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  • The Platinum Series 3G by MONITOR AUDIO

    Essex, UK, 16th August 2022โ€”Monitor Audio is proud to announce the launch of the innovative, advanced and beautifully-built Platinum Series 3G. Our flagship range encapsulates our desire to deliver accessible excellence. Superior, innovative acoustic technologies, smart engineering, and obsessive attention to detail ensures the Platinum Series 3G is capable of the most accurate, clear, and…

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  • Meze Audio Releases its first Dynamic Open-Back Headphones, the 109 PRO

    Powered by a 50mm dynamic driver, the Meze Audio 109 PRO delivers an emotionally engaging sound with great detail and clarity. BAIA MARE, Romania โ€“ September 15, 2022: Meze Audio, award-winning high-end headphone manufacturer, announces its first pair of dynamic open-back headphones โ€“ย the 109 PRO. Made from carefully curated and responsibly sourced materials, including walnut…

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  • Focal introduces the 2022 Utopia: an evolution

    In 2016, Focal introduced its award-winning flagship headphones. In 2020, Focal introduced the headphonesโ€™ new packaging, including several accessories (two cables and a carrying case), for an improved unboxing experience. In September 2022, Focal is proud to introduce the new Utopia: an evolution both in terms of acoustics and in design and aesthetics September 16,…

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #7: Transforming Digital Streaming into an Analog Symphony

    Paul’s all-Linn 5.0 Katalyst system in Vancouver isn’t just rareโ€”it’s revelatory. From digital streaming breakthroughs to power conditioning wizardry, his scientistโ€™s approach transforms rooms and minds, proving synergy and tweaks matter.

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  • MoFiโ€™s Alan Parsons Projectโ€™s Eye In The Sky – a review and a word about the MoFi controversy

    Despite MoFiโ€™s DSD controversy, Claude Lemaire finds their Eye in the Sky 45 rpm remaster a revelationโ€”eclipsing his Canadian first press with staggering dynamics, transparency, and an analog warmth that challenges purist assumptions.

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Interconnects

    After testing 16 interconnects, Jonson Lee concludes that cables over $100 can offer real gains, price doesnโ€™t predict performance, cleaning contacts boosts clarity, and a cableโ€™s sonic character stays consistent across gear.

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  • Triangle launches the active LN05A 2022 EDITION loudspeaker

    The active LN05A floorstanding speakers include an amplifier and numerous analog and digital connections. Theyโ€™re back in a new 2022 special edition in new finishes and an even more attractive price. FEATURES Small and powerful: equipped with a 25mm fabric dome tweeter and two 13 cm concave drivers, this compact speaker delivers surprising power and…

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  • The Cable Guru: Speaker cables by AudioQuest, Kimber Kable, and Audience

    Three high-end speaker cablesโ€”Audience Studio ONE, AudioQuest Robin Hood ZERO, and Kimber Kable Monocle XLโ€”showcase different flavors of excellence: the Studio ONEโ€™s lush warmth, Robin Hoodโ€™s soundstage depth, and Monocle XLโ€™s bold, detailed realism.

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  • CHICK COREA: THE MONTREUX YEARS

    THE MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL & BMG ANNOUNCE THE NEXT RELEASE IN THE MONTREUX YEARS SERIES RELIVE THE 23 TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNERโ€™S PERFORMANCES AT MONTREUX FROM 1981 โ€“ 2010 PRE-ORDER CHICK COREA: THE MONTREUX YEARS HERE LONDON 17 AUGUST 2022 โ€“ Montreux Jazz Festival and BMG today announce the next installment in The Montreux Years…

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  • Rock Chronicles, Part 4 โ€” Gimme Shelter!

    Mike Vosse helped spark one of rockโ€™s greatest musical intersections: Elton Johnโ€™s rise in America, Leon Russellโ€™s breakout, and the moment they collided at the Troubadourโ€”fueling a creative surge that would echo for decades.

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  • Best Audio Systems for $20,000: Exploring Harbeth, Chord, and Moonriver Audio in Art et Son’s Optimal Setup

    For the first entry in our โ€œBest $20,000 Systemโ€ series, Art et Sonโ€™s Rob Sutcliffe and Antonello deliver a warm, sweet, and tactile sound built around Harbeth, Moonriver, Chord, and Melcoโ€”plus smart upgrade paths for vinyl lovers.

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  • The Cable Guru: Interconnects by AudioQuest, Kimber Kable, and Audience

    In his latest interconnect roundup, the Guru pits Audience, Kimber Kable, and AudioQuest against each otherโ€”finding all three excellent, but each with a unique sonic flavor and value proposition worth testing in your own system.

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  • How my audio hobby made me a better dad

    After cycling through 21 pairs of speakers and 48 amps, Jonson credits his son Michaelโ€”not just for heavy lifting, but for helping him fine-tune his sound, deepen their bond, and learn the art of joyful obsession.

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  • Treasures from the Vinyl Vault, Part 2

    Welcome to my series Treasures from the Vinyl Vault. In it, I will feature select gems from my approximately 12,000 ever-growing vinyl collection, accumulated over a 45-year period and counting.

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  • Lowther Loudspeakers introduces its first speaker in 30 years – The Almira

    Northampton, UK:ย Lowther Loudspeakers, the well-known British speaker manufacturer, has announced its first brand-new speaker design in almost 30 years โ€“ the Almira. Following on from its revered Heritage Collection, Almira is a modern twist on a classic, preserving the clarity and scale of larger Lowther speaker cabinets, but with a more compact footprint. Long regarded…

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