- Re-Tales #60: Matt Alterman's Crescendo Audio Returns to Boulder25 November 2025, 2:08 pm
Re-Tales #60: Matt Alterman's Crescendo Audio Returns to Boulder John Atkinson Tue, 11/25/2025 - 06:08 Show Promo Image A hi-fi dealer's son, Matt Alterman has been in or near the business almost all his life. His dealership, Crescendo Audio, is coming full circle as he opens a new location in Boulder, Colorado, the town where he launched his first store 13 years ago. Julie Mullins 0 ...
- Audio Note (UK) TT Three Reference & Izvor DAC debut25 November 2025, 2:04 pm
Audio Note (UK) TT Three Reference & Izvor DAC debut Mark Henninger Tue, 11/25/2025 - 06:04 Show Promo Image Following a video interview for Stereophile's video channel (watch it below and subscribe here), Audio Note UK's Adrian Ford-Crush played tunes from a Level 4/5 system that included the brand's TT Three Reference turntable ($63,000), which debuted at T.H.E. New York International Audio Show. Ken Mical... - Bring Home Eversolo Play – Your All-in-One Music Hub24 November 2025, 3:09 pm
Bring Home Eversolo Play – Your All-in-One Music Hub Len Porcano Mon, 11/24/2025 - 07:09 Show Promo Image Good news! You now have the chance to win the Eversolo Play—an all-in-one HiFi hub that seamlessly integrates a streamer, DAC, and amplifier, and is the proud winner of the EISA Best Value Streaming Amplifier 2025–2026 award. With its minimalist design, smart interactive experience, and exceptional high-fidelity sound... - J.Sikora, Aidas, Berkeley, and Gryphon star in Command Performance AV's Democracy Room24 November 2025, 2:23 pm
J.Sikora, Aidas, Berkeley, and Gryphon star in Command Performance AV's Democracy Room Mark Henninger Mon, 11/24/2025 - 06:23 Show Promo Image Anthony Chiarella, director of sales and marketing for Gryphon NA, was joined by Command Performance AV CEO Jeff Fox and sales manager Jessie Bentley to present two debuts. Ken Micallef 0 0... - Stereophile's Products of 2025 Editors' Choice Awards21 November 2025, 1:45 pm
Stereophile's Products of 2025 Editors' Choice Awards John Atkinson Fri, 11/21/2025 - 05:45Show Promo Image 0 0...
- AVM30 CS 30.3 Integrated Amplifier Review25 November 2025, 1:28 pm
A couple of sentences on the website of German high-end […] The post AVM30 CS 30.3 Integrated Amplifier Review appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Dan Fogelberg: Souvenirs25 November 2025, 1:13 pm
Fifty-one years ago, the genre known as soft rock was […] The post Dan Fogelberg: Souvenirs appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - 2025 Golden Ear: Soulution 326 Preamplifier25 November 2025, 1:07 pm
$21,975 (optional MC phono module, $4475; optional DAC module, $7475) […] The post 2025 Golden Ear: Soulution 326 Preamplifier appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - J. Porter Studios Waterloo Micro Review22 November 2025, 1:17 pm
Isn’t it refreshing when design form and function meld into […] The post J. Porter Studios Waterloo Micro Review appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - 2025 Golden Ear: Hana Mono Mk II Phono Cartridge22 November 2025, 1:11 pm
$850 Every now and then TAS Editor Robert Harley publishes […] The post 2025 Golden Ear: Hana Mono Mk II Phono Cartridge appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Just Posted! Chuck's Capital Audiofest 2025 Review: The Most Memorable Must-Hear System Demos And Stereo Setups24 November 2025, 2:08 pm
Capital Audiofest 2025 opened with an energetic pulse of innovation and craftsmanship, where manufacturers and boutique builders alike unveiled fresh takes on loudspeaker design, amplification, and source components. From compact two-way standmounts that surprised with full-range authority to sprawling open‑baffle floorstanders that painted orchestral scale, the show offered a rare opportunity to hear how modern materials, refined crossovers, and careful cabinet engineering translate into... - UK To Make Reselling Concert Tickets For Profit Illegal21 November 2025, 11:33 am
The UK government has announced plans to introduce legislation making it illegal to resell tickets for concerts, sports, theatre, comedy and other live events for more than their original face value, saying the move is designed to protect fans from inflated resale prices and "destroy the operating model of ticket touts". Under the proposed rules, secondary ticketing platforms would have a legal duty to monitor and enforce the cap on resale prices, limits would be placed on platform service fees... - TBT: Audience Hidden Treasure In-Wall AC PowerCable And High Definition Wall Receptacle Review20 November 2025, 11:03 am
