- Spin Doctor #31: Turntable Drive Systems & the Garrard 301 Advanced9 December 2025, 2:10 pm
Spin Doctor #31: Turntable Drive Systems & the Garrard 301 Advanced John Atkinson Tue, 12/09/2025 - 06:10 Show Promo Image While I was coming to grips with this month's review subject, the idler drive Garrard 301 Advanced, I began to think about the various methods that have been used to spin turntable platters over the years. Since the transition a century ago from wind-up clockwork to electric motors, there have basically been three ...
- High Moon Records reissues Lotti Golden's <I>Motor-Cycle</I>8 December 2025, 2:17 pm
High Moon Records reissues Lotti Golden's Motor-Cycle John Atkinson Mon, 12/08/2025 - 06:17 Show Promo Image Her life became a whirlwind. Taking the train in from Brooklyn to Manhattan to pitch songs and experience the East Village scene, she landed a song-publishing deal at age 14. In 1968, at 18, after a chance meeting in an elevator, a legendary songwriter/record producer was interested in assisting her in making her debut album. ... - Icons and innovators at Definitive Audio4 December 2025, 8:13 pm
Icons and innovators at Definitive Audio Mark Henninger Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:13 Show Promo Image Definitive Audio of Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle), one of the premier dealerships in the Pacific Northwest, continued its 50th anniversary celebration with a September event it called "Icons and Innovators." Highlighted by showings of the new JBL Everest series and Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus and 801 Abbey Road edition loudspeakers, the... - A new high-end audio showcase in Justin Bieber's hometown4 December 2025, 5:56 pm
A new high-end audio showcase in Justin Bieber's hometown Mark Henninger Thu, 12/04/2025 - 09:56 Show Promo Image What's better than attending one audio event? Attending three. Well, not exactly three—more like two spread across three locations, tied together by one company: importer-distributor American Sound of Canada, which is based in Greater Toronto. Robert Schryer 0 ... - Brilliant Corners #33: Ampsandsound Mogwai SE, Townshend Seismic Isolation Products4 December 2025, 2:12 pm
Brilliant Corners #33: Ampsandsound Mogwai SE, Townshend Seismic Isolation Products John Atkinson Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:12 Show Promo Image "None of the amps I build are better than the others," Justin Weber of Ampsandsound told me not long after we met. "They are just different." I may have smirked inwardly. According to his company's website, Weber makes no fewer than 23 amplifier models, ranging from the $2700 Kenzie OG to the $38,000 Ar...
- Spotify Expands Music Videos in Beta to Premium Users in the US and Canada10 December 2025, 3:02 am
For decades, music videos have done more than just accompany […] The post Spotify Expands Music Videos in Beta to Premium Users in the US and Canada appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Thorens Appoints MoFi Distribution As Official North American Distributor9 December 2025, 10:20 pm
Chicago, IL – December 9, 2025 – Thorens, one of […] The post Thorens Appoints MoFi Distribution As Official North American Distributor appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Denon DCD-1700NE CD/SACD Player9 December 2025, 3:11 pm
When I read the press release for Denon’s new DCD-1700NE […] The post Denon DCD-1700NE CD/SACD Player appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Nick Drake: The Making of Five Leaves Left9 December 2025, 2:59 pm
A half century after Nick Drake’s untimely death at age […] The post Nick Drake: The Making of Five Leaves Left appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Boulder 1162 Stereo Amplifier Review: Class A Amp Series9 December 2025, 1:57 pm
The Boulder 1162 is an amplifier at a price point […] The post Boulder 1162 Stereo Amplifier Review: Class A Amp Series appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Flashback: Enjoy the Music.com's Great Holiday Gift Guide 2022 / 20259 December 2025, 10:51 am
Welcome one and all to EnjoyTheMusic.com's extraordinary 17th annual Great Audiophile Gift recommendations! We all love gifts, yet getting something special for a passionate music lover can be quite challenging! Our annual Great Audiophile Gift wish list brings you some truly spectacular ideas for music lovers. There are so many wonderful products we can recommend to our longstanding loyal readership. All recommended gifts this year are reasonably priced to be kind to your wallet. We have gift... - 30th Anniversary: Reflecting Back On High-End Audio During....8 December 2025, 9:17 am
I've spoken to many luxury hi-fi manufacturers and distributors during 2020, and without a doubt the saying "May you live in interesting times" holds true. While that saying is an English expression that is claimed to be a translation of a traditional Chinese curse, the point is very valid for 2020. On one hand, both high-end audio and the music industry experienced impressive growth. On the other hand, we also missed seeing one another during shows. More hi-fi blogs and YouTube videos have bee... - Audiophile HQ: Discover Elite Sound Systems7 December 2025, 11:06 am
Inside the World's Best Sound Systems for Audiophiles Can your hi-fi sound better? Not happy with how your music sounds? Fix it. Join EnjoyTheMusic.com on social and unlock a world of jaw‑dropping audiophile gear, pro tweaks, and rare sound hacks that actually improve what you hear. Get exclusive previews of high‑end show releases and game‑changing equipment before anyone else—your ears will thank you. Explore the World's Top Audio Systems:Like and Follow... - 30th Anniversary Celebration: PureAudioProject Trio15 Horn1 Open Baffle Design Speaker Review6 December 2025, 12:06 pm
As EnjoyTheMusic.com celebrates our very special 30th Anniversary, we're highlighting great gear reviews from the past. First of all, let me be totally upfront with you my dear readers, this is the first review I've written in a long time, so if I come off as an old curmudgeon, I apologize. In the business of high-end audio, the one constant is change. So when Steven asked me to review the Trio15 Horns, I knew I'd be in for a challenge. After so long, could I still use the reviewer part... - Audiophiles! Winter Tweakfest 2020 With Special 2025 Updates!5 December 2025, 12:21 pm
Featuring many Great Audio Tweaks Including: Audio Magic CE Generators (Donuts) Captive Power Cord Conversion Male AC Plug Herbie's Audio Lab Way Excellent II Turntable Mat Soundeck Record Weight Block Audio C-Lock Duplex Outlet Cable Support Furutech NCF Clear Line Mini Power Conditioner And many more!...
- REVIEW: NORSE AUDIO X1 & X5 ⸜ power amplifier • stereo & power supply DC » SWEDEN1 December 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba images by „High Fidelity”No 259 December 1, 2025˻ PREMIERE REVIEW ˼⌈ The NORSE brand was established this year (2025), and its first products are the X1 power amplifier and the X5 DC power supply. It is a new brand from Mike Bladelius, part of the Bladelius Design Group, which aims to focus on affordable, compact products. This is their WORLD PREMIERE. ⌋WE READ THE SLOGAN th... - REVIEW: SME Model 35 + Model Vi ⸜ turntable + tonearm » GREAT BRITAIN1 December 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba images by “High Fidelity”No 259 December 1, 2025⌈ SME was founded in 1946 as Scale Model Equipment Company. In 1959, when its owner, Alastair Robertson-Aikman (1924-2006), designed the first turntable tonearm, SME Limited was established. Based on this design, the first commercial product, the 3009 model, was introduced to the public in September of the same year. Today, it is known for both its excell... - REVIEW: HAIKU-AUDIO Sol2 Pro ⸜ integrated amplifier » POLAND1 December 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by MAREK DYBA images by Marek DybaNo 259 December 1, 2025⌈ HAIKU-AUDIO is a Polish company based in Krakow. It was founded in 2012 by WIKTOR KRZAK, a musician and audio enthusiast. It specializes in the design and manufacture of amplifiers and preamplifiers, including phono stages. Most of them are tube designs, but the company does not shy away from transistors. We are testing an integrated amplifier using the latter technology, the SOL 2 PRO. ⌋THERE... - REVIEW: ANCIENT AUDIO Lektor 30th Anniversary ⸜ CD player » POLAND1 December 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba images by „High Fidelity”, Ancient AudioNo 259 December 1, 2025˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ Founded in 1995, ANCIENT AUDIO is a Polish company based in Krakow, specializing in high-end electronics, particularly tube devices. Its product range also includes speakers and semiconductor devices. This year, the company is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a commemorative CD player model. ⌋... - REVIEW: ACOUSTIC REVIVE Absolute Power Cord-K ⸜ power cable AC » JAPAN1 December 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba photos by “High Fidelity”, Acoustic ReviveNo 259 December 1, 2025⌈ ACOUSTIC REVIVE is a Japanese company founded in 1997 and run by Mr. KEN ISHIGURO. It specializes in interconnect cables and anti-vibration products, but also offers innovative products frequently inspired by the University of Tokyo and industry. We are testing the latest version of the AC power cord, the Absolute Power Cord-K. &rfl...
