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Recent Finds No. 35 Classical Music Composed Within the Past 25 Years

Rushton Paul — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:17:45 +0000

With such a rich history of music in the western world, it is too easy to get lost in centuries past. We can too easily fail to see the amazing music being written today. With this article, I want to offer up some outstanding music of the 21st Century I've been privileged to hear these... Read More »

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AXPONA 2025: Bigger, Better, and a Great Escape from Tariff Concerns!

Juan C. Ayllon — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:11:04 +0000

The impressive PS Audio room, boasting their latest, continues to be a crowd-pleasing fixture at AXPONA Despite current concerns regarding U.S. tariffs, this year's edition of AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) proved to be triumphant, bigger and better than its predecessors, boasting over 200 listening spaces on 12 floors representing over 700 global manufacturers, distributors,... Read More »

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Joni Mitchell's Classic Court and Spark now on Mobile Fidelity Limited Edition UltraDisc One-Step 45 rpm LPs

Tom Gibbs — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:44:05 +0000

Last year Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab began releasing six of Joni Mitchell's most iconic albums, making them all available not only as hybrid SACDs, but also in MoFi's ne plus ultra analog statement format, their UltraDisc One-Step 180 gram LP set. The series began with Ladies of the Canyon (1970), then moved to Joni's deeply... Read More »

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Rare, Limited Edition, and Cool Colored Vinyl LPs from Rhino for Record Store Day April 2025

Tom Gibbs — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:39:16 +0000

Record Store Day typically always takes place on the third Saturday of April in any given year, but for 2025, that date fell on what is a bank holiday across much of the globe, so the date was pushed forward to April 12. Rhino is again offering a broad selection of 47(!) limited edition LPs... Read More »

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SVS Shakes Audio World with 5000 R|Evolution Series Subwoofer Launch.

Positive Feedback — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:32:09 +0000

With a symphony of advancements to the first-ever 15-inch driver, dual monoblock amplifier, and power supply, along with the most powerful DSP ever deployed in a subwoofer at 295MHz, 5000 R|Evolution Series features flagship SVS subwoofer technology and brings reference performance to more people than ever. Youngstown, OH – April 9, 2025 - SVS, a... Read More »

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The "Dark Horses" versus the (Orchestral) "War Horses," Part 1

John Marks — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:29:56 +0000

Automotive journalist, amateur endurance-car racer, musician and music lover Jack Baruth challenged our mutual friend John Marks to come up with a list of the most frequently over-programmed pieces for symphony orchestra. And then, for each "War Horse" composition, come up with a "Delightful Discovery, Dark Horse" piece. John's answers ran in two articles published... Read More »

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Small Green Computer sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 3) and Sonore opticalRendu Deluxe

John Zurek — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 23:38:51 +0000

It was back in 2015 that I decided to get into a digital audio source that was not based on either a CD Player or a Transport/DAC combo. I'm really having a hard time wrapping my head around just how long ago this was. In the 2015 May/June issue of PF—now in the archives—I wrote... Read More »

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The 2025 Florida International Audio Show

Lee Scoggins — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:58:06 +0000

Lee Scoggins at the 2017 LA Audiophile Show. Los Angeles, CA, 2017 (portrait and image processing by David W. Robinson) It's hard not to love the Tampa show. Always great weather, and the people running the show, including Bart Andeer and team, really care about the experience people are having. This year the show moved... Read More »

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Parasound Halo JC1+ Mono Amplifiers

Mark Pearson — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:07:19 +0000

As an owner of the Parasound JC5 stereo amplifier, I was intrigued to review the mighty JC1+ mono amplifiers in my system. As many of you know, the JC5 was John Curl's attempt to distill as much of the JC1 amplifiers into a single stereo chassis as he could. As good as the JC5 stereo... Read More »

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SME Introduces the Revolutionary Model 8 and Model 35 Turntable with the NEW Series Vi Tonearm

Positive Feedback — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:08:44 +0000

4th April, 2025: Englewood, Colorado – Monarch Systems Ltd. announces Model 8 and Model 35 Turntable with the NEW Series Vi Tonearm by SME to be launched at AXPONA 2025 with North American Distributor Monarch Systems in listening room #434 in Schaumburg, IL. A New Era of Analogue For more than 75 years, SME has... Read More »

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A HiFi Tail Chaser

Roger Skoff — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:51:09 +0000

Roger Skoff writes about your system and the state of our hobby I was talking recently with a friend of mine (also a HiFi Crazy, also in the Industry) about the future of our hobby, and we came to one of those "forehead-slapper" moments—you know, when something finally occurs to you that should have been... Read More »

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Impressions: Long Reflections on the T+A 3100 HV Stack

David W. Robinson — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:56:17 +0000

Ye Olde Editor enjoying a cigar and Single Malt at Tiberias, Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret), Israel, 2022. (Photograph by John Robinson; image processing by Ye Olde Editor himself.) A keyboard can be a piano. "It is the artist who, more than other men, is able to create something out of nothing. A whole artistic work... Read More »

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Klipsch Unveils Next-Gen Klipschorn & La Scala with Enhanced Design, Engineering & Stunning New Finish—Hand-Assembled in Hope, AR

Positive Feedback — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:35:27 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 25, 2025) — Klipsch®, a leading tech-driven audio company, proudly introduces the next generation of Klipschorn and La Scala, pushing the boundaries of performance for two of the most iconic Klipsch speakers. The new Klipschorn AK7 and La Scala AL6 models feature new modified Tractrix midrange horns, updated compression drivers, stunning new finish, and... Read More »

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Become Your Own Remastering Engineer - Introducing the iFi iDSD Valkyrie

