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  • Review: Pylon Audio Diamond 25 mkII Loudspeaker

    Pylon Audioโ€™s Diamond 25 MkII may resemble its predecessor, but its sonic upgrades are striking. This refined floorstander now offers increased dynamics, clarity, and boldnessโ€”without losing its signature warmth and balanceโ€”all at a compelling price.

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  • Echoes of Apollo: The Music of Ancient Greece

    In this sweeping exploration, the article reveals how ancient Greek musicโ€”revered by thinkers like Plato and embodied in the lyre and aulosโ€”shaped education, theater, philosophy, and even divine worship.

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  • The Jackson 5 on “American Bandstand”: When Five Brothers from Gary, Indiana, Became America’s Favorite Siblings

    By February 21, 1970, the Jackson 5 were no strangers to the national stage. Just two months earlier, theyโ€™d dazzled millions on The Ed Sullivan Show, announcing their arrival as Motownโ€™s freshest sensation. But their appearance on American Bandstand was something else entirely. This wasnโ€™t just about proving they belonged; it was about showing the…

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  • Review: Cyrus Stream-XR Streaming DAC

    Cyrus Audioโ€™s Stream-XR streamer impresses with its clean, engaging sound and smart BluOS integrationโ€”especially when paired with Neil Young Archives, offering detailed playback that rivals higher-end gear in a fiercely competitive market.

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  • Black Sabbath’s Debut Album

    On a cold February day in 1970, the world was introduced to what would become the cornerstone of heavy metal: Black Sabbathโ€™s self-titled debut album. Born in the industrial heartland of Birmingham, the albumโ€™s raw power and dark themes resonated with a generation yearning for something more profound than the prevailing pop and rock sounds.…

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  • Analogue Productions Reissues Genesis:ย Selling England by the Pound

    Copper Magazine’s Frank Doris recalls his first encounter with Genesis’s Selling England by the Pound in 1973 and hails Analogue Productionsโ€™ new 45 RPM reissue as the albumโ€™s most sonically revealing edition to date.

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  • Thelonious Monk Brilliant Corners Review

    When Craft Records released a high-end reissue of Thelonious Monkโ€™s Brilliant Corners, author Robert Baird contrasted its audiophile fidelity with the flood of inferior, budget public domain pressingsโ€”highlighting a clash between accessibility and sonic integrity.

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  • C-10X flagship Preamplifier debuts from Luxman America

    This new flagship was developed for the 100th anniversary of LUXMAN in 2025.

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  • Clean Ears, Clean Sounds: Unveiling the Audiophile’s New Secret Weapon

    Audiophiles rejoice: the Ear Wax Product Remover promises audio nirvana not through gear, but by fine-tuning your earsโ€”because clean canals make for clearer concertos.

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  • Sivga Luan Open-Backed Headphones Reviewed

    Audio Appraisalโ€™s reviewer praises Sivgaโ€™s open-back Luan headphones for their superb craftsmanship, warm midrange, and relaxed sound signatureโ€”delivering impressive value, though not bass-heavy or ideal for communal listening.

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  • The Premiere of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”

    In the winter of 1892, on December 18, the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, was the stage for a historic moment in the world of performing arts. It was here that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskyโ€™s โ€œThe Nutcrackerโ€ made its debut, a ballet that would go on to become a beloved holiday tradition across the globe,…

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  • Spin It in Style: 12 Turntables That Could DJ Their Own Parties

    From LEGO marvels and glowing Brian Eno art to $650,000 audio spaceships, this 12-turntable roundup from PMA Magazine spins through high-tech wonders and jaw-dropping designs that blend sonic excellence with wild creativity.

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  • KEF Introduces Two New THXยฎ Certified Architectural Speakers

    Experience high-impact, immersive sound with the latest additions to KEFโ€™s Extreme Home Theatre range – the Ci5160RLM-THX and Ci3160RLM-THX.

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  • TAF2023: Goldmund, Entreq, Crystal Cable, Kalista, Thiele, Karan Acoustics, Tidal Audio, Critical Mass Systems, Fono Acustica

    Prices listed in CA$. There are few exhibits at an audio show that immediately elicit a sense of prestigious luxury. Wynn Audio, which has Swarovski-style jewelry cases displaying some of theย  highest quality audio products, had definitely one of those exhibits. The company had two systems on active demo this year. Wynn of Wynn Audio…

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  • TAF2023: Audio Note UK

    Regular visitors to the Toronto or Montreal Audiofest have come to expect something unique and special at an Audio Note UK exhibit: a live cello performance by the companyโ€™s music ambassador, Vincent Bรฉlanger, who plays his instrument while accompanied by instrumental music played back by an all-Audio Note system. As usual with one of these…

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