If you're reading this review, you're either considering the installation of a dedicated line in what is likely your dedicated listening room or perhaps your home theater... or maybe the video rig in your family room if you're seriously into watching TV. Or possibly, you've already installed a line and are wondering if this new Audience cable might be a worthwhile upgrade. In any case, I suspect you're already convinced that "everything matters" in high-end audio, especially cables. Keep readin... - TBT: Silent Angel Bonn N8 Data Switch Review20 November 2025, 11:03 am
Thunder Data, the primary company responsible for the Silent Angel products was founded by two Chinese research engineers – Dr. Huang Jian and Chorus Chuang – specializing in both hardware and software development and engineering, and they have several patents in this field. Features of the already highly-regarded Bonn N8 eight-port Ethernet switch, which sells for £399, include fully balanced input and output transformers for every port, though it must be said that pretty muc... - Florida International Audio Expo In February 202619 November 2025, 10:43 am
The eighth annual Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE) returns as the Southeast's most eagerly anticipated high-end audio gatherings, bringing together music lovers, audiophiles, immersivephiles, and industry professionals for a long weekend of listening, discovery, and community. FIAE show's 2026 edition continues the event's tradition of pairing commercial exhibits with live music and educational programming to give visitors both demonstrable gear experiences and context for what they hear...
- MUSIC ⸜ Our albums series: ASTOR PIAZZOLA AND HIS TANGO QUINTET, Live in Lugano 1983, Ermitage/AudioNautes Recordings, Ultimate HiQualityCD1 November 2025, 12:00 am
... - INTERVIEW: "The Editors" series № 37: ANDREW SIMPSONS • Audiograde ⸜ editor-in-chief » UNITED KINGDOM1 November 2025, 12:00 am
THE EDITORSinterviewer WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Ewa Muszczynko images Andrew Simpson, press materialsNo 258 November 1, 2025⌈ THE EDITORS is a series of interviews with editors of audio magazines from all over the world – both printed ones, as well as online magazines and internet portals. It started on January 1st, 2012, and 36 interview records have been published so far – the one below is No. 37. Our aim is to make our readers more familiar with the p... - REVIEW: FOUND SOUND DAVIO Davio Azure ⸜ digital-to-analogue converter » POLAND1 November 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images by „High Fidelity”, Found Sound DavioNo 258 November 1, 2025˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ FOUND SOUND is a Polish company specializing in the production of audio equipment. It was founded in 2018 in Mińsk Mazowiecki by JACEK JAWORSKI, who describes himself as “a music enthusiast with over 25 years of experience in the persistent pursuit of perfect sound reproduction.” The company ... - REVIEW: LAIV Harmony GaNM ⸜ power amplifier • monoblocks » SINGAPORE1 November 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba images by „High Fidelity”, LaivNo 258 November 1, 2025⌈ LAiV, founded in 2023 and based in Singapore, is the brainchild of Mr. WENG FAI HOH, formerly the representative in the West of several other companies specializing in digital-to-analog converters. Educated in industrial automation, he gathered a group of engineers and together they designed the Harmony D/A converter. We are testing power amplifie... - REVIEW: AUDIO REVEAL Classic ⸜ integrated amplifier » POLAND1 November 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Ewa Muszczynko images “High Fidelity”, Audio RevealNo 258 November 1, 2025˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ AUDIO REVEAL is a brand established in 2016 on the initiative of Mr. MICHAŁ POSIEWKA. He has been involved in manufacturing since 1989, but at that time he was designing and manufacturing alarm systems. Audio Reveal is the result of his passion for audio. We are testing for the first time an amplifier that work...
