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Audiophiles:
A Plan We Can All Take Part In
Another crazy high-end audio music
lover idea by Yours
Truly.
Editorial By Steven R. Rochlin
And what have we as an industry done with this
educational opportunity? We've squandered it, that's what! WTF?!?! Of course the idea below is just that, just an idea and frankly while some might like this idea, doubt it'll go anywhere as it requires effort on your part. Go ahead, prove me
wrong. Am not going to be a whiney bitch and complain about some gear
being incredibly high-priced, as like cars there are Hyundai (very respectable, wife's
daughter has one), BMW (wife and my car), and Ferrari (been there, done that, tracked the living daylights out of it until the engine needed a major rebuild). With high-end audio for 'normal people' out there, most music lovers think of whatever is $$$ (not just $$) in the big box stores as 'high-end'. They, you know, normal people, generally, have zero idea we as an industry exist in any true sense... at least in some meaningful way.
WTF?!?!? So how are we as an industry going to reach the masses in a meaningful way to educate music lovers that we even
exist?
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Audiophiles: A Plan We Can All Take Part In.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Classic Audiophiles Versus Modern Music Lovers
Will 360-degree audio change the face of old-school stereo
'philes?
Editorial By Steven R. Rochlin
Modern
times bring modern solutions. First came recording audio over 100 years ago
using a now-primitive needle scraping wax. Eventually we humans invented the
microphone, to eventually amplifying musical instruments to the point of going
full-out synthesizing via Moog and others producing 100%
electronically-created musical instruments. Music lovers over the generations
have gone from the wax cylinder and vinyl LP recordings to today's pure digital
Hi-Res Music. What was once a challenge to find that special rare vinyl LP
record within your 2000+ collection has become to today's computer search
feature that instantly streams your fave tune from the millions of albums
available online. How are those 'Classic Audiophile' types going to accept the 'Modern
Audiophile' is still yet to be fully grasped imho. Binaural and multi-channel sound within the consumer
electronics industry has been around for decades. So has Roland's Q Sound that
was developed during the 1980's, which is the aural soundscape cornerstone of
Roger Water's breakthrough album Amused To Death.
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Classic Audiophiles Versus Modern Music Lovers.
January 2026 Review Magazine —
In-Depth Equipment Reviews And Best Of Capital Audiofest 2025 Awards!
Ring in the New Year with
sense-sational sound from your new
hi-fi system!
Enjoy the Music.com's January 2026 issue continues to celebrate the
site's 30th anniversary with a lively mix of forward-looking editorials, in-depth equipment reviews, and an expansive Capital Audiofest 2025 show report — all aimed at both seasoned audiophiles and newcomers exploring high-end sound. Our editorial section opens the issue with a renewed optimism for 2026, noting a resurgence across physical media and streaming that promises broader interest in high-fidelity listening; Roger
Skoff's lead piece frames the year as one of renewed energy for the music and audio industries, while May
Anwar's "Passport To Sound" advocates for audiophile education and outreach to younger listeners. These editorials emphasize that our love for music contributes to a healthier ecosystem for manufacturers and listeners alike, and the issue pairs historical perspective with practical calls to bring new audiences into the
hobby. Luxurious high-end audiophile equipment reviews within Enjoy the
Music.com's January 2026 Review Magazine is both deep and diverse, featuring a world
premiere review and definitive hi-fi gear appraisals.
---> January 2026 Review Magazine — In-Depth Equipment Reviews And Best Of Capital Audiofest 2025 Awards!
