- 2+2=Quad, Dutton and Rhino Reissue Quadraphonic LPs9 September 2025, 12:58 pm
2+2=Quad, Dutton and Rhino Reissue Quadraphonic LPs John Atkinson Tue, 09/09/2025 - 05:58 Show Promo Image As much as I love my stereo system and listening to music through two speakers, some recordings just can't be bound by the limits of stereophony. For instance, Carl Orff's epic cantata Carmina Burana. Sure, I've heard successful stereo versions, but listen to the four-channel Quadraphonic mix of the classic 1974 recording by the Cleve...
- Unison Research Reference monoblock power amplifier Measurements5 September 2025, 1:33 pm
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Unison Research Reference monoblock power amplifier John Atkinson Fri, 09/05/2025 - 06:24 Show Promo Image In high-end audio, Italian designs play by different rules. They tend to favor beauty over austerity, boldness over caution, and emotion over restraint. Rather than just hearing the music, you're meant to be swept away by it. That spirit animates gear from Unison Research, a tube-focused company located just north of Venice. ...
- 2025 Overall Product of the Year: Soulution 757 De-Emphasis Preamplifier9 September 2025, 3:12 pm
$85,000 It is not often in high-end audio that we […] The post 2025 Overall Product of the Year: Soulution 757 De-Emphasis Preamplifier appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream9 September 2025, 3:06 pm
When Jordi Savall and AliaVox take on a project, they […] The post Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - TEAC UD-507 DAC/Preamplifier9 September 2025, 2:52 pm
The first thing most audiophiles think of when they hear […] The post TEAC UD-507 DAC/Preamplifier appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Eversolo Debuts T8 Streaming Transport in North American Market9 September 2025, 12:26 pm
Montreal, Quebec, September 8, 2025 – Forte Distribution, a leading […] The post Eversolo Debuts T8 Streaming Transport in North American Market appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Introducing the Colossus Head Shell for Kuzma 4Point Arms8 September 2025, 4:16 pm
September 8, 2025 – WAM Engineering is proud to introduce […] The post Introducing the Colossus Head Shell for Kuzma 4Point Arms appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- SoundExchange Appeals $400M Underpayment By SiriusXM9 September 2025, 10:31 am
SoundExchange filed a notice of appeal in September, asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to overturn an August decision that dismissed its lawsuit against SiriusXM. In the original ruling, Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald of the Southern District of New York concluded that Congress never granted SoundExchange the authority to litigate royalty disputes on behalf of recording artists and labels, effectively barring the performance rights organization from enforcing its members' clai... - Blue Note Award: Avantgarde Acoustic Colibri C2 Hornspeaker And C18 Subwoofer Review8 September 2025, 11:21 am
Let's go back in time a few years ago. It was January 2000, so that's over 25(!) years ago. The world had survived the Y2K crisis. Having recently purchased a couple of issues of Sound Practices, then listening to an amazing DIY system, was starting to catch SET (Singe-Ended Triode) fever. I was also following an audio review website that focused quite heavily on SET gear and high-sensitivity loudspeakers to use with it. That website was, of course, EnjoyTheMusic.com. That January back in 2000... - BPI News About UK-US Trade And Tariffs8 September 2025, 11:09 am
The BPI (British Phonographic Industry), a representative voice for the UK's record companies, music business, and label businesses to champion British music, has released details about U.S. tariffs. The U.S. introduced new tariffs on imported physical goods on April 5th (2025) to incentives on-shore manufacturing, and address "unfair" trade practices. Most UK exports now face a 10% baseline tariff in addition to existing duties, while countries deemed "worst offenders" encounter higher recipr... - Blue Note Award: AGD Productions SOLO Limited Edition GaN-Power Monoblock Amplifiers And Andante Mk II Preamplifier / DAC / Phonostage / Music Streamer7 September 2025, 10:40 am
As a classically trained percussionist / composer whose forte gravitates towards modern chamber music, I naturally seek out and explore the most current of musical ideas – Those that delve into sonic territory yet undiscovered. Contemporary percussion recognizes the fundamental responsibility of the percussionist-as-inventor. Indeed, we percussionists are creatures donning many hats, an amalgam of scientists, naturalists, engineers, archeologists, et al, compelled to follow the sonic sire... - Review: World Premieere! Genesis Advanced Technologies Premium Platinum Phono Preamplifier Review7 September 2025, 10:39 am
Within the July 2025 issue of EnjoyTheMusic.com's Review Magazine, I reviewed the Genesis Advanced Technologies G7 Samba floorstanding loudspeakers. Even though my reference speakers were priced considerably higher than the Sambas, it was relatively easy to overlook this fact due to the Genesis' outstanding sound quality, not to mention their good looks. After this Genesis speaker's review was published, I had a chat with Genesis dealer Larry Borden of Distinctive Stereo when he came over to pi...