- 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....
- 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 […]... - Record of the Day-012: Sally’s Dream16 October 2025, 3:38 am
Sally’s Dream is the all-female punk band I wish I’d known about when I was hanging out at punk clubs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 80s. I wish I would have seen them. Unfortunately, it took till now to finally get the record out, but it’s just as awesome today as it was then. Ironically, […]...
- 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... - 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... - 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, ... - Visiting a Mostly Italian Hi-Fi Trio: Diapason, Mastersound, and VinnieRossi1 November 2025, 4:00 am
In my August 1 editorial, titled “Inside Views: Why SoundStage! Goes the Distance,” I outlined why some of us at the SoundStage! Network travel to audio companies around the world as often as we do. My explanation was summed up in this sentence: “The reason is simple: so we can better inform our audience.” While visiting companies, we typically focus on their newest products. We also put time into finding out about each company’s history and what makes it tick. ... - Recommended Reference Component: Marantz Model 10 Integrated Amplifier15 October 2025, 4:00 am
The Marantz Model 10 integrated amplifier (US $15,000/CA$20,000/£11,999/€14,499) is a reference-level component that combines opulent aesthetics with exceptional performance. It demonstrates what a great engineering team can achieve when not hindered by cost constraints. In his September 2025 review of the Model 10 on SoundStage! Ultra, Jason Thorpe characterizes the look of the Model 10 as “stunning in a manner that manages to be understated and totally over the top at the same...
- 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.... - 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....
- 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. ... - Apos x Community Rock Lobster Review18 November 2025, 6:31 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. My first experience with Oakland-based retailer Apos came a few years ago, when I bought my trusty Matrix X-SABRE Pro DAC. At the time, Apos’s appeal lay in its selection of Chinese hi-fi products paired with U.S.-based returns and a generous 45-day trial period. Since then, the company’s catalog has expanded to include international br... - Topping D900 DAC Review13 November 2025, 4:04 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. My life as an audiophile almost perfectly coincides with the rise of Chinese hi-fi companies like Topping. While I was raised by a father with a healthy appreciation for good sound and a system built around NAD components and Boston Acoustics speakers, I didn’t begin investing in audio myself until grad school. With most of my modest stipend devoted to t... - T+A Symphonia Streaming Integrated Amplifier - A cheeky use case with headphones7 November 2025, 5:18 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. T+A Symphonia Streaming Integrated Amplifier — A cheeky use case with headphones Rajiv Arora This review will not be like my others, for reasons that will soon become clear. Normally, I test the review component within my reference system, as well as compare it to one or more relevant competitors, so readers have some frame of ref...