Montreal Audiofest 2026: The Ultimate Audiophile Experience
Montreal Audiofest 2026 (Salon Audio Montreal) returns March
20th through 22nd, bringing Canada's premier high-end audiophile event to the city. Organizers expect
thousands of visitors eager to listen, see, and handle cutting-edge audio gear, with over
luxury 300 brands showcased under one roof. The three-day festival is designed for audiophiles, videophiles,
immersivephiles, and curious music lovers seeking modern immersive, hands-on
experiences. As the largest audio event in Canada, the event gathers top distributors, manufacturers, and retailers from the
high-end consumer electronics industry. Attendees can explore dedicated demo
listening rooms, vendor booths, and curated exhibits that highlight the latest in
luxurious loudspeakers, top-rated amplifiers, precision, turntables, immersive
headphones & portable audio, plus home A/V systems. The show's scale and industry presence make it a
must-visit for anyone tracking trends in premium sound and home cinema. Inside each listening room, exhibitors share their passion for music through focused demonstrations of
world-class sound systems.
---> Montreal Audiofest 2026: The Ultimate Audiophile Experience.
Home Audio Holiday Sales: Electronics Drive Year-End Gains
Online holiday sales climbed notably in December 2025, driven by a surge in e-commerce activity and a clear uptick in consumer electronics spending; analysts say this momentum supports a cautiously optimistic economic outlook for 2026. Online advertising budgets expanded notably in 2025 as all major brands chased
the highly-profitable engagement and conversion rates during the holiday season, with digital channels accounting for the bulk of incremental spend. U.S. and global retailers celebrated December with strong online gains, as shoppers continued to favor digital channels for holiday purchases.
E-commerce and online holiday sales in December 2025 rose broadly, with many trackers showing
mid-single-digit year-over-year growth—approximately 7% on several measures. Overall holiday sales for November–December were about 4.1% higher
year-over-year. Consumer electronics and digitally enabled channels outperformed, with some retailers reporting impressive
double-digit online gains! Global online holiday sales were estimated near $1,290,000,000,000 ($1.29 trillion) for the season.
---> Home Audio Holiday Sales: Electronics Drive Year-End Gains. 
Bob
Weir's Legacy: Music, Kindness, And The Grateful Dead
News of Bob Weir's passing lands like a chord that hangs in the air long after the last note fades — as we remember his thoughtful kindness and magical music with the Grateful Dead. For decades, he was a steady presence at the heart of the Grateful Dead, a musician whose gentle authority on guitar and warm, conversational voice helped shape a sound that felt like home to so many. The grief that follows is not only for the loss of an artist but for the quiet, human light he carried through stages, studios, and the lives of countless listeners. In this moment, the music feels both unbearably fragile and fiercely alive. Bob
Weir's playing and songwriting were never about showmanship alone; they were invitations to listen, to move, and to belong. He had a knack for turning a simple phrase into a doorway — into improvisation, into community, into a shared story that unfolded differently every night. Those who followed the band learned to expect the unexpected: a new turn in a familiar song, a laugh between musicians, a moment of collective breath.
---> Bob Weir's Legacy: Music, Kindness, And The Grateful Dead. 
Hi-Fi+ January
2026 High-End
Audio Magazine
Editorial: How Do Audiophiles Attract A Younger Audience?
Wilson Audio Sabrina V Floorstanding Loudspeaker
Unitra WSH-805 Integrated Amplifier
Davone Reference Three Floorstanding Loudspeaker
Audiobyte SuperVOX Digital-To-Analogue Converter
Eversolo T8 Streaming Transport
Hana Umami Black Moving Coil Cartridge
Meze 99 Classics (2nd Gen) Headphones
Audio Origami PU8 Tonearm
OePhi Kali Cable System
Wiktor Schulfer On Reinventing Unitra
...And Much More!
---> hi-fi+
January 2026 High-End Audio Magazine.
Get Ready Audiophiles And Music
Lovers, It's Coming!
Hmmmm... what we can expect from 2026?
Editorial (Mainly) By Roger Skoff, With Slight Additions By Steven R. Rochlin
Happy New Year from all of us here at Enjoy the
Music.com!