- The "Dark Horses" versus the (Orchestral) "War Horses," Part 220 April 2025, 2:10 am
John Marks is a multidisciplinary generalist and a lifelong audio hobbyist. He was educated at Brown University and Vanderbilt Law School. He has worked as a music educator, recording engineer, classical-music record producer and label executive, and as a music and audio-equipment journalist. He was a columnist for The Absolute Sound, and also for Stereophile magazine. His consulting... Read More » The post The "Dark Horses" versus the (Orchestral) "War Horses," Part 2 appea... - PS Audio Debuts Its New Top-of-the Line PMG Signature Series Audio Components18 April 2025, 8:16 pm
New PMG Signature Preamplifier, Signature 512 PureStream DAC, Signature Phono Preamplifier and Signature SACD Transport incorporate numerous design advancements to deliver extraordinary soun Boulder, Colorado, April 17, 2025 – In the most significant product introduction in its 50-year history, PS Audio announces its all-new PMG Signature Series of top-of-the-line ultimate-performance audio components. The four models... Read More » The post PS Audio Debuts Its New Top-of-the Line PM... - A Rare Musical Experience with Pianist David Fung17 April 2025, 11:35 pm
David Fung, Evening Conversations. Yarlung Records 2006 2025 (Pure DSD256) HERE Edit Master Sourced I found myself talking recently on the phone with my friend Bob Attiyeh, the creative founder and visionary of Yarlung Records. I'm always intrigued by these occasional calls with Bob. One never knows whence they may wander. That day, Bob... Read More » The post A Rare Musical Experience with Pianist David Fung appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Joni Mitchell's Classic Court and Spark now on Mobile Fidelity Limited Edition UltraDisc One-Step 45 rpm LPs13 April 2025, 4:44 pm
Last year Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab began releasing six of Joni Mitchell's most iconic albums, making them all available not only as hybrid SACDs, but also in MoFi's ne plus ultra analog statement format, their UltraDisc One-Step 180 gram LP set. The series began with Ladies of the Canyon (1970), then moved to Joni's deeply... Read More » The post Joni Mitchell's Classic Court and Spark now on Mobile Fidelity Limited Edition UltraDisc One-Step 45 rpm LPs appeared first on Positive Feedback... - Recent Finds No. 34 New Releases from HDTT11 April 2025, 9:01 pm
Bob Witrak has been busy these past months with additions to the HDTT catalog. The biggest news is that the International Phonograph Jazz recordings are back! See my earlier note about this great news, HERE. Below are some of the new reissues (not IPI) that have caught my ear in recent weeks. Witches Brew, Alexander... Read More » The post Recent Finds No. 34 New Releases from HDTT appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- Issue 1247 December 2025, 9:27 am
Cover Story: Speakers – Mostly Old School: Quad vs. Quad – by Ken KesslerAudiophile Apartment: The Dynaudio Focus 50 – by Todd CooperiderJourneyman Audiophile: The AVA C1A Control Amplifier – by Darin KongReview: The Wharfedale Dovedale SpeakersReview: The Castle Windsor Duke SpeakersReview: The Volti Audio Razz SpeakersReview: The Albeda Audio Adagia Speakers 1095: The Vera-Fi Ranger SpeakersLong Term: […]... - UMe Launches Vinylphyle series of LPs3 November 2025, 5:44 pm
Why is this so cool? Because none other than Joe Nino-Hernes has mastered the first four titles. That’s why. If you aren’t familiar, Joe is the newest mastering engineer that’s been the rising star of analog for some time now. So we’re just gonna give you the whole press release. Coming November 14. I’ve got […]... - Record of the Day – 015: The Bad Plus24 October 2025, 6:30 am
Nearly everything The Bad Plus does is pretty trippy and off the map. And I say that in a really good way. This double LP set of classic covers on For All I Care might just trigger your inner art school kid. Or you might run away screaming. One thing’s for sure… You won’t hear […]... - Record of the Day – 014: Alanis Morissette21 October 2025, 2:11 pm
Do you remember when the video for “Ironic” broke on MTV? With that clip, no one knew (then) that Morissette’s third record was headed for five Grammy’s and 17x Platinum status, but it was stunning then, as it is now. 30 years later, this record is still a masterpiece, combining sublime musicianship and 90s angst, […]... - Record of the Day – O13: Iron Butterfly19 October 2025, 2:45 am
Im still in that 60s groove… Somehow Moby Grape and Steppenwolf always make me dig out In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Yeah, I know the new kids don’t care for this, but it’s my party and I’ll play 60s music if I want to. When I bought my original copy of this, I mostly just listened to the title […]...
- Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 Loudspeaker1 December 2025, 5:00 am
Note: measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada’s National Research Council can be found through this link. I’d never heard of Arendal Sound prior to reviewing its 1723 Tower S loudspeaker early in 2024. I liked the pair, but I didn’t love them. They were solidly built and sounded remarkably smooth, even at high volumes. But they weren’t as detailed as some of the competition. Regardless, they performed well, and I concluded my review by remarking that I was e... - Perfect Timing: A Bruce Cockburn Evening and a Digital Upgrade for Treble Clef’s TCA-M Active Loudspeaker1 December 2025, 5:00 am
Although there are many reasons to like loudspeakers built around purely analog components—whether they’re all-passive or analog-based active designs—one benefit that owners of those loudspeakers can never enjoy is getting a digital upgrade that can improve the speakers’ sound and maybe even add new features. With digital active speakers, such benefits are possible. ... - Recommended Reference Component: Ortofon MC X40 Moving-Coil Phono Cartridge15 November 2025, 5:00 am
In August 2025, SoundStage! Ultra editor Jason Thorpe reviewed the Ortofon MC X40 moving-coil phono cartridge and concluded that it “is a fantastic cartridge for any price.” The MC X40 is the top model in Ortofon’s MC X line. At the time of the review, it was priced at US$999, CA$1449, £875, or €999, which Jason describes as “an aggressive price for a midrange moving coil.” Since Jason’s review was published, the US price has increase... - Rotel Michi Q5 CD Player–DAC15 November 2025, 5:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click here. “Perfect sound forever”—that was the promise consumer-electronics and recording companies made back in 1982 when Sony’s CDP‑101 made its debut. The CDP‑101 was the first consumer CD player to hit the market. Although the validity of that initial claim has been hotly debated since the CD’s inception, it’s amazing that 40-plus years later, the format mai... - Focal Diva Utopia Streaming Active Loudspeaker System1 November 2025, 4:00 am
Even with the huge variety of products available today, high-end loudspeakers with built-in network streamers are still few and far between. There are quite a few streaming active speaker systems that target mainstream buyers, including those from major brands such as JBL, KEF, PSB, and Technics. But truly aspirational wireless speaker systems are rarer. Bang & Olufsen’s Beolab 90 is one exception. There are a few others from the likes of Goldmund and Meridian—and more recently, ...
