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Kevin Fielding wraps up his subwoofer integration series by tackling time alignment and five crossover strategies—ultimately finding that running speakers full range with a gentle subwoofer slope yields the most musically satisfying results.
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“The new TAD-C700 incorporates a slew of technical refinements and enhancements to achieve a new level of performance, replacing TAD’s previous top-of-the-line TAD-C600 released in 2011.”
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Southport, England—April 15, 2024—iFi Audio, a trailblazer in high-fidelity audio components, proudly introduces its latest innovation: the iFi ZEN DAC 3. Featuring a refreshed design and updated features, this home-based DAC has been designed to electrify gaming, casual listening, and critical audiophile experiences. Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, the ZEN DAC 3…
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Frank Doris interviews Nick Getz, son of sax legend Stan Getz, and Abey Fonn of Impex Records, about the new Getz/Gilberto LP reissue of the bossa nova classic.
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The PS Audio AirLens Network Streamer is building a huge following. This review explains why.
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From quantum stickers to $485 knobs, this cheeky exposé unpacks the HiFi world’s most bizarre tweaks—where pseudo-science meets audiophile obsession, and placebo often sounds just as sweet as proof.
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In March 1974, amidst the backdrop of a Santa Monica beach house with a storied past, a fleeting reunion between John Lennon and Paul McCartney was captured in photographs that spoke volumes about their complex friendship. These images, snapped by May Pang during what was infamously known as Lennon’s “Lost Weekend,” offered rare glimpses of…
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Record Store Day 2024 spins into action with exclusive releases from Elton John, Frank Zappa, Queen, and the Pixies, as vinyl lovers worldwide celebrate analog culture, indie shops, and community-centered music discovery.
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“Not only is this double-LP compilation outstanding in sound, it is also excellent musically and performance-wise—surprisingly so, perhaps, given the poor history of audiophile-oriented releases.”
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Once dismissed as a passing fad, surround sound is staging a comeback—with streaming giants offering immersive content and home tech better than ever, it may finally be time to rejoin the multichannel revolution.
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“The NT-07 supports streaming services, USB, and network file playback via connection to outboard D/A converters.”
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The Sound Organisation Brings Chord Electronics, Rega Research, Chord Company and ProAc to AXPONA 2024
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Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) introduces the VK-85 preamplifier and REX 300 power amplifier, fully balanced solid state designs that offer some of the finest sonic attributes typically found only in tube-based circuitry. This is achieved through numerous in-house developed technologies, which continue to evolve, with the goal of bringing the end-user closer to the power of a live music experience.…
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On this day in history, the tapestry of modern music was forever altered by a seismic shift that sent ripples through the realm of pop culture and beyond. April 10, 1970, stands as a cornerstone moment, not just in rock ‘n’ roll lore but in the annals of artistic endeavors at large. It was on…
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Prices listed in CA$. Gorgeous finish! That’s what I screamed inside my head when I first saw the standmount Apertura Forté speakers ($9999/pr) in the Innuos / Asona Ltd room. The Forté’s have a high 93db sensitivity thanks in part to the neodymium magnet circuit used in its two 18 cm mid/woofer drivers. Atypically, both…