- J.Sikora Aspire & Standard Max Supreme Turntables Inspire Many Head Turns at Capital Audiofest 202525 November 2025, 12:00 am
Hello and welcome to Part 2 of my Capital Audiofest show report! Let’s get right to it!J.SIKORA / COMMAND PERFORMANCE AV J.Sikora is known for high-end turntables that are not inexpensive. And now, the Polish gearmaker has just launched a high-grade entry point for their lineup: Enter the aptly named Aspire turntable, which made (at least) its domestic debut at CAF 2025 in one of Command Performance AV’s rooms (Room 305).Like the maker’s other models, J. Sikora’... - Rhino’s High Fidelity Series AAA 180g 1LP Edition of The Monkees’ Hit 1967 Album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Sounds Considerably Better Than the Original Vinyl, Thanks to a Significant Production Decision22 November 2025, 12:00 am
At the musical crossroads of high fidelity and 1960s pop music, there are often significant discrepancies that can hinder many an audiophile’s enjoyment of vintage recordings. For example, it is well known that the American editions of recordings by The Beatles were highly altered by their U.S. record label Capitol to the point where serious fans of the band tend to prefer the original UK mono mixes — i.e., the ones The Beatles worked on directly and approved — and many of the... - Expert Turntable & Cartridge Setup Q&A Enlighten Capital Audiofest Attendees21 November 2025, 12:00 am
Welcome to our multipart show highlights series about this year’s Capital Audiofest! The annual event, which has been increasing in size and market importance in recent years, was held just outside Washington, DC, at the Hilton Twinbrook in Rockville, Maryland, during the weekend of November 14-16, 2025.Gary Gill, the CAF show’s primary founder and organizer (shown above), reportedly was able to maintain exhibitor pricing from last year’s event in order to entice and reta... - Turntables Take Charge of the Show at Capital Audiofest20 November 2025, 12:00 am
Many analog-centric capital gains took place at Capital Audiofest at the Hilton in Rockville, Maryland, last weekend, November 14-16, 2025, and our turntable expert Ken Micallef was duly entrenched at CAF to find all the turntable spins, tonearm sights, and cartridge sounds firsthand.In addition to Julie Mullins — whose own CAF reports will be posting here on AP shortly — Ken worked the halls at CAF, and he zeroed in on a score of new turntables from the likes of J.Sikora, Prim... - The Beatles’ Massive 180g 12LP Anthology Collection Aims to Enthrall New and Seasoned Fab Four Listeners Alike With Remarkable Restorations, Newly Demixed Wonders, and an All-New 3LP Volume of Rarities and Select 2025 Mixes19 November 2025, 12:00 am
Mike Mettler: As I noted at the outset of my review of four choice Ringo Starr LP reissues last week here (on November 12, 2025), the month of November traditionally means there will be major Beatles-related releases in the hopper. This year is no different, as, in addition to a trio of solo-Beatles collections, there is also a Holy Grail 180g 12LP Beatles box set being released by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMG this Friday, November 21, 2025 — and it is known as Anthology Collection. In ad...
- Ranger L/S Sonically Superior24 November 2025, 5:15 pm
... - LUXMAN's Ultimate Phono Preamp, the E-0717 November 2025, 5:15 pm
... - MUSICAL FIDELITY B1xi Checks all the boxes10 November 2025, 5:15 pm
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- VPI and Acora Acoustics MRB-1 and VAC | CAF 202526 November 2025, 8:00 am
It was gratifying, after both Greg Weaver and I gave the Acora Acoustics MRB-1 monitors ($8,000/pr) such glowing reviews, to see this amazing two-way bookshelf speaker make such a solid impression at CAF 2024. One room that was a surprise was the VPI room, where two VPI Model One turntables and a slew of VAC [...]... - Blink High End | CAF 202525 November 2025, 8:00 pm
I've been noticing that Blink High End, the New England-based audio store, is starting to feature more Audio Group Denmark gear in their systems in each successive audio show. (I joked that only Audio Group Denmark features more gear from Aavik, Ansuz, Borresen and Axxess.) At the 2025 Capital Audiofest, Matterhorn Audio Distribution and Blink [...]... - Vivid Audio Giya G3 Cu and GTT Audio | CAF 202525 November 2025, 5:58 pm
I bet you think I darted toward the GTT Audio exhibit room at the 2025 Capital Audiofest the minute I walked in the door just to get a few more minutes with the Master Fidelity NADAC C Master Clock and D DAC, and you'd be right. As I mentioned in my recent review of the [...]... - Highlights From The Black Friday Guide For Audiophiles 202525 November 2025, 11:56 am
All the Highlights from our Black Friday Deals For Audiophiles post! We’ve assembled the ultimate roundup of HiFi bargains for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and every other deal-fueled moment November can throw at you. Consider this your once-a-year treasure map: a hand-picked, lovingly curated, curator’s curation of only the choicest sonic steals. These deals highlight [...]... - Børresen A3 Bass Modules and M2 Speakers | CAF 202524 November 2025, 2:00 pm
Is this the first time I've actually heard the new Børresen A3 Bass Modules, which the guys from Audio Group Denmark call the BBM, or does it just seem like a long time since the last high-end audio show? I might have seen the Børresen A3 ($21,000 ea) in a static display earlier in the [...]...
