Issue 87
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FEATURES
A Slimmer Montreal Show
by Gerard Rejskind
Fewer exhibitors, but big crowds. Worth touring, despite the missing brands
Touring the show With Guests
by Albert Simon
Lots more on this year’s extravaganza, with Albert and several invited guests
Good Sound in Bad Times
by Gerard Rejskind
The times they are a-changin’, but less than you think. A look back through the history of hi-fi reveals the truth
NUTS&BOLTS
Putting SACD on Hard Disc
Just one question: can you? Inquiring minds want to know
CINEMA
Pioneer BDP-51FD
We upgraded to a new Blu-ray player, and we were glad we had
THE LISTENING ROOM
April Eximus Player
Massive, fancy, and with a full set of digital inputs
Allnic Step-up Transformer
For years, the phono transformers we’ve heard have been trash. Is this one a welcome exception?
Audiomat Phono-1.6 Preamp
For years we’ve used the older Phono-1.5 as our reference phono preamp. Time to change?
Audio Space Galaxy 34 Amplifier
From Hong Kong, a gorgeous integrated with serious ambitions
Music through the Air
Can the inexpensive Airport Express be pressed into service as a high end source?
SOFTWARE
The Rubinstein Century
by Reine Lessard
Arthur Rubinstein was not only one of the greatest pianists of his age, but a witness to it
Software Reviews
by Reine Lessard and Gerard Rejskind
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