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The stage, lit only by spotlights and the soft glow of amplifiers, became his canvas. From the opening riffs, the audience was entranced. Each note, each chord was not just heard but felt
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This update is extensive, including replacing 2 printed circuit boards and rewiring all the associated circuitry, as well as updating several new components.
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Jazz maestro Louis Armstrong’s music resonated across borders, with his tunes reaching even the ancient sands of Egypt. There, beneath the gaze of the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, a timeless photograph was taken, capturing Armstrong serenading his wife, Lucille. In 2016, The New York Times Store shared this iconic 1961 image marking Armstrong’s…
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Jonson Lee argues that the real reason your audio system sounds “meh” might not be your gear or setup—it’s your thoughts: aversions, desires, and expectations, which sabotage the listening experience.
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On August 1, 1981, an unprecedented event occurred in the media industry that would forever change the way we consume music: the launch of MTV (Music Television). The first-ever music video to grace this new platform was The Buggles’ fittingly prophetic “Video Killed the Radio Star,” a title that foresaw the pivotal shift about to…
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For audiophiles short on space or cash, a quality headphone system can rival speaker setups. This guide breaks down three stellar rigs—ranging from $299 to $1098—pairing top DAC/amp combos with acclaimed headphones.
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A ground-breaking floor standing system that pushes the boundaries of technological innovation for emotionally enchanting audio.
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Focal Naim North America is excited to announce the addition of the highly reputable brand AVIDHIFI to its North America distribution network.
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From swing-era surveys to streaming farms, the Billboard charts have tracked music’s biggest hits—and biggest controversies—for over 80 years, navigating shifts in technology, taste, and transparency with every note.
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PS Audio’s Octave Records follows up with The Art of Hi-Fi Volume 02: Soundstage, a DSD 256 showcase designed to test speaker setup and capture the illusion of three-dimensional sound, reports The Sound Advocate.
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Apple Records’ prodigal sons Badfinger were poised to inherit the Beatles’ mantle—complete with George Harrison’s guiding hand—yet behind the scenes, turmoil, label neglect, and internal fractures began unraveling their golden opportunity.
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In the expansive tapestry of American music, few threads shimmer as brilliantly as Tony Bennett.
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Two years after downsizing seemed inevitable, Tom Gibbs finds himself retired, mortgage-free, and surrounded by two dream audio rooms—one digital, one analog—where Maggies, KLH Fives, and top-tier gear turn every listen into an event.
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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.
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Welcome to PMA Magazine’s 2½-year anniversary! Okay, so it’s a strange milestone. But it’s also an important one, because it marks a vital turning point in the evolution of the magazine. The first major change is, obviously, its appearance, which was completely overhauled and modernized to look spiffier but also be more enjoyable to navigate…
