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Do You Really Need To Buy A Bugatti?
How expensive our hobby doesn't need to be.
Article
By Roger Skoff
As understand it,
Bugatti's latest-model car costs something like $4,500,000, goes well over 200 miles (320kM) per hour, and costs – at least the earlier Veyron model did – about $23,000 just for one of its regularly scheduled oil
changes. I might be wrong, though; I haven't done any serious Bugatti shopping lately, and I
don't ever intend to. I did, once have a super exotic car, though – a 1953 Siata factory team race car that had been built for that
year's Targa Florio road race. I was just a kid, then, no more than about nineteen years old, and, frankly, although something more practical would certainly have been a far better choice, I
didn't know any better. The car was extremely beautiful, very fast, and VERY prestigious: Everywhere I drove it, it was the center of attention, and I could enjoy the hope that, as its driver, I must be something special, too.
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Do You Really Need To Buy A Bugatti?
Vivid Audio Kaya 25 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review
A very special two-way, two-driver paradise for those on a 'budget'.
Review By Dr. Matthew Clott
Vivid
Audio is a loudspeaker line I've known for some time, yet never taken serious
interest in. Not because I was unimpressed, but because other than shows I never
really had the opportunity to absorb what they can do in a proper room. I do
know that many of my fellow reviewers hold Vivid in high regard and my interest
has always been there. Recently, Bill Parish of GTT Audio took over import
responsibilities and invited me over to experience the entire line at his place.
Fortunately for me, Bill is 33 minutes away (about 14 miles) and an easy
highway-free saunter west into rolling hills and gentle farmland (not sure what
made it gentle, but it was gentle dammit!). Bill received me, along with Ewald Verkerk (Vivid Audio
representative from South Africa) and I was treated to four rooms properly set
up and beautifully representing the K25, K45, K90, G3 series 2, G2 series 2, and
the spectacular G1 Spirit in Bill's reference room. It was a blast and I walked
away with a solid appreciation for what Vivid can do and an open offer to review
anything I just heard.
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Vivid Audio Kaya 25 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review.
High-End Audio Reviews, Audiophile News & Luxury Hi-Fi Equipment:
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Discover the latest high-fidelity audio equipment reviews, expert commentary, show coverage, and luxury audiophile gear.
The October issue of Enjoy the Music.com's Review Magazine delivers another exceptional collection of high-end audio reviews, in-depth analysis, and industry-leading editorial content designed for passionate music lovers and discerning audiophiles. As one of the most respected online destinations for premium audio since 1995, we continue our 30+ year tradition of bringing readers authoritative coverage of the finest products, technologies, and trends shaping the world of high-fidelity sound. Inside this month's issue, you will discover comprehensive world premiere evaluations of cutting-edge audio components, innovative technologies, and carefully curated articles that help bring recorded music closer to the emotional impact of a live performance. From analog front ends and reference-quality electronics to loudspeakers, and modern digital playback solutions, the October edition provides valuable insights for enthusiasts seeking the highest levels of musical
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---> High-End Audio Reviews, Audiophile News & Luxury Hi-Fi Equipment:
Enjoy the Music.com's October 2026 Review Magazine.
This Weekend: Toronto Audiofest 2026 Show
Report
The Ultimate
High-Fidelity Audio Experience For Audiophiles & Music Lovers
Exclusive show report, special events, new product debuts, industry panels, and immersive listening sessions at
Toronto's largest hi-fi expo.
The Toronto Audiofest 2026
will take place October 16th through 18th at The Westin Toronto Airport, bringing together music lovers,
audio engineers, audiophile manufacturers, high-end audio distributors, and industry professionals for
Toronto's largest celebration of immersive sound. As one of North America's most influential audio gatherings, the show offers attendees the chance to explore hundreds of brands, experience expertly tuned listening rooms, and enjoy a full weekend of special events designed to showcase the very best in high-end audio innovation. From exclusive product launches to immersivephile demonstrations and community-driven activities, Toronto Audiofest 2026 continues its mission of elevating great sound and inspiring the next generation of passionate
audiophiles and music lovers. Toronto Audiofest 2026 marks a milestone moment for Canada's audiophile community, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, engineers, and music lovers for a three-day celebration of sound.
