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Screen Innovations – Slate Micro Seam 390″ Screen
Screen Innovations (SI) has just developed a revolutionary new screen that sets a new benchmark for massive-sized affodability - their new Slate Micro Seam screen; available in sizes up to 390-inches 16:9 diagonal. With Slate Micro [...]
AV Receiver Shopping Guide: Selecting the Perfect AV Receiver For Your Space
As high fidelity components, receivers had relatively humble beginnings. They were essentially intended to be a compromise for those who didn’t have the space or the funds for separate components. Receivers long predate multi-channel digital surround [...]
Onkyo TX-RZ900, TX-RZ800 and TX-8160 Receivers
Onkyo has just announced two new Dolby Atmos enabled and DTS:X ready A/V receivers: the TX-RZ900 and TX-RZ800 and a new feature-packed Network Stereo Receiver: the TX-8160. TX-RZ900 & TX-RZ800 A/V Receivers These two new receivers [...]
Win a Sony Hi-Res Audio Player From Audiophile Experts!
Do love to listen to music on the go? Our friends over at Audiophile Experts are giving away a Sony Walkman NWZ-A17 portable Hi-Res player, along with $100 worth of music downloads from ProStudioMasters.com. To enter [...]
Axiom Audio Launches Kickstarter for AxiomAir Wireless Sound System
Today people want to play their music anywhere at any time. And they would love it to sound amazing. Axiom Audio aims to help listeners break free of their single user, low powered, and low fidelity [...]
ACA Seraphim Skogrand Edition Reference Loudspeakers
The ACA Seraphim Skogrand Edition is the very first reference speaker that's truly worthy of receiving a full Skogrand treatment. This 3-way passive-design loudspeaker is outfitted with Skogrand Cables SC Beethoven internal wiring as well as [...]
Akiko Audio Flagship Aerostar FI 50 Power Cable
Akiko Audio has just introduced a new flagship power cable model - the Aerostar FI 50. The new FI 50 incorporates improvements in the quality of the conductors' silver plating along with enhancements to the 'filament’ [...]
Pioneer SC-91 Elite SC Receiver
Pioneer has just introduced a its new SC-91 Elite SC receiver. The new SC-91 features Dolby Atmos and MCACC Pro, while leveraging Class D3 amplification for simultaneous high-power output on all channels. The SC-91 supports 4K/60p/4:4:4 [...]
Yamaha AVENTAGE Receivers For 2015: Yamaha expands its range of AVENTAGE network AV receivers
Yamaha has just added six new models to its popular line of AVENTAGE network AV receivers, offering new levels of clarity, detail and depth that heighten music and movie watching experiences. Each of the new models embodes [...]
VPI Scout Turntable Review
My earliest memories of music listening involve a turntable. In the mid-70’s, as a young child (I date myself), my father had one of those huge console stereo cabinets, a Capehart console - Google it and [...]
Job Posting: MONTREAL AUDIO SHOW / SALON SON & IMAGE 2016
Organizers Chester Group, based in the UK, would like to appoint an additional sales and marketing partner to join their team. French and English speaking is essential. Even better if there is a knowledge of the Audio/AV [...]
Spendor Audio Classic SP3/1R² Speakers Review
How many audio components can really stand up to the test of time? How many audio components inspire real affection? Does your mind turn to the Quad Electrostatic Speaker, the Krell KSA-50 Class A Amp, the [...]
Paradigm Prestige 85F Loudspeakers Review
If you are a Canadian music or home theatre enthusiast, chances are good that when someone brings up the subject of loudspeakers the first brand name that usually comes to mind will probably be Paradigm. Given [...]
The Origins of Harder Rock – Part 1. Suggested Albums From Jimi Hendrix, The Who and The MC5
In Part #1 of this article, I’m going to review a few of the landmark albums released in the late 1960s which, today, are considered to be the cornerstones of harder rock music and metal. I’ll [...]
TV Shopping Guide: Finding the Perfect TV For You. Examining the latest tech and features offered by LG, Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and VIZIO TVs
Today’s televisions are leaps and bounds beyond what the first cathode ray tube sets were, containing everything from quad-core processors to gyroscope-equipped remotes with voice-recognition capabilities. The pursuit for the highest picture quality to rival that [...]
Gold Note CD-1000 CD Player
Gold Note - Italian manufacturer of electronics, loudspeakers, DACs, turntables cartridges & tonarms - recently became available to Canadian music lovers thanks to distributor Tri-cell Enterprises. One of the latest additions to the company's growing line [...]
Onkyo Ultra HD AVRs – TX-NR545, TS-SR444, HT-S5800, SKS-HT594, TX-SR343
Onkyo has just announced the introduction of three new A/V receivers; a home theater system and a Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 channel speaker set. The new line provides easy set-up and integration with possibilities with legacy systems. [...]
CANADA HiFi June/July 2015 Issue is Now Available Online and On Your Tablet!
Please choose your preferred format below: Digital Format (for computers and tablets) PDF Edition (ideal for printing) Apple Edition - open the CANADA HiFi app on your tablet / smartphone (App can be downloaded HERE) Android [...]