- REVIEW: LUMIN U2X ⸜ audio file transport » HONG KONG1 September 2025, 12:00 am
ReviewText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA Images by „High Fidelity”No 256 September 1, 2025⌈ In 2013, LUMÏN stormed the market and joined the pantheon of world-class audio file players by offering DSD playback. Its first player, simply called Lumïn, was a challenge to the competition. We are testing the company's most expensive file transport, the U2x model. ⌋U2X IS THE LATEST, flagship audio file transport from Hong Kong-based Lumin. According to t... - REVIEW: SHANLING MCD1.3 ⸜ CD/MQA-CD player » CHINA1 September 2025, 12:00 am
ReviewText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA Translation Marek Dyba Images by „High Fidelity”No 256 September 1, 2025⌈ SHANLING is a brand owned by SHENZHEN SHANLING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, a joint venture specializing in research and development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of audio products. The company was founded in 1988 and launched its first product, a stereo amplifier, the same year. Its main office is located in Shenzhen, and its factory is located... - REVIEW: AUTHENTIC AUDIO IMAGE Estremo RCA ⸜ AC POWER CABLE » SLOVAKIA1 September 2025, 12:00 am
ReviewText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA Translation Marek Dyba Images by “High Fidelity”No 256 September 1, 2025⌈ AUTHENTIC AUDIO IMAGE (AAI) is a company specializing in the production of connection and power audio cables. Based in Slovakia (Považská Bystrica), AAI states that it was “founded with the aim of applying unique material modification techniques to audio equipment, particularly cables, in order to minimize time delays and improve sound q... - KRAKOW SONIC SOCIETY № 152: PREAMPLIFIER – „Yes” or „No”? » POLAND/Krakow1 September 2025, 12:00 am
KSSText of the introduction and summary by WOJCIECH PACUŁA Translation Marek Dyba Images by “High Fidelity”No 256 September 1, 2025⌈ KRAKOW SONIC SOCIETY (KSS) is an informal group of music lovers, audiophiles, and friends who meet to learn something new about audio products, recordings, music, etc. The idea for KSS was born in 2005, although its roots go back several years. Below you will find a report from its 152nd. meeting. ⌋I OFTEN FEEL th... - TECHNOLOGY ⸜ digital recorders: 3M DIGITAL AUDIO MASTERING SYSTEM » USA1 September 2025, 12:00 am
TECHNOLOGYText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images press releases, „High Fidelity”No 256 September 1, 2025⌈ DIGITAL SOUND RECORDING – method of preserving sound in which audio signals are transformed into a series of pulses that correspond to patterns of binary digits (i.e., 0’s and 1’s) and are recorded as such on the surface of a magnetic tape or optical disc. „ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA”, → www.BRITANNIC...
- 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....
- New Hana Premium Cartridge!1 September 2025, 9:46 pm
New Flagship MC cartridge from Hana / Excel Sound Introducing the Umami Black MC cartridge $11,500 The HANA-Umami Black continues the brand’s legacy of “Brilliant and Gorgeous” sound. Master cartridge designer Masao Okada-san of Excel Sound celebrates over 5 decades of innovation and excellence with his new masterpiece, featuring a diamond cantilever and new “OKD” High-Efficiency Moving Coil […]... - SACD of the Week-01: RUN-DMC!27 August 2025, 9:48 pm
Sponsored by dCS and Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs As our “album of the day” column continues to get traction, we’ve decided to commit to an SACD at least once a week as well. Our friends at MoFi and dCS agree, so here we are. I honestly love the SACD format, (just like CD) because you […]... - Record of the Day – 010: DEVO!26 August 2025, 9:14 pm
I didn’t need to watch the Netflix documentary on DEVO to shake the dust off my DEVO albums. I never stopped playing them. However, that first record was pretty amazing, even in a day where punk was king, and new wave was a close second – DEVO was unique. It was a classic day in […]... - Looking back on DEVO…26 August 2025, 8:42 pm
This article, originally titled, “Almost everything you want to know about Mark Mothersbaugh,” is written by Jaan Uhelszki, and was originally published in issue #26 of TONE, back in 2009. Considering the popularity of the recent DEVO documentary on Netflix, we felt it might be fun to look this one over again. Mark Mothersbaugh would […]... - Welcome to Distilled!25 August 2025, 7:12 pm
Hello and welcome to Distilled. We are not abandoning our standard reviews, but for those of you that would like a little more than the canned press releases everyone else is posting, but not sure if you want to make the time investment in a full review, we present the distilled column. A quick overview […]...
- Cambridge Audio EXA100 Integrated Amplifier–DAC1 September 2025, 4:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click here. Cambridge Audio’s product offerings are diverse and extensive, encompassing nearly every type of audio product, including home-theater components, speakers (from in-ceiling speakers and subwoofers to an all-in-one, wireless streaming speaker), turntables, phono preamps, and headphones. When looking at the company’s integrated amplifiers, one finds a surprising disparity in both price and... - The Original Treble Clef Audio TCA-M Loudspeaker—Over $100,000 for Visually Polarizing Precision1 September 2025, 4:00 am
Let me get something out of the way: this is not a review for everyone. The Treble Clef Audio TCA‑M loudspeaker will have many readers shaking their heads in disbelief the minute they learn the price: from $103,900/pair in the United States and €93,000/pair in Europe. Nor is this review for those fixated on traditional passive loudspeakers or those who might shudder at the TCA‑M’s unconventional appearance. The TCA‑M isn’t just expensive; it’s an active d... - How a Trip to Montreal Made Me Hate the Compact Disc a Little Less1 September 2025, 4:00 am
For nearly 20 years, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with the Compact Disc (CD). I admire it for outlasting every prediction about its demise—but that stubborn endurance also frustrates me. In a world where technology races ahead, the CD has somehow refused to be left behind, a theme I explored in a Real Hi-Fi video just over two years ago. ... - Recommended Reference Component: Anthem P2 Stereo Amplifier15 August 2025, 4:00 am
The hi‑fi market tends to be obsessed with newness, which makes Anthem’s P2 stereo power amplifier a rare outlier. As Doug Schneider explains in a review published on this site on August 1, the P2 was originally launched in 2005 as the Statement P2—words still stamped on the front and back panels of today’s units. Jason Thorpe reviewed the Statement P2 the year it was introduced. ... - EISA’s Best Products of 2025–202614 August 2025, 10:00 pm
The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) traces its roots to 1982, when editors from five European photography magazines joined forces to select the year’s standout camera. Since those early days, EISA has steadily broadened its scope to include a wide spectrum of consumer electronics—specifically hi-fi, home theater, in-car electronics, and mobile devices—which it categorizes as “Expert Groups.” Over time, the association has also expanded its reach well bey...
