by Robert Schryer – PMA Magazine All prices listed in CA$. At every Toronto Audiofest, EQ Audio Video hosts the same room and it’s easily the biggest one at the show—it’s the size of a palatial Austrian ballroom—which the retailer subdivides into several closed-off demos that play at different times. EQ Audio Video owner Ed…
By Jerry Del Colliano FUTURE AUDIOPHILE The entire editorial mission of FutureAudiophile.com is to bring the audiophile hobby to a new generation of enthusiasts. Someone who is younger, more diverse and who loves music. They also should be interested in high-performance technology and understand that, to get the best possible performance, one often has to spend…
I don’t know anyone who works harder than Ed and his team to try to give visitors an unforgettable listening experience. It’s what they feed on. Wowing people is their drug. It makes them giddy.
One of the thrills and, on occasion, frustrations of high-end audio is that every change in your system causes you to reassess the sonic qualities and contributions of the rest of your chain. The nagging questions remain: “Am I hearing everything? Am I realizing the full potential that my gear is capable of?” Recently, in my case,…
Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista Debut – North American Launch Event June 2nd & 3rd, 2023 turned out to be an exciting day. It was the day I attended the North American Launch Event for the new NU-VISTA by Musical Fidelity range, hosted at EQ AUDIO VIDEO (130 Saunders Road, Barrie, ON, CANADA). The event in no small way, was to celebrate the introduction of the Nu-Vista PRE, PAS and PAM, Musical Fidelity’s…
We are proud to announce that Musical Fidelity has won the prestigious EISA award for 2023/2024 in the category “High-End Integrated Amplifier“ OFFICIAL EISA Award citation : This flagship integrated amp adopts the core form and function of its highly respected predecessor while showcasing performance and aesthetic improvements. Combining solid-state power amplification with nuvistor tube-based…
Monitor Audio redefines Custom Installation with NEW Creator Series Creator Series is a new range of in-ceiling and in-wall models that feature advanced acoustic technologies and smart installer features segmented into a simple, innovative tiered approach to range classification that offers high-performance sound for customers and flexible system creation for installers. The Creator Series features…
In an interview on Musical Fidelity’s website, company founder Antony Michaelson recalls, “When I started the company [in 1982], I was told by a lot of people that there was no room in the market for another amplifier brand. I did not listen to them and would tell my younger self, received wisdom is often wrong.”…
By George de Sa Captivating musical realism Alchemy is a medieval quasi-science that emerged in the Middle Ages. Its proponents were convinced that ordinary metals could be transformed into gold, the most precious metal. Although the attempts of alchemists never really came to fruition, the practice of refining metals has been around for centuries. Metal refining is a…
With 40 years of sound expertise, Focal has long demonstrated its ability to create the best headphones in the world. Utopia, Stellia, Clear Mg and Celestee are now industry-leading models. In order to meet the growing needs of the headphones market (wireless, portability, etc.), Focal has spent over three years working to adapt their knowledge to…
Own A Piece Of Monitor Audio History The award-winning Silver 100 7G speakers have received a limited edition makeover to celebrate Monitor Audio’s 50th Anniversary. Their in-house designers have given the Silver 100 Limited Edition a classic Heritage Green finish and an anodized gold C-CAM bass driver, creating a luxe aesthetic befitting their ‘Golden Jubilee’.…
Review: Q Acoustics 3020i Engaged and musical The Q Acoustics 3020i is reasonably priced and razor-sharp priced. But also well-sounding. Q Acoustics 3020i John Hvidlykke Published 2021-06-19 – 5:53 am Our opinion Engaging and musical reproduction. Low price. Cheap finish. The sound could be more detailed. Specifications Configuration: 5″ woofer, 22 mm dome tweeter Construction principle:…
Rotel reveals Diamond Series with “Michi-inspired” technology By Becky Roberts Rotel is appropriately milking its 60th anniversary year, today following up on the launch of the A12, CD14 and RCD-1572 MKII components with the announcement of an all-new and, can we say, fittingly named Diamond Series. The two-strong Diamond Series comprises the DT-6000 DAC transport and RA-6000 integrated amplifier and introduces…
Focal and Naim invite you in their shop-in-shop in Barrie, within the remarkable EQ Audio Video shop. With its four demonstration rooms, experience an outstanding musical discovery and tailor-made listening sessions, with hi-fi systems and headphones. Located close by the Barrie Molson Center, the biggest multi-purpose centre in the town, Focal Powered by Naim is the perfect place to meet all hi-fi and Home Cinema solutions’ enthusiasts, while listening to exceptional products.
High end audio products command high end prices. We’ve reviewed products from some audio/visual companies where the hype doesn’t live up to the price tag. It’s statements like that which sometimes gets Audioholics in hot water, but it’s the price you pay for finding the truth in audio (pun intended). In Focal Naim’s case, we…
From Focal to the French Riviera—How I Was Floored Twice in France Details Written by Doug Schneider Category: Monthly Column Created: 01 December 2021 For about 25 years, I’ve made it a point to visit every hi-fi company that will open its doors to me. Some of those companies—Paradigm Electronics, Axiom Audio, Simaudio, Totem…
Accuphase C-2850 Preamplifier Review The Accuphase brand was created in 1972 in Tokyo, Japan, but the company behind it was named Kensonic Laboratory, Inc. In 1973, the company moved to Yokohama, where it is currently located, and released its first products: the C-200 preamplifier, P-300 stereo power amplifier, and T-100 AM/FM stereo tuner. In 1982,…
Monitor Audio’s Most Visually Discreet Architectural Speakers To Date Monitor Audio’s Flush Fit Series is comprised of a compact in-ceiling / in-wall speaker and custom subwoofer that combine excellent performance with superb flexibility and a seamless appearance. The CF230 in-ceiling / in-wall speaker provides a host of design possibilities to work with, while the ICS-8…
American brand Acurus proudly introduces two new 2RU products, a 16-channel immersive processor and an 8-channel M8 amplifier. These new products meet the demands of modern home environments, whether it be home cinemas or multi-purpose media rooms.
After 15 years of devoted service, Parasound has retired its beloved Halo A 21 amplifier. Its replacement, the Halo A 21+, is priced a little higher at $2,995. But what, exactly, do you get for that extra coin?
Monitor Audio’s Platinum PL300 II loudspeakers weigh 120 lbs each, and my listening room is on the second floor, but I was spared the heavy lifting. The speakers were delivered by Sheldon Ginn, Jeffrey Ginn, and Jamie Arseneau—respectively, the VP of Sales and Marketing, Account Manager, and Service Manager of Kevro International, Monitor Audio’s North American distributor. We set up the PL300 IIs, ensuring that the distance from each speaker to my listening seat was the same, then optimized the toe-in: the speakers ended up almost directly facing the listener position, close to where I’d had Wilson Audio’s Sabrinas.
A hugely talented entry-level integrated amplifier from Krell. Krell’s entry-level amp is brilliant – we can’t think of a rival that’s as accommodating of digital sources while sounding anywhere near as good