- Dealership audition: Magnepan 2.7i three-way quasi ribbon panel speakers4 December 2025, 7:49 pm
Many audiophiles have at one time or another owned Magnepan speakers. When my children were still in school, I purchased an early set of MG-3A’s and later replaced them with a pair of Tympany IV A’s which I owned for a number of years, eventually replacing them with Crosby modified Quad EL-63’s/Entec subwoofers. In retrospect, [...] The post Dealership audition: Magnepan 2.7i three-way quasi ribbon panel speakers appeared first on Dagogo.... - TEAC AP-507 class D stereo power amplifier Review1 October 2025, 7:50 pm
Rediscovery of TEAC as a serious audiophile brand was one of my highlights of 2024. The moderately affordable VRDS-701 Preamp/DAC/CD Player (the actual name is longer, so I have shortened it) and accompanying CG-10M-X Master Clock Generator set a new standard in preamplification and CD playback in my system and opened my eyes to the [...] The post TEAC AP-507 class D stereo power amplifier Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Tchaikovsky The Seasons23 September 2025, 6:55 pm
Major Classical/Romantic Era composers of the 17- and 18-century such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, etc., published piano solo pieces that are the gems of culture and civilization. Retrospectively, there are a few notable names that perused the symphonic form almost exclusively in addition to the occasional opera, such as Richard Strauss. [...] The post Tchaikovsky The Seasons appeared first on Dagogo.... - Aurender AP20 reference all-in-one music server class D integrated amplifier Review21 August 2025, 7:52 pm
The South Korea-based Aurender manufacturers high-end digital playback systems, several of which have been reviewed by Dagogo, including the $3,300 N100SC caching music server and streamer, the $16,500 A20 reference analog output network player, and the $13,750 N20 ultra high performance digital output network transport. The company established its reputation early on with its cache [...] The post Aurender AP20 reference all-in-one music server class D integrated amplifier Review appeared first ... - Degritter Mark II ultrasonic record cleaning machine Review13 August 2025, 4:05 pm
My ears continue to tell me that vinyl, at its best, can present the most realistic and satisfying portrayal of a musical event when compared to other formats, with the possible exception of open reel tape. My use of the qualifier “at its best” is very important here; I recognize that high resolution digital is [...] The post Degritter Mark II ultrasonic record cleaning machine Review appeared first on Dagogo....
- My Favorite New or New To Me Albums From 20255 December 2025, 12:40 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. The amount of music available to us today, with the tap of a finger, is overwhelming. To ease the trouble, I put together a list of my favorite new, or new to me, albums of 2025. Many contain great music that also sounds great, a true bonus. Some originated on 35mm film, others magnetic tape, and others were born digitally. I split the list into two parts, one... - JPLAY for iOS Now Supports CarPlay2 December 2025, 4:50 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. JPLAY for iOS continues to get better. Two months ago I wrote about its fantastic, user friendly, customization options. Today I installed the 1.3.12 update before driving my daughter to school, so I could test JPLAY’s latest CarPlay integration. Based on one roundtrip to and from school, I have to say it works much better than Roon ARC. Like, much much ... - Gustard R30 Discrete R2R DAC Review2 December 2025, 3:21 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Gustard’s one of those Chinese hi-fi companies whose reputation exceeds its online presence. Its English-language website offers detailed information and technical measurements but little in the way of company history. As far as I can tell, the Shenzhen-based firm emerged in the early 2010s. That’s around the time I came across laudator... - Good Music At The Opposite Ends Of The Continuum25 November 2025, 6:11 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I love music and what it does for me. I have a suspicion readers of Audiophile Style feel the same way. Music is magical and comes in all flavors. No flavor is better or worse than others. It’s art. Judging art is for fools. I prefer to listen to music because of the way it makes me feel. This means my listening habits can change with the seasons, my moo... - Aurender A1000 Review20 November 2025, 3:03 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. On this, the 18th birthday of Audiophile Style, it’s only fitting that I publish a review of a product from Aurender. When I started this site, servers like those that Aurender manufacturers were only a dream. Back then we were using Windows XP, OS X, or Linux on commodity hardware and fighting with the operating systems every step of the way. ...
- Audio Note UK Gear Dominates at Entire Room at Capital Audiofest 20259 December 2025, 12:00 am
At Capital Audiofest 2025, Audio Note UK showed an enjoyable demo system that they designated a level “4/5” setup that consisted of some contemporary gear with some vintage-style approaches. (Other versions of those stylistic offerings, such as field coil technology and SET tube types like 300Bs, were also seen, heard, and noted in some of my other show reports.)With the possible exception of one other room, this Audio Note demo space represented the only system in which all &mdas... - Fern & Roby Channel a Classic Technics Combo at Capital Audiofest With Their New Archival Turntable6 December 2025, 12:00 am
Fern & Roby’s Christopher Hildebrand not only brings distinctive turntables and other hi-fi gear to shows like Capital Audiofest (a.k.a. CAF), but you can also count on him to bring along diverse music selections — including, yes, digital options at times, but most especially his choice in LPs.During my time in Room 304 at CAF 2025, Hildebrand and I got to sample a little bit of both by comparing two versions of a particular track: Phoebe Bridgers’ “Smoke Signals.&... - The 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe 180g 5LP/1BD Box Set Celebrating The Rolling Stones’ Underrated 1976 Black and Blue LP Shows Why This Midperiod Album Deserves More Acclaim and Appreciation5 December 2025, 12:00 am
A new super deluxe edition box set celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Rolling Stones’ April 1976 LP Black and Blue offers good reason to reconsider an album that often gets overlooked in this legendary, influential British rock band’s rich catalog. Critical response to (by all accounts) a popular hit album was curiously muddled at the time of its original release — something that, especially after listening to the entirety of this box set, feels unfair and unfounded.Si... - Aerosmith and Yungblud Come Together at the Intersection of Fierce and Tender on One More Time EP3 December 2025, 12:00 am
It’s always refreshing to see young blood making a clear impact on the world of new vinyl — and this time, the artist doing so literally has the exact right name for the job. In this case, I’m talking about British punk-pop vocalist Yungblud, who recently collaborated with veteran American rock icons Aerosmith on One More Time, a tough ’n’ tender five-song EP that was released on November 21, 2025, via Capitol.If you haven’t yet seen/heard how they do it, ... - Unboxing Video: Pear Audio Kid Howard Blue Turntable2 December 2025, 12:00 am
Time for another sneak preview! Check out Ken Micallef’s unboxing video of Pear Audio’s nifty-new Kid Howard Blue turntable, via the YouTube clip below.A full review of the Kid Howard Blue from Ken is coming to Analog Planet fairly soon — but for now, see how this table looks right out of the box, and how he gets it ready to be put through its analog paces. . ....
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- Aavik R-x88 Phono Stage Series Debuts | Announcements9 December 2025, 6:06 pm
Crafted in Denmark, Engineered for Musical TruthAavik proudly introduces the new Aavik R-x88 phono stage series, a culmination of decades of engineering innovation and musical passion. Drawing inspiration from the acclaimed Aavik R-880 reference model, this series brings reference-level analog performance to a broader audience — designed for both Moving Coil (MC) and DS Audio [...]... - Technics SL-50C Turntable | REVIEW7 December 2025, 8:00 am
The Technics SL-50C is an entry-level turntable designed for beginners, featuring a coreless direct drive system, built-in phono preamp, and high-quality components, priced at $899.99.... - Hyper Analogue Sonic X4 MC Cartridge | REVIEW5 December 2025, 8:00 am
Hyper Analogue Sonic X4 Moving Coil Cartridge: A New Iconoclast It’s no secret that I’ve long been a fan of the work of Gary Koh, President and CEO at Genesis Advanced Technologies, Inc., of Woodinville, Washington. To that end, Gary has been touting a cartridge design that he was “influencing and nudging in certain directions” [...]... - Turnbull Audio Prestige Cables | REVIEW30 November 2025, 8:00 am
First ThoughtsInside Turnbull Audio CablesSet-UpSoundListening SessionsConclusions First Thoughts Here we are, in late 2025, and we're still debating the importance of high-quality cables in a highly resolving hi-fi system. pt.AUDIO is one of the few high-end audio review sites where we still take on cable reviews, and that has provided a somewhat amusing trend in [...]... - CAF 2025’s Best Sound of Show | CAF 202529 November 2025, 8:57 pm
At the end of the 2024 Capital Audiofest last year, I felt really positive about the show. It had been a few years since I last attended--the pandemic and then geography made it difficult. But the 2024 CAF had grown so much in recent years that I pledged to never miss it again. Now here [...]...
