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  • Books, Beats, and Buds: Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Purple Haze’

    In the swirling, electric year of 1967, a groundbreaking track reverberated through the UK, soon to envelop the US in its mesmerizing sound waves. This wasnโ€™t just any songโ€”it was โ€œPurple Hazeโ€ by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, a sonic masterpiece that would redefine the boundaries of rock music. But beyond its revolutionary guitar riffs and…

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  • Vol 01 No 02 of PMA Magazine Has Hit The Digital Shelves!

    We are delighted to present to you the latest edition of PMA Magazineโ€™s flipbook, the result of careful curation and thorough exploration into the realm of hi-fi audio. 1. A Tour of Stable 33.33โ€™s Factory and Exclusive Interview with Its Founder: Step behind the scenes of Stable 33.33โ€™s renowned factory and glean exclusive insights from…

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  • Meze Audio Releases Liric 2nd Generation Headphone

    Next-generation headphone developed with community feedback to deliver an even better listen and a stunning new striped ebony finish.

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  • Vincent Launchesย SA-T7 Diamond Tube Preamplifier With Ultra-rare Telefunken Tubes

    Discovery of a limited collection of Telefunken PCF803 tubes leads to next-gen version of a Vincent Audio favourite.

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  • From Halfway House to Vinyl Powerhouse: Interview With Chad Kassem, Part 2

    In part two of his candid interview, Chad Kassem recalls the gritty rise of Acoustic Sounds from a record-crammed apartment to an industry leader, detailing the challenges of pressing plants, COVIDโ€™s business boom, and forging respectful industry alliances.

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  • Diving Into Disco โ€“ Rediscovering the Soul of a Generation

    Claude Lemaire kicks off his seven-part series Diving into Disco by defending discoโ€™s cultural legitimacy and sonic richness, while tracing its roots in gay liberation and challenging its enduring underappreciation among audiophiles.

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  • The Velvet-Cloaked Maestro: Chronicles of a Sonic Sommelier

    In a hidden alley of audio dreams, the Sonic Sommelier pairs silence with symphony, punk with Soviet TVs, and sound with soulโ€”reminding us that true listening is an art.

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  • Bowie’s Unseen Beginnings: His 1965 Debut With The Manish Boys

    In the labyrinthine annals of rock history, where stars are forged and legends are etched into the ether, the ascent of David Bowie from an enigmatic fledgling to a celestial paragon of music and style unfurls a narrative rich with transformation, innovation, and sheer audacity. Picture this: the year is 1965, an era when the…

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  • Wattโ€™s Up! Four Brands With Amped Up Aesthetics

    Blending sculptural elegance with sonic muscle, these standout amplifiersโ€”from Pathosโ€™s Italian flair to Naimโ€™s towering Statement and Dโ€™Agostinoโ€™s copper-clad Momentumโ€”prove high-end hi-fi can be as visually captivating as it is audibly sublime.

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  • Review: Pylon Audio Diamond 25 mkII Loudspeaker

    Pylon Audioโ€™s Diamond 25 MkII may resemble its predecessor, but its sonic upgrades are striking. This refined floorstander now offers increased dynamics, clarity, and boldnessโ€”without losing its signature warmth and balanceโ€”all at a compelling price.

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  • From Stadiums to Taverns: The Night The Stones Rolled into El Mocambo

    In the annals of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll history, few moments shimmer with the kind of raw, unfiltered magic that The Rolling Stones conjured on March 4th, 1977 at Torontoโ€™s El Mocambo Tavern. Picture this: the worldโ€™s most gargantuan rock band, known for their stadium-shaking spectacles, downsizing their colossal presence to the cozy confines of a…

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!”: The Musical Match Between Totem and McIntosh

    In this profile, Alain Gascon shares his audiophile journeyโ€”from teenage catalog dreams to a vinyl-focused system built around Totem Winds and McIntosh gearโ€”emphasizing musicโ€™s emotional power over technical obsession.

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  • When Michael Jackson Met Bob Marley

    In the annals of music history, few moments shimmer with the kind of star-studded, genre-blending brilliance as the day when the future King of Pop met the Reggae Revolutionary. Picture this: a sunny day in Kingston, Jamaica, 1975, a setting so ripe for a musical crossover, it could have been scripted in Hollywood. Yet, this…

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  • Bose Before Noise: The Amar Bose Story

    In the heart of Philadelphia, amid the echoes of American history, Amar Gopal Boseโ€™s journey into the world of sound and acoustics began on November 2, 1929. His childhood was a tapestry woven with threads of intellectual curiosity, inspired by his father, an Indian freedom fighter, and his mother, with her French and German heritage.…

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  • Countess vs Rockstars: The Legal Spat That Renamed Led Zeppelin

    Picture this: the date is February 28th 1970, the city is Copenhagen, and Led Zeppelin, the lords of rock, are about to becomeโ€ฆ The Nobs? Itโ€™s the kind of tale that makes you wonder whether the rock gods were playing a cosmic joke, complete with a countess, a lawsuit, and a name change that sounds…

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