- 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.... - Evolution Acoustics Model One bookshelf speakers Review30 July 2025, 7:51 pm
It’s nearly a case of six degrees of separation. Considering my involvement with speaker brands that he has designed for, it was only a matter of time before Kevin Malmgren and I would meet. As a speaker designer, he has worked with Egglestonworks, a speaker brand that I have admired from a distance and has [...] The post Evolution Acoustics Model One bookshelf speakers Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - TEAC VRDS-701 dual monaural USB/DAC CD player/pre-amp/headphone amplifier, CG-10M-X Master Clock Generator, AP-701B stereo power amplifier Review23 June 2025, 11:02 pm
I am watching four needles dance against a Mountain Dew (or is it Mellow Yellow; audiophiles might be divided) hued illuminated background, and I am happy. McIntosh this is not, and that’s a good thing. The blue meters of the venerated company are ubiquitous but, like Harley Davidson, are getting long in the tooth. [...] The post TEAC VRDS-701 dual monaural USB/DAC CD player/pre-amp/headphone amplifier, CG-10M-X Master Clock Generator, AP-701B stereo power amplifier Review appeare... - EMM Labs PRE i stereo preamplifier Review with update on the latest MTRX monoblocks1 June 2025, 2:08 pm
Introduction I recently sent my EMM Labs PRE back to the factory for an update, which involved a complete rebuild to match current specifications. Quite honestly, I really was at a loss to know what to expect. Amadeus, Ed Meitner’s son and production head, rightly recommended the upgrade. If you have seen my recent review [...] The post EMM Labs PRE i stereo preamplifier Review with update on the latest MTRX monoblocks appeared first on Dagogo....
- APL NSP-GR Server / Streamer Review9 September 2025, 4:03 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I’ve been talking about the APL NSP-GR server / streamer since I saw it at Munich High End this year and talked to its designer Alex Peychev. I love the product’s design, inside and out, and based on the hard earned reputation of Mr. Peychev, I knew the NSP-GR was going to be something. Now that I’ve spent many weeks with the product, literal... - Hi-Fi, Lo-Fi, or No-Fi, It’s The Same As It Ever Was5 September 2025, 2:04 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I recently started researching a new category of products because I want to purchase an item that falls into this category. For now, let’s leave the specific category and product out of the discussion. Researching this category I did what many people do. I contacted the only person I know well, who actually knows anything about this ... - A Must See and Hear - Eversolo T8 Streaming Transport2 September 2025, 3:33 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. This year at the Munich High End show I walked into the Eversolo room and thought to myself, wow these guys are really stepping up their game and going for it. I love it! Eversolo continues to create better products for the high end market, not by releasing a version x.1 or Series 2 with a tiny difference, but by truly innovating. The new T8 streaming transpor... - Testing Aurender’s Lab Feature - Backup / Restore29 August 2025, 5:20 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I’m in the middle of evaluating the Aurender A1000 for review and got totally sidetracked by the Labs Features in Aurender’s Conductor app. Specifically the NAS Backup & Restore feature. This is a feature that I’ve wanted for many years, but one that Aurender has been hesitant to add because of the company’s philosophy on how its pr... - Kiwi Ears Altruva Review25 August 2025, 6:44 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Since coming across the $35 Cadenza more than two years ago, I’ve reviewed several Kiwi Ears IEMs. The Shenzhen-based company has joined Moondrop, ThieAudio, and a select handful other manufacturers whose new IEMs are sure to catch my attention. But a Kiwi Ears headphone? That, I didn’t expect. Few IEM companies produce headphone...
- Lenco LBT-515 Turntable9 September 2025, 12:00 am
Quick — if I say “idler-drive,” you say. . .? If you immediately answered “L75,” then you are intimately familiar with Lenco’s L75 idler-drive turntable, a table that the fabled Swiss/Dutch manufacturer began making in the early 1970s that soon enough became a favored, affordable player for many a budding college-age audiophile of the times.Fast-forward to the here and now and feast your eyes on the visually familiar Lenco LBT-515 direct-drive turntable see... - Hana Umami Black MC Cartridge5 September 2025, 12:00 am
The celebrated cartridge manufacturer Excel Sound Corporation — who make the Hana Umami cartridges many of us know quite well — recently announced a new flagship addition to their tasty Umami series of moving-coil pickups: the Hana Umami Black MC cartridge.The Hana Umami Black is a step above the original Umami Red cartridge that was first released in 2020, and the company wants to emphasize what sets it apart from — and puts it above — the rest of the Umami line, inc... - Short Cuts, Vol. 32, 1960s Psychedelic Vinyl Edition: Upgraded Reissues of Hard-to-Find LPs From Love, Tim Buckley, and Billy Nicholls5 September 2025, 12:00 am
It is time again to relax and float downstream to the psychedelic 1960s with a fine trio of rarity reissues from three top-flight boundary-pushing sonic warriors: Love (The Elektra Singles), Tim Buckley (Happy Sad), and Billy Nicholls (Would You Believe). All aboard!Each of these three heady re-releases bears a common thread of being a product of the mid-late 1960s period of rapid change, turmoil, and searching for enlightenment. As consumers were changing their focus from singles to full-al... - The Who Readdress 1978’s Who Are You With a 180g 4LP Box Set Featuring 3LPs Comprised of Previously Unreleased Live Material From 1979 on October 313 September 2025, 12:00 am
While The Who are currently traversing North America on their (allegedly) “final-final” tour that’s been dubbed (of course) The Song Is Over, they’re also quite keen on continuing with a finely curated catalog reissue series that’s been chock full of remastered originals and unreleased studio and live tracks galore. To that end, The ’Oo have just announced that their Who Are You 180g Deluxe Edition 4LP box set is forthcoming from Polydor/UMe on October 31, 20... - Denon DP-3000NE Turntable2 September 2025, 12:00 am
During my time covering gear for Analog Planet, I’ve reviewed everything from high-end turntables to rugged entry-level decks and even the most esoteric models from around the world. But I’ve not yet had the chance to review a turntable from Denon, the global electronics giant renowned for groundbreaking innovations like the legendary Denon DL-103 moving-coil cartridge, the first THX-EX home theater system (1999), the first viable 8-channel digital recorder (1972), the first Univers...
