Passion

Passion


  • De-Kloss-ified: Decoding the Genius of Henry Kloss

    From a farm boy in Altoona to a legend in high fidelity, Henry Kloss transformed home audio with the KLH Model Six, the Advent Loudspeaker, and the Cambridge SoundWorks Ensembleโ€”pioneering gear that made superb sound affordable for all.

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  • The Inauguration of Passion Audio

    Passion Audio, a brand new venture located on the tranquil south shore of Montreal, is a true little paradise for music and audio enthusiasts from all corners of Quebec. The two masters of the establishment, Martin Leblanc and Sabrina Boukdjadja, may be novices in the industry, but their passion for their craft is unquestionable. After…

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  • Jazz Icon to TV Host: Nat King Coleโ€™s Color-Breaking Journey

    In a turbulent era where the winds of change blew against the rigid walls of racial prejudice, a virtuoso arose, commandeering the airwaves with a voice so smooth it could soothe even the tempests of societal unrest. Nat King Cole, the masterful pianist and velvety-voiced crooner, boldly carved a path through the tumultuous landscapes of…

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  • Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Rock’s Overlooked Matriarch

    From cotton fields in Arkansas to New Yorkโ€™s electrifying jazz clubs, Sister Rosetta Tharpe defied genres and gender roles, blending gospel with rock โ€™nโ€™ roll and pioneering a soundโ€”and a legacyโ€”that would change music forever.

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  • Klipsch, Klipsch, Boom! The Explosive Brilliance of Paul W. Klipsch

    From crafting radios at 15 to redefining high-fidelity audio with the Klipschorn, Paul W. Klipschโ€™s century-spanning legacy fused military precision, engineering genius, and musical passion into a revolution that still echoes in modern hi-fi.

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  • Tanglewood’s Rockstar: Leonard Bernstein

    As 1970 unfurled its musical tapestry, icons like Zeppelin, The Stones, and Dylan were laying down tracks that would reverberate through the ages. Yet, amidst the electrifying riffs and beats, there was another star rising on a different stage: Leonard Bernstein. His arena? The tranquil expanses of Tanglewood.

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  • Bowie’s American Revolution: The Rise of Ziggy Stardust

    In the tumultuous backdrop of 1972, while Nixon, Watergate, and Vietnam dominated headlines, an avant-garde figure from Brixton emerged on American terrain. David Bowie, along with his alter ego Ziggy Stardust, was prepared to ignite the U.S., not with politics but with an unmatched brand of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll โ€” a facet of Bowieโ€™s American…

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  • The Last Verse: Reflecting on Tupac Shakur’s Enduring Legacy

    Few names in hip-hopโ€”or indeed, in popular culture at largeโ€”command as much reverence and intrigue as Tupac Amaru Shakur. As we mark the 27th year since his passing, itโ€™s crucial to look beyond the legend, anchoring our understanding in the facts of his life and the undeniable goodness he championed. Born in 1971, Tupacโ€™s life…

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  • Bassist Ron Carter: 60 Years of Jazz โ€“ and Counting

    With over 2,000 recording credits, jazz legend Ron Carter has backed the greats and led his own genre-defining projects. Copper Magazine highlights eight standout tracks, showcasing the bassistโ€™s peerless artistry and versatility.

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  • ‘I could power the Acura Stage at Jazz Fest pretty easily’: An audiophile’s Garden District home

    John Gishโ€™s Garden District home hosts a mind-blowing, museum-worthy high-end audio system featuring 6-foot German speakers, 30,000 LPs, and 20,000 filmsโ€”making it part private concert hall, part cinema, and all passion project.

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  • Hendrix’s Guitar Inferno at Monterey

    The stage, lit only by spotlights and the soft glow of amplifiers, became his canvas. From the opening riffs, the audience was entranced. Each note, each chord was not just heard but felt

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  • AXPONA 2023, Part 2

    Roon-backed Dutch & Dutch wowed AXPONA 2023 with their $14,950 DSP-powered 8c speakers, while class-D amps from Amped America and live demos from Yamaha and GoldenEar showcased serious sonic chops.

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  • Michael Fremer bares all in exclusive interview with PMA Magazine, Pt 3/3

    In the final part of his candid interview, Michael Fremer defends good digital, champions honest reviews, praises his 17-year-old protรฉgรฉ Malachi Lui, and reflects on how far vinylโ€”and his own journeyโ€”has come.

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  • Metaxas & Sins distributed in North America

    Reel Sound Distribution announces exclusive North American distribution of renowned Metaxas & Sins Hi-Fi audio equipment. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL โ€“ May 2023 โ€“ Florida-based Reel Sound Distribution Inc. is now the exclusive distributor of the world-famous line of hi-fi audio products from Metaxas & Sins, following a partnership agreement with designer Kostas Metaxas. The Metaxas…

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #12: An Audiophile’s Tale of Passion, Loss, and Resurgence

    After decades in hi-fi retail and personal loss, Greg from Boise rekindled his passion for audio with a system built for emotional connectionโ€”not status. Now, it’s music, not specs, that moves him.

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