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Prices listed in CA$ unless otherwise note. When I first heard Audio Physic speakers (the Classic 15) at Audio Element in Pasadena, California, I was immediately impressed. They were featured in PMA Magazine’s “Best Audio Systems For $10,000” series. I couldn’t believe that speakers costing less than US$ 5000/pair could sound so accomplished or have…
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Prices listed in CA$ dollars unless otherwise noted. SVS is a company almost exclusively known for its subwoofers. So I was surprised to learn that they also make speakers. Doing its Canadian debut in the Laliberté Électronique room at the Montreal show were the Ohio-based company’s Pinnacle Ultra Evolution speakers (US$ 5000/pr; Canadian price TBD).…
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In the days running up to it, from Tuesday to Thursday, the Montréal Audiofest is more of a warehouse scene than an audio one, with boxes and crates scattered around, and all that great gear waiting to take its place on the podiums. Here is a little sneak peak of what the show premises look…
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In a visit to Sylvain Pichette’s Gatineau workshop, the obsessive brilliance behind Stable 33.33’s 33.2 MkII turntable—and its synergy with André Thériault’s Black Beauty tonearm—reveals a Canadian analog duo of rare ingenuity.
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At Audiophile Experts, the DALI Epikore 11 stunned with its immense soundstage and visceral bass; paired with top-tier gear, it rekindled the magic first heard at Toronto Audiofest, reports Robert Schryer.
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Claude Lemaire kicks off his seven-part series Diving into Disco by defending disco’s cultural legitimacy and sonic richness, while tracing its roots in gay liberation and challenging its enduring underappreciation among audiophiles.
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From studio sessions with the Stones to running Toronto’s Executive Stereo, Ed Stone’s journey reveals how deep musical knowledge and audio passion shape everything from gear choices to helping customers discover better sound.
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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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In one of 2023’s biggest audiophile bombshells, Valerio Cora of Acora Acoustics rescues Audio Research from near-bankruptcy, vowing to preserve its legacy while energizing the iconic brand with support from returning staff and industry goodwill.
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One of the highlights at this year’s Toronto Audiofest was the launch of the album Of the Bird, Flying, the new release by Montreal band G!ve.
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Mocked for aging in the ’80s, the Rolling Stones now defy time with Hackney Diamonds—a swaggering, star-studded return that proves, decades on, they still swing harder than anyone thought possible.
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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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Tired of floor-bound audio? A playful ode to ceiling-mounted speakers, this satirical piece envisions a world where sound rains down from above—literally. With faux features like Auto-Twirl and “Advanced Spiderweb Acoustics,” the author gleefully skewers audiophile excess.
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As Blur returns with The Ballad of Darren, Mark Lepage highlights their mature, melancholic sound—and wonders if the album’s strength might provoke the ultimate Britpop revenge: an Oasis reunion just to spite them.
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U2 returns to Vegas to baptize the audacious MSG Sphere, but without founding drummer Larry Mullen Jr.—a symbolic rift in their ‘band of brothers’ mythology that casts shadows over a dazzling reinvention.