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- Van den Hul MC-One Special & Crimson Stradivarius XGW Phono Cartridges | REVIEW6 September 2025, 7:00 am
The Van den Hul MC-One Special and Crimson Stradivarius XGW cartridges were sent to me from John McGurk of Audioshield Distribution to evaluate the new Van den Hul The Grail V3 phono preamplifier, which was a throwback to my review of the last version of The Grail back in March 2020 when John also sent [...]... - Luxman E-07 Flagship Phono Stage Debuts | Announcements5 September 2025, 7:00 am
Luxman has been announcing plenty of new products over the last few weeks, and we're excited about the new Luxman E-07 phono preamplifier, which is set to be the company's new flagship model. Here is the official press release on the Luxman E-07: We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new milestone in [...]... - Innuos Trade-In and Level-Up Campaign | Announcements4 September 2025, 9:17 pm
Just as pt.AUDIO is winding up our review on the stunning Innuos ZENith NextGen server and streamer, we are delighted to know that this leading-edge digital audio company is offering such fantastic incentives during its Innuos Trade-In and Level-Up campaign. Here's the official press release for the Innuos Trade-In program: VALID UNTIL 31 ST OCTOBER: [...]... - Hana Umami Black Cartridge Debuts | Announcements2 September 2025, 7:00 am
At pt.AUDIO, we've been huge fans of Hana phono cartridges over the years--especially the flagship Umami line which offers stunning sound for a reasonable amount of money. That's why we're excited about Musical Surroundings' announcement of a new top model in the line--the Hana Umami Black. Here's the official press release from Musical Surroundings: Introducing [...]... - Origin Live Resolution Mk. V Turntable and Enterprise Arm | REVIEW30 August 2025, 7:00 am
I've known about Origin Live, a UK manufacturer specializing in analog, ever since the days of Art Dudley's Listener. That audio magazine, which featured plenty of fascinating high-end audio gear from smaller manufacturers, was instrumental in exposing me to another world of high-end audio, one not so dominated by large corporations and mainstream American priorities. [...]...
- FiiO goes harder, better, faster, stronger w/ the K13 R2R DAC8 September 2025, 5:05 pm
Last month, we raved about the K11 R2R DAC from FiiO. This week, the Chinese company has announced a more deluxe version of its desktop-sized R2R decoders: the K13 R2R. What’s R2R? It’s where a resistor ladder is used to decode PCM samples natively instead of pushing the data to […] The post FiiO goes harder, better, faster, stronger w/ the K13 R2R DAC first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed withou... - Qobuz Connect comes to BluOS devices5 September 2025, 10:23 am
Bluesound has annnounced an imminent firmware update that will add Qobuz Connect support to all BluOS devices. This includes streaming DACs and streaming amplifiers made by Bluesound (like the NODE and POWERNODE) but also BluOS-equipped products from PSB, NAD, Cyrus, DALI and Monitor Audio. One key advantage of Qobuz Connect […] The post Qobuz Connect comes to BluOS devices first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purpo... - Arcam introduces Radia A15+, A25+ with HDMI eARC, A5+ without4 September 2025, 3:18 pm
When Arcam launched its Radia series in October 2023, it brought with it not only a new look but a new attitude to integrated amplifiers: Future-Fi in intent, the A5, A15 and A25 had a sleek industrial design with yellow accents, each model sporting an internal DAC and MM phono […] The post Arcam introduces Radia A15+, A25+ with HDMI eARC, A5+ without first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission.... - The greatest lie never told4 September 2025, 9:19 am
I want to discuss people like me – hi-fi reviewers – and how we can deceive people like you – the hi-fi hardware buying public. I also want to talk about how a significant portion of the buying public is willingly complicit in this deception. This is not a call […] The post The greatest lie never told first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyright ... - Are two subwoofers better than one? (video version)3 September 2025, 3:34 pm
🎥 Camera: John Darko 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko 0:00 Intro 3:54 Roon playlist […] The post Are two subwoofers better than one? (video version) first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS fe...