- QUAD announces £599 vintage-styled CD transport10 December 2025, 11:00 am
QUAD has announced the 3CDT, a dedicated CD transport designed to partner with its recently launched QUAD 3 integrated amplifier. The new tray-loading transport (not a slot-loader) maintains the 3 Series’ retro styling. The 3CDT shares the QUAD 3 amplifier’s compact 30cm-wide footprint and aesthetics – that matt silver front […] The post QUAD announces £599 vintage-styled CD transport first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS fe... - FiiO’s DM15 R2R is a more luxurious portable CD player10 December 2025, 10:51 am
FiiO’s product release schedule has gone properly bonkers in 2025. At roughly one new announcement per week, keeping up with its catalogue has become a full-time job – and that’s before we’ve even plugged anything in. Build and basics The company’s latest offering is the DM15 R2R, a portable CD […] The post FiiO’s DM15 R2R is a more luxurious portable CD player first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduce... - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 review (vs. Sennheiser HDB 630)10 December 2025, 9:17 am
I really liked Bowers & Wilkins’ original Px8, but I gave them away. Just like the Focal Bathys. Both sets went to Patreon supporters who’d appreciate them more than a reviewer drowning in Bluetooth headphones ever could. But the Px8 S2? These are staying put. At €729, they cost €230 […] The post Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 review (vs. Sennheiser HDB 630) first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or r... - Pulp’s Different Class at 30: the anniversary edition misses the mark8 December 2025, 10:46 am
Island’s 30th anniversary edition of Different Class asks collectors to pay €110 for a 4LP set that includes precisely zero era-appropriate B-sides. That’s not a typo. The label that stewarded one of Britpop’s finest albums and its treasure trove of associated recordings decided the best way to celebrate three decades […] The post Pulp’s Different Class at 30: the anniversary edition misses the mark first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part ... - Moondrop’s $25 Old Fashioned headphones: review not necessary6 December 2025, 10:38 am
Moondrop’s latest headphones take direct aim at those of us who remember foam-covered on-ear headphones from the Walkman era. The Old Fashioned isn’t just another retro-styled product, though – it’s a proper attempt to modernise a form factor that largely disappeared when the iPod generation embraced in-ears and noise-cancelling became […] The post Moondrop’s $25 Old Fashioned headphones: review not necessary first appeared on Darko.Audio.--------------------...
- Bach: Ouvertüren BWV 1066, 1068–The English Concert/Trevor Pinnock—DG The Original Source/Archiv vinyl reissue [2025]7 December 2025, 7:35 pm
A cause for celebration, as here we have DG The Original Source’s first remastering/reissue release from DG’s “Archiv Produktion” imprint. Founded in 1948 under the DG umbrella, it became a subsidiary in 1958 and specialized in Early and Baroque music. When I was growing up in the 1960s, the distinctive grey covers were the gold standard for the best in Early and Baroque music practice, primarily with the famed Münchener Bach-Chor & Münchener Bach-Orchester ... - ESOTERIC Super Audio CD—DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”; SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”—KLEMPERER6 December 2025, 6:39 pm
Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World.”Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”The great German conductor Otto Klemperer (1885–1973), a leading interpreter of the classical and Romantic Austro-German repertoire including Mahler, Bruckner, Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Schubert and Haydn, was known on record primarily for his seminal work with London’s Philharmonia Orchestra. In fact, he was the orchestra’s saviour. During a recording o... - Music for Abandoned Heights (IMPEX Records, 2025)4 December 2025, 2:29 pm
There’s a particular kind of anticipation that comes with a new John McLaughlin release — not nostalgia, not reverence, but the feeling that he might still surprise us. Music for Abandoned Heights does exactly that. It arrives without fanfare, born from an unreleased film project, yet it feels fully realized: concise, atmospheric, and quietly adventurous in all the ways guitarist McLaughlin’s late-period work can be when he’s given room to move.The music began life as the... - Pepper Adams Quintet—Gammaut’s premier release—Vinyl 45 RPM reissue [2025]3 December 2025, 2:22 pm
Here’s a very interesting vinyl reissue from a new independent record label, Gammaut, “A record label for the curious mind, music lover, hi-fi enthusiast.” Founded by record collector Philipe Berman and based in North Carolina, this is the company’s first release.Pepper Adams Quintet. The recording is interesting because it has a unique provenance. It was originally released in 1957 on Mode Records. Mode was a rising star as a label but had a very quick burn. After formin... - Audiophilia Products of the Year 20251 December 2025, 11:32 am
Our writers are lucky to intersect with the gear we do. Even more fortunate to have the kit in our homes and review it for you. There are numerous requests for reviews that we do not have the manpower to cover. Imagine the hundreds of pieces we miss.With that in mind, please consider our “winners” and rate accordingly. The equipment chosen is for a list we admire unreservedly. We hope you can listen to the kit in your system. We loved it in ours.The equipment must have been fully rev...
- PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid power amplifier9 December 2025, 8:16 am
PrimaLuna knows how to make valve amplifiers, but its recent hybrid designs combine solid-state power with valve-like grace. Ed Selley tries the new power amplifier and is (almost) a convert. The post PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid power amplifier appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Graham Audio VOTU Mirama9 December 2025, 7:59 am
While the mighty VOTU Mirama floorstanding loudspeaker is so powerful that you could use it as a festival PA system, it also has strong BBC roots, according to Alan Sircom. The post Graham Audio VOTU Mirama appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Kanto Audio REN9 December 2025, 7:37 am
If you want a small, affordable powered stand-mount or desktop loudspeaker that can connect to anything and sound good, Eric van Spelde has found the answer in Kanto Audio’s REN. The post Kanto Audio REN appeared first on hi-fi+.... - OMEX Symphony S9 December 2025, 7:07 am
Available in two- and three-layer versions, the OMEX Symphony S offers excellent anti-resonant, anti-vibration isolation for any audio component, but really shines with turntables, argues Alan Sircom. The post OMEX Symphony S appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Introducing the New Aavik R-X88 Phono stages5 December 2025, 5:09 pm
5 December 2025: Aavik is proud to announce the launch […] The post Introducing the New Aavik R-X88 Phono stages appeared first on hi-fi+....
- Hi-Res Downloads, November 20257 November 2025, 12:00 am
The Art Of HiFi Volume 06: Guitars (44.1-352.8kHz/24-bit, WAV; DSD64-512) www.psaudio.com/products; Octave Records 0054Releases from Octave Records provide the opportunity to compare not just SACD with CD, but also eight ‘grades’ of downloads. The latter will prove the most intriguing as we’ve long been able to pit CD against SACD or other 5in discs such as Blu-Spec or SHM-CD. At the risk of annoying Octave’s boss, Paul McGowan, I definitely prefer the label’s ph... - Top 20 Halloween-themed tracks7 November 2025, 12:00 am
’Tis definitely not the season to be jolly, as Steve Sutherland brings you a selection of musical chillers guaranteed to scare away those Halloween trick-or-treatersWelcome to the inaugural Hi-Fi News ‘Themed Playlist’, which will be available to stream via Qobuz, the pioneering digital music service established in 2007. Each HFN playlist will have, at its heart, a topical issue – perhaps something seasonal or newsworthy – with many selections offered in ‘hi... - Audiophile: Digital, November 20256 November 2025, 12:00 am
Stella Cole Stella Cole la.reserve LRD73001 One of the benefits of social media is enabling musicians to bypass record labels and create their own careers, eg, London’s Emma Smith. Ms Cole has been charming fans of the Great American Songbook for a couple of years, and we’ve been clamouring for her first album. It was worth the wait. Her taste is impeccable, covering lesser-known gems rather than the more obvious choices, so alongside ‘Moon River’ and ‘Over The R... - Rock, November 20256 November 2025, 12:00 am
Suede Antidepressants BMG 964174092; LP: 964174111 The title of Suede’s tenth album appears to revisit Brett Anderson’s fascination with life’s darker moments, which he explored in song when they broke into the early-’90s pre-Britpop scene. But with age comes perspective and the title track addresses the possibilities of simple joy in an over-diagnosed, over-medicated world. With spiky pop tunes allied to rock swagger, Suede sound as fresh and vital as ever, and long-t... - Classical, November 20256 November 2025, 12:00 am
BBC PO/Andrew Davis, Martyn Brabbins ‘King Of Kings’ – Bach Orchestrations by Andrew Davis Chandos CHAN20400 (downloads to 44.1kHz/16-bit resolution) As the final album made by Sir Andrew Davis before his death in 2024, this is a sentimental choice, but a worthy one all the same. For anyone familiar with Bach transcriptions by Stokowski, Schoenberg or the gothic ruin that is Mitropoulos’s take on the G minor BWV542, Davis’s versions are more Bachian – more ...
