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.
UK Audio Show 2024 Show
Is This Weekend
The highly-anticipated annual UK Audio Show
will once again take place at the Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club. Music enthusiasts
will be delighted to see many new
developments from luxurious high-end audio / premium audio manufacturers on Saturday and Sunday, October
5th and 6th, 2024. Attendees will enjoy an exceptional experience to see and
hear many of the world's best brands all within one venue. Furthermore,
special events will bring music lovers together to learn about both old and new technologies, new
developments, and overall progress in both home, mobile, and personal audio. With its very spacious corridors and two easily accessed levels, the Staverton Park Hotel is said to be near perfect for such a busy show. Due to the show's popularity, the Chester Group has increased the
number of individual demonstration rooms to 55 and increased trade stands to 20.
---> UK Audio Show Details And Show
Report.
IFPI Music In The EU Report 2024
As the first Music In The European Union (EU) report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an organization that claims to be the global voice of the audio recording industry, it highlights the European market at a pivotal moment in 2024. The IFPI seeks to perhaps influence policymakers and lawmakers to bolster European
music's future amidst rising global competition. Their Music in the EU: A Global Opportunity is their first-ever attempt in exploring ways in which the work with and the financial investment of record companies that produces European music and artists (domestically and abroad). They also desire providing their own insight into the opportunities and
challenges to ensure further growth of the EU's status within the global music
ecosystem.
---> IFPI Music In The EU Report 2024.
Pacific Audio Fest 2024 A Success... And PAF 2026
"We did it!," says the PAF press release from show
promoters Lou Hinkley and Gary Gill. "Three years of Pacific Audio Fest, and even though we had fewer vendors everyone did great business and had a great time. We had so many people attending who just love this show and want to see it grow, that we
can't wait to do the next one! And yes to put rumors to rest, we will continue producing PAF! We drew attendees from LA to Vancouver and Victoria and as far west as Hawaii! So you may call this a
'regional' show, but it is a pretty big region!... We are one of the few shows in the USA that has a Marketplace of interesting audio vendors, vinyl sellers and after hours top shelf live music, all in addition to great sounding rooms of amazing audio. Few shows do all of that, why? Because it is a lot of work, and costs money, but we care about you!!
---> Pacific Audio Fest 2024 A Success... And PAF 2026.
T.H.E. Show Acquires New York Audio Show
T.H.E. Enterprises, the owner of America's longest-running Hi-Fi show (T.H.E. Show), has acquired the New York Audio Show from the Chester Group. The renamed and reimagined event, T.H.E. New York International Audio Show, will carry on the tradition of showcasing ultra-high-end audio solutions for audiophiles within the Northeast from October 24th through 26th, 2025. T.H.E. Show previously announced a new initiative with Lone Star Audiofest, which is coming to Austin, Texas, May 2nd through 4th,
2025. This past June, T.H.E. Show SoCal showcased over 190 of the finest audio brands in the world in Costa Mesa, California to the delight of thousands of attendees. T.H.E. Show SoCal returns to the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa from June 6th through 8th, 2025.
---> T.H.E. Show Acquires New York Audio Show.
TikToc Music Is Ceasing Operation
November 28th
As a win for true lossless hi-res music services such as Qobuz,
TikToc Music is shutting down in all locations globally on November 28th. According to
TikToc Music: We are sorry to inform you that TikTok Music will be closing on November 28, 2024. After this date, access to TikTok Music, including login, subscriptions, and all other functionalities, will no longer be
available. What will happen to my subscription? If your subscription is active, you will continue to enjoy premium services until your subscription plan ends or until November 28, 2024, whichever comes first. All subscription renewals will be automatically canceled by November 28, 2024. Of note is that you may transfer your playlists from TikTok Music to other platforms.
---> Tic Toc Music Is Ceasing Operation November 28th.
Jadis DA88S MkII Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier Review
The ultimate music machine.
Review By Dr. Jules Coleman
Too often, I have been guilty of 'burying
the lead.' Not this time: the Jadis DA88S MkII integrated amplifier is the
most musically convincing and enjoyable vacuum tube stereo integrated amplifier
I have ever experienced – in my home or elsewhere. From the moment it was
installed in my system until the moment shippers were summoned to remove it,
this handsome piece of kit brought joy and fulfillment to my listening
experience that had eluded me since my decade-long love affair with various
Shindo-centered reference systems fell victim to life's often unforeseeable
and unwelcome interventions. At different times my Shindo systems were anchored by the (no
longer in production) Sinhonia push / pull monoblocks featuring the F2 output
tube as well as the ne plus ultra 300B Ltd monoblocks. The former offered
a dynamic realism that the 300B Ltd could not match, while the latter offered a
texture, color, and density that was in equal measure beguiling and bewitching.
--->
Jadis DA88S MkII Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier Review.
World Premiere Review!
MACO MACARIA Open Baffle Loudspeaker Review
A soundsational experience that puts you close to the soundstage.
Review By Rick Becker
Coming
around a corner at Capital
Audiofest in 2023 I was stopped in my tracks by an incredible-looking
open baffle speaker in grey granite. The large 15" full-range driver on top
looked vaguely familiar but the speaker itself was a completely fresh design.
Before I could figure out who the manufacturer was, a lovely familiar woman
appeared at my side. It was Deborah Ann whom I had met at the Toronto Audiofest
in 2022. There, she had been showing magnificent sounding open baffle speakers
from Lii Song (China) driven by a Galion tube amplifier, made in China but
voiced by Thomas Tan in Canada. I was eager to review the Lii speaker but she
was hesitant about the possibility both in Toronto and again when we met at
AXPONA the next year, as she is technically only the Canadian distributor for
Lii Song.
--->
MACO MACARIA Open Baffle Loudspeaker 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.
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