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January / February 2018

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Hacking Hi-Res Audio
Tech savvy music lovers unite... and win!
Article By Steven R. Rochlin

Making Music
The secret difference between making music and reproducing it.
Article By Roger Skoff

A Brief Look Back At 2017 As We Look Ahead To 2018
This year will be a banner year for reviews, show reports, and more!
Editorial By Tom Lyle

Audio: Is It One Hobby Or Many?
Roger Skoff presents his view of where our hobby is going.
Article By Roger Skoff

CanJam NYC 2018 Show Report -- Head-Fi's CanJam NYC 2018
So many toys, so little time: a whirlwind weekend of high-end headphones.
Show Report by Dave Hanson

Capital Audiofest 2017 Show Report
CAF 2017 High-End Audio Show Report By Kemper Holt

How A Vinyl Record Is Made
Quality Record Pressings / Acoustic Sounds vinyl LP pressing plant tour.

The Core Issues: Choosing A Power Transformer
Article By Michael S. LaFevre
MagneQuest Transformer Company

DSD Versus PCM: Myth Versus Truth
Article By Benjamin Zwickel Of Mojo Audio

World Premiere Review!
Stromtank S2500 Battery Power Supply
The joys of a pure sine wave with battery power.
Review By Tom Lyle

World Premiere Review!
PureAudioProject Quintet15 Horn1 Modular Open Baffle Loudspeaker
The pure essence of music at Kipnis Studios (KSS).
Review By Jeremy Kipnis

Pass Labs XP-12 Preamplifier And XA30.8 Stereo Amplifier
Impressed by Pass Labs' integrated INT-60 amp, Kevin Fiske decides to check out a pre-/power combo.
Review By Kevin Fiske Of HIFICRITIC.

World Premiere Review!
Wells Audio Majestic Integrated Amplifier With MM Phono Stage
Delivering tonality, staging and harmonic correctness to your fave music.
Review By Ron Nagle

World Premiere Review!
Audio By Van Alstine DVA 4/2 Amplifier And DAC MK 5 Hi-Res Audio DAC
AVA delivers a one-two punch towards producing excellent sound quality.
Review By Tom Lyle

Line Magnetic 218ia Vacuum Tube Stereo Integrated Amplifier
A single-ended triode integrated amplifier for everyone!
Review By Paul L. Schumann

MrSpeakers AEON Open Back Over-The-Ear Stereo Headphones
MrSpeakers introduces a flagship headphone for the everyman.
Review By Dave Hanson

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