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HF&MS’s “Best Products of 2024” continues with the best in cabling, amplifiers, and more, including Outstanding Product of the Year!
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In the realm of high-fidelity audio, few names command as much respect as Monitor Audio. With a rich heritage spanning over five decades, this British company has consistently pushed the boundaries of sound reproduction, seamlessly blending innovative technology with timeless design. As the exclusive Canadian distributor, Kevro is proud to bring Monitor Audioโs exceptional products…
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On December 19, 1955, Carl Perkins stepped into Memphisโ Sun Studio with a song that would become a cornerstone of rock โnโ roll history. But like most great music moments, the creation of Blue Suede Shoes wasnโt so much a straight line as it was a tangled web of stories, late-night drives, and serendipitous inspiration.…
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Itโs that time of year againโthe season of giving! In that spirit, Iโve put together a list of Holiday audio gift ideas that even Scrooge might approve of.
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On August 3rd, 1956โA cultural hurricane primed to shake the Olympia Theater to its foundation. The tickets were a mere $1.50, but what unfolded inside those walls was priceless: three explosive performances at 3:30, 7:00, and 9:00 p.m., each more electrifying than the last. This was no ordinary concert; it was a seismic moment in…
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Montrรฉal, le 18 novembre 2024 โ LโEnsemble Caprice poursuit sa tradition annuelle des fรชtes en prรฉsentant Le Messie de Haendel, une ลuvre intemporelle qui fait vibrer les cลurs ร travers le monde depuis prรจs de trois siรจcles. Ce concert, devenu un rendez-vous incontournable de la saison, aura lieu le dimanche 22 dรฉcembre ร la Maison…
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Can pop music compete with classicalโs sonic precision? Jonson Lee delves into recording techniques that make classical music a benchmark for audiophiles seeking pure sound.
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How good is Galion Audio’s class-A / class-A/B TS34 integrated amplifier? Find out in our in-depth review.
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We are thrilled to announce the release of the CD โDragon โ Concerto for Pipa,โ produced by GFN Productions and Fortรฉ Art & Music. This remarkable work by Quebec composer Christian Thomas is performed by the internationally renowned virtuoso Liu Fang. Described as โthe empress of the pipaโ (Lโactualitรฉ) and โan ambassador of musical soul…
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Among my music recommendations is a handful of favorite holiday records in my collection โ some new, some classic. โTis the season!
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Itโs Awards Season! HF&MS celebrates the yearโs finest in HiFi, from groundbreaking speakers to game-changing amplifiers and DACs.
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Is it magic, or is it science? The SonoSphere traps your music in a private bubble, yet the “Phantom Sound Effect” tricks others nearby into thinking they hear itโwhich they donโt. Really.
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Decades of hi-fi tweaks taught Paul Bowes that optimizing gearโnot endless upgradesโunlocks music’s full potential. From speaker placement to EMI fixes, these methods elevate performance dramatically.
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In an age where music is mostly streamed in compressed formats and vinyl seems to dominate physical media nostalgia, Shanling is quietly making a case for the humble CD. With their lineup of CD players and transports, the company offers a blend of modern technology and old-school charm, designed to bring out the best in…
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Thereโs a peculiar weight to history when it happens in real-time. December 5, 1965, at the Liverpool Empire Theatre wasnโt just another stop on The Beatlesโ UK tourโit was a homecoming charged with energy, nostalgia, and, unbeknownst to most, a bittersweet farewell. For the 2,550 fans lucky enough to score tickets from a pool of…