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  • One on One with Vincent Bรฉlanger, cellist virtuoso

    Vincent Bรฉlanger, a fourth-generation cellist and Audio Note UK ambassador, blends elite classical training with audiophile sensibilities, global collaborations, and a deep reverence for accessible, emotionally resonant performance.

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  • Focal and Naim Celebrate 10 Years Together by Unveiling an Exceptional Audio System

    March 23, 2023ย โ€“ To mark the 10th anniversary of their merger, the respective figureheads in French acoustics and English electronics are introducing Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition: a complete special-edition system. FROM MANUFACTURERS TO FULLY FLEDGED, GLOBALLY RENOWNED BRANDS In 2011 Focal and Naim announced that they were to merge to create a new European…

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  • The Dayton Wright Hommageโ€”a state-of-the-art redesign of a classic speaker

    It promises to be one of the most endearing moments at this yearโ€™s Montreal Audiofest: On Friday, March 25, Franรงois Lemay, founder of Tenor Audio and now owner of Lemay Audio, will officially unveilโ€”curtain and allโ€”the Lemay Audio-manufactured Dayton Wright Hommage (French for homage)โ€”a state-of-the-art redesign of the iconic Dayton Wright XG-10 electrostatic speakerโ€”to Michael…

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  • Diving into Disco, Part 6 โ€” Psychedelics and Funkydelics

    Motown met the Summer of Love in 1967 with โ€œReflections,โ€ as psychedelic soul emergedโ€”while Sly & the Family Stoneโ€™s electrifying debut laid the groundwork for funk, disco, and the future of R&B.

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  • An audio system with no volume controlโ€”How does it sound?

    In this revealing article, Jonson Lee explores how volume controlsโ€”digital or analogโ€”inevitably compromise sound quality, ultimately concluding that even the best among them canโ€™t compete with the clarity of having none at all.

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  • Luxman releases LMC-5 moving coil phono cartridge

    The companyโ€™s first cartridge in 40 years BALLSTON SPA, New York, March 2022 โ€“ Not since the original LMC-1 of 1981 and 1982 follow-up model LMC-2 has Luxman offered a phono cartridge. That 40-year absence ends now with the introduction of the LMC-5 moving coil cartridge. โ€œThis new reference class MC cartridge is the result…

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  • Rock Chronicles, Part 2 โ€” The adventures of Delaney & Bonnie

    Delaney & Bonnieโ€™s fallout with Stax over their debut LP โ€œHomeโ€ triggered a musical detour to L.A., where they recorded the fiery โ€œAccept No Substituteโ€ for Elektraโ€”an album so compelling, it captivated George Harrison himself.

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #4: The Intersection of Science and Sound in an Audiophileโ€™s World

    Jean-Franรงoisโ€™s McIntosh-powered setup hits a personal sweet spot, where rich bass, vivid timbres, and thoughtful tweaksโ€”from power lines to speaker anglesโ€”have ended his upgrade itch and turned listening into a lasting joy.

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  • Is the CD making a comeback?

    With vinyl booming and CD sales rising for the first time in nearly two decades, the music industry is seeing physical formats claw back relevanceโ€”though whether it’s a blip or rebirth remains hotly debated.

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  • Putting an end to the audio cable debate! Part 3

    In Part 3, Gilles challenges cable skeptics by arguing that blind tests favor short-term memory and ignore the nuanced, experience-driven perception stored in our long-term auditory memoryโ€”where true cable differences reveal themselves.

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  • The Dance Renaissance of Men Without Hats

    Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats reflects on his synth-pop revival, embracing โ€˜80s nostalgia and global tours with humility and humor, performing โ€œThe Safety Danceโ€ not once but thrice per showโ€”for three generations of fans.

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  • The Cable Guru: An Introduction

    Rob Schryer’s new column โ€œThe Cable Guruโ€ kicks off with a spirited manifesto from its self-appointed guru, championing the subjective truths of hi-fi cabling, cable break-in, and the sacred art of system synergy.

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  • Metaxas & Sins: The Ferrari of audio

    In a candid interview, Metaxas & Sins founder Kostas Metaxas reveals how fashion, reel-to-reel tape, and a DIY ethos shaped his wild, high-end hi-fi designsโ€”blending sonic purity with sculptural flair.

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  • Did Adele shoot too high?

    Adeleโ€™s tearful Vegas cancellation sparked backlash not just for its timing, but for symbolizing spectacle over soulโ€”an irony, given her voice alone couldโ€™ve carried a show that ticket holders paid thousands to witness.

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  • Best audio systems for $10,000: Montrealโ€™s Harmonious Blend with MartinLogan XTi60, Exposure 3510, and Innuos ZENmini

    Montreal dealer Christian Vรฉzina of Planรจte Haute-Fidรฉlitรฉ delivers PMAโ€™s first certified $10K system: Martin Logan XT i60 speakers, Exposure 3510 amp, and an Innuos ZENmini streamer punch far above their price, with upgrade paths mapped.

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