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From Acora’s granite giants to Endow’s space-age arrays, Mike Harkins captures the innovation and immersive sound at Florida Audio Expo 2023, where 77 exhibits showcased audio’s finest and boldest in Tampa’s warmth.
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To keep his system clean and cool, Mike Harkins tucked away his components in a closet—then turned to AC Infinity’s smart, silent fans to battle heat and boost reliability without sacrificing style or performance.
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Based on three key insights—room acoustics, system synergy, and installation—Jonson Lee argues that speakers account for just 12.5% of your system’s sound quality, challenging the conventional wisdom and prioritizing smarter investments.
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At Audiophile Experts’ “Produits de chez nous” soirée, Philippe Renaud showcased Quebec-made gear from MOON, Stable 33.33, and Luna Cables, while guests mingled over wine, rich sonics, and a celebration of local hi-fi talent.
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Paul’s all-Linn 5.0 Katalyst system in Vancouver isn’t just rare—it’s revelatory. From digital streaming breakthroughs to power conditioning wizardry, his scientist’s approach transforms rooms and minds, proving synergy and tweaks matter.
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Claude Lemaire’s sprawling DIY vinyl system may look eccentric, but its rich, soulful sound proves his unorthodox tweaks and vintage gear choices are far from frivolous.
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In a candid interview, Metaxas & Sins founder Kostas Metaxas reveals how fashion, reel-to-reel tape, and a DIY ethos shaped his wild, high-end hi-fi designs—blending sonic purity with sculptural flair.
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Veteran music editor Robert Baird reflects on high-end audio’s tribalism, from gear vs. music purists to loudness wars and streaming woes, vowing to spotlight artists who value both sonic integrity and musical impact.
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Jay Jay French recalls funding his first hi-fi with pot money, trashes a Dylan concert, and champions budget gear that “sniffs cocaine like it’s Jaws”—all while slowly, skeptically courting jazz.
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I’ve always loved listening to music on a sound system, even going as far back as when all I had access to was my parents’ outdated, low-fi stereo system. It was in my college’s music library, where I worked, that I was introduced to quality sound, although at the time I had no idea what…
