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  • How Taylor Swift is Leading the Way

    Taylor Swiftโ€™s re-recording of 1989 (Taylorโ€™s Version) isnโ€™t just a chart-topping triumphโ€”itโ€™s a defiant, billion-dollar victory over an industry that tried to control her, solidifying her as popโ€™s most powerful force.

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  • Dynaudio North America introduces the Octave Audio Jubilee Mono Ultimate power amplifiers

    Dynaudio North America, Inc., importer and distributor of Octave Audio of Karlsbad, Germany, proudly introduces the new crown jewel of the Octave product lineup: the Jubilee Mono Ultimate mono power amplifiers. From its inception in 1998, Andreas Hofmannโ€™s Octave Audio Jubilee Series set out to define what was possible in state-of-the-art tube electronics. Combining a…

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Magnepan Speakers

    First impressions can mislead with Magnepan speakers, writes Jonson Lee, who reflects on their lifelike realism, anti-forward presentation, and high-maintenance charm after more than a decade of devoted ownership.

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  • The Premiere of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”

    In the winter of 1892, on December 18, the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, was the stage for a historic moment in the world of performing arts. It was here that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskyโ€™s โ€œThe Nutcrackerโ€ made its debut, a ballet that would go on to become a beloved holiday tradition across the globe,…

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  • High-End Audio Luminary Michael Fremer Produces His First Record Album

    Michael Fremer steps into the role of record producer with Rufus Reid Presents Caelan Cardello, a live, all-analog jazz LP born from a chance performanceโ€”and now a top-seller, expertly mastered, pressed, and produced with passion and purpose.

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  • LaFaro’s Lament: A Young Legend’s Unfinished Symphony

    Scott LaFaro’s revolutionary bass work with the Bill Evans Trio redefined jazz ensemble dynamics, transforming the double bass into a lyrical, equal voice. His tragically short career left an enduring legacy of innovation and profound musicality.

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  • Is Digital Simply โ€œOnes and Zerosโ€?

    A fiery Facebook debate ignited over Herb Reichertโ€™s claim that Hegelโ€™s Viking CD player outperformed streamed files, reigniting the clash between โ€œbits are bitsโ€ objectivists and subjectivists who trust their ears over theory.

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  • Understanding Music Streaming: A Guide for Beginners

    For newcomers, this beginnerโ€™s guide demystifies music streaming, comparing top platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Qobuz by audio quality, features, and artist payoutsโ€”helping users find the service that best suits their listening style.

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  • Celebrate the Holidays with iFi

    “For the audio enthusiast in your life, give the gift of high-fidelity sound whether on-the-go or for the home.”

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  • How a Vinylphile Found His Groove, Part 1

    Mike Harkins dives deep into the tactile and sonic quirks of vinyl playback, exposing factory flaws, groove grime, and pressing imperfections that plague even โ€œaudiophileโ€ editionsโ€”yet still finds joy in the ritual and magic of spinning LPs.

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  • AXPONA Audio Expo Returns April 12-14, 2024

    Audiophiles and music lovers will once again convene for three days of exploring live musical performances, educational seminars, and shopping new gear.

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  • Lyra Launches the Erodion EVO Step-Up Transformer

    Known for its high performance cartridges, Lyra has just released the Erodion EVO step-up transformer. The Erodion EVO is a terrific fit with any low-impedance cartridge of 2 to 10 ohms but was designed especially for Lyra cartridges. According to Lyra, the passive (it uses no electrical power) Erodion EVO has wider bandwidth and dynamic…

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  • T+A DAC 200 Review

    T+Aโ€™s DAC 200 takes the spotlight in HIFI AND MUSIC SOURCEโ€™s summer review, praised for its exquisite build, versatile input suite, and superb sonic clarityโ€”easily outperforming streamers and anchoring high-end systems with grace and precision.

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  • Reviewedโ€”MoFi’s Crosby, Stills & Nash

    MoFiโ€™s 2022 One-Step reissue of Crosby, Stills & Nash transforms a historically uneven recording into a lush, balanced, and far more listenable album, with Krieg Wunderlichโ€™s mastering and RTIโ€™s pressing offering striking sonic gains.

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  • Spin It in Style: 12 Turntables That Could DJ Their Own Parties

    From LEGO marvels and glowing Brian Eno art to $650,000 audio spaceships, this 12-turntable roundup from PMA Magazine spins through high-tech wonders and jaw-dropping designs that blend sonic excellence with wild creativity.

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