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J. Cole’s “1985” casts a long shadow over hip-hop’s younger generation, warning of fleeting fame in an era dominated by SoundCloud rebels. This deep-dive traces the turbulent rise and haunting legacy of rap’s new wave.
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In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic albums to have landed on the lit side of the Earth, Pro-Ject unveils a DSOTM turntable that doesn’t just echo the prism artwork—it is the art.
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In a tranquil garden, Master Tekashi guides his student Daichi through the art of sonic balance, likening cables to katanas, DACs to bows, and room acoustics to battlefield strategy—where the path to audio mastery mirrors the samurai’s eternal quest.
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Elvis Presley’s 1954 Opry Debut remains an iconic moment in music history. While today we easily associate Elvis with his swiveling hips and captivating dulcet tones, the music world of 1954 did not immediately recognize the impending legend from Tupelo, Mississippi. Yet, on October 2nd of that year, he stepped onto the revered Grand Ole…
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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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Simaudio unveils its long-awaited North Collection—six all-new, Canadian-made models featuring revamped circuitry, advanced MDCA topology, and a show-stealing BRM-1 remote—marking a bold evolution 18 years after the Evolution series launch.
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MoFi’s 45rpm reissue of Jeff Beck’s Truth delivers seismic bass and analogue warmth that outshines many rock classics; released just before Zep’s debut, it remains a blues-rock benchmark for sound and influence.
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Montreal’s Pink Floyd Exhibition dazzles with over 350 artifacts, revealing stories behind the band’s evolution—from Waters’s schoolyard traumas to DSOTM’s breakthrough—while celebrating the enduring radical spirit that defined their sound.
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At Audiophile Experts’ “Produits de chez nous” soirée, Philippe Renaud showcased Quebec-made gear from MOON, Stable 33.33, and Luna Cables, while guests mingled over wine, rich sonics, and a celebration of local hi-fi talent.
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Despite MoFi’s DSD controversy, Claude Lemaire finds their Eye in the Sky 45 rpm remaster a revelation—eclipsing his Canadian first press with staggering dynamics, transparency, and an analog warmth that challenges purist assumptions.
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Three high-end speaker cables—Audience Studio ONE, AudioQuest Robin Hood ZERO, and Kimber Kable Monocle XL—showcase different flavors of excellence: the Studio ONE’s lush warmth, Robin Hood’s soundstage depth, and Monocle XL’s bold, detailed realism.
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Québec Acoustique’s William Desjardins proves the audiophile flame burns bright in the next generation, curating a $10K system with astonishing synergy, warmth, and realism that outshines setups costing twice as much.
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Three SPDIF cables from AudioQuest, Kimber, and Audience face off—each delivering distinct sonic strengths—while the old-school Auric Illuminator CD treatment surprisingly proves its worth, boosting clarity, ambiance, and realism across multiple discs.
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Braving the brisk Montreal weather, Mike Harkins attends the 2022 Montréal Audiofest, where standout systems from Focal, Muraudio, PS Audio, and more share the spotlight with jazz sets, Dolby Atmos demos, and rooftop ducks.
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Adele’s tearful Vegas cancellation sparked backlash not just for its timing, but for symbolizing spectacle over soul—an irony, given her voice alone could’ve carried a show that ticket holders paid thousands to witness.
