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Best Vinyl Record Stores in Toronto 2018
The resurgence of vinyl records over the last several years has spurred many new record shops to open in Canada. This in turn, spurred us to generate a list of the best ones we know in [...]
Update TV & Stereo: A Unique Canadian Retailer
Ken Angeles (General Manager) and Shaun Schwartz (Sales & Marketing Specialist) In the retail environment it's easy to run a business that's just like every other retail front. What's not easy is to dare to be [...]
The Journey to Higher Quality Audio With Nordost Leif Cables: Part 1 of 3
Following the Ideal Path to Upgrading Cables. Part 1 of 3: Power Cords Let me tell you a little secret about building a high-end music system: Cables play a much more important role in your hi-fi [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Building a HiFi System
Setting up a quality two channel audio system for a beginner is an exciting prospect. There are many different options and directions a budding audiophile can choose to follow. It can be a very rewarding experience, [...]
Why Do We Need Better Cables? Continued Innovation In Audio Equipment Drives the Need For Higher Quality Cables
We should examine the work of a bunch of pioneering guys – Peter Walker, Ivor Tiefenbrun, Julian Vereker, Bob Stuart, Mark Levinson, Dan D’Agostino, Ed Meitner, Dave Wilson, Alon Wolf and Yoav Geva. Who are these [...]
CANADA HiFi Will Become NOVO Magazine This Fall
Promotional issue of Toronto HiFi (August 2003), the first issue of CANADA HiFi (Nov/Dec 2005) and prototype NOVO cover. A Brief Story About Toronto HiFi, CANADA HiFi and the Evolution To NOVO My love for music [...]
The Importance of Black and White of a Video Display
Why is the proper reproduction of blacks and whites so important in video? If you have been following my articles in the CANADA HiFi magazine, you will have learned some basic steps to achieving good and [...]
TV Refresh Rates Explained: 24, 60, 120, 240 Hz: The Meaning Behind the Numbers
HDTVs have gotten to the point where size, price, and specifications are relatively similar across different manufacturers, making the purchase decision take into account aesthetics, design and brand loyalty. This doesn’t mean that specifications should be [...]
The Priorities of Good Video: What to look for when selecting a new TV or Projector
Selecting a new video display can often be a difficult task. With the death of the all-too familiar CRT, one might find it daunting to sift through the information about the many new acronym technologies on [...]
A Complete Guide to Concealing and Hiding Cables
Modern audio and home theatre systems are connected with dozens of cables – it’s the nature of the beast you could say. What separates one system from another is how the cables are managed and concealed. [...]
3D Hardware and Software – What’s Out There?
CHF Staff Hardware: 3D TVs and 3D Blu-ray players If you’re in the market for a flat panel TV, you’re probably asking yourself – should I buy a standard 2D set or one of the fancy [...]
Choosing a Projector and Screen For Maxiumum Enjoyment
Mike Osadciw Whether in a living room or a dedicated home theatre, movie lovers desire owning a large screen so that they can become immersed in their favourite films once the lights dim. We don't want [...]