---> Toronto Audiofest 2026 Show Report: The Ultimate High-Fidelity Audio Experience For Audiophiles & Music
Lovers.
 audioXpress'
November 2026 Issue
Editorial: The Audio DSP Universe Expanded
Upmixing: From Stereo To Adaptive Spatial Listening
Improving Speed And Simplicity Of Multichannel In-Room Calibration Techniques
Sennheiser HD 480 Pro Headphones
High-End Active Acceleration Controlled Loudspeaker Part 2
Mark Gander And The Engineering Of JBL's Professional Era Part 2
Deep Neural Network Apps
Designing The Dynaco ST-70 Series 3
Loctal Tubes
And Much More!
---> audioXpress November 2026
Issue.
Hear360 Joins Audio Foundry Automotive Collaborative To Advance Next Gen Studio-Grade Spatial Audio
With lossless high-resolution immersive home audio starting to gain traction, The Audio Foundry has announced that Hear360 has joined its Automotive Collaborative, adding studio-grade spatial audio engineering, personalized rendering technologies, and professional tuning expertise to the organization's growing automotive ecosystem.
The collaboration is designed to strengthen the development of immersive in-car audio experiences as automakers continue seeking higher levels of sound quality and
personalization, which in home audio is also starting to gain market share. Hear360's addition brings significant audio engineering capabilities to the initiative. The company is recognized for its focus on spatial audio solutions, with technologies aimed at creating more realistic and engaging listening environments. By contributing studio-grade audio expertise to the Automotive Collaborative, Hear360 is expected to help support the integration of advanced
hi-res lossless immersive audio formats and personalized sound rendering within future vehicle
platforms. The growing importance of premium home and in-vehicle entertainment systems has elevated audio quality from a convenience feature to a key differentiator for
both luxury home-based and automotive brands.
---> Hear360 Joins Audio Foundry Automotive Collaborative To Advance Next Gen Studio-Grade Spatial Audio.
hi-fi+ September 2026 High-End
Audio Magazine
Editorial: The Audiophile Divide: Why Great Sound Inspires....
Trilogy 975 Phono Stage
dCS Rossini APEX v3.0 Digital Player
J. Sikora Aspire Turntable And Tonearm
Peak Consult Sinfonia Floorstanding Loudspeaker
Eversolo T10 Streaming Transport
Kuzma CAR 70 Moving-Coil Cartridge
Reiki Audio SuperSwitch X/Pro X PSU Network Switch
Acoustic Energy AE Active Active Stand-Mount Loudspeakers
Atlas Cables Hyper RCA R1/Hyper RCA Duo R1 Interconnect Cables
...And Much More!
---> hi-fi+
October 2026 High-End Audio Magazine.
World Premiere Review!
WattGate 381 AU evo & 381 RH evo Review — Transformative Audio-Grade AC Receptacles That Elevate Your High-End Audio Sound
System's Performance
How WattGate's gold- and rhodium-plated high-fidelity audio outlets deliver lower noise floor, stronger physical grip, and remarkable musical bliss.
Review By Paul Schumann
Ah,
yes, the lowly AC outlet. It's the least glamorous gadget in our daily lives.
If we need to charge a phone or vacuum the room, their location becomes
critically important. Otherwise, once we plug a lamp or TV into one, we forget
they are there. I'd never thought much about the outlet I use for my system,
so when Brett of WattGate reached out for a review, I was intrigued. We
audiophiles spend large sums on AC cables and power conditioners, so why
wouldn't we care what we plug them into? WattGate, a sister company of Kimber Kable, makes two
audio-grade AC receptacles: the 381 AU evo and 381 RH evo. Brett sent me both to
review. These two outlets are identical in their basic construction. They have
heavy-duty clamps with teeth terminals, heavy-duty triple wipe contacts, and
accept 8 to 12 AWG wire. The housing of each is constructed of polycarbonate,
and all the metals used are non-magnetic. The terminal clamps, mounting strap,
rivets, and grounding strip are made of plated solid brass.