- Audiophilia Dream List ©2 July 2025, 9:44 pm
UPDATED JULY 3, 2025.This list will be updated regularly. The latest additions appear at the top. When the latest update appears, the previous update selections will be placed in genre sections for easier viewing. Welcome to the Audiophilia Dream List. A list of original (OG) or reissued vinyl of all genres. I’ll post the list at the top of the review page and link it across our social media any time it’s significantly updated. As vinyl has become prohibitively expensive, you’l... - Mussorgsky arr: Ravel: Pictures At An Exhibition/Orchestre de la Suisse Romande/Ansermet—Esoteric Mastering vinyl reissue [2025]2 July 2025, 7:41 pm
One of the joys of the vinyl Renaissance, especially during the past ten years, when it heated up to a fever pitch, is getting to know hitherto unknown conductors and performers from the Golden Age of Recording, especially those of Decca, EMI, Mercury, and RCA Living Stereo.As an orchestral player and conductor, I’ve always had favourites that I was passionate about, so recordings by Reiner, Previn, et al., stood pride of place in my collection. More often than not, their recordings were t... - Chopin: Polonaises—Maurizio Pollini, piano/DG The Original Source 2 LP 45 RPM vinyl reissue [2025]2 July 2025, 3:24 pm
I believe this is the first DG Original source reissue cut at 45 RPM. I could be wrong, but no matter, I found out the hard way. All the DG OS reissues I’ve reviewed have been remastered and cut by the Emil Berliner Studios’ dynamic duo of Rainer Maillard and Sidney Meyer at 33 RPM. I don’t know the Chopin Polonaises except for the famous Polonaise in A major, Op. 40, No. 1 (nicknamed the “Military Polonaise”). Side 1 contains the unknown to me Polonaise No. 1 in C-... - Pure Fidelity Savant Ti 12 inch Tonearm1 July 2025, 9:36 am
I first heard the Pure Fidelity Savant Ti 12” Tonearm (USD 8000) at the 2024 Pacific Audio Fest in Seattle. It sounded like a great match for John Stratton's new Symphony Turntable. At 12”, it was sized perfectly for the substantial plinth and looked impressive with an IKEDA Kai MC Phono Cartridge. After the show, the whole kit and caboodle came to my place for an extended stay and review. You can watch an interview I did with Stratton and the Symphony/Savant Ti setup here. After a f... - Audiovector QR1 SE Loudspeakers1 July 2025, 9:36 am
It’s a bit of a cliché in the audiophile scene to say that Denmark has the highest concentration of HiFi brands per capita. While I can't confirm the stats, Denmark's contribution to the industry is massive relative to its size. Audiovector is one of the classic names in the Danish HiFi landscape, and their high-end R series speakers have been well covered by the audio media in the US. It’s become my modus operandi to explore high-end speaker brands by getting acquainted with ...
- DALI IO-82 September 2025, 10:48 am
The latest wireless, noise-cancelling headphones from Danish loudspeaker manufacturer DALI compare favourably to the brand’s flagship IO-12 and take on some stiff Sony competition… and win, according to Alan Sircom. The post DALI IO-8 appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Music Interview: Thompson Twins2 September 2025, 10:30 am
Named after the bumbling detectives in the Tintin novels, Thompson Twins were a powerful force in the mid-‘80s synth-pop scene. Sean Hannam talks about their seminal Into The Gap album. The post Music Interview: Thompson Twins appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Roksan Caspian 4G2 September 2025, 9:59 am
Does Roksan’s latest version of the popular Caspian integrated amplifier live up to its predecessors? Ed Selley thinks so and believes the addition of the BluOS streaming platform is transformative! The post Roksan Caspian 4G appeared first on hi-fi+.... - conrad-johnson ART1502 September 2025, 9:37 am
The stereo version of c-j’s flagship ART300 is a lot more than just a stripped-down flagship. It sets the standard for modern meets classic tube amplifier sound, thinks Alan Sircom. The post conrad-johnson ART150 appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Eversolo Officially Launches the T8 Professional-Grade Streaming Transport, Leading the Art of Sound1 September 2025, 6:00 pm
August 2025: As a pioneering brand in the audio industry, […] The post Eversolo Officially Launches the T8 Professional-Grade Streaming Transport, Leading the Art of Sound appeared first on hi-fi+....
- Devialet Astra ‘Opéra de Paris’ streaming amplifier26 August 2025, 12:00 am
French audio marque Devialet has been on quite a journey. Its first product, in 2010, was the D-Premier [HFN Apr ’10], an innovative integrated amplifier showcasing the ADH (Analogue/Digital Hybrid) topology of designer/company founder Pierre-Emmanuel Calmel and colleague Mathias Moronvalle [see boxout]. Eye-catchingly designed, thrillingly innovative and a sonic marvel, Devialet’s amplifier was a shot in the arm for the hi-fi industry.The company followed it with a slew of success... - Nagaoka MP-700 cartridge26 August 2025, 12:00 am
Timed to coincide with its 85th anniversary, Nagaoka is launching the MP-700 as the new flagship model of its longstanding MP series. Sidestepping the usual cartridge question – is it moving-magnet or moving-coil? – by answering ‘moving-permalloy’, this range is already well established.Until recently it topped out with the venerable £799 MP-500 [HFN Jan ’23], which was introduced about fifteen years ago, yet the MP line is even older than that, dating back t... - Michell Apollo/Muse MM/MC phono preamp22 August 2025, 12:00 am
Given that Michell Engineering is not exactly known for its breakneck pace in launching new models, the announcement of a new product at the beginning of 2025 got many a vinyl fan’s pulse racing. With the wraps now off, Michell marks a return to electronics manufacturing in the form of the new £3500 Apollo phono preamp with its matching Muse power supply.Audio electronics is nothing new for Michell, although its heyday for pre, power and phono amps was back in the 1980s and &rsquo... - Perlisten D15s active subwoofer21 August 2025, 12:00 am
Just as the American audio manufacturer Perlisten sells a varied range of loudspeakers [HFN Apr/Jun/Aug ’22 and [HFN May ’25], it also features an equally expansive line of active subwoofers. They don’t quite come in all shapes and sizes – the shapes never vary beyond flavours of cuboid – but there’s a broad sweep of price and specification to match different room sizes. Towards the top of the lineup is the £5500 D15s, reviewed here.Presently, this i... - Teac VRDS-25 CD player21 August 2025, 12:00 am
Appearances are almost always deceptive. Take Teac’s new £1300 VRDS-25. Here’s a CD player that looks rather like the established VRDS-10 and VRDS-7 [see below], featuring the CMK3 version of its VRDS transport with wafer-thin drawer mechanism, elegant orange-coloured display and basic range of onboard controls.As ever, a huge variety of track/index skip, repeat, program and fade options remain available on the matching remote control. Around the back you’ve the choice ...