- Best Portable DAPs (Digital Audio Players): Editors’ Choice 202510 December 2025, 8:36 am
Shanling’s M3 Plus, iBasso’s DX340, and Astell&Kern’s SP4000 show why DAPs still matter: better power, better sound, and a distraction-free experience no smartphone with Dongle DAC can touch.... - Bill Evans’ Haunted Heart 5LP Set Brings the Legendary 1959-61 Riverside Trio Recordings Back to Life With Spectacular Plangent Restoration10 December 2025, 6:29 am
Haunted Heart: The Legendary Riverside Studio Recordings: A more fine tuned presentation of The Bill Evans Trio's classic 1959-61 music... - Thorens Picks MoFi Distribution for North America: Apparently Even Swiss Royalty Needs a Chicago Fixer10 December 2025, 1:55 am
Thorens taps Chicago’s MoFi Distribution for a real North American comeback, finally giving its Swiss classics the Windy City muscle they’ve been missing.... - Best Wireless Speakers: Editors’ Choice 20259 December 2025, 9:33 pm
Our favorite wireless speakers of 2025 include models from Audioengine, Denon, Devialet, Edifier, Q Acoustics and Ruark.... - Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 Review: New King of Open-Back Headphones or Another Overhyped Flagship?9 December 2025, 9:59 am
Audio-Technica's ATH-ADX7000 deliver stunning dynamics, vast staging and refined tuning at $3,499 with some drawbacks....
- Focal Sopra N°1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review8 December 2025, 12:00 pm
When my review of the Focal Sopra SW-1000 BE subwoofer had been organized, the team at Focal-Naim America sent along a Naim Uniti Nova... The post Focal Sopra N°1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones25 November 2025, 12:00 pm
The Bowers and Wilkins Px8 S2 over-ear noise-canceling headphones are not just another pretty headphone. Though beautiful, it is the... The post Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Vienna Acoustics Haydn SE Signature Bookshelf Speakers Review24 November 2025, 12:00 pm
I was able to enjoy the Vienna Acoustics Haydn SE Signature Speakers over a generous review period. They were set up in a room that is new... The post Vienna Acoustics Haydn SE Signature Bookshelf Speakers Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Projector Review19 November 2025, 12:00 pm
The Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Projector isn’t just a display; it’s a multimedia center with Google TV, and it links to your smartphone. The post Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Projector Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - SVS Ultra Evolution Tower Speaker Review17 November 2025, 12:00 pm
Though the Ultra Evolution Towers are the smallest floor-standing speakers in the Ultra Evolution series lineup, they still pack a powerful... The post SVS Ultra Evolution Tower Speaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Mobile Fidelity Master Phono Preamplifier28 October 2024, 7:17 pm
The Mobile Fidelity Master Phono preamplifier has been available for a number of years with reviews available. This review is posted to give you another data point to factor in if you are considering acquiring this component. Executive summary: Consider it! Read on to grok that advice. The Master Phono, $5,995, has a number of […]... - Atma-Sphere Class D Amplifiers – MINI-REVIEW30 July 2024, 8:00 pm
Please see Important Notes on the Reviews page. This is a Mini-Review with no formal rating because after about a week of listening to this product, its strengths and weaknesses were apparent. A longer listening interval, which would be normal for a full review, was not required to draw the following conclusions. The reference system […]... - My Sonic Lab Signature Platinum Moving Coil Phono Cartridge – MINI REVIEW21 April 2024, 3:55 pm
This is a Mini Review: short term audition, impressions below, no rating. A broken-in My Sonic Labs Signature Platinum moving coil phono cartridge recently visited my listening room for a couple of weeks. In that time, there were opportunities to audition the cartridge on both an Acoustic Signature TA-7000 Neo tonearm and an Origin Live […]... - Audience frontRow USB Cable22 February 2024, 7:16 pm
There has been a lot of discussion about digital cables, centering on the fact that digital data simply contains 1 and 0. The 1 is 5 Volts, and the 0 is zero Volts. Either “on” or “off”. What could go wrong? This is the heart of the controversy, since some folks seem to be convinced […]... - Hana Umami Red Phono Cartridge and Musical Surroundings Phonomena III Phono Preamplifier9 December 2023, 11:10 pm
A proper Japanese translation of the word umami is the “essence of deliciousness”. Still another suggests the literal translation to be a “pleasant, savory taste”. These definitions apply to the Hana Umami Red moving coil phono cartridge, which is not only a real treat to hear, but is also a treat for your wallet at […]...
- Discount Digital Audio: $13K Performance for $3K? (Part 1)23 September 2025, 12:07 am
A Steve Graham magnum opus, in which attempts are made to replicate a $13K digital front-end for $3K. Part 1 If -You have an aversion […]... - Review: Advance Paris Playstream A5 Amplifier17 August 2025, 6:43 pm
Review by David Neice Advance Paris A5 Playstream Amplifier: A Swiss Army Knife MSRP: Playstream A5 $1,875.00 Canadian (BT X-FTB01 receiver included) Upgrade: X-FTB02 Bluetooth […]... - Review: Cardas Clear AES/EBU Digital Data Cable15 March 2025, 7:24 pm
Review: Cardas Clear AES/EBU Digital Data Cable Steve Graham tackles the sonic differences of digital cables. I know, I know Cable reviews, yawn. They […]... - Moonriver 404 Reference: A Gold Star Integrated From Sweden11 March 2025, 11:13 pm
Moonriver 404 Reference Amplifier Review – A World Wonder! An ‘In the House’ Review by David Neice MSRP: Base price without any options is $6400 […]... - Review: FiiO K11 R2R DAC/Headphone Amp4 February 2025, 4:20 pm
Review: FiiO K11 R2R DAC/Headphone Amp Steve Graham wonders if a $230 resistor ladder DAC can improve a $400 streamer Audio Friends I’m storing […]...
