover-free design and immersive midrangeโ€”while noting some setup quirks and bass limitations that may vary with room and taste.

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  • Bowers & Wilkins introduces the new Px7 S2e

    An evolution of its award-winning wireless headphone with even better performance.

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  • Jimi Hendrix’s Swansong: The Final Bow at Fehmarn

    It was September 6, 1970, a day that would go down in rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll folklore. The scene was set: Germanyโ€™s Open Air Love & Peace Festival in Fehmarn, an ambitious attempt to capture the Woodstock magic on European soil. But while the festival bore the weight of its own chaos, from relentless rain to…

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Digital Playback

    Jonson Lee shares three surprising insights from his digital audio journey: your server matters more than your DAC, digital sources are highly vibration-sensitive, and even a reformat can revive sound quality.

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  • Florida Audio Expo, 2023

    From Acoraโ€™s granite giants to Endowโ€™s space-age arrays, Mike Harkins captures the innovation and immersive sound at Florida Audio Expo 2023, where 77 exhibits showcased audioโ€™s finest and boldest in Tampaโ€™s warmth.

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  • Interview with an audio trailblazer: Norman Varney, on room acoustics, Pt 2

    In Part 2, Norman Varney dismantles audiophile mythsโ€”from misunderstood power upgrades to the flawed logic of spikesโ€”arguing that true sonic improvement begins with the room, not the gear.

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Speakers

    Based on three key insightsโ€”room acoustics, system synergy, and installationโ€”Jonson Lee argues that speakers account for just 12.5% of your systemโ€™s sound quality, challenging the conventional wisdom and prioritizing smarter investments.

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  • Norah Jonesโ€™s โ€œI Dream of Christmasโ€โ€”A new Christmas classic?

    Norah Jones shines on I Dream of Christmas, blending warm production and soulful originals with holiday classics. Her standout single, โ€œChristmas Calling (Jolly Jones),โ€ may just earn a spot among modern seasonal staples.

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  • KEF Launches MU7 noise-cancelling wireless headphones

    Marlboro, NJ โ€“ October 13, 2022: Featuring inimitable sound by KEF and design by long-term collaborator Ross Lovegrove, the KEF Mu7 Wireless Headphones deliver an uncompromising audio experience paired with understated style. An exercise in both engineering and aesthetic excellence, KEF has continued its partnership with visionary designer Ross Lovegrove to produce the Mu7. Renowned…

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