Sound quality

Sound quality


  • Treat your system (and you!) to Korean psychedelic music

    Audioguy CEO Jung-Hoon Choi champions the traditional Korean genre of sanjoโ€”a hypnotic, rhythmically accelerating solo formโ€”as the ultimate system test and spiritual reset, captured in stunning resolution on his labelโ€™s audiophile-grade recordings.

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  • Mytek launches the Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core

    New high-end Roon Powered Streamer/DAC/Preamplifier New York, March 16, 2023 โ€“ The new Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core is a new high-end Roon Powered Streamer/DAC/Preamplifier. The device combines a Roon Core server, network streamer, exceptional DAC and preamplifier with phono MM MC input, and a headphone amplifier, in a single unit. It allows users to…

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  • Luxmanโ€™s new D-07X digital player

    SACD/CD/DAC player supports the most advanced file formats BALLSTON SPA, New York, March 2023 โ€“ โ€œThis is a transformational period in digital audio, and the new D-07X digital player is at the cutting edge,โ€ said Jeff Sigmund, president of Luxman America. The player supports MQA-CDs, MQA files, 32-bit/768 kHz PCM, 22.4 MHz DSD, conventional USB…

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  • Florida Audio Expo, 2023

    From Acoraโ€™s granite giants to Endowโ€™s space-age arrays, Mike Harkins captures the innovation and immersive sound at Florida Audio Expo 2023, where 77 exhibits showcased audioโ€™s finest and boldest in Tampaโ€™s warmth.

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  • Where did my music go? Signal loss, Pt 2

    Paul Bowes dives deep into the invisible threats to audio purityโ€”EMI, phase distortion, and vibrationโ€”offering hands-on tweaks, from copper shielding to Tranquility PODs, to extract maximum musical fidelity from your hi-fi system.

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  • Qobuz coming to Canada

    After much speculation as to when or, even, will it?, the popular hi-res streaming platform from France, Qobuz, has announced it will be available throughout Canada starting in May of this year. All I can say to that, considering Qobuz was launched in 2007 and is currently available in 25 countries, including the US since…

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #11: The Vibrant Echoes of a California-based Audiophile

    JJ ditched vinyl for digital ease, but itโ€™s his careful speaker setup, Anthem room correction, and a surprising Ethernet filter from Network Acoustics that helped his compact listening room transcend its limits.

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  • Where did my music go? Signal loss, Pt 1

    After a decade-long journey optimizing his system, Paul Bowes claims 30โ€“40% of sound quality is often lost due to factors like poor source components, room acoustics, EMI, and subpar cablesโ€”but that much of it is recoverable.

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  • Interview with Trent Suggs, Owner of Audio Research

    Trent Suggs recounts his emotional, improbable journey to buying Audio Researchโ€”a story of passion, perseverance, and a vision to make high-end audio more accessible without compromising the brandโ€™s iconic hand-built legacy.

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #10: Singapore’s Audiophile Tim Lim and His Extraordinary Hi-Fi System

    Tim Lim from Singapore sets a new distance record for PMAโ€™s โ€œNo, I Have the Best Systemโ€ฆโ€ columnโ€”sharing lessons from 20 years of audio upgrades, regrets, and triumphs in a dedicated hi-fi room inside a high-rise BTO flat.

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  • Focal releases its Vestia line of loudspeakers

    CES, Las Vegas โ€“ January 5, 2023 โ€“ The French brand Focal expands its collection of home loudspeakers with Vestia. This new line comprises five models and has been designed to provide high quality music enjoyment and Home Cinema experiences delivered by Focalโ€™s renowned savoir-faire in acoustic. The brand which is recognized by the French…

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  • FiiO launches the M11S Hi-Res Portable Music Playerย 

    Las Vegas: January 5th โ€“ The versatile M11S builds upon the success of previous award-winning portable audio players from FiiO. Alongside its 3.5mm single-ended and 2.5mm/4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, and dedicated line-out, the M11S also offers LDAC, aptX HD, and LHDC Hi-Res Bluetooth connectivity. Further wireless options are available thanks to the support for AirPlay…

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  • Make your system sound better NOW, Part 3

    In this latest instalment, Paul Bowes reveals how purifying your power supplyโ€”through shielding, isolation, and waveform correctionโ€”can dramatically elevate musical clarity, dynamics, and emotional connection in your hi-fi system.

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  • Naim Audio launches New Classic range

    Create the music system youโ€™ve always wanted with the new Naim Audio Classic range, featuring cutting-edge innovation, sharp styling, and exquisite quality. CES, Las Vegas โ€“ January 4, 2023 โ€“ Naim Audio launched in 1973 with a simple aim: to experience music replayed in its truest and purest possible form. That meant pushing the boundaries…

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Speakers

    Based on three key insightsโ€”room acoustics, system synergy, and installationโ€”Jonson Lee argues that speakers account for just 12.5% of your systemโ€™s sound quality, challenging the conventional wisdom and prioritizing smarter investments.

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