- Noble Audio AGIS II Review10 December 2025, 11:06 am
Nihal reviews the Noble Audio AGIS II, a high-end hybrid 6 BA and dual bone conduction driver universal IEM, and the successor to the Spartacus. It is currently priced at $1799.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Noble Audio for their support. Click here to read more about the Noble Audio products previously featured on Headfonics. This article follows our […] Noble A... - DUNU DN242 Review8 December 2025, 11:12 am
Kurt reviews the DUNU DN242, a new dual 10mm dynamic, quad-BA, and dual planar driver hybrid universal IEM priced at $349.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in return for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank HiFiGO and DUNU for their support. You can click here to learn more about the DUNU gear previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post follows our scoring guidelines, which you can... - Topping DX9 Discrete Review6 December 2025, 11:20 am
Marcus reviews the Topping DX9 Discrete, a limited-edition desktop 16-element 1-bit PSRM DAC and 10W-Capable NFCA headphone amplifier. It is currently priced at $1299. Disclaimer: This sample unit was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank the team at Topping for supporting us. Click here to read more about Topping products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines... - Effect Audio Horizon Series Review5 December 2025, 9:34 am
Nihal reviews the Effect Audio Horizon Series, a 2nd-gen set of aftermarket audio cables including Fusion 1 2025, Code 23 MKII, and Code 24 MKII. They are priced at $1299, $649, and $849, respectively. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank Effect Audio for their support. Click here to read more about the Effect Audio products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This […] Ef... - Vision Ears XCON Review3 December 2025, 10:53 am
Marcus reviews the Vision Ears XCON, a new custom-designed 6 BA driver IEM with a magnet-based switch that offers 2 unique sound signatures. It is currently priced at €2,200. Disclaimer: This was sent as a sample in return for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I would like to thank the team at Vision Ears for their support. Click here to read more about Vision Ears products I have reviewed on Headfonics […] Vision Ears XCON ...
- The Audiophile Black Friday and Cyber Monday Guide 202523 November 2025, 10:04 pm
Black Friday Deals For Audiophiles. We have put together the best deals in HiFi for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and The post The Audiophile Black Friday and Cyber Monday Guide 2025 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Highlights From Capital Audiofest 202520 November 2025, 5:36 pm
The children cheered and music played. No, it’s not a classic fairytale from high middle ages, it’s Capital Audiofest 2025. The post Highlights From Capital Audiofest 2025 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Schiit Announces Jotunheim 3, Just In Time For The Holidays12 November 2025, 11:31 pm
Schiit Audio announced the Jotunheim 3 this week, a fresh redesign aimed at driving both stubborn headphones and delicate IEMs The post Schiit Announces Jotunheim 3, Just In Time For The Holidays appeared first on AudioHead.... - Focal And Naim Announce The Mu-so Hekla8 November 2025, 3:01 am
Focal Mu-so Hekla: The one soundbar to rule them all. The press release on Focal/Naim’s latest all-in-one unit (usually known The post Focal And Naim Announce The Mu-so Hekla appeared first on AudioHead.... - All The New Audiophile & HiFi Product Announcements For The Holiday Season6 November 2025, 6:44 am
It’s go time for audioheads. As the holidays creep closer, the HiFi world doesn’t slow down — it turns up. New loudspeakers, The post All The New Audiophile & HiFi Product Announcements For The Holiday Season appeared first on AudioHead....
- EXPERIENCE THE TUNGSTEN SYNERGY7 December 2025, 5:44 pm
Our flagship planar magnetic audio experience has found its match. Finished in the same meticulously applied Cerakote treatment, the new The post EXPERIENCE THE TUNGSTEN SYNERGY appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - HIFIMAN GOLDENWAVE SERENADE DAC/Headphone Amplifier1 December 2025, 8:00 am
I have had the HIFIMAN GOLDENWAVE SERENADE DAC/Headphone Amplifier for a couple of months now, as many of you might The post HIFIMAN GOLDENWAVE SERENADE DAC/Headphone Amplifier appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Noire Friday is here.27 November 2025, 6:06 pm
No strings attached – just a free $200 cable upgrade Controlling prices consistently is important to us, which is why The post Noire Friday is here. appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - MOON AUDIO Engineered for Excellence Offer Ends Soon27 November 2025, 5:11 pm
Don’t miss out, the offer ends soon. CLAIM MY FREE CABLE NOW The post MOON AUDIO Engineered for Excellence Offer Ends Soon appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Meze Black Friday Is Here24 November 2025, 11:00 pm
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON OFFERS ONCE IN A BLUE MOON OFFERS EXPLORE OFFERS EMPYREAN II B-STOCK The evolution of The post Meze Black Friday Is Here appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Did you buy any hi-fi bargains this Black Friday?8 December 2025, 12:00 am
... - HFC January 2026 now on sale27 November 2025, 12:00 am
Welcome to the January 2026 issue! Sometimes what you’re looking for is right there under your nose staring you in the face. Searching for a theme to sum up this issue – dated Jan 2026, but worked on in late ’25 – it occurred to me that it’s shouting loud and clear on the masthead: Hi-Fi CHOICE.What we’ve been dedicated to doing over the past 12 months, and are determined to continue long into the future, is to present the widest range of affordable choices... - Bowers & Wilkins Pi612 November 2025, 12:00 am
Clearly intended as a more affordable alternative to B&W’s Pi8 (£350), the Pi6 is available in a variety of colours and is smaller than previous models. Though they feel perfectly comfortable, I’m not sure they’re secure enough to cope with more energetic jogging. However, there are four sizes of ear-tips included to help you get a good fit, and the earbuds are rated IP54 for resistance to water and dust if you’re in the big outdoors.The most obvious differenc... - PMC twenty5.23i Active31 October 2025, 12:00 am
The ever-changing shape of hi-fi systems has been something of a boon for active speakers. As well as the rise of the self-contained ‘smart active’ speaker, in a world where large swathes of source equipment is also a preamp, more conventional active speakers are also seeing a resurgence. PMC has considerable experience in this field, but the bulk of its active models keeps the amplification external – simply using a powered crossover in front of it.The latest offering is a l... - December issue on sale now30 October 2025, 12:00 am
Welcome to the December 2025 issue! Taking our cue from the recent UK Hi-Fi Show Live, where brands from all over the globe assembled to show off their high-end wares (see our five-page roundup starting on p38), this issue proudly sources its contents from the very best of the UK and some rather farther-flung regions as well.Among our reviews you’ll find the Nagaoka MP-700 cartridge from Japan, Poland’s Unitra GSH 630 Fryderyk affordable direct-drive turntable, the classy ELAC Con...
- Klipsch Unveils Jurassic Limited Edition Sevens for Sweepstakes12 June 2025, 9:49 pm
KLIPSCH UNVEILS LIMITED-EDITION JURASSIC WORLD SPEAKERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT’S JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH Collector Alert: Limited Edition Klipsch The Sevens Are Rare SpecimensJurassic World Rebirth arrives in theaters July 2, 2025 Enter here! https://www.klipsch.com/jurassic-world-rebirth#enter-to-win June 5, 2025 (Indianapolis, IN) — Klipsch, a globally renowned American audio brand, has created a limited-edition […] The post Klipsch Un... - AXPONA 2025 – Show Report & Awards1 May 2025, 1:54 am
Every year, I’ve made it a point to visit every room at the show – lugging a DSLR and gimbal through hundreds of setups. But heading into my mid-40s, that pace no longer makes sense (especially with this new dad bod). This time, I came with a single goal: to find the most romantic, warm-sounding […] The post AXPONA 2025 – Show Report & Awards appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Treating Small and Medium-Sized Rooms for Better Sound4 March 2025, 11:50 pm
I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of figuring out how best to treat a difficult listening room. It’s a pretty small room, about 12′ x 13′ with plenty of windows. I’ll get into what worked for me at a later time but I felt like a quick guide on room acoustics wouldn’t be a […] The post Treating Small and Medium-Sized Rooms for Better Sound appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Bowers & Wilkins Unveils New Finishes for PX7 S2e & PX8 Headphones18 September 2024, 7:00 am
18th September, Worthing, UK: Renowned British audio brand, Bowers & Wilkins, has introduced two new premium finishes to its portfolio of high performance, multi-award-winning over-ear headphones, Px7 S2e and Px8. The new Px7 S2e Ruby Red and Px8 Dark Forest finishes expand on the already extensive range of colors available – the widest choice of colors […] The post Bowers & Wilkins Unveils New Finishes for PX7 S2e & PX8 Headphones appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - XACT unveils revolutionary XACT S1 EVO Music Server and PHANTOM Cables5 September 2024, 6:44 pm
XACT is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products that set new benchmarks in high-fidelity audio performance: the XACT S1 EVO Music Server and the XACT PHANTOM™ USB and LAN Cables. These new offerings cater to the most discerning audiophiles, delivering exceptional sound quality through advanced engineering, meticulous craftsmanship, and innovative design. XACT […] The post XACT unveils revolutionary XACT S1 EVO Music Server and PHANTOM Cables appeared first on Aud...