- TCL QM9K QD-MiniLED 4K TV with Google Gemini Unveiled at CEDIA 2025 9 September 2025, 7:58 am
Available in 65 to 98-inch screen sizes, the flagship 2025 TCL QM9K 4K TV offers more dimming zones and higher brightness.... - FiiO K13 R2R DAC: A Balanced Headphone Amp and Hi-Res Desktop Audio Hub With Enough Power for Planar Headphones8 September 2025, 8:52 pm
$319 hi-res desktop DAC/AMP with balanced/single-ended outputs, Bluetooth 5.4, USB, optical, coax, and I²S connectivity.... - Perlisten A-Series: 4 New Entry-Level High-Performance Loudspeakers8 September 2025, 5:25 pm
Perlisten A-Series loudspeakers are designed for stereo or home theater. Choose between two towers, a stand-mount and on-wall surround.... - JBL Drops Boombox 4 and PartyBox 720: Bigger Bass, Flashier Lights, and Louder Parties Than Your Neighbors Can Handle8 September 2025, 4:14 pm
JBL Boombox 4 and PartyBox 720 are the perfect portable party speakers for 2025 with booming bass, waterproof designs and epic lightshows.... - Bill Evans Trio Riverside Recordings Reissued: Haunted Heart 5-LP/3-CD/Digital Collection8 September 2025, 8:05 am
Craft Recordings’ Haunted Heart collects the complete Bill Evans Trio studio recordings with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian, including Portrait in Jazz, Explorations, and 17 previously unreleased tracks. Available on 5-LP, 3-CD, and digital formats....
- Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player Review8 September 2025, 12:00 pm
Kaleidescape’s Strato E Movie Player is an entry-level 4K player with onboard storage and access to a vast array of content through... The post Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Denon DP-3000NE Turntable Review3 September 2025, 12:00 pm
Denon has an illustrious history of turntable design and manufacture, so when they decide it’s time for a new flagship table, we have high expectations. The post Denon DP-3000NE Turntable Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Sony BRAVIA 5 65XR50 65-inch Mini LED TV Review2 September 2025, 12:00 pm
Sony’s BRAVIA XR50 65 "Mini LED TV is a high-performance, high-value 65-inch Ultra HD display featuring a zone dimming Mini LED backlight... The post Sony BRAVIA 5 65XR50 65-inch Mini LED TV Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - R_volution PlayerPro 8K Media Player27 August 2025, 12:00 pm
If you have a lot of media at home (DVDs, Blu-ray, and 4K discs), you should be very interested in this product review. The post R_volution PlayerPro 8K Media Player appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Advance Paris MyConnect250, A Second Look Video Review25 August 2025, 12:00 pm
This thing has every single potential bit of connectivity that you would ever possibly want from an integrated amplifier streamer, all in... The post Advance Paris MyConnect250, A Second Look Video 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 […]...
- 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 […]... - Review: Bluesound NODE Nano Streaming DAC27 November 2024, 12:26 am
Hello Bluesound Node Nano! Goodbye Raspberry Pi? Steve Graham ponders the possibility of a Node Nano sending his music-playing Raspberry Pi into early retirement. […]...
- Auris Audio Headonia 300B Review8 September 2025, 10:53 am
Marcus reviews the Auris Audio Headonia 300B, a Summit-fi desktop tube headphone amplifier and pre-amp with up to 7W of output power. It is currently priced at €11999. Disclaimer: This sample was purchased by me at a discount price and does not have to be returned. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank Auris Audio for their support. You can click here to learn more about the Auris Audio products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics... - HiBy R6Pro II 2025 Review6 September 2025, 11:39 am
James reviews the HiBy R6Pro II 2025, a 2nd-gen Android 12 DAP with a dual CS4308P DAC and up to 632mW of Class A/AB amplification. It is currently priced at $699.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank HiBy for their support. You can click here to read more about the HiBy products we have previously featured on our website. This article follows […] HiBy R6Pro II 2025 Review... - Campfire Audio Grand Luna Review5 September 2025, 11:10 am
Nihal reviews the Campfire Audio Grand Luna, a new high-end hybrid IEM featuring 14mm planar magnetic and dual balanced armature drivers. It is priced at $1399.00. 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 Campfire Audio for their support. Click here to learn more about Campfire Audio products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines, wh... - XENNS Mangird Top Pro Review3 September 2025, 11:36 am
Kurt reviews the XENNS Mangird Top Pro, a new hybrid dual dynamic and 8 balanced armature driver universal in-ear monitor priced at $499.00. 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 Linsoul for their support. Click here to learn more about the XENNS Mangird products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post follows our scoring guidelines, which you can read in […] X... - Kiwi Ears Astral Review2 September 2025, 11:01 am
Kurt reviews the Kiwi Ears Astral, a hybrid custom 10 mm bioceramic‑diaphragm dynamic driver and 6 BA universal IEM priced at $299.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank Linsoul and Kiwi Ears for their support. Click here to read up on the Kiwi Ears gear previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our scoring guidelines, which you can read in more detail […...
