Planet of Sound News

Coronavirus update

Posted 17 May 2020

Dear music lovers,The coronavirus has been tough for all of us. As early as February we started seeing supply shortages out of Asia, followed by decreasing walk-in traffic though March. Ultimately, with the government-mandated shutdown of non-essential retail business, it’s been extremely tough to keep things operating and to maintain the high level of service that we established over the last 14 years. ...

Accuphase E-480 gets rave review from TED Magazine!

Posted 19 July 2019

The new Accuphase E-480 is the best all-round integrated amplifier ever made and the chorus of applause continues with a stunning review from T.E.D. Magazine in Quebec. Jean-Denis Doyle says "The Accuphase E-480 amplifier is an exceptional product as much for its quality of manufacture as for its musical prowess. Even if the brand is not very well known to...

Ethos receives 2nd major award from The Ear

Posted 22 June 2019

The Ethos has become our favourite cartridge under $5000 because it achieves 95% of what's possible up to that price. First Hi-Fi Choice awarded a 5 star review and now The Ear has joined in the praise by saying "if you have a super-deck and arm combo don’t feel it won’t perform. It has the potential to unseat some of the more...

Under $300 Cartridge Comparison

Posted 25 April 2019

Cartridges are one of the biggest upgrades in the whole world of stereo equipment. The variations in stylus type, material, design and electrical compatibility can be easily heard. We've made a video of our top 5 carts under $300 so you can hear exactly what they sound like and compare for yourself.

How To Integrate A Subwoofer Into Your 2-Channel System

Posted 06 November 2018

ARTICLE: Subwoofers have long been considered the bastard child of stereo systems, almost universally derided for “one-note” bass due to experience with bad home theatre setups. While this is 99% true, it is not because adding a subwoofers is a bad idea in and of itself, it’s because most subwoofers simply suck. We tell you the secret to great sub bass...

Harbeth Compact 7-ES3 40th Anniversary Available for Preorder!

Posted 26 September 2018

The limited edition 40th Anniversary Harbeth Compact 7-ES3 have just been announced and we're taking preorders for them now. Get your pair before they're gone!

Mies s1 Back in Stock. Now with 15% deeper Bass.

Posted 21 September 2018

We're thrilled to have the newest generation of the Mies s1 back in stock. The s1 already featured class-leading mids and highs and the new drivers and crossover imbue the improved version with 15% more bass depth. Overall, this is the widest range bookshelf on the market with an incredibly neutral and versatile sound. Play anything from quiet chamber music...

Goldring Ethos

Posted 03 August 2018

We were huge fans of the old Goldring Legacy MC cartridge and the Ethos is the new replacement. Even higher spec at a slightly lower price? When does that happen??? Should have them in stock within the week. $1499

New Kuzma Stabi R available!

Posted 20 June 2018

At Munich in May this year, Kuzma released a very special new turntable-- the Stabi R. This table is a trickle down of the massive Stabi M. With a similar constructed steel plinth chamber holding the motor and power supply, it offers the best of high mass designs in the smallest footprint as well as the same motor and power supply...

New Marantz NR1509 and NR1609 Home Theatre Receivers incoming!

Posted 20 June 2018

Our two favourite entry level receivers have just been updated - the Marantz NR1509 and NR1609. These ultra-slim receivers are great for smaller spaces but they don't sacrifice sound for compactness. Featuring 50w/ch into 5 or 7 channels respectively these have sufficient power for most common rooms while they sound unusually musical and natural. Advanced room setup mic adjusts for the...

Audio Analogue Maestro reference integrated amp on demo at Queen West.

Posted 14 June 2018

The new Maestro Anniversary's remarkable power doubles with decreasing impedance and its extraordinary drive is accompanied by a unique musicality and refinement unheard of for so-called “muscular” amps. It's of course not easy to express in words this special balance of ease and naturalness and the incredibly dynamic control on offer, and therefore we invite you to listen to it as proof that the...

Klipsch Forte III on demo at our Queen West location!

Posted 14 June 2018

For those considering a high efficiency speaker - classic or new, entry or high end - we bring you our single best choice. This thing destroys most of the $20k high-eff. forum favs. First introduced in 1985, the Forte quickly established itself as the most popular Klipsch model. The elegant design and outstanding performance made the Forte a standout among its competitors....

Financing now available online and in-store.

Posted 14 June 2018

Looking to make a big purchase but short on cash? We have two finance options available at competitive interest rates that let you take home your dream stereo today. In-store we use Financeit and online we use Paybright. On checkout you can simply choose the Paybright option and it will walk you through the financing questions for instant approval!