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Rudy Radelic digs into vintage rock, blues, and jazz, spotlighting reissues with stellar mastering, hard-to-find rarities, and standout titles cherished by collectors.
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For Paul Bowes, music comes first—but with Cardas cables, Synergistic grounding, and a Linn Utopik PSU, his upgraded system now delivers sound so immersive, it nearly brings Ella and Muddy back to life in his room.
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Tupac Shakur’s final night was a collision of chaos, fame, and fate—and in the midst of it, Leonard Jefferson’s chilling last photo of the rap icon became a frozen farewell, etched into rap history as the moment culture never came back from.
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The Vinyl Beat digs up notable vinyl nuggets like INXS’s “Kick” 45 RPM reissue, Sheila E’s salsa debut, and Rachel Z’s introspective jazz trio recording.
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When you first lay eyes on this 1974 photograph of KISS, the contrast is striking: four rockers, known for their outlandish makeup and electrifying stage presence, dressed in sharp business suits. But this image is more than just a juxtaposition of styles—it captures a pivotal moment in the band’s history. At this point, KISS was…
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Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon revolutionized home audio in postwar America, merging business vision and engineering brilliance to create Harman Kardon. This short biography of Harman traces his journey from Signal Corps to stereo legend, civic leader, and cultural patron.
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Despite the generational fade of classic rock, Queen continues to thrive. With Queen Rock Montreal remastered in Dolby Atmos, the band’s epic 1981 performance reaffirms why Freddie Mercury and company still command global reverence.
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Tom Gibbs dismantled $8,000 worth of high-end gear—only to find a $150 Topping E30 II DAC paired with Euphony’s Mozzaik upsampler delivered better, more analog-like sound than ever before. Mind blown, wallet intact.
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When N.W.A. released Straight Outta Compton on August 8, 1988, it marked a seismic shift in music, culture, and the way America viewed hip-hop. The album was a raw and unfiltered portrayal of life in the streets of South Central Los Angeles, delivered with an urgency and authenticity that had never been heard before. Not…
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Kevin Fielding explores three subwoofer connection methods and five crossover strategies, ultimately finding that full-range mains with carefully overlapped subs yield the most natural, musically satisfying bass integration in a stereo system.
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In February 1964, two of the most iconic forces of the 20th century collided in an encounter so surreal it could have been scripted by Hollywood. The Beatles, fresh off their earth-shattering debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, met Cassius Clay (soon to be Muhammad Ali) in Miami Beach. It was a meeting that combined…
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August 6, 1960, was a pivotal day in the history of American pop culture. That Saturday, Chubby Checker took the stage on American Bandstand, the influential television program hosted by Dick Clark, and performed “The Twist.” This performance would not only launch Checker into stardom but also ignite a dance craze that would define a…
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“I’ve decided to start a new series. Even if you’re not a musician, perhaps it’ll give some insight into the nitty-gritty of the art of music-making, or inform your listening the next time you sit in front of your stereo, or just provide some entertainment and perhaps a life lesson or two.
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The Tanchjim 4U IEM impresses with its customizable bass tuning, refined sound, and sleek build at just CA$99.99—though its subtle low-end may leave hardcore bass fans wanting more.
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The Yamaha NS-800A rivals speakers three times its price, delivering a luxurious sound, piano-gloss finish, and instrument-like musicality. Built on the same vibration-control principles as Yamaha’s grand pianos, it preserves sonic energy rather than deadening it.
