March 26, 2020 — Clarus®, the high-end audio cable brand that is a “sister” company to Tributaries A/V cables, is introducing new versions of their exceptional Crimson Cables. Crimson Mark II Balanced Audio, Single-Ended RCA Audio and Speaker cables feature a multi-gauge design using three different shaped insulated ultra-low distortion PCOCC conductors – resulting in an expanded soundstage... Read More »
Legendary New Jersey turntable manufacturer, VPI, has partnered with Nordost to create the new Weisline Tonearm Cable. When VPI’s designers wanted a fresh, high-performance tonearm cable that would deliver a truly class-leading performance, they turned to their friends at Nordost. With over three decades’ experience of manufacturing cables, interconnects and accessories for the audiophile market,... Read More »
Blues Masters at The Crossroads concert featured many legendary musicians who, for the first time in history, were streamed online live before a worldwide audience! (March 24th, 2020) The 2014 Blues Masters at the Crossroads event at Blue Heaven Studios, celebrating the 17th year as the preeminent authentic Blues concert in the world, featured performances by Rip Lee Pryor,... Read More »
SAN FRANCISCO (3/17/20) – Parasound and thousands of other businesses in seven San Francisco Bay Area counties are now subject to a 'Shelter at Home' directive that requires all "nonessential" businesses to cease operation. Today, Parasound notified its dealers and representatives that the office and warehouse are closed. However, company personnel are still on the... Read More »
In support of the UK bands and artists that were set to perform at the recently cancelled South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, Production Park’s The Mill Studio in London will play host to a live-streamed showcase on Wednesday 18 March. The sessions are supported by the British Music Embassy, with the line-up curated by DIY... Read More »
The PranaWire Annapurna 4” Platform/Collector The PranaWire Annapurna 4” Platform/Collector PranaWire is proud to announce the release of its new series of Platform/Collectors. These are designed to connect to our Super Enhanced Ground Plane boxes or other grounding devices for maximum effect. The top plate of the Annapurna is 3/8” thick brass that is electrically... Read More »
Although we approve this wise decision, it is with sadness that we welcome the decision of the Government of Quebec to limit or ban public gatherings of over 250 people in Quebec until further notice. We all invested time and money in this project and just like you and the visitors we were really excited... Read More »
We have just received the following letter from THE Show 2020's Show Director, Maurice Jung, regarding the coronavirus and this year's event. We publish it to keep our readers well informed about T.H.E. Show's plans in this very troubled year.... Dr. David W. Robinson, Editor-in-Chief
Following the cancellation of several events in the USA, Europe, and Asia dues to coronavirus fears, please allow us to present to you the following: The Montreal audiofest remains on schedule for its March 27th to 29th run, 18 days from now. Rest assured that Canada is neither in the throes of a panic over... Read More »
March 9, 2020 Dear AXPONA Community, AXPONA has been rescheduled from April 17-19 to August 7-9, 2020 out of concern for the health and safety of all participants due to the growing coronavirus situation. This decision was made following an outpouring of feedback from the AXPONA community over the last 72 hours. The three most... Read More »
March 5, 2020 Dear AXPONA Community, JD Events is immensely proud to be the official steward of AXPONA, the largest and most passionate annual gathering of the high-end audio industry in North America. We take this responsibility, as well as the health and safety of all participants, seriously and we are listening to our stakeholders... Read More »
High-Grade Private Listening Experience with All-Day Comfort The PM-50 Planar Magnetic headphones create a spectacularly detailed and musical soundscape for private listening. Typical headphones use dynamic drivers, which are susceptible to “cone breakup,” a characteristic distortion resulting from diaphragm flex that reduces listening enjoyment. Andover’s Planar Magnetic drivers instead distribute the driving force across the... Read More »
We are saddened to hear about the decision of the Munich High End show to cancel and would like to reassure you that Canada and principally Montreal are a safe place to travel. Held in the prestigious Hotel Bonaventure in the heart of North America’s most vibrant, European-flavored, audio-loving city, the Montreal Audiofest is a... Read More »
Schaumburg, IL (February 28, 2020) - - AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will take place as scheduled April 17-19 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. As always, the health and safety of our customers is our number one priority. We are closely monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization’s... Read More »
The HIGH END 2020 trade show, planned for May 14 to 17, 2020 at Munich‘s MOC exhibition grounds, has been cancelled due to the current worsening trend with respect to the spread of the novel coronavirus. This decision was reached by the HIGH END SOCIETY Service GmbH upon consideration of all criteria in close cooperation... Read More »
New company outgrows current factory and offices Rancho Cucamonga,... Read More »
For its 40th anniversary, the renowned Quebec audio manufacturer, MOON, is proud to announce the launch of a new competition for emerging Canadian artists and composers: the MOON Musical Prize: Elevate the Talent. MOON has created the competition to encourage and inspire the musical creativity of young and promising artists who would like a kickstart... Read More »
Founded in 2010 by Pat Hickman, Whammerdyne Heavy Industries is an amalgamation of technical skill-sets united by a common passion for hi-end audio, based in Wilsonville, OR. With many years of combined experience in hi-end audio, electronics engineering, and CNC fabrication, the team set out to build the ultimate single-ended stereo amplifiers. The year 2020... Read More »
Phi 3i and Phi 5i speakers The Phi-i speakers delivers dynamics and soundstage way beyond its compact looks. Using a custom-made Ringradiator and a 5.25” driver from the renowned danish manufacturer, Scanspeak, the goal is set on an authentic and involving sound with excellent resolution and superb timing. The Phi-i speakers are able to reproduce... Read More »