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WattGate 381 AU evo & 381 RH evo Review — Transformative Audio-Grade AC Receptacles That Elevate Your High-End Audio Sound System's
Performance.
Exclusive Review: Tough Nut Audio Footers Are A
Game-Changer Upgrade For Audiophile Hi-Fi Equipment
Affordable vibration control and isolation that may transform your high-fidelity audio sound
system.
Review By Rick Becker
Breaking
into the high end for manufacturers has a fairly straightforward path, although
there are variations on this theme. First, you come up with a product, and then
you present it at a show. There you will meet reviewers and hopefully convince
them to work their magic on your product to get the word out and generate
consumer interest, either by direct sales or a distribution channel. Each of
these steps has its own challenges and pitfalls, but it's a lot easier than,
say, mining for rare earth metals or building commercial or military aircraft
(drones excepted). Witness the large number of manufacturers in high end audio
today, and their global reach. In my audio show coverage, I pay particular
attention to new presenters, not just new products. This review explores a
product from one such company with a growing reputation that I've been
watching closely for several years.
---> Exclusive Review: Tough Nut Audio Footers Are A Game-Changer Upgrade For Audiophile Hi-Fi
Equipment.
An Audiophile's Journey: How Hi-Fi Shaped A Lifetime Of Music Discovery
From olden times monophonic sound systems to modern immersive
high-end audio, one listener's path through classical, folk, world music, and
today's Hi-Res Music lossless streaming hi-fi culture.
Editorial By Roger Skoff
When I was a kid, I
was different from most other kids. For one thing, I was a kid audiophile.
Having been exposed to hi-fi when I was just twelve and immediately falling in
love with it, I had my own (mono, at first, because that's all there was until I
was a wizened old man of fifteen) System, which I listened to in my bedroom
while the rest of the family was in the living room watching TV. Even for
monophonic (mono), what I had wasn't much: Starting with a
cast-off Silvertone radio / phonograph player, I had—as I could afford (used, mostly), find,
or scrounge them—added more, better, or just different parts (first a speaker,
then a Heathkit FM tuner, then an Eico tube amplifier, and then... well, you know
how it goes) until I had something as good as I could get with the resources
available to me. (First, just my allowance and the occasional present, later, an
after-school job.) When I turned sixteen, learned to drive, and got my first car....
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An Audiophile's Journey: How Hi-Fi Shaped A Lifetime Of Music Discovery.
The Intro
Editorial By Art Dudley
Passions run high among music lovers. We vilify
"bad" musicians
(the ones we dislike), and we elevate marginally functional savants with a couple of
two-minute singles and some album
filler under their belts. When it comes to more unique and productive figures like Phil
Spector, Jimi Hendrix, Wilhelm Furtwängler, John Cage, or [insert your own heroes and
villains here], music fans either revere them as gods or dismiss them as meaningless.
Sometimes there are shades in between, but perspective is at a premium. This tendency to paint things black or white spills over to the equipment we use
to play back our favorite recordings. i've seen the cognoscenti dismiss people on the
basis of no more information than their choice of power amp, though I suspect few
of us are quite so one-dimensional in truth. Anyone with an internet connection can
publish broadsides proclaiming their love for equipment and music and aim verbal
barrages at their musical "enemies."
---> The intro by Art Dudley.
Voices From The Fringe?
Editorial By Joe Roberts
Audio today consists of a much wider range of practice than
you'll find reported in the glossy mags. Some of the most interesting activity in the
hobby takes place outside the borders that commercial producers of contemporary equipment accept as their playing field. There are vintage
gear enthusiasts, modifiers of old and new gear, and people who build things that the manufacturers are wise to avoid - products with limited popular
appeal or which are not economically viable to manufacture. Except for Audio
Amateur / Glass
Audio, there's no dedicated forum for do-it-yourself audio, one of the most rewarding facets of our hobby. Only a
few decades ago DIY was an important part of the hobby for people as committed to it as we are. What
happened? Since most magazines focus on the latest gear and currently fashionable
technologies, any sense of the development of audio over the decades is lost.
---> Voices From
The Fringe?
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