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Listen To What You Like Roger makes a shocking suggestion.

Listen To What You Like
Roger makes a shocking suggestion.
Article By Roger Skoff
Do you remember the Knights Templar? Or the story of King Arthur and the search for the Holy Grail? In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, they actually found it, and to everyone's surprise, it turned out not to be some jewel-encrusted chalice, designed and fit for the use of kings or better, but the simple clay vessel of a carpenter or a man of the people. As portrayed in the movie, the significance of the Grail lay not in what it was made of, but in the way that it was regarded by those who beheld it. Perhaps surprisingly, there's a fairly good parallel to that in High-End audio. Our Holy Grail – the thing so many of us have always sought – has always been (at least after Harry Pearson first described it as such ) "the absolute sound": a perfect reproduction of the experience of hearing live music played in person. That was my hope for years, too, and it's been the goal of most of the audiophiles I've known, ever since I first got into this hobby....
---> Listen To What You Like.

 

 

Interview With David Chesky On Music And his new venture the Audiophile Society.

Interview With David Chesky
On Music And his new venture the Audiophile Society.
Article By Steven R. Rochlin
The Audiophile Society is the brainchild of composer, pianist, and audio pioneer David Chesky. The new label will focus on bringing even more realistic three-dimensional recordings to market with their Mega-Dimensional Sound, The Audiophile Society's name for their unique two-channel 3D audio that can play on all existing two-channel stereo, while showcasing emerging artists working in a multitude of genres. The ultimate goal of The Audiophile Society is to change the way you hear music. According to David Chesky, " The interesting thing about audiophiles is that they are cool with collecting LPs, CDs, and open reel tapes, but at the same time very open to new ideas like what we are trying to do. I work a lot in the classical world where it is so hard to get people to like something new, we call it the un-acceptance of the unfamiliar.  But audiophiles are the opposite and are eager to try out the newest technology and embrace it if it is indeed better.
---> Interview With David Chesky Concerning Music.

 

 

UK Audio Show 2024 Show Report The Chester Group's UK Audio Show 2023 At The Staverton Park Hotel

UK Audio Show 2024 Show Report
Discovering many glorious new companies and equipment too!
UK Audio 2024 Show Report By Clive Meakins
UK Audio Show was very enjoyable, I came across companies and equipment that were new to me. There was innovative thinking in evidence too. I also very much enjoyed the Alphason technical session where the highly experienced Mike Knowles clearly was very on top of his subject. The Bob Harris sessions were a masterstroke, they combined a love of music with highly interesting tales from the music industry. The UK Audio Show at the Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, UK took place 5th and 6th of October 2023. The show was expertly organized by Chester Group who operate internationally and has been running the UK show since 1997, however, times are a-changin'. Not long before the show it was announced that Stereonet – a sponsor of the show – will be taking over for next year.
---> UK Audio Show 2024 Show Report At The Staverton Park Hotel.

 

 

High-End Audio & Music Industry News

Statista's Digital Music Outlook On Digital Audio Streaming

Statista's Digital Music Outlook On Digital Audio Streaming
According to a recent report from Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform, it says "Digital audio streaming has taken off in a big way in the past ten years. According to Statista's Digital Music Outlook, the music streaming market size increased to $25.84 billion in 2023, reaching a total of around 900 million users. The pandemic years saw particular growth in the podcast industry, as people forced to stay home searched out entertainment, driving up listenership and advertiser investment. According to Megaphone, a podcast technology company owned by Spotify, where 2021 was a story of 'content explosion', 2022 became one of 'diversification', as the most significant jumps in podcast downloads came from markets newer to the medium, such as Spain (+298 percent), Italy (+244 percent), and France (+375 percent), while the highest growth in unique listeners in terms of age groups was the 13 to 17 year olds (+49 percent) and the 55 to 64 year olds (+45 percent)."
---> Statista's Digital Music Outlook On Digital Audio Streaming.

 

 

audioXpress November 2024

audioXpress' November 2024 Issue
From the Editor's Desk: Other Ways Of Listening
PSI Audio AVAA C214 Digital Active Bass Absorber
Wolf von Langa Field Coil Powered Speaker Driver
Non-Linear Amplitude Modulation Of Loudspeakers
ACX-100: An Analog Four-Way Active Crossover
Audioscenic Amphi Technology High Dimensional Sound
Pushing The Boundaries Of Active Noise Cancellation
The Road To Dolby Atmos
Classic Hollow State Hi-Fi In The 1950s And 1960s
And Much More!
---> audioXpress' November 2024 Issue.

 

 

Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show Report

This Weekend: Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show
The Toronto Audiofest 2024 show, held from October 18th through 20th, is one of Canada's best luxurious premium high-technology home audio and video showcases. The Toronto Audiofest is made available to audio companies who believe that supporting the audio industry and its community, including the many enthusiasts who come to attend shows, is important to the industry's development and overall vitality. These shows represent the only way dealers and manufacturers can meet so many audio enthusiasts face-to-face in one place, people who have come to see, hear, and shop hundreds of brands and products in a festive, quality environment that can't be found anywhere else, and to share their findings with others. The Toronto Audiofest 2024 event brings together hundreds of audio brands featuring top rated high-end audio and video (audiophile and videophile) equipment from around the globe.
---> Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show Information And Report.

