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Chesky To Release MQA CDs in May

Jason Victor Serinus Apr 06, 2017 First Published: Apr 06, 2017 0 comments

New York-based Chesky Records has just announced its first two MQA-encoded CDs. On May 19, both Camille Thurman's new Inside the Moment and Rebecca Pidgeon's classic The Raven will hit the streets, as it were, with a list price of $18.98. Music lovers with MQA-enabled DACs will be able to experience the full benefits of MQA-encoding/unfolding, while others will enjoy Red Book quality sound.

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Magico Premier in Florida Saturday

Stereophile Staff Apr 05, 2017 First Published: Apr 05, 2017 0 comments

Saturday April 8, 14pm, Californian loudspeaker manufacturer Magico will be holding an event at Suncoast Audio (7353 International Place, Unit 309, Sarasota FL 34240) to launch the new S3 Mk.2. Peter MacKay from Magico will discuss the technology in the S3 Mk.2 and there will be extensive listening.

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Technics Event in Manhattan Thursday

Stereophile Staff Apr 04, 2017 First Published: Apr 04, 2017 0 comments

Thursday April 6, 68pm, Adirondack Audio & Video (340 East 57th Street, New York, NY) is hosting a Technics event. Bill Voss, US Business Development Manager for Technics, will be demonstrating Technics' new "Grand Class" Component series including the SU-G700 Digital integrated amplifier, the SB-G90 floor-standing loudspeaker, and the affordable SL-1200GR turntable (above).

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Dealer Event in Connecticut Saturday

Stereophile Staff Mar 30, 2017 First Published: Mar 30, 2017 0 comments

Saturday April 1, 25pm, Take 5 Audio (105 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06510) is hosting an event featuring products from Bryston and Zanden Audio.

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MQA in Manhattan Wednesday Evening

Stereophile Staff Mar 27, 2017 First Published: Mar 27, 2017 0 comments

Wednesday March 29, 6:009:00pm, Manhattan retailer Innovative Audio (150 East 58th Street, NYC) is holding "The Master Quality Authenticated Experience," the next in a series of "Meet the Innovators Events." Ryan Donaher and Zaheer Alli from Meridian Audio, Peter McGrath from Wilson Audio, and Mike Jbara from MQA will present original concert recordings with and without MQA.

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Montreal Audio Fest Starts Friday

Stereophile Staff Mar 23, 2017 First Published: Mar 23, 2017 0 comments

The 2017 Montreal Audio Fest starts tomorrow at its traditional venue, the Hotel Bonaventure Montréal (900 de la Gauchetière Ouest). In its current incarnation, this is the second year for the show after being "rescued" in 2016 by Michel Plante and Sarah Tremblay. Both had been long associated with the Canadian show before it was sold to the Chester Group in 2013.

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Luxman Opens US Subsidiary, Launches New Amp and CD Player

Art Dudley Mar 22, 2017 First Published: Mar 22, 2017 0 comments

On March 16, audio manufacturer Luxman Corporation, now in their 92nd year, announced the establishment of a new US subsidiary, Luxman America: the first time in 30 years that the Japanese tube-amp specialist has had a corporate-owned presence here.

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Technics Event in Scarsdale Saturday

Stereophile Staff Mar 22, 2017 First Published: Mar 22, 2017 0 comments

Saturday March 25, 125pm, Value Electronics (35 Popham Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583) is presenting an advance preview of Technics' new "Grand Class" component series arriving this summer. Bill Voss, US Business Development Manager for Technics, will be demonstrating and discussing the new SU-G700 Digital Integrated Amplifier, the new SB-G90 floorstanding loudspeaker and the new, more affordable SL-1200GR turntable.

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Wilson Dems in Omaha Thursday

Stereophile Staff Mar 21, 2017 First Published: Mar 21, 2017 0 comments

Thursday evening, March 23, at 6pm and 7:30pm, The Sound Environment (11021 Elm Street, Omaha, NE 68144) is presenting Wilson Audio's Peter McGrath and the Alexx loudspeakers. Peter McGrath will be playing some of his four-channel master recordings with Wilson Alexias used for the rear channels.

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Musical Magic at San Francisco’s Tone of Music Audio

Jason Victor Serinus Mar 20, 2017 First Published: Mar 20, 2017 0 comments

Beautiful sound was the order of the day at Tone of Music Audio (1303 Castro Street, Suite D, San Francisco, CA 94114), as the small retailer, headquartered in the heart of San Francisco's Noe Valley, held the first of two spring open houses. Judging from what the 30 or so visitors heard at the first open house, on March 18, those who show up for the second listening session on Saturday, April 1, between noon and 5 pm (RSVP to info@toneofmusic.com), are in for a treat.