This is going to be a great year! After a fitful 2025 now in the rearview
mirror, both the music industry and our own luxurious high-fidelity audio
industry—the companies and people who bring us the audiophile gear we use to
enjoy the music—are poised to reach new highs and to reach more people than
at any recent time! We live in interesting times, CDs are back, reel-to-reel
tape thriving, vinyl LPs... and an abundance of true lossless Hi-Res Music
(20-bit/88kHz and higher) digital streaming to everyone in the world. Change is in the air. Can you hear
it? The music business enters 2026 with a kind of renewed energy
it hasn't felt in a long while. Streaming is still the engine, but it's no
longer the only story. When it comes to profits, physical media and merch
provide an excellent return on investment. Subscription numbers for streaming
services continue to climb, and even the ad-supported side—after uncertainty
through much of 2025—seems to have found its rhythm again.
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Get Ready Audiophiles And Music Lovers, It's Coming!
Passport To Sound: An Invitation To What The Audio Show Can Become
Bringing fun and education to young music lovers and future audiophiles.
Editorial By May Anwar
Every Saturday morning of my childhood began with Beethoven.
The Appassionata Sonata or Symphony No. 5 spilled from my father's turntable at
a volume that stirred my heart before I was fully awake. The turntable sat on a
heavy wooden credenza, its glass lid closed like a museum case. We children
could admire the record collection stored inside but were never allowed to touch
the equipment itself. The system was sacred. Surrounded by music, I assumed I understood it. Years later, I
realized I had only been granted access to listen but had never truly learned
what made a system sound good. When I received my first cassette player as a teenager eager
for independence, I traded quality for freedom and never looked back. By
college, I had forgotten what music was meant to sound like. I listened to
compressed, flattened tracks through cassette players, then MP3 players, and
eventually voice-activated devices that made listening even more casual.
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Passport To Sound: An Invitation To What The Audio Show Can Become.
World Premiere Review!
Reaching Into The Life Of Music: Esoteric K-01XD SE SACD / CD Player &
DAC Review
In service to music, and to experiencing a life fully lived.
Review By Dr. Michael Bump
"Practice makes perfect." As with
performing music, audiophilia is a practiced art, defining a very personal
journey through a sequence of inspired choices and construction. Perhaps better
stated, "Practice develops awareness." It is why musicians and audiophiles make
for natural bedfellows. The art of reproducing recorded music at the highest
levels is every bit a practice, fluid through expanding awareness and knowledge,
at once governed by the absolutes of science, yet is subjective to artistic
freedoms and interpretations. Many audiophiles ascribe to a practice of
recreating the live musical moment as faithfully as possible, while others favor
a specific aural character that defines a personal aesthetic. Ultimately, the
jury lies not with the court of public opinion, but with those personal values
honed through enlightenment, education, experience, and preference.
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Reaching Into The Life Of Music: Esoteric K-01XD SE SACD / CD Player & DAC
Review.
SVS' SB-5000 R|Evolution Will Not Be Televised — It
Will Be Felt!
Deep bass with exceptional musicality, bass speed, and a potent 2000 Watts!
SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution Subwoofer Review By Rick LaFaver
If Santa missed the mark on giving you the gift of deep, room-shaking bass this
year, meet the SVS 5000 R|Evolution SB-5000 sealed subwoofer — the sub that
transforms your music listening experience (it's not only for movie explosions).
Within this review, Enjoy the Music.com tests the SVS SB-5000 active
subwoofer with 2000 Watts from a real-world stereo perspective, showing how a
high-performance subwoofer can do more than boost LFE at 80Hz: it fills the gap
where your speakers naturally roll off, adds authoritative low-end detail, and
restores the rhythm, weight, and physical deep bass connection to your favorite
tracks that have been missing… until now. The SVS subwoofer was tested alongside my reference Vapor
Audio Cirrus loudspeakers and go-to Arte Forma amplifier, aiming for a musical,
real-world setup. I tried the preamplifier output so the SVS could receive
a full stereo analog feed and make the most of its 295 Hz Analog Devices DSP and
the SVS app's fine-tuning.
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SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution Active DSP Subwoofer Review.
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