- Review: Noble Audio FoKus Amadeus True Wireless25 August 2025, 5:20 pm
Review of the Noble Audio Amadeus True Wireless earphones. If there is one thing that the past 5 years has The post Review: Noble Audio FoKus Amadeus True Wireless appeared first on AudioHead.... - Top 10 Best Turntables Of 202515 July 2025, 7:29 am
Some Of The Top 10 Best Turntables Of 2025 – also known as Record Players (but never vinyl players). We The post Top 10 Best Turntables Of 2025 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Rhino Records Reissues Fleetwood Mac On Vinyl And New Dolby ATMOS Mix11 July 2025, 4:58 pm
Depending on when you were born, Fleetwood Mac (and the band’s 1975 self-titled album) can be either a seminal work The post Rhino Records Reissues Fleetwood Mac On Vinyl And New Dolby ATMOS Mix appeared first on AudioHead.... - Focal Adds The Diva Mezza Utopia To The Active Wireless Lineup9 July 2025, 7:02 pm
This week France-based Focal and the legendary Naim amplifier company (owned collectively under the Vervent Audio Group umbrella) announced a The post Focal Adds The Diva Mezza Utopia To The Active Wireless Lineup appeared first on AudioHead.... - Review: Schiit Kara F Pre, Gungnir 2 DAC & The Rest Of The Gigastack7 July 2025, 2:55 pm
This our full review of the Schiit Kara F preamplifier, Schiit Gungir DAC and Wotan Stereo Power Amplifier in the The post Review: Schiit Kara F Pre, Gungnir 2 DAC & The Rest Of The Gigastack appeared first on AudioHead....
- Dan Clark Audio CORINA Electrostatic Headphone Revisited – The Ceiling8 September 2025, 8:00 am
It is no secret that I am an Electrostatic man, as an audio purist, dynamic and even planar magnetic headphones The post Dan Clark Audio CORINA Electrostatic Headphone Revisited – The Ceiling appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Schiit Lyr+ Fusion Architecture Headphone Amp & Preamp – Saving the best for last18 August 2025, 6:00 am
So this is my third installment of reviews that started when I received the Schiit Audio Lyr 3 Fusion Architecture™ The post Schiit Lyr+ Fusion Architecture Headphone Amp & Preamp – Saving the best for last appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - A Tribute to Frank Iacone, a Life Lived Large, Larger than Life5 August 2025, 6:00 am
Last week, my close friend, colleague, and business partner Frank Iacone passed away. He was an icon of the Personal The post A Tribute to Frank Iacone, a Life Lived Large, Larger than Life appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - HIFIMAN ISVARNA Hybrid Headphone4 August 2025, 6:00 am
Once again, I received a combination of products simultaneously for review, in this case, the HIFIMAN ISVARNA Hybrid Headphone and The post HIFIMAN ISVARNA Hybrid Headphone appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Introducing: 105 SILVA open-back headphones by Meze Audio23 July 2025, 6:21 pm
CAPTIVATING ALL SENSES The new 105 SILVA offers a smooth blend of clarity and richness. Through a combination of perfected The post Introducing: 105 SILVA open-back headphones by Meze Audio appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Vertere Calon8 September 2025, 12:00 am
Turntable manufacturers often find themselves making a phono stage to ensure the hand-off from their product to the rest of a system is exactly as they would like it to be. Vertere is no exception and already produces the excellent Phono One MkII, but the Calon (Welsh for ‘heart’) is designed to complement its more expensive models.All phono stages need to apply an EQ curve to the incoming signal to correct EQ applied to the record. The Calon applies the bulk of its gain to the sig... - Fosi Audio ZA3/ZD35 September 2025, 12:00 am
Even if you have only a casual acquaintance with YouTube’s burgeoning cheap audio debating society, you may have found yourself dodging military-grade click bait proclamations from the surreal land of dinky, game-changing giant killers where palm-sized Class D amplifiers and DACs from the Far East costing just a few hundred quid have led some who’ve experienced their charms to question the assumed sonic superiority of big beast, multi-thousand-pound exotica.It sounds like the sort ... - Have you ever had a demo before buying?4 September 2025, 12:00 am
... - October 2025 issue now on sale4 September 2025, 12:00 am
Welcome to the October 2025 issue! You’ll doubtless have noticed that the Audio File section at the front of the mag has expanded somewhat recently in an attempt to alert you to all the latest updates on the abundance of goodies released every month into the hi-fi-hungry market.We’re aware this can all be a bit giddy-making at times so I’d just like to draw your attention to a couple of less well-heralded features that appear every month as a kind of counterbalance to the ne... - Meridian Audio Ellipse3 September 2025, 12:00 am
What comes to mind when you think of UK audio brand Meridian? Most likely its range of high-performance (and high-ticket) digital active loudspeakers, a product category it effectively launched in the Eighties with its D600. Since then it has evolved the concept, so that its current DSP8000 XE floorstander features eight drivers, eight built-in amplifiers and sells for £80,000.This makes the new Ellipse – a compact, wireless desktop speaker – a bit of a surprise. Meridian ha...
- 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....
- 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.... - QlearSoul One-Q All-In-One Turntable Reviewed26 March 2025, 3:59 pm
the One-Q is an excellent Bluetooth speaker and a perfectly acceptable turntable for occasional playback, and is easy to recommend over any of the typical alternatives currently on the market....
