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Part 2 of Jeff Weiner’s two-part series that triesโand does so convincinglyโto answer the enduring question: “Where did rock and roll come from?”
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Robert Schryer meets Renรฉ Evans of Saturn Audio, where high-end sound doesn’t mean expensive.
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Tom Gibbs falls in love with vacuum tubes from Ray Tubes, comparing their sound to that of much more expensive NOS ones.
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Electrical noise sabotaging your sound? A new virtual ground system wipes hum and EMI from even the cleanest rigs, revealing musicโs full dynamic depth.
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From vet school to vinyl sanctum, one manโs obsession birthed Bliss AcousticsโOttawaโs home-based haven where gear vanishes and music takes over.
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Tom Gibbs discusses why any self-respecting audiophile should dispense with copper wires for streaming and opt instead for the glorious sound that can be achieved with a fiber optic connection.
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The Vinyl Beat digs into some more reissues that fly under the radar.
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Classical music critic Pierre Dallaire offers a selection of recent recordings that offer a fitting tribute to Gabriel Faurรฉ on the centenary of his death.
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In Winnipeg, two brothers turned passion into precisionโAltitudo Audio delivers curated, appointment-only listening sessions that redefine the audiophile experience.
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Shanlingโs CR60 hits the U.S. via Fortรฉโthis $299 CD transport and ripper packs high-end parts, easy ripping, and sleek design into a compact, audiophile-friendly form.
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Happy New Year everyone! On deck are some recent releases, peppered with a couple of disappointments. After all, not all of our music purchases (vinyl or otherwise) are perfect!
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Experience an unforgettable evening as world-renowned pipa virtuoso Liu Fang joins the Orchestre FILMharmonique in a vibrant blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions. The highlight of the night features the timeless Chinese classic โๆข็ฅโ (The Butterfly Lovers)โan iconic concerto cherished by fans across the globe. Performed alongside Stravinskyโs luminous Firebird Suite and the world
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January 16, 2025, marks the 45th anniversary of a moment that shook rock โnโ roll to its core and almost put Paul McCartney behind bars for seven years. The worldโs most famous bassistโBeatle, hitmaker, and knight-to-beโwas arrested at Tokyoโs Narita International Airport for smuggling nearly half a pound of marijuana. What couldโve been just another
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From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “itโs the ear, not the gear.”
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On January 3, 1969, The Lulu Show was about as far from Jimi Hendrixโs usual stomping grounds as you could get. The show was a high-profile, family-friendly TV programโclean-cut, conservative, and far removed from the chaotic energy that defined Hendrixโs live shows. The producers of The Lulu Show likely envisioned a performance that would fit