- FiiO’s CEO explains why the Warmer R2R DAC exists25 November 2025, 3:53 pm
James Chung, FiiO’s CEO, has taken a leaf out of Jason Stoddard’s book to share the story behind the Warmer R2R DAC on Head-Fi. It’s a tale of nostalgia, supply chain difficulties and why portable tube gear isn’t happening for FiiO anytime soon. And we’re re-telling Chung’s story here (with […] The post FiiO’s CEO explains why the Warmer R2R DAC exists first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, ... - How I flatten vinyl records at home: Pro-Ject Flatten It review25 November 2025, 11:18 am
Earlier this year, Orbital released three remastered 12″ singles: the Radiccio EP, the Lush EP and the Peel Session (now retitled Radio Sessions). Limited editions. Pre-order only. The kind of releases that make you set calendar reminders and hover over the checkout button the moment they go live. But as bad […] The post How I flatten vinyl records at home: Pro-Ject Flatten It review first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced,... - FiiO’s Warmer R2R DAC houses the holy trinity of audiophile catnip24 November 2025, 1:43 pm
FiiO is about to release a DAC that houses the holy trinity of audiophile catnip: 1) an R2R decoder that feeds 2) a tube-buffered output stage and 3) backlit mechanical VU meters on the front panel. The Warmer R2R puts these three features in a half-width box for an asking […] The post FiiO’s Warmer R2R DAC houses the holy trinity of audiophile catnip first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permi... - The slow death of audio advertising (and why the conspiracy theorists haven’t noticed)21 November 2025, 2:09 pm
[Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of fifteen observations from fifteen years of audio writing] Fifteen years of writing about hi-fi gear teaches you plenty about amplifiers and DACs, but the real education comes from watching the money flow. The way this industry funds itself has shifted […] The post The slow death of audio advertising (and why the conspiracy theorists haven’t noticed) first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to... - Volumio Primo Plus: Florence’s latest streaming export20 November 2025, 4:55 pm
Florence gave us the Renaissance, Michelangelo’s David and the piano. More recently, the Tuscan capital has birthed something decidedly more digital: Volumio, the Italian streaming software company that’s been quietly conquering listening rooms since its VolumioOS first appeared in 2013. Now it’s back with the Primo Plus, a streaming DAC […] The post Volumio Primo Plus: Florence’s latest streaming export first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part ...
