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There are two types of people in this world: those who worship at the altar of Janis Joplin and those who, frankly, need better taste in music. By the summer of 1970, Joplin was already more than a singerโshe was a force of nature, a Texas-born tempest wrapped in feathers, fringe, and enough raw emotion…
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In Winnipeg, two brothers turned passion into precisionโAltitudo Audio delivers curated, appointment-only listening sessions that redefine the audiophile experience.
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Jonson Lee visits three music-listening spaces in Korea where silence is enforced, and the sound systemโnot the customerโrules. These venues offer a rare escape from choice overload, immersing visitors in pure, communal music appreciation.
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Shanlingโs CR60 hits the U.S. via Fortรฉโthis $299 CD transport and ripper packs high-end parts, easy ripping, and sleek design into a compact, audiophile-friendly form.
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Frank Doris offers a soundcheck pro tip and talks about playing on a bigger stage, with the vagaries that come with it.
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Simon Wilce takes McIntosh’s new McIntosh C2800 Preamplifier for a spin, and shares his impressions.
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January 24, 1962, wasnโt just another cold Liverpool morning. It was the day four scruffy ladsโJohn Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Pete Bestโput their faith in a well-dressed, fast-talking record store manager named Brian Epstein. With a few strokes of a pen, they signed a management contract that would change the course of music…
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South Koreaโs Mon Acoustic ditches hype for honesty, crafting AMT-equipped speakers in aluminum shells to deliver pure, uncolored sound now making waves in North America.
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Would you drive a Formula 1 racing car on a gravel road? Not if you could help it, right? Because on a gravel road, you know that an F1 car canโt reveal its potential. Yet, this is exactly what many audiophiles do when they play their high-end audio system in an untreated room.
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Happy New Year everyone! On deck are some recent releases, peppered with a couple of disappointments. After all, not all of our music purchases (vinyl or otherwise) are perfect!
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Captivated by Liu Fangโs mastery of the pipa, composer Christian Thomas created Dragon, Concerto for Pipaโa sweeping East-meets-West musical odyssey.
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Experience an unforgettable evening as world-renowned pipa virtuoso Liu Fang joins the Orchestre FILMharmonique in a vibrant blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions. The highlight of the night features the timeless Chinese classic โๆข็ฅโ (The Butterfly Lovers)โan iconic concerto cherished by fans across the globe. Performed alongside Stravinskyโs luminous Firebird Suite and the world…
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Paul Whitehead, the artist behind Genesisโ album covers, reflects on his iconic work and creative journey. Alter egos, the Borg Symphony, live concert paintings, and his ever-evolving artistry continue to define his innovative spirit.
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January 16, 2025, marks the 45th anniversary of a moment that shook rock โnโ roll to its core and almost put Paul McCartney behind bars for seven years. The worldโs most famous bassistโBeatle, hitmaker, and knight-to-beโwas arrested at Tokyoโs Narita International Airport for smuggling nearly half a pound of marijuana. What couldโve been just another…
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It was a cold January night in 1978 when the Sex Pistols walked onto the stage at San Franciscoโs Winterland Ballroom, readyโor perhaps unwillingโto make history. This wasnโt just a concert; it was the swan song of punkโs most volatile band. The Pistolsโ American tour had been a disaster wrapped in chaos: canceled shows, infighting,…
