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EC Zero T represents a culmination of the latest trends in the portable Hi-Fi market, combining some of Shanling’s highlight features from the past two years. In 2023 we released EC Mini, a battery-powered transportable CD player that started a resurgence of the whole category. EC Zero T follows in its steps, but fits the…
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In a candid interview, Fosi Audio CEO Ryan (Huang Qinglong) shares how a moment in Shenzhen sparked his mission to democratize HiFi, turning a 10m² office startup into a global brand now leading Amazon’s audio charts across 150+ countries.
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Frank Doris recounts wild gig disasters—sick performances, broken gear, flaming hair, hostile crowds, and forgotten sets—in a brutally funny look at the mayhem musicians endure onstage.
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Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Masimo’s consumer audio division, Sound United, for $350 million in cash. This acquisition includes renowned audio brands such as Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Classé, HEOS, and others. The deal is expected to close by the end of…
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Robert Schryer meets René Evans of Saturn Audio, where high-end sound doesn’t mean expensive.
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Frank Doris gives more worthy tips about the business of playing music for an audience, this time about looking the part. You won’t believe what his #1 tip is.
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March 1, 1994. Terminal 1, Munich, Germany. A venue repurposed from an old airplane hangar, with the kind of acoustics that make you wonder if the building itself was trying to sabotage the show. The sound was off. The energy was drained. And Kurt Cobain, visibly unwell, delivered what would unknowingly become Nirvana’s last performance.…
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Howard Milstein calls the Musician Pegasus II R2R DAC a “giant killer,” rivaling pricier models with its smooth mids, deep bass, and spacious soundstage. In NOS mode, it delivers an organic, natural presentation, making it a standout choice. Milstein hails it as a must-hear for audiophiles seeking top-tier musicality.
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By the time Frank Sinatra stepped onto the stage at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, California, on February 25, 1995, he had already spent over five decades redefining American music. At 79, Sinatra was more myth than man—a living legend who had crooned his way through generations, from wartime ballrooms to…
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Classical music critic Pierre Dallaire offers a selection of recent recordings that offer a fitting tribute to Gabriel Fauré on the centenary of his death.
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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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Paul Whitehead, the artist behind Genesis’ album covers, reflects on his iconic work and creative journey. Alter egos, the Borg Symphony, live concert paintings, and his ever-evolving artistry continue to define his innovative spirit.
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January 16, 2025, marks the 45th anniversary of a moment that shook rock ‘n’ roll to its core and almost put Paul McCartney behind bars for seven years. The world’s most famous bassist—Beatle, hitmaker, and knight-to-be—was arrested at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport for smuggling nearly half a pound of marijuana. What could’ve been just another…
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It was a cold January night in 1978 when the Sex Pistols walked onto the stage at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, ready—or perhaps unwilling—to make history. This wasn’t just a concert; it was the swan song of punk’s most volatile band. The Pistols’ American tour had been a disaster wrapped in chaos: canceled shows, infighting,…
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By 1973, The Rolling Stones were the epitome of rock ‘n’ roll excess—a band that had transformed scandal into an art form. Their music was a siren call to the rebellious, their lifestyles a middle finger to the establishment. Yet, even they couldn’t charm their way past Japan’s stringent immigration policies. In late 1972, the…