 

 

The Catalog Of Legendary Band Pink Floyd Is Acquired By Sony

The Catalog Of Legendary Band Pink Floyd Is Acquired By Sony
In a landmark move that has sent ripples through the music industry, Sony Music Entertainment has acquired the extensive catalog of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd for $400,000,000. Known for their groundbreaking albums and innovative soundscapes, Pink Floyd's discography, which includes classics like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, represents a significant asset for Sony. This acquisition not only solidifies Sony’s position in the lucrative market of classic rock but also reflects a growing trend of major labels investing heavily in legendary music catalogs to capitalize on streaming revenue and nostalgic consumer interest. The deal, worth hundreds of millions, underscores the enduring legacy of Pink Floyd and their continued influence on contemporary music.
---> The Catalog Of Legendary Band Pink Floyd Is Acquired By Sony.

 

 

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Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show Report
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UK Audio Show 2024 Report
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Pacific Audio Fest 2024 Show Report
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HIGH END Munich 2024 Audiophile Show Report
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AXPONA 2024 High-End Audiophile Show Report
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Montreal Audiofest 2024 Show Report
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Southwest Audio Fest 2024 Premium Audio Show Report
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Florida International Audio Expo 2024 Show Report
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Enjoy the Music.com's October 2024 Premium High-Performance Audio Review Magazine

October Audiophile / High-End Audio Review Magazine
Our October issue celebrates music, vacuum tubes, vinyl LPs, and more! Roger Skoff asks the age-old question about high-end sound or audiophile music. We have World Premiere reviews of the MACO MACARIA open baffle loudspeaker, KBL Sound cable system, and PS Audio's new Aspen FR5 stand-mounted monitor loudspeaker. Vacuum tube enthusiasts will love reading Jules Coleman's review of Jadis' DA88S MkII integrated amplifier, while vinyl LP lovers can learn more about the impressive iSonic Cleaner 6.2-PRO Ultrasonic. As always, in the end what really matters is that you... enjoy the music!
---> October High-Performance Audiophile / High-End Audio Review Magazine.

 

 

iSonic Cleaner 6.2-PRO Ultrasonic Vinyl LP Cleaner Review

iSonic Cleaner 6.2-PRO Ultrasonic Vinyl LP Cleaner Review
Ultrasonic deep cleaning and spin drying 10 LP records in 30 minutes.
Review By Bob Grossman
The iSonic Pro 6.2-PRO is the latest variation and upgraded record cleaner design from a company that specializes in commercial ultrasonic cleaning machines. They have styles and sizes for various products with personal and industrial applications. The iSonic company has dozens of cleaner models for medical applications, jewelry, and personal items used in the home. Jerry Fan of iSonic said, "Over the past six years, we have made a lot of progress with cleaners for audio systems." Jerry modestly told me he "doesn’t know too much about anything else, but we do know about ultrasonic cleaners!" They started with processing 5 to 10 records for cleaning only, then added the PRO accessory kit for spin drying with an in-water filter two years ago. Those developments were with the model P4875II+MVR10-PRO which was an upgrade to the early model P4875II+MVR5 or MVR10....
---> iSonic Cleaner 6.2-PRO Ultrasonic Vinyl LP Cleaner Review.

 

 

PS Audio Aspen FR5 Loudspeaker Review

World Premiere Review!
PS Audio Aspen FR5 Loudspeaker Review
High-tech innovation and true-to-life sound.
Review By Ron Nagle
PS Audio was founded in 1973 and shipped its first products in 1974. The company began life with audio designers Paul McGowan and Stan Warren, with Paul now at the helm. While most may already know, for those unfamiliar, PS Audio is a company specializing in high-end audiophile equipment and the sound recording industry. It designs and ships audio amplifiers, preamplifiers, power-related products, digital-to-analog converters (DAC), streaming audio devices, plus music management software and cables. Each weighing 26.62 lbs, the PS Audio Aspen FR5 is a new compact two-way stand-mounted loudspeaker. At $3500, it represents the least expensive of the four speakers in their Aspen series.
---> PS Audio Aspen FR5 Loudspeaker Review.

 

 

KBL Sound EXtrema Interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 Power Cables, And EXtrema Digital Cable Review

World Premiere Review!
KBL Sound EXtrema Interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 Power Cables, And EXtrema Digital Cable Review
An awe-inspiring musical experience with extended frequencies and razor-sharp transients.
Review By Tom Lyle
As a high-end audio equipment reviewer, I've heard many brands and types of high-end audio cables. However, the sound quality of KBL Sound's reference-quality cables, which included their EXtrema interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 power cables, and an EXtrema digital cable, differed significantly from all the other audio cables I've heard or reviewed in the past. Their superior sound quality was obviously due to their elaborate construction techniques and materials used. For this review, I was sent two of KBL Sound's EXtrema interconnects, one terminated with RCAs and one terminated with XLRs. I was also sent three Himalaya Pro 2 power cables and one EXtrema digital cable. It's a shame I wasn't sent more KBL Sound cables to review.
---> KBL Sound EXtrema Interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 Power Cables, And EXtrema Digital Cable Review.

 

 

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