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Graham Audio Launches the LS5/9f at Gig Harbor Audio

Jason Victor Serinus Jun 05, 2019 First Published: Jun 05, 2019

It’s a keeper. Those are the thoughts that stuck with me after listening to the British-made Graham Audio LS5/9f ($7999/pair), a two-way reflex loading loudspeaker that had its US launch at Washington state’s Gig Harbor Audio on Saturday afternoon, May 25.

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US Debut of AMG Viella Forte turntable

Stereophile Staff Jun 05, 2019 First Published: Jun 05, 2019

Audio Connection in Verona New Jersey welcomes Garth Leerer of Musical Surroundings on Saturday, June 8, from Noon to 5pm for their 9th annual Analog Open House. Audio Connection will feature new products direct from the Munich High End show, including the first US showing of the AMG Viella Forte turntable.

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Luxman Open House at Audio by Mark Jones

Stereophile Staff May 31, 2019 First Published: May 31, 2019

This special event in Toronto includes first North American preview of Luxman's new flagship vacuum tube pre-amplifier.

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Peter McGrath at The Audio Salon in Santa Monica Saturday

Stereophile Staff Apr 26, 2019 First Published: Apr 26, 2019

On Saturday, April 27, Join Wilson Audio's Peter McGrath for an evening of music at The Audio Salon, 2525 Michigan Ave (Gallery F1) Santa Monica, California, from 1-8 PM. McGrath will be presenting the WAMM Master Chronosonic loudspeakers with the WAMM Master Subsonic subwoofers.

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In Case You Missed It: The May Issue Is Here

Stereophile Staff Apr 24, 2019 First Published: Apr 24, 2019

Our latest issue features a spicy interview with recording musician and Blue Note Records head Don Was; reviews of several speakers including KEF's affordable, wireless LSX, Wilson's Yvette, and the ultra-affordable Emotiva Airmotiv T2; and McIntosh's superb-measuring, powerful MC462 power amplifier.

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ListenUp's Music Matters in Denver Wednesday & Thursday

Stereophile Staff Apr 22, 2019 First Published: Apr 22, 2019

Wednesday April 24 and Thursday, April 25, starting at 5pm, Denver high-end audio retailer ListenUp (685 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80209, (303) 778-0780) is presenting its Music Matters 2019. Titled "Mastering the Art of Sound," the event will celebrate what's next in sound and the keynote speaker will be Stereophile's erstwhile Editor and now Technical Editor John Atkinson.

Montreal Audio Fest 2019 News

The Montreal Audio Fest Starts Today

John Atkinson Mar 22, 2019 First Published: Mar 22, 2019

The 2019 Montreal Audio Fest has opened at the Hotel Bonaventure across the street from the city's main railway station and even at the opening time of 11am, there was a long queue at the registration desk. The show, which runs until 8pm tonight, 10am6pm Saturday, and 10am5pm Sunday, has a theme celebrating both the Woodstock Festival's 50th anniversary and the 50 years since John Lennon's and Yoko Ono's infamous bed-in in Montreal and the Fab Four's last live concert. I will be covering the show live for Stereophile, along with Robert Schryer and Art Dudley. Stay tuned for our reports.

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Superb Sound at Definitive's Music Matters 14

Jason Victor Serinus Mar 17, 2019 First Published: Mar 17, 2019

Don't be fooled by Definitive Audio of Seattle's intentionally understated exterior. In my five years covering the annual four-hour Music Matters showcases, I have never heard such stellar sound from the store's six showrooms and head-fi listening area. In fact, four of the exhibits at Music Matters 14, held on Thursday March 7, together offered the finest sound I have ever experienced at any show or store event. And I'll swear by that statement.

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It's April & Recommended Components

Stereophile Staff Mar 11, 2019 First Published: Mar 11, 2019

Our 180-page April issue is hitting newsstands, mailboxes, and tablets this week and, as always with Stereophile's April issues, it includes the revised and updated edition of our "Recommended Components" featurecapsule reviews of the best-sounding gear available. And featured on the April issue's cover is Klipsch's RP-600M speaker, which features a horn-loaded tweeter. Read Herb Reichert's report to see how he felt about this little gem...

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Dealer Events in Pasadena, Virginia, Chicago Friday & Saturday

Stereophile Staff Mar 06, 2019 First Published: Mar 06, 2019

Friday March 8 at 6pm, Audio Element (117 E. Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103) is presenting the next in their 2019 Monthly Music SeriesAe LIVE! Friday and Saturday, March 8, 47pm, and March 9, 11am4pm, Command Performance AV (115 Park Avenue, Suite 2, Falls Church, VA 22046) will host two Luxman events with special guest Jeff Sigmund, president of Luxman America. Friday March 8 and Saturday March 9, Musical Artisans (8335 N. Keeler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076) will host their annual Winter Open House Event on to celebrate the return of CH Precision and introduction of Rockport Technologies to Chicago.