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Jonson Lee explores how excessive dynamic compression is warping our musical experience, comparing classic and remastered waveforms to show how “bigger” sound often means less nuance—and why old CDs may offer sonic salvation.
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On a cold February day in 1970, the world was introduced to what would become the cornerstone of heavy metal: Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album. Born in the industrial heartland of Birmingham, the album’s raw power and dark themes resonated with a generation yearning for something more profound than the prevailing pop and rock sounds.…
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As Taylor Swift racks up Grammy wins and global headlines, this piece asks: has the NFL turned her romance with Travis Kelce into peak overexposure—or is the backlash missing the real culprits?
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Angela-Gilbert Yeung dispels common myths about amp and speaker power ratings, arguing that most speaker damage stems not from mismatched specs but from misuse—especially clipping, overheating, and, yes, intoxicated listening sessions.
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The EF500 and EF499 put HIFIMAN design and performance within reach of music-lovers at every level.
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In the frosty grip of February 1964, four lads from Liverpool landed on American shores, igniting a cultural wildfire that would forever alter the course of music history. Their arrival on Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 at New York’s Kennedy Airport was met with unprecedented fervor, with 3,000 fans creating a chaotic welcome for…
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At AXPONA 2023, Chad Kassem opened up to Gilles Laferrière about his Cajun roots, a troubled youth, and the early 1980s decision to embrace vinyl just as the world shifted to CDs—laying the foundation for Analogue Productions.
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Copper Magazine’s Frank Doris recalls his first encounter with Genesis’s Selling England by the Pound in 1973 and hails Analogue Productions’ new 45 RPM reissue as the album’s most sonically revealing edition to date.
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On a chilly afternoon in London, January 30, 1969, the air in Savile Row was sharper than usual, the kind that bites at your cheeks and makes your breath visible. Little did anyone know, history was about to be serenaded by the unexpected. It was on this day, atop the Apple Records building, that The…
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Precision-engineered with dual 8” drivers and nCore amplification to deliver power and accuracy with minimal distortion
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When Craft Records released a high-end reissue of Thelonious Monk’s Brilliant Corners, author Robert Baird contrasted its audiophile fidelity with the flood of inferior, budget public domain pressings—highlighting a clash between accessibility and sonic integrity.
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Amid WWII and deep segregation, the International Sweethearts of Rhythm—an all-women, racially diverse jazz band—rose to fame, defying racial and gender norms while electrifying audiences and outshining male counterparts across the nation.
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200 Listening Rooms, Top Hi-Fi Audio Brands, Thousands of Products and Gear, Educational Seminars and Live Musical Performances.
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Exciting News for Music Enthusiasts in Canada and the USA! PMA Magazine, in collaboration with Forté Art & Music, is thrilled to announce an exclusive offer for our dedicated readers in Canada and the USA. As avid supporters of exceptional music experiences, we understand your passion for quality sound and extraordinary albums. That’s why we’ve…
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Los Angeles, California, January 25, 2024— HED UNITY, the Swiss innovator of the Unity wireless lossless audio headphones, and HEAR360, a leader in spatial audio solutions, today announced a strategic partnership that sets a new bar for wireless headphone experiences incorporating their respective patented technologies. The result is Unity, the first headset in the world to…