- Marantz launches the 10 Series Collection2 September 2024, 2:06 am
NEWS: Marantz pitches for the big league with its newest range of high-end products... starting off with the Model 10 Reference integrated amplifier.... - Auris Audio’s MYSTiK is a plug-n-play turntable28 August 2024, 2:17 am
NEWS: Auris Audio's MYSTiK turntable makes for a hassle-free entry into the world of vinyl.... - Cambridge Audio Evo One… all-in-one entertainer13 August 2024, 2:28 am
NEWS: The Evo One is Cambridge Audio's commendable push to capture a slice of the lifestyle hi-fi market... - Ruark Audio R410 – beyond the box sonically29 July 2024, 1:46 am
REVIEW: One box that does it all? The well-endowed Ruark Audio R410 certainly fits the bill when it comes to a lifestyle audio system with sonic chops... - McIntosh updates its Bluetooth transceiver with the MB2518 June 2024, 3:11 am
NEWS: The MB25 Bluetooth transceiver brings streaming options to systems that have yet to get in with the trend....
- Qlearsoul One-S All-In-One Turntable Reviewed5 November 2025, 11:40 am
Another excellent all-in-one turntable from Qlearsoul, let down only by the lack of anti-skate. Still, better than a Crosley... - Glasshouse Speaker Kit No. 1 Full Build & Review18 August 2025, 12:31 pm
Little sealed speakers with a big sound and some-assembly required. Satisfying to build resulting in a true hi-fi bargain. THey punch well above their weight and are worth the effort.... - Spartan 20 Phono Stage By Michael Fidler Reviewed21 May 2025, 9:05 am
Fidler's first combined unit, bucking audio industry trends and providing real performance for modest money. Upholds Michael's unsurpassed record for offering objectively the finest, and subjectively the most uncoloured, phono stages you can buy at the moment.... - QlearSoul SoulBox S1 All-In-One Turntable System Reviewed20 May 2025, 10:27 am
a stylish package that’s well-built and offers a lot of performance for the price. It’s a great first step into vinyl and a good choice for those who want an integrated system to fit a smaller space.... - FiiO SR11 Streamer Reviewed28 March 2025, 10:41 am
If FiiO developed the software to the standard of a WiiM Mini, but kept to the streaming transport format (I.E a simple bridging device with no DAC of its own) they’d have the kind of streaming transport that many are looking for at a far more sensible price than the current streaming bridges on the market. At the moment, it's held back by its limitations....
- Stack Audio Auva 70 & Auva EQ Review8 December 2025, 2:58 pm
Things fall into place for Jay Garret when he auditions these premium-priced vibration isolation accessories…... - Hegel H150 Integrated Amplifier Review8 December 2025, 4:25 am
Mark Gusew auditions this highly impressive new Norwegian streaming amp…... - Marantz AMP 20 AV Power Amplifier Review3 December 2025, 2:35 am
Tony O’Brien auditions this new 12-channel ‘reference-quality‘ powerhouse…... - Lumin U2x Network Streamer Review28 November 2025, 4:45 am
Eric Teh auditions this prestigious looking flagship network music player…... - Tiglon TPL-3000A-WT Power Cable Review26 November 2025, 2:32 am
Eric Teh gets his teeth into this expensive Japanese mains cord, known to its friends as White Tiger…...
- Grado Labs Introduces Signature S750: New Driver and Cushion Highlight Signature Line Expansion17 October 2025, 1:53 pm
BROOKLYN, NY — Grado Labs has officially announced the launch of the Signature S750 headphones, establishing the third model in the company’s acclaimed Signature Line, building on the stature of the HP100 SE and S950. These new open-air, dynamic headphones are defined by a newly developed S2 50mm driver design and the simultaneous debut of an innovative acoustic cushion. The […] The post Grado Labs Introduces Signature S750: New Driver and Cushion High... - Audiolab 9000N Among the First to Gain Qobuz Connect Streaming21 May 2025, 6:16 pm
Audiolab has announced the integration of Qobuz Connect into its 9000N network audio streamer ($3,699). This new feature was announced at the HIGH END show in Munich on May 15, 2025, and the 9000N is amongst the first to incorporate it. This new feature lets users stream music directly from the Qobuz streaming service. Control […] The post Audiolab 9000N Among the First to Gain Qobuz Connect Streaming appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - EVO 5: Wharfedale’s Next-Gen Speakers Aim to Redefine Mid-Tier Audio16 May 2025, 7:22 pm
Wharfedale has launched its new EVO 5 Series loudspeakers, succeeding the popular EVO 4 range (which we loved on the site). The new series features upgrades to drive units, cabinets, and crossovers, aiming to deliver enhanced sound performance. According to the company, the EVO 5 Series maintains accessible price points while incorporating design and engineering […] The post EVO 5: Wharfedale’s Next-Gen Speakers Aim to Redefine Mid-Tier Audio appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - WiiM Introduces Remarkable New Audio Products for Later This Year: WiiM Amp Ultra, WiiM Sound, and WiiM Sub Pro14 May 2025, 10:00 am
WiiM, the global technology company known for its high-value audio gear, is announcing the release of several new audio products: the WiiM Amp Ultra, the WiiM Sound, and the WiiM Sub Pro. These products expand the WiiM ecosystem and aim to provide high-fidelity audio, seamless integration, and whole-home control. WiiM Amp Ultra The WiiM Amp […] The post WiiM Introduces Remarkable New Audio Products for Later This Year: WiiM Amp Ultra, WiiM Sound, and WiiM Sub Pro appeared first on HIFI Tr... - Final DX6000: Magnesium Driver Innovation Redefines Open-Back Listening29 April 2025, 3:54 am
Final Audio has announced the release of the DX6000, the first model in their new DX Series of headphones. A brand new design from the ground up, Final states that the DX6000 utilizes advanced driver technology to deliver a transparent and expressive listening experience. Driver Technology The DX6000 features a newly developed large-diameter dynamic driver […] The post Final DX6000: Magnesium Driver Innovation Redefines Open-Back Listening appeared first on HIFI Trends....
- Topping Centaurus DAC17 November 2025, 4:00 pm
Click here for YouTube reviewListening to music is all about the engagement and how the notes from the instruments touch the listener. As I've dived deeper into this hobby, I find myself less concerned with some specifications and far more influenced by how each piece of equipment reproduces the tones, imaging, and sound stage, as designed by mixing engineers in the case of studio recordings, or the venue from a live recording. You name it. I believe it's why I don't consider myself a fan ... - Vera-Fi Audio Ranger Bookshelf Speakers8 November 2025, 1:58 am
Watch the YouTube ReviewIf you are familiar with Vera-Fi Audio’s magical mid range, $299pr Vanguard Scout bookshelf speakers, or the LSA signature 80s, then the Rangers are going to surprise you. They are a wake up and hear the top end sound. In many ways, it reminds me of Focal’s budget speakers as well as Paradigm models. There is no fear in reproduce the upper note sparkle. At the same time for $149 a pair, there is some serious clarity in the notes without being painfully s... - Eversolo Play vs. WiiM Amp Ultra31 October 2025, 4:00 am
Click to Watch the YouTube VideoIt’s important to emphasize up front that both the Amp Ultra and the Play are lifestyle units. They are not audiophile quality. Therefore, while my observations are based from hundreds of pieces of equipment and my rather fanatical pursuit of this hobby, I put everything I say in this video within the context of the purpose for the vast majority of buyers. Frankly, I could live with either set up, but there are some important differences.Dim... - WiiM Amp Ultra19 October 2025, 1:59 am
Link to YouTube VideoIn March of 2024, I reviewed the WiiM Amp. At that time I labeled this small form-factor integrated amplifier/DAC/Streamer a “lifestyle” audio product, as its target audience are people that, in reality, are not dedicated audio fans but music lovers that desire a one piece music solution while they enjoy life. That particular WiiM Amp along with the WiiM Ultra both of which I bought from Crutchfield, still resides in my home as a second system for relaxed, ... - Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra Stereo Amplifier26 September 2025, 3:01 pm
Watch The YouTube VideoIt’s time to take a look at an exceptional audio upstart company, Orchard Audio led by Leo Ayzenshtat. The amplifier product line revolves around class D amplification but unlike Chi-fi class D, Leo designs his equipment from scratch, in the last few years he developed quite a dedicated following.Having done several class D reviews, and hearing the growth from the flat, cold, sterile sound of nearly 20 years ago to what is now, a mainstream amplification option...
