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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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NEW ND8006 NETWORK CD PLAYER FROM MARANTZ

Nowadays, streaming solutions carry as much pressure to deliver in every respect as world-class...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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A NEW YEAR AND LOWER PRICING FOR MUSICAL FIDELITY

Musical Fidelity just became as affordable as it is desirable in Australia, thanks to price reductions...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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ALL HOPE NOT LOST FOR CLASSE

A lifeline for Classé may have just emerged after announcing the closure of the brand in July this...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Industry

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EXPERIENCE BENQ’S STANDOUT W1700 4K PROJECTOR

As reported exclusively by StereoNET, BenQ's new W1700 4K projector smashed the 4K projector barrier on...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual

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HIGH END SIMPLICITY, PLAY IT AGAIN SAM

Audionet, the German HiFi brand that in recent times has risen to the top, redefining high-end audio, has...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | StereoLUX!

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MCINTOSH ANNOUNCE STATEMENT XRT2.1K LOUDSPEAKERS

McIntosh has unveiled its new statement XRT2.1K loudspeakers in New York this week, standing 7 feet tall,...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | StereoLUX!

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BE REWARDED WITH BOWERS & WILKINS THIS XMAS

Bowers & Wilkins are running an "Amazing Sound, Incredible Gift" promotion over the festive season and...

Posted in: Retailer News | Hi-Fi | Lifestyle

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NEW HIGH END HOME CINEMA FROM MARANTZ

Marantz is not a brand to rest on its laurels. For over 65 years they've been pushing the audio-video...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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HEADSUP, HEADPHONE STANDS SPECIAL OFFER ON NOW

HeadsUp, the U.K headphone stands that proudly display and give your headphones a smarter place to hang out...

Posted in: Headphones

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SHAZAPPLE, APPLE BUYS SHAZAM

Snapchat and Spotify have missed out on a deal to buy Shazam, the world's most popular music...

Posted in: Technology | Music

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JUST ADD SPEAKERS WITH PRO-JECT’S JUKE BOX E TURNTABLE

For more than 25 years Pro-Ject has been building turntables and today can be regarded as a world-leader in...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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20 CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE MUSIC LOVER

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. You can bet your bottom dollar Bublé and his...

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

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MARANTZ HAS A NEW FLAGSHIP AV AMPLIFIER AND WE’RE EXCITED

When a brand like Marantz announces their new flagship, enthusiasts take notice. Without a doubt, AV...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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POLK AUDIO MOVES TO WESTAN

A communication sent by Australian distributors, Interdyn, to retail partners this morning has announced...

Posted in: Industry

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BLU-RAY REVIEW: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (4K ULTRAHD)

The final film in the new Planet of the Apes trilogy is a fine one - but what did we think of the 4K...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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BE PART OF THE INTERDYN TEAM & DEVIALET REVOLUTION

Interdyn was founded in Melbourne over 50 years ago by Alex Encel, one of the pioneers of the Australian...

Posted in: Industry

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REVIEW: LUXMAN EQ-500 PHONO AMPLIFIER

Phono stages aren’t the most glamorous item in a hi-fi chain. But if you want to hear your cherished...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | StereoLUX!

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REVIEW: ULTIMATE WIRELESS NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES SHOOTOUT

Three brilliant noise-cancelling headphone options - Bose QuietComfort 35 II vs Bowers & Wilkins PX vs...

Posted in: Headphones

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MCINTOSH MA252 HYBRID INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

McIntosh Labs is still most-loved by audiophiles thanks to nearly 70 years in the business, but it's a...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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DAVID JONES TARGETS LUXURY AUDIO & TECH

David Jones, the upmarket retailer who exited the AV channel opting instead to focus on appliances in 2016,...

Posted in: Retailer News | Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Lifestyle | Integration | Technology | Smart Homes & IoT | Industry

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 8K TV

While many of us are only just getting used to the idea of 4K TV, some brands and broadcasters are already...

Posted in: Visual | Technology

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THE HUMBLE CASSETTE TAPE IS BACK

We really didn't think it could happen. The cassette tape appears to be poised for a comeback following...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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WIRELESS SURROUND SOUND WITH BLUESOUND

Bluesound, the Canadian manufacturer emerging as a champion in the multi-room wireless audio arena has...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Integration | Smart Homes & IoT

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HOW TUBULAR BELLS BUILT THE VIRGIN EMPIRE

“Right after I’d finished it, I didn’t want to know about it,” Mike Oldfield says...

Posted in: Music

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SPECIAL EVENT: SONY 4K HDR LASER PROJECTOR DEMONSTRATION

There's been a lot of press about 4K projectors recently, but not all projectors are the same. If you...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual