Multichannel music is the future. The two-channel reproduction that we have enjoyed for the past four decades is but the first step from monophonic (single-source) sound to true stereophonic reproduction. I intend to preach that to <I>Stereophile</I> readers who believe it and to convert the obstinate objectors.

Multichannel music is the future. The two-channel reproduction that we have enjoyed for the past four decades is but the first step from monophonic (single-source) sound to true stereophonic reproduction. I intend to preach that to <I>Stereophile</I> readers who believe it and to convert the obstinate objectors.

Several writers take turns with the <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com//loudspeakerreviews/848/">Apogee Duetta II loudspeaker</A>, beginning with Alvin Gold in 1986. Anthony H. Cordesman exclaims, "The Duetta II breaks so much new ground, and is so obviously a superb speaker system, that it simply would not be fair to you readers to put off reporting on this speaker until the next issue."

With Apple Computer's iTunes music service not even one month old, the price wars have already begun.

During this week's <A HREF="http://www.homeentertainment-expo.com/">Home Entertainment Expo</A>, high-tech entertainment fans will get to enjoy some of the best audio and video gear to be found on the planet. A few lucky ones will get to take some of it home&mdash;free.

All of us at Stereophile were saddened to learn of the death of audio pioneer David Hafler, who died Sunday, May 25 of complications of Parkinson's disease at St. Agnes Hospice in Philadelphia. Hafler was 84.

Audiogon/Videogon.com&mdash;the online resource for buying and selling high-end audio and video equipment&mdash;has joined forces with Primedia and the Elf Foundation for a charity auction, which will be held at the <A HREF="http://www.homeentertainment-expo.com">Home Entertainment 2003 Show</A> in San Francisco, June 6&ndash;8, 2003.

San Francisco, CA&mdash;May 2003&mdash;The Home Entertainment 2003 Show and Primedia are giving away a full home theater system valued at $15,000!

The Home Entertainment Show highlights the best of the best in home entertainment. With over 250 exhibitors, 80 demonstration rooms, an exciting live music program, and in-depth seminars, it is the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind! Learn the latest about HDTV, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD, surround sound, two-channel audio, and more. <A HREF="http://www.homeentertainment-expo.com/exhiblist.html&quot; TARGET=NEW>Click here for a list of exhibitors</A>.