- KEF XIO Soundbar Review5 September 2025, 1:40 am
Can this British marque take it to the established players with its first-ever soundbar? Michael Darroch decides…... - WiiM Amp Ultra Streaming Amplifier Review3 September 2025, 6:15 am
Eric Teh auditions this sophisticated yet affordable one-box streaming amp…... - DUNU Concept R CD Player Review29 August 2025, 10:50 pm
Cheryl Tan samples this interesting new ‘portable’ Compact Disc player…... - Fluance Ri71 Powered Speaker System Review29 August 2025, 1:24 pm
Simon Lucas is beguiled by this affordable yet innovative active speaker package…... - Beyerdynamic DT 70 IE In-Ear Monitors Review29 August 2025, 4:30 am
Cheryl Tan auditions a highly capable pair of premium priced IEMs…...
- 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.... - Andover Audio Releases SpinBase MAX 2: Enhanced Audio for Turntables25 April 2025, 6:40 pm
Andover Audio has launched the SpinBase MAX 2, an upgraded version of its midrange turntable speaker system. This new model features an improved acoustic suspension enclosure design that is said to significantly enhance sound quality compared to the original. Like the SpinBase 2, the MAX 2 utilizes Andover’s IsoGroove™ technology to minimize feedback, allowing any […] The post Andover Audio Releases SpinBase MAX 2: Enhanced Audio for Turntables appeared first on HIFI Trends....
- Vera-Fi Audio Snub Station Zero & Line Noise Black Hole4 September 2025, 3:09 pm
Link to YouTube ReviewUpfront, I want make this clear if your total system value is under $3000. This is probably not a product review that you should be considering for your system. Because noise reduction is truly along the edges of your system’s resolution. While eliminating noise or reducing it does improve your sound, that improvement becomes far more noticeable once you moved up the chain in the quality of equipment that you have. Therefore, if you don’t fit into this par... - FiiO K9 AKM Headphone Amplifier/DAC26 August 2025, 4:41 pm
Watch the YouTube ReviewFirst off, I want to thank Ed Holmwood of Old Guy Hi-Fi for loaning me the K9 headphone amp/DAC for review. This is my first piece of FIIO gear that I’ve been able to spend more than a couple of minutes with. And based on the K9 here, I really wish I would’ve had more experiences with FiiO before this.The K9 AKM is a headphone amplifier/DAC that in a pinch could also be used as a preamp. However, since FiiO has the K11 with a remote which is designed to ... - Yulong DP1 Network Streamer/USB Digital Interface15 August 2025, 2:48 am
View the YouTube ReviewYou have a DAC you like, but are looking for both a streamer that can be programmed to your network, has HDMI ARC, and you also want to invest in a DDC? I may have the answer.In July, Rosemary at Apos Audio contacted me, asking if I was interested in reviewing a unique streamer by Yulong, I was more than curious. Now Yulong is a 20+ year-old Chinese company, and its founder is a passionate audiophile. What Apos sent is the YULONG DAART DP1 Network /USB Digital Interf... - Vera-Fi Audio Vanguard Caldera 12 Subwoofer5 August 2025, 12:26 pm
Link to YouTube ReviewTo most people when you think of subwoofers you think of the boom boom boom of the car next to you, disturbing your peaceful conversation at a stoplight. However, a well-designed subwoofer isn’t about the boom. It’s about the bass detail that goes missing in most speakers because they cannot dig that deep. Now I will be the first one to admit that in my 11 x 10“ room, a 12 inch subwoofer is a bit overkill on first glance, but what we forget is that a... - SMSL DO 400 Headphone Amp/DAC/Preamplifier29 July 2025, 3:06 pm
Watch the YouTube VideoMy dive continues into Chinese hi-fi, better known as Chi-fi by many. With the help of an introduction by Ed of Old Guy Hi-Fi, I was able to get in contact with Good people at Aoshida, distributors of many Chinese brand hi-fi products. They were kind enough to send me the SMSL DO 400 that retails at $499. of of course and full disclosure and in compliance with the FCC, although I was provided with this unit I was not compensated in any way. the opinions are my own su...
- SMR Cable Technologies Vanish 334 Speaker Cable7 September 2025, 9:07 am
Once considered the only aspect that mattered, it's rare among cable manufacturers these days to quote measurements, let alone focus on measured perfection. SMR Cable Technologies takes a different approach, and they do not mince words, according to their tagline: "Measurably Superior. Audibly Sublime."... - Mad Scientist White Magic Interlinks30 August 2025, 11:22 am
The Mad Scientist is at it again! Not one to sit still, he developed a new range of cables labeled White Magic. As I found during the review, this new range takes the sound and performance in a new direction.... - Final Reference Show at Orchestral Audio27 August 2025, 12:02 pm
The "Final Reference" Show at Orchestral Audio, Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6.... - Media Room v5 – Part 3 – Aug 202517 August 2025, 10:06 am
A summary of the Media Room and its operational components in August 2025.... - Grimm PW1 MM/MC Phono Preamp15 August 2025, 10:31 am
The PW1 MM/MC phono preamplifier is Grimm Audio's latest product, released in January this year. It is an ideal companion for a Grimm Audio MU2 server/DAC/preamp or a Grimm Audio LS1 active loudspeaker system, but it also functions perfectly standalone in the context of any other audio system....
- A New Way to Evaluate Audio Systems22 October 2024, 7:16 pm
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- Introducing Perlisten’s New A Series Loudspeakers9 September 2025, 1:33 pm
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Did you know that Hana also makes a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge called the “ML”? Just sayin’. Master cartridge designer Masao Okada-san of Excel Sound blends craftsmanship and engineering in the Hana Umami Black MC Cartridge, the company’s new flagship offered in celebration of 55 [...]...
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In this article we review the all new entry-level dongle DAC/Amp from the Chinese brand, the FiiO Jiezi, priced at just $29,99 USD. ... The post FiiO Jiezi Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - ZiiGaat Lush Review20 August 2025, 9:16 pm
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