EDITOR’s CHAIR

Welcome to the debut issue of our bilingual—English and Français—magazine, in two distinct issues— AudioKeyREVIEWS! Magazine Canada.

Having lived in Montréal for the better part of a year, I have come to see this magazine as paying homage to the wonderful time I spent there, the incredibly beautiful seasons (save winter), the beautiful people, and the remarkable, historic architecture (I took many pictures).

Montréal, when not deluged in quilts of snow, is an easy city to walk around. I almost literally walked the breadth of the city and its underground systems and tunnels. I was fascinated by the cleverly disguised malls, masquerading as mere office buildings from the street. However, once you entered the buildings, it was as if you were in another world and a wealth of shops stood before you. Brilliant.

I sat in Montréal cafes and then audio boutiques, listened to wonderful systems as I got to know several of the boutique owners, and shared meals and good wine and a whole lot of laughter. (Hello again.)

We are still very much “under construction” and finding our way as writers, reviewers, and columnists come aboard and as we align ourselves with Canada’s audio/music communities, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and, of course, all the music lovers and audiophiles across Canada. Naturally, we seek your help to build the relationship and make it successful for all involved, while providing support and attention and respect for our Canadian confrères.

Sincerely,

K.E. Heartsong Editor-in-Chief