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Marc Rushton

StereoNET’s Founder and Publisher was born in England and raised on British Hi-Fi before moving to Australia. He developed an early love of music and playing bass guitar before discovering the studio and the other side of the mixing desk. After writing for print magazines, Marc saw the future in digital publishing and founded the first version of StereoNET in 1999.

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Matrix Audio Appoints Fundamental Audio as Exclusive Australian Distributor

From Xi'an to the World - Matrix Audio has expanded its global footprint with the company appointing...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Industry

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StereoNET and Qobuz Forge Exclusive Streaming Partnership

StereoNET is pleased to announce an exclusive streaming partnership with Qobuz, the world-renowned platform...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Music | HiFi Show

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High End Show Vienna Postponed to June 2026

As previously tipped by StereoNET following the Eurovision Song Contest results, the High End 2026 event...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Industry

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Beyerdynamic Sold to Chinese OEM Specialist Cosonic

Marking the end of over a century of family ownership, German audio icon Beyerdynamic has been acquired by...

Posted in: Headphones | Industry

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Apple’s CarPlay Ultra Hits the Road in Aston Martin—More Cars to Follow

Apple used its WWDC 2025 keynote to confirm that its next-generation in-car experience is no longer just a...

Posted in: Stereo AUTO

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HARMAN Launches World’s First Automotive Neo QLED Screen

When Samsung purchased HARMAN in 2016, it was only a matter of time until its technology trickled down to...

Posted in: Technology | Stereo AUTO

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It’s (Hi-Fi) Show Time!

Discover the finest hi-fi, home cinema, and headphones across three continents at the upcoming StereoNET...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Lifestyle | StereoNET | HiFi Show

Opinion

Opinion: How Eurovision Could Affect the World’s Largest Hi-Fi Show

As we all settle back into our respective time zones and 'come down' from the final High-End Show...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Lifestyle | HiFi Show

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Move Over HDMI, Here Comes GPMI

The General Purpose Media Interface (GPMI) is a newly announced wired audio/video interface standard...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual | Integration | Technology

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Pioneer Says Farewell to Optical Discs

Pioneer very quietly announced this week that they have exited the optical disc market, effective...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Technology

Opinion

Buy It Now: Why Harman Has Acquired Masimo Consumer

Marc Rushton reflects on this sudden shift of the hi-fi world’s tectonic plates…...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Lifestyle | Industry

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Krix Sets New Benchmark in Infrasonic Subwoofer Performance

First seen at the StereoNET Hi-Fi & AV Show in Melbourne last year, the UCX-218, the most powerful...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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Amplify AV Experience Centre Opens in Melbourne, Australia

Leading Australian distributor of premium audio-visual brands, Audio Active, has officially launched its...

Posted in: Retailer News | Hi-Fi | Home Theatre | Integration | Industry

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BREAKING: Masimo Finds Buyer for Consumer Audio Business

Industry pros and brand enthusiasts have been waiting for quite some time to discover who would buy the...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Lifestyle | Industry

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Noise-Free Networking with SilentPower OMNI LAN

It's long been understood that noise is the enemy of all audio-visual systems. UK-based SilentPower...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Integration

Opinion

Home and Away: Will Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Hi-Fi?

Marc Rushton ponders the effects of the US President's recently announced global tariff packages on...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Industry

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Kaleidescape Finally Launches in Australia

In an announcement that Australian home cinema enthusiasts have been waiting on for decades, Kaleidescape,...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual | Integration | Industry

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A New Era For UK Hi-FI Shows

The first ever StereoNET UK Audio Show is an unmissable new event for British audiophiles, combining great...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Lifestyle | StereoNET | HiFi Show

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Cen.Grand Lands in Australia with Angelic Sound

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to hi-fi components. It's hard to think of another industry with...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Industry

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More Features Equals More Value with Latest Innuos Sense 3.2 Update

Portuguese streaming hardware specialists Innuos have announced the availability of the software update...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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“Alexa, Generate and Play a Playlist of the World’s Greatest Guitarists Before 1980”

Amazon has revealed it will hold an exclusive event in New York on February 26th, 2025. At this event, it...

Posted in: Lifestyle | Integration | Technology | Smart Homes & IoT

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Who needs an “Audiophile” light for their turntable? You do!

When Reliable first announced a "turntable light", dubbed the UberLight Flex, back in 2022, my immediate...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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StereoNET Australian Hi-Fi & AV Show Levels Up for 2025

Australia's premier show for the latest in hi-fi, headphones, home cinema and more is set to set a new...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Lifestyle | Integration | Technology | Smart Homes & IoT | Industry | StereoNET | HiFi Show

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Krix Appoints New National Sales Manager for Australian Market

South Australian manufacturer Krix has announced the appointment of Gerrit Ryan as the company's new...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Home Theatre | Industry

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Focal and DS Automobiles Collaborate for 3D In-Car Sound Experience

French companies DS Automobiles and well-known loudspeaker brand Focal have collaborated on a new EV that...

Posted in: Stereo AUTO