Positive Feedback — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:33:24 +0000

Southport, UK, March 25, 2025— iFi audio, a trailblazer in high-fidelity audio components, proudly introduces its latest innovation: the iDSD Valkyrie. This flagship portable DAC/Amp is for those demanding more than pure power or precision; it’s for those who seek the power to shape their own sonic signature. The Valkyrie fuses unrivaled customization with cutting-edge... Read More »

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Karan Acoustics Master Collection POWERa Stereo Amplifier

Key Kim — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:51:58 +0000

The Karan Acoustics Master Collection POWERa Stereo amplifier is Milan Karan's new masterpiece stereo amplifier. The Master Collection is Karan's accumulation of over 30 years of audio engineering and design experience, replacing the entire previous product line. He began designing his Master Collection 10 years ago. Karan's goal was to make the best sounding amplifier... Read More »

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Genesis Launches top-of-the-line G7 Samba at the Southwest Audio Fest 2025

Positive Feedback — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:00:44 +0000

Woodinville, WA – Genesis Advanced Technologies launched a new entry-level line-up of three passive floor standing loudspeakers at the Pacific Audio Fest in 2023. Now, after another two years of development, Genesis is proud to announce the top of the line – the servo-active G7 Samba – to be launched at the Southwest Audio Fest... Read More »

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PS Audio Releases The Audiophile’s Guide, a Comprehensive 10-Book Series on Audio System Setup

Positive Feedback — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:31:04 +0000

– Written by PS Audio’s Paul McGowan, the all-inclusive series is a complete guide to system setup and optimization, audio technology, and more – Boulder, Colorado, March 18, 2025 – PS Audio announces the release of The Audiophile’s Guide, a comprehensive 10-volume series on every aspect of audio system setup, equipment selection, analog and digital... Read More »

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HARMAN Luxury Audio Ships JBL Synthesis SMA Series Amplifiers in North America

Positive Feedback — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:21:05 +0000

SMA-4750 and SMA-8300 Deliver High-Power, High-Performance Audio for Luxury Home Cinema Systems NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — March 18, 2025 — HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced that the highly anticipated JBL Synthesis SMA Series Amplifiers are now available in North America. Featuring powerful built-in DSPs for custom loudspeaker tuning and system configuration, the amps are designed for residential cinema applications with a... Read More »

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2025 Kicks Off with a Pair of Classic OJC LP Reissues from Guitarists Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass

Tom Gibbs — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:55:09 +0000

For the first half of 2025, Craft Recordings has announced five new reissues to kickstart the next phase of their Original Jazz Classics (OJC) series. Including a pair of historic albums from Miles Davis, a classic (mostly) solo date from pianist Thelonious Monk, along with albums from two remarkable jazz guitarists, Wes Mongomery and Joe... Read More »

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Maurice Jeffries and the New Apartment Lounge Visit Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE) 2025

Maurice Jeffries — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:51:29 +0000

New Beginnings, New Challenges This year's FIAE show (February 21-23, 2025) relocated to a new venue and sported a rather different touch and feel from previous show iterations. The new venue, the Sheraton Tampa Brandon, situated in a quieter suburban setting, largely delivered on the show organizer's promise of a vibrant, family-friendly experience, though not... Read More »

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Yes, Close To The Edge - Super Deluxe Edition

Tom Gibbs — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:28:45 +0000

Rhino Entertainment continues to give the Yes catalog of albums the Super Deluxe Edition treatment with a new LP/CD/BD box set of the band's fifth studio album, 1972's Close To The Edge. A truly expansive multi-disc box set, Close To The Edge: Super Deluxe Edition (SDE) offers not only new remasters of the album from... Read More »

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Better Late Than Never: Mariah Carey's Classic Merry Christmas from MoFi, on 33 rpm UltraDisc and 45 rpm Limited Edition LPs

Tom Gibbs — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:40:42 +0000

Prior to last year's holiday season, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab caused a bit of a stir in the audiophile community when it announced the Original Master Recording release of Maria Carey's perennial favorite Merry Christmas. With availability in a variety of individually numbered, limited edition formats, including a 33 rpm UltraDisc One-Step LP, a pair... Read More »

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ELAC Expands into Outdoor and Commercial Audio with Muro Outdoor Speakers

Positive Feedback — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:56:48 +0000

Orange, CA – February 26, 2025 – ELAC, a global leader in high-fidelity audio solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its first outdoor and commercial speaker line: the Muro Outdoor and Muro Pro Series. This expansion marks ELAC’s entry into the outdoor and distributed audio market, bringing its legacy of innovation and superior... Read More »

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Steely Dan's Katy Lied on 45 rpm, 200 gram, Clarity Vinyl UHQR LPs from Analog Productions and Quality Record Pressings

Tom Gibbs — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:58:56 +0000

Analogue Productions has by degrees been gradually remastering and releasing the entire Steely Dan catalog on SACDs, 180 gram LPs, and 200 gram Ultra High Quality Record (UHQR) ultimate LPs. The latest in this series is the band's fourth studio album, 1975's Katy Lied, a record whose sound quality (at least, on the original LP... Read More »

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Serve Vinyl on Your Best China with the Korf HS-A02 Ceramic Headshell

Juan C. Ayllon — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:52:32 +0000

I first heard about their ceramic headshell last year when I was updating my turntable setup with a vintage Micro Seiki BL-91 turntable and a GrooveMaster 3 tonearm. "Ceramics? Isn't that what they use in pottery and fine china?" I thought. Nevertheless, Jam Somasundram, a friend and turntable specialist, insisted I try Korf Audio's HS-A02... Read More »

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