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  • Observations At T.H.E. Show 2024

    T.H.E. Show 2024 delivered standout momentsโ€”from AGDโ€™s immersive orchestral realism and Margulesโ€™s dynamic warmth to PBNโ€™s jaw-dropping power and finesse, which earned this yearโ€™s โ€œBest of Showโ€ nod from a well-sated reviewer.

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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 ABCs of Audio: Exploring the Hi-Fi Lexicon

    This comprehensive Hi-Fi lexicon turns audio jargon into accessible knowledge with clarity and charm. ELI5 and ELI15 breakdowns make complex terms easy to grasp. The final scenario with John smartly reinforces the concepts in action. A thoughtful, user-friendly guide for anyone building an audio system from the ground up.

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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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  • Steven Stone’s Super Budget Components: Vera-Fi Speakers

    A DAC fails, a speaker hums, and a $299 bookshelf impressesโ€”this column dives into the fickle alchemy of system synergy, budget excellence, and why great specs donโ€™t always mean great sound.

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  • The Electrifying Debut of The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    In the spring of 1967, a seismic shift occurred in the rock music panorama with the release of โ€œAre You Experienced,โ€ the debut album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. This album didnโ€™t merely enter the music scene; it exploded into it, bringing with it a new era of sound innovation and cultural expression that would…

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  • Review: Fezz Audio Mira Ceti 300B Amplifier

    Fezz Audioโ€™s Mira Ceti 300B combines luxurious design by award-winning Kabo & Pydo with rich, refined tube soundโ€”at a shockingly fair price. Pair it with the right speakers and prepare to be spellbound.

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  • Disco and Debauchery: A Night at Studio 54

    Studio 54 flung open its glamorous doors on April 26, 1977, and with its opening, it instantly cemented itself as the crown jewel of Manhattanโ€™s nightlife. This wasnโ€™t just a club; it was a nocturnal kingdom where the elites of Hollywood, fashion, art, and music came to play. The stories of its decadence, celebrities, and…

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  • Impex Reissues the Bossa Nova Jazz Classicย Getz/Gilbertoย (and an Interview With Nick Getz and Abey Fonn)

    Frank Doris interviews Nick Getz, son of sax legend Stan Getz, and Abey Fonn of Impex Records, about the new Getz/Gilberto LP reissue of the bossa nova classic.

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  • The Vinyl Frontier: A Spin Through Record Store Day

    Record Store Day 2024 spins into action with exclusive releases from Elton John, Frank Zappa, Queen, and the Pixies, as vinyl lovers worldwide celebrate analog culture, indie shops, and community-centered music discovery.

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  • Reviewedโ€”Audiophile Analog Collection Vol.2

    “Not only is this double-LP compilation outstanding in sound, it is also excellent musically and performance-wiseโ€”surprisingly so, perhaps, given the poor history of audiophile-oriented releases.”

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  • When Four Became One: McCartney’s Melodic Farewell

    On this day in history, the tapestry of modern music was forever altered by a seismic shift that sent ripples through the realm of pop culture and beyond. April 10, 1970, stands as a cornerstone moment, not just in rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll lore but in the annals of artistic endeavors at large. It was on…

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  • MAF 2024: Studio Economik / Kii, Wattson Audio

    Prices listed in CA$. This was probably the most different room from the others of the entire show. There was no stack of electronics in sight, just a small Wattson Audio Emerson Digital network streamer ($2095) connected to all-in-one speakers outfitted with every signal input you can imagine. One component made up 90% of the…

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  • Streaming vs. Lossless: Understanding Audio Formats

    Lossless audio formats promise sonic purity in a world shaped by compression, and this deep dive examines everything from FLAC vs. ALAC to DSD and DACsโ€”unpacking the tools, myths, and tech behind high-fidelity digital music.

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  • 6e FESTIVAL QUร‰BEC JAZZ EN JUIN : de l’Acoustique ร  l’ร‰lectrique

    Du 20 au 30 juin 2024 6e FESTIVAL QUร‰BEC JAZZ EN JUIN : de lโ€™Acoustique ร  lโ€™ร‰lectrique 90 spectacles et 60 concerts gratuits ! Quรฉbec, le mardi 2 avril 2024 โ€“ Le Festival Quรฉbec Jazz en Juin est de retour pour une 6e annรฉe sous le thรจme De lโ€™Acoustique ร  lโ€™ร‰lectrique. Du 20 au 30…

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