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Exploring the audible quirks of vinyl, Mike Harkins examines groove echo, background noise, and tracking artifacts—while emphasizing that even audiophile pressings aren’t immune to defects, surprises, or the charm of analog imperfection.
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Audiophiles rejoice: the Ear Wax Product Remover promises audio nirvana not through gear, but by fine-tuning your ears—because clean canals make for clearer concertos.
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Reflecting on past gear and personal growth, the author finds that mistakes—whether in audio or life—are inevitable, but embracing them can lead to better sound, stronger relationships, and genuine self-acceptance.
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Scott LaFaro’s revolutionary bass work with the Bill Evans Trio redefined jazz ensemble dynamics, transforming the double bass into a lyrical, equal voice. His tragically short career left an enduring legacy of innovation and profound musicality.
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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 Ensemble—pioneering gear that made superb sound affordable for all.
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From crafting radios at 15 to redefining high-fidelity audio with the Klipschorn, Paul W. Klipsch’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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From the alien curves of B&W’s Nautilus to the surreal sculpture of Living Voice’s Vox Olympian, today’s boldest loudspeakers blur the line between high art and hi-fi, where acoustic perfection meets unapologetic eccentricity.
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Apple Records’ prodigal sons Badfinger were poised to inherit the Beatles’ mantle—complete with George Harrison’s guiding hand—yet behind the scenes, turmoil, label neglect, and internal fractures began unraveling their golden opportunity.
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Two years after downsizing seemed inevitable, Tom Gibbs finds himself retired, mortgage-free, and surrounded by two dream audio rooms—one digital, one analog—where Maggies, KLH Fives, and top-tier gear turn every listen into an event.
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Braving the brisk Montreal weather, Mike Harkins attends the 2022 Montréal Audiofest, where standout systems from Focal, Muraudio, PS Audio, and more share the spotlight with jazz sets, Dolby Atmos demos, and rooftop ducks.
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Jean-François’s McIntosh-powered setup hits a personal sweet spot, where rich bass, vivid timbres, and thoughtful tweaks—from power lines to speaker angles—have ended his upgrade itch and turned listening into a lasting joy.
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PMA’s Robert Schryer confesses to abandoning separates for the Grandinote Shinai integrated amp, declaring it the most human-sounding gear he’s owned—and the cornerstone of a system that finally silenced the upgrade itch.
