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The issue features an interview with Keith Pray about preserving the publication’s credibility while expanding its digital footprint and social reach. It also explains how technical measurements will continue, with Paul Miller stepping in as Technical Editor and coordinating work alongside Listen, Inc. for loudspeaker measurements.","A JAZZ TITAN PASSES:  \nSONNY ROLLINS, REST IN PEACE  \nONLINE AUTHORITY: STEREOPHILE.COM  \nROOM-FRIENDLY SPEAKER UNFURLS SONIC FLOWERS  \nSILENT POUND  \nBLOOM  \nTECHNICSSL-1200GME  \nTHE MOST LUXURIOUS SL-1200 EVER  \nUNLEASHES THE LIFEFORCE IN MUSIC  \nAMPSANDSOUND  \nROCK-SOLID ALL-TUBE PREAMP ROCKS KEN’S WORLD  \n❱ JOHN PRINE’S LEGACY ❱ CELEBRATING BOB WEIR  \nTHERE ARE AS MANY OPINIONS AS THERE ARE EXPERTS  \nBig changes atStereophile  \nS  \ntereophile has a new owner. Who is it? It’sStereophile.  \nFor 27 years, Stereophile has been led on the business side by Keith Pray. This spring, Keith formed a new company, Pray Media Holdings, for the express purpose of buying Stereophile and related titles including Analog Planet and Sound &  \nVision. On June 1, 2026, Pray Media Holdings became Stereophile’s new owner.  \nThe deal was amicable and fully supported by the sellers.“We are delighted to have supported the management buyout ofStereophile, which now returns toUS ownership,” said Paul Miller, Editorial Director of AVTech Media, in a press release.“It was important to us that this revered hi-fi brand retain continuity in both its publishing structure and editorial leadership, ensuring a seamless transition. The natural brotherhood between Stereophile and Hi-Fi News, representing more than 130 years of hi-fi publishing history, will endure.”Though under separate ownership, the partnership will continue.  \nAS WE BY JIM AUSTIN  \nSEE IT  \nI spoke to Keith Pray about the deal and about his plans forStereophile. Jim Austin: Congratulations on becoming Stereophile’s owner. How does it feel a􀀝er 27 years of service toStereophile?  \nKeith Pray: I’ve loved Stereophile since long before I ever worked here. Before joining the company, I sold classified advertising for professional audio publications and always dreamed of owning many of the products Stereophile reviewed. Since joining Stereophile 27 years ago, I’ve enjoyed working with every owner and learned something from each of them.  \nBut owning the company is different: I now have the opportunity to guide the future ofa brand I’ve been passionate about for decades. My focus is on building on Stereophile’s unique credibility and history while enhancing our digital presence, expanding our social media reach, and ensuring that the brand remains relevant for future generations of music lovers. JCA: What inspired you to move forward now a􀀝er all this time?  \nKP: The timing was just right, for both Owen Davies [the former principal owner] and me. Owen was preparing for retirement, and he has known for years that I was interested in acquiring the company if the opportunity arose. Since I was already running the US operations, the transition made sense. It should be seamless for our readers, our partners, and our team.  \nJCA: Stereophile is part ofa product group, with Analog Planet, Sound & Vision, and soon. Do those other titles come along with the sale?  \nKP: Yes. Pray Media Holdings acquired AVTech Media USA through a stock purchase, which includes all the company’s  \nbrands, domains, and intellectual property. Alongside Stereophile, that includes respected titles such as Analog Planet, Sound & Vision, Shutterbug, Photographic, AudioStream, and InnerFidelity. Each brand has value and opportunity, and I have plans for all of them. That said, Stereophile is my immediate priority andwill continue tobe the flagship brand of the group.  \nJCA: Do you anticipate any radical changes, over the short or long term, atStereophile or beyond?  \nKP: Readers shouldn’t expect any radical departures from what has made Stereophile successful for more than 60 years. Atthe same time, every great brand needs to evolve. You’ll see improvements to our digital platforms, increased activity across social media, and a stronger focus on reaching younger music lovers and emerging audio enthusiasts. We have exciting initiatives in development, and I’ll be sharing more details over the coming months.  \nB  \nut wait, there’s more.  \n","cbCaijqwiCZzlUMT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijqwiCZzlUMT","pdf",45868757,1,140,"English","en",105,"# Big changes at Stereophile\n## Ownership transition and interview with Keith Pray\n## Technical measurements leadership and Listen, Inc. support\n# This issue at a glance\n## Stereophile buys Stereophile, plus other changes","[{\"question\":\"Who became the new owner of Stereophile, and when did the ownership change take effect?\",\"answer\":\"Pray Media Holdings became Stereophile’s new owner on June 1, 2026.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes to Stereophile’s digital presence and audience strategy are discussed?\",\"answer\":\"The interview describes plans to enhance digital platforms, increase social media reach, and focus on reaching younger music lovers and emerging audio enthusiasts.\"},{\"question\":\"How will Stereophile continue equipment and loudspeaker measurements after John Atkinson stepped down?\",\"answer\":\"Paul Miller agreed to remain on the masthead as Technical Editor, measuring some equipment and overseeing measurements by others. 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