Mystique

Mystique


  • Review: Musician Pegasus II R2R DAC

    Howard Milstein calls the Musician Pegasus II R2R DAC a โ€œgiant killer,โ€ rivaling pricier models with its smooth mids, deep bass, and spacious soundstage. In NOS mode, it delivers an organic, natural presentation, making it a standout choice. Milstein hails it as a must-hear for audiophiles seeking top-tier musicality.

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  • When Rock ‘n’ Roll Met Red Tape: The Rolling Stones’ 1973 Japanese Tour That Never Was

    By 1973, The Rolling Stones were the epitome of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll excessโ€”a band that had transformed scandal into an art form. Their music was a siren call to the rebellious, their lifestyles a middle finger to the establishment. Yet, even they couldnโ€™t charm their way past Japanโ€™s stringent immigration policies. In late 1972, the…

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  • The Shakuhachi: How a Zen Bamboo Flute Shaped Japanese Culture

    From courtly halls to Zen temples, the shakuhachi evolved from a Tang Dynasty import into a meditative tool and global musical icon, resonating with timeless beauty.

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  • Review: Mojo Audio Mystique ‘Y NC’ DAC

    The Mojo Audio Mystique Y DAC appears to have most if not all the sound quality of the established Mystique X model; Howard Milstein gives it an in-depth review.

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