- Ansuz A3 and X3 USB Cables9 December 2025, 3:51 pm
Ansuz is known for high-quality products that can be expensive, but the X3 USB and A3 USB models offer excellent value at more than reasonable prices!... - JPLAY Introduces Major Update with Apple CarPlay Support5 December 2025, 9:07 am
JPLAY, the premier software for audiophiles seeking ultimate sound quality, has released a new version of its music playback application, bringing full support for Apple CarPlay.... - Chord Mojo 2 updated with a 4.4mm jack and USB-C charging4 December 2025, 6:55 pm
Chord Electronics has upgraded the renowned Mojo 2 DAC/headphone amplifier with a 4.4mm headphone output and USB‑C input that can now be used for charging and data transfer.... - Final Model 15+1 December 2025, 9:16 am
Final electrostatics work unlike any other electrostatic speakers. Thanks to a very clever proprietary technique, they avoid certain longstanding downsides of electrostatics while retaining everything these speakers traditionally do so very well.... - Artesania Audio Exoteryc Pro Upgrade Kit21 November 2025, 3:09 pm
Following the introduction of the Exoteryc Rack Pro, Artesania Audio introduced two Upgrade Kits for Exoteryc Racks and Aire Floor Platforms. In this review, I will assess the Pro Upgrade Kit, which brings existing Exoteryc racks and Aire Floor Platforms up to the same specifications as the Rack Pro....
- A New Way to Evaluate Audio Systems22 October 2024, 7:16 pm
Dedicated music lovers would like to identify and use the best quality audio equipment. That way they could, potentially, have a richer musical experience. Yet, as Norwitz and Qvortrup identify in Are You On The Road To... Audio Hell?,” none of the methods frequently used to evaluate systems, measurements and specifications, blind tests, double-blind tests, boogie factors, or comparisons to real music, have been definitive. The post A New Way to Evaluate Audio Systems appeared first on Res... - A Visit to Audio Note UK8 October 2024, 7:49 pm
I was being hosted for two weeks at the Audio Note factory and was charged with a variety of tasks from documenting the hub of the company, situated in the picturesque country hamlet of Hove, to interviewing the proprietors of several small studios and mastering companies namely Gearbox Records and The Electric Recording Co. The post A Visit to Audio Note UK appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - The Stooges Fun House an Electric Recording Co. Release27 September 2024, 6:32 pm
Fun House is the second studio album released by The Stooges and continued the band’s growl-heavy, proto-punk sonic assault introduced on their first LP, 1969’’s The Stooges and continued on their subsequent 1973 outing Raw Power. The post The Stooges Fun House an Electric Recording Co. Release appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Tour of Gearbox Records23 September 2024, 5:57 pm
Gearbox Records opened in 2009 and has locations in King’s Cross London and Tokyo. The company focuses mainly on jazz, electronic and folk releases and got its start as a means for Sheinman to produce records the way he wanted to. The post Tour of Gearbox Records appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - The Troubadour in the Age of Musical Superstars15 September 2024, 8:01 pm
The troubadour sharing musical messages in small and intimate settings seems an anathema to blockbuster songs by superstars. They have so many views, and so many fans, that the number only makes wildly abstract sense, how many stadiums filled with people could such a number even be? Like popping a young boy’s soap bubbles, it is perhaps too easy to point out that many songs that garner huge interest are superficial, shallow, sham show tunes. The post The Troubadour in the Age of Musical Su...
- Twittering Machines Favorite Albums of 20259 December 2025, 10:00 am
I made a list, checked it twice, and decided to go short. Fifteen being this year’s magic number. The condundrum with picking favorite albums is there’s either not enough or too many. Not enough and you leave out too many, and too many makes for [...]... - In Barn for Review: Thrax LYRA SE Loudspeakers & HADES Passive Subwoofers8 December 2025, 10:00 am
As if by magic…. That’s my photo of the Thrax Audio Lyra SE speaker system from CAF 2025. As if by magic, that’s the exact same pair right here and now in Barn. Poof! The all-aluminum 2-way Thrax Lyra SE feature a 1″ horn loaded [...]... - In Barn for Review: Thrax Enyo MK2 Vacuum Tube Stereo Integrated Amplifier8 December 2025, 9:00 am
It’s been about 28 months since the Thrax Enyo integrated amplifier showed up here in the review pages. And that’s what that one looked like, finished in black anodized aluminum. And here’s the subject of today’s in Barn post, the Thrax Enyo MK2 in silver [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: December 5, 20255 December 2025, 2:54 pm
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen. Kimama Beats by Nahokimama, Toshiki Soejima Nahokimama, Toshiki Soejima: Kimama Beats (Stereofox Records) Selected [...]... - Album of the Week: choke enough by Oklou5 December 2025, 11:00 am
Here’s my pick for Audiophile Record of the Year. It has everything—female vocals, deep bass, rich mids, silky highs, soundstages—everything needed to see if we can still enjoy new and adventurous music. choke enough is Oklou’s richly rewarding full length debut, released February 7, 2025 [...]...
- Apos Merlin Review9 December 2025, 10:30 pm
In this review, I’m taking the Apos Audio Merlin DAC for a whirl. The unit costs $225 USD. Disclaimer: Apos Audio is not... The post Apos Merlin Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Headfonia Best of Year – 2025 Awards – Pt. 18 December 2025, 10:30 pm
It’s time for the Headfonia 2025 Best of Year Awards! These are the most awaited articles of the year, the one which readers... The post Headfonia Best of Year – 2025 Awards – Pt. 1 appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Cambridge Audio Edge W Review6 December 2025, 10:30 pm
Today, we check out the Edge W by Cambridge Audio. A Class XA power amplifier selling for €3,599 EUR Disclaimer: Cambridge Audio supplied... The post Cambridge Audio Edge W Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - FiiO JT3 Review4 December 2025, 8:16 am
Today we review the FiiO JT3, the brand’s latest open-back planar headphone priced at just $79 USD. Disclaimer: the FiiO JT3 was sent... The post FiiO JT3 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Blog: 2025 Guangzhou International Headphone Expo2 December 2025, 10:30 pm
In this Guangzhou International Headphone Expo preview article, we take a look at the 11th Expo. 2025 Guangzhou International Headphone Expo The China... The post Blog: 2025 Guangzhou International Headphone Expo appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...
- Thorens Appoints MoFi Distribution As Official North American Distributor9 December 2025, 7:50 pm
returns brand to North America following nearly a year long lapse... - Stillpoints Ultra 1E and Ultra 1S9 December 2025, 7:00 pm
What you can't hear still sounds bad... - Big Lift for 10-year old Little Fwend9 December 2025, 2:00 pm
Lasse Gretland’s automatic tonearm lifter has found its way from Oslo onto turntables worldwide.... - Newvelle Records Is Having a Big Pre-Holiday Record Sale8 December 2025, 11:34 pm
nearly 50% off much of the catalog... - Making Good Records Great: Tom “Grover” Biery Reframes Classic Albums for the Contemporary Listener6 December 2025, 1:00 am
The Definitive Sound Series Brings Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" Into the 21st Century...