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  • Monitor Audio: A Legacy of Sonic Excellence, Brought to You by Kevro

    In the realm of high-fidelity audio, few names command as much respect as Monitor Audio. With a rich heritage spanning over five decades, this British company has consistently pushed the boundaries of sound reproduction, seamlessly blending innovative technology with timeless design. As the exclusive Canadian distributor, Kevro is proud to bring Monitor Audioโ€™s exceptional products…

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  • Louis Armstrongโ€™s Death Valley Portrait

    In the scorching desert of Death Valley in 1958, Art Kane, then a relatively unknown photographer, found himself tasked with capturing Louis Armstrong in a way the world had never seen. At that moment, Armstrong wasnโ€™t just a jazz legendโ€”he was one of the most recognizable figures in global pop culture, thanks to hits like…

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  • Girl, You Know It’s False: The Milli Vanilli Lip-Sync Scandal

    In the glittering circus of pop music, where smoke, mirrors, and synthesized beats reign supreme, few scandals hit harderโ€”or landed messierโ€”than the Milli Vanilli debacle of 1990. This wasnโ€™t just a little hiccup in the pop machine. This was a full-on implosion, a moment when the flashy veneer of the music industry was peeled back,…

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  • Gradology 101: The Life of Joseph Grado

    From Brooklyn watchmaker to audio legend, Joseph Grado transformed precision craftsmanship into the iconic โ€œGrado soundโ€ that audiophiles still obsess over today.

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  • Compton’s Finest: N.W.A.’s Explosive Debut and Its Impact on Music and Society

    When N.W.A. released Straight Outta Compton on August 8, 1988, it marked a seismic shift in music, culture, and the way America viewed hip-hop. The album was a raw and unfiltered portrayal of life in the streets of South Central Los Angeles, delivered with an urgency and authenticity that had never been heard before. Not…

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  • Chi-Fi: The Harbinger of Doom, or Bringing High-End Sound to the Masses?

    “Iโ€™ve grown to appreciate not only how they function as a company, but also how they manage to produce such remarkably beautiful and functional products that are all essentially hand-built.”

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  • The Patents of… Paul W. Klipsch

    Paul W. Klipsch, a visionary in the field of audio engineering, made significant contributions through a series of innovative patents. These patents not only advanced the technology of their time but also laid the groundwork for future developments in loudspeaker design and acoustic engineering. Hereโ€™s an exploration of five of his most impactful patents, including…

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  • Inside the Rolling Stones’ First US Tour

    The Rolling Stonesโ€™ inaugural U.S. tour in 1964 was a wild ride of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll chaos and cultural clashes. Hereโ€™s a deeper dive into the anecdotes and adventures that marked this historic tour, setting the stage for the bandโ€™s legendary status. The Flight That Almost Didnโ€™t Happen Before the Stones could even set foot…

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  • Rock Chronicles, Part 10 โ€” From Badfinger to Bangladesh

    George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh was an unqualified success, and the first-ever pop concert for charity.

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  • The Cosmic Dawn: Revisiting Bowie’s “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”

    David Bowieโ€™s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is often seen as a turning point not just in his career, but in the landscape of rock music itself. Released on June 16, 1972, this album introduced the world to Ziggy Stardust, an androgynous, bisexual alien rock star. But the…

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  • The King at the Garden: Elvis Presley’s 1972 Triumph

    June 10, 1972, was no ordinary day at Madison Square Garden. The hallowed halls, famous for hosting legendary sports battles and unforgettable music performances, were about to witness another momentous event. Elvis Presley, the King of Rock โ€˜nโ€™ Roll, was back in New York City for the first time since the โ€™50s. This wasnโ€™t just…

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  • Bowers & Wilkins and David Beckham: Bringing Together Two British Symbols

    British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins and global icon David Beckham have partnered to create a unique alliance of style and sound.

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  • Remembering Audio Retailing Legend Andrew Singer

    “The audio world has lost a giant with the passing of Andrew Singer at age 73. Andy was the founder of New York retailer Sound by Singer”

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  • Orange Amplification Launches The Pyramid Audio System

    The Pyramid Audio System has been carefully formulated to sound pleasing to the ear with a warm clean sound shaped to limit โ€œear fatigueโ€.

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  • Is Class-D Amplification Now Better than Class-A/B and Class-A?

    A couple of years ago, a designer of high-end tube equipment said something to me that left such an impact it eventually led me, now that the conditions seem right, to write this article. That mind-bomb was set off when I asked the designer if heโ€™d ever consider making a class-AB amp. Shaking his head,…

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