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  • The Beatlesโ€™ Bold 1963 Quip That Rattled Royalty

    It was November 4, 1963, and Londonโ€™s Prince of Wales Theatre was buzzing. The Royal Variety Performance, that stately British showcase, was in full swing. Londonโ€™s cultural pulse was racing, charged by a new phenomenon: Beatlemania. But inside, the atmosphere felt more upper-crust than countercultureโ€”a space typically reserved for polite applause and tasteful applause for…

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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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  • And Just Like Thatโ€”A Complete Reset to My Digital Streaming System!

    Tom Gibbs reveals how Euphonyโ€™s new software and a top-notch DAC took his music system to stunning new heights, with sound so real it feels like a live concert.

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  • From โ€˜Mongolianโ€™ to โ€˜Bohemianโ€™: Queenโ€™s Journey to Creating a Rock Opera Masterpiece

    On October 31, 1975, Queen unleashed a track that would transform rock music and forge its own genre: Bohemian Rhapsody. This was more than a song; it was a production, a revolution, and maybe even a bit of madness. Mercury, Queenโ€™s fearless frontman, had begun to sketch ideas for Bohemian Rhapsody as early as 1968,…

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  • The Audiophileโ€™s Zombie Survival Guide

    “Youโ€™re in this apocalypse to live, not merely survive, and thereโ€™s no way youโ€™re letting the undeadโ€”or even the complete and utter collapse of civilizationโ€”ruin your soundstage.”

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  • Toronto Audiofest 2024: Motet

    In a private listening session, Dylan from Motet introduced the PS Audio Aspen FR30 loudspeakers. Paired with the Accuphase A80 amplifier and Lumin P1, they delivered a rich, precise, and unforgettable sound experience.

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  • Eversolo Unveils Flagship DMP-A10

    Shenzhen, China โ€“ October 28th, 2024 Eversolo Unveils Flagship DMP-A10 DAC/Streamer/Preamp with $3,680 USD/$5,299 CAD MSRP for December 2024 Delivery. Eversolo, a leader in high-end network players, has unveiled its flagship DMP-A10 DAC/Streamer/Preamp, set to revolutionize the luxury audio experience. This is the third major release of new product after its successful launches of DMP-A6…

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  • A History of Hard and Heavy, Ep 1: The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, Blue Cheer

    Welcome to Claude Lemaire’s new series, in which he explores the history of hard rock, heavy rock, and heavy metalโ€”including metal’s many subgenres.

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  • Grado Unveils Signature HP100 SE: A Modern Tribute to the Iconic HP1

    October 29, 2024, Grado Labs, world-renowned designer and manufacturer of award-winning headphones, announces the release of its newest and flagship model, the Signature HP100 SE. Grado Labs founder Joseph Grado created what many consider to be the high-end headphone market withthe release of the Signature HP1 headphone in the early 1990s. In recognition of Joseph…

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  • Toronto Audiofest 2024: Ruark

    Ruark’s Sabre-R speakers, R610 console, and R810 radiogram deliver a blend of retro design and modern sound, with rich, immersive audio that transforms any room into a high-fidelity haven.

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  • When Alice Cooper Met Colonel Sanders

    In what might be one of the most unexpected yet iconic meetings of minds, we have these legendary photos of two titans from wildly different worlds: Colonel Sanders and Alice Cooper. If ever there were a โ€œWhat are the odds?โ€ moment in pop culture history, this might be it. The master of Southern-fried chicken and…

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  • Titanicโ€™s Musicians Knew

    Writer B. Jan Montanaโ€™s childhood awe of the Titanicโ€™s selfless musicians sparks lifelong reflections on life, mortality, and religion, ultimately embracing joy over rigid dogma.

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  • The Night Ed Sullivan Swore Off the Rolling Stones (But Couldn’t)

    In the autumn of 1964, America was a cauldron bubbling over with change. The civil rights movement was in full swing, the Vietnam War was escalating, and the Beatles had already ignited a British Invasion that left teenagers screaming and parents scratching their heads. But on October 25th, a new kind of British export hit…

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  • Toronto Audiofest 2024: Focal โ€“ EQ Audio

    Melissa-Sue and David explore Focal’s Diva Utopia wireless speakers, with eco-friendly felt design and Naim-powered sound. Testing Billie Eilish, they found deep bass and pristine highsโ€”no sub needed!

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  • Montreal’s Barcola Bistro โ€” An Unforgettable Experience in Jazz, Italian Cuisine, andย LPs

    Danielle says Barcola’s new restaurant concept has brought a whole new range of customersโ€”not just more of them, but younger. “A lot of young people are into vinyl,” she told me.

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