- Sibelius: Symphony No. 1/Vienna Philharmonic/Lorin Maazel—ESOTERIC Mastering vinyl reissue [2025]21 November 2025, 5:31 pm
Prolific conductor Lorin Maazel (1930–2014) doesn’t get much love from the classical community, except from professional musicians. The stories are legion of leading orchestral musicians who admire Maazel’s unmatched stick technique and his ear blessed with perfect pitch, and his photographic memory. Famously, he rehearses scores from memory. I never got to play under Maazel, but my dear friend and Audiophilia colleague Jim Norris has performed with Maazel extensively and talks... - Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2/Wilhelm Backhaus, piano/Vienna Philharmonic/Karl Böhm—ESOTERIC Mastering vinyl reissue [2025]20 November 2025, 6:23 pm
I discovered this magnificent performance of the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 83 (1878-1881) on a Qobuz HiRes stream, researching a “Building a Library” segment for Audiophilia’s weekly livestream, Everything Classical Music Livestream. With the artists performing and the 1967 Decca Vienna recording lineage, I should have already been aware of it. After listening to it several times and its natural competitors (Gilels, Pollini, Curzon, etc), it vaulted to number one on my l... - Frank Sinatra “In The Wee Small Hours” 70th Anniversary Tone Poet Vinyl reissue14 November 2025, 11:53 pm
Released Nov 14Talk about an “elusive disc”, Sinatra’s 1955 masterpiece about lost love and heartbreak In The Wee Small Hours is almost impossible to find on the used market in a near-mint Scranton mono pressing. I must have purchased three or four advertised near mint only to be disappointed by records disfigured by excessive wear.So, great news from Tone Poet, Joe Harley’s amazing series of jazz reissues, they are beginning what hopefully will be a series of Sinatra rel... - Charles Brown, Writer at Audiophilia, Dies at 7412 November 2025, 10:38 pm
Charles Brown, a distinguished musician, teacher, writer and contributor to Audiophilia, passed away peacefully at home on Nov 8, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74. Born in Toronto, Canada, Brown developed an early love of music that would shape both his personal and professional life. He studied music in Canada and Germany, experiences that deepened his understanding of performance and interpretation, and later informed his thoughtful, elegant writing on sound and artistry. He was also... - Alta Audio Geo Mark II Loudspeaker1 November 2025, 10:56 am
Every so often, over 15 years, Michael Levy, CEO/Founder of Alta Audio, would alert me to a new loudspeaker for my perusal. It usually meant something better/more refined in sound quality, with larger/more drivers, and a higher price, or something almost as good at a slightly lower price, but with some of the same fine attributes in sound quality. Most recently, however, I was dumbfounded by something new that I was privy to hear: Alta Audio’s Geo Mark II Loudspeaker, the focus of this rev...
- Introducing the AUVA SW – Precision Isolation for Subwoofers25 November 2025, 1:33 pm
25 November 2025 – Stack Audio introduces the AUVA SW, […] The post Introducing the AUVA SW – Precision Isolation for Subwoofers appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Gold Note CD-521 November 2025, 6:18 pm
The humble CD player has been making music for over 40 years. For many, it’s still their primary music source. But new ones are rare. Chris Kelly Gold Note latest. The post Gold Note CD-5 appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Divorce: Drive to Goldenhammer21 November 2025, 5:58 pm
Nottingham-based quartet Divorce appeared in 2021 and Drive to Goldenhammer is their first album after their wry Heady Metal EP. Shaun Marin checks out this distinctly peculiar British indie newcomer. The post Divorce: Drive to Goldenhammer appeared first on hi-fi+.... - GutWire Consummate loudspeaker cables21 November 2025, 5:36 pm
Honouring a review promised to the previous distributor before he sadly passed on, Alan Sircom tries the latest high-end, high-performance Consummate loudspeaker cable from notable under-the-radar Canadian cable brand, GutWire. The post GutWire Consummate loudspeaker cables appeared first on hi-fi+.... - dCS Varése digital system21 November 2025, 4:47 pm
We discussed the remarkable dCS Varèse at its launch, but Alan Sircom got his hands on the five-box, price-busting digital audio statement. To say he was impressed is an understatement! The post dCS Varése digital system 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 ...
- Podcast: 2025 UST Projector Showdown Results Analyzed26 November 2025, 1:00 pm
Find out who won and what happened at the 2025 UST Projector Showdown where 8 projectors were compared side-by-side.... - Campfire Audio Introduces Iris, the Budget Hybrid IEM That Literally Has Nothing to Hide25 November 2025, 7:23 pm
Campfire Audio’s new Iris hybrid IEM brings warm, clear sound, a transparent shell, and a shockingly loaded accessory kit for $349—full specs still MIA, but we’ll update when Campfire decides to share their homework.... - SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ Launch: xMEMS Drivers, AI ANC, and Lossless Bluetooth for Under $13025 November 2025, 2:00 pm
SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ adds xMEMS drivers, AI Adaptive ANC, LDAC, and aptX Lossless, delivering a true 2-way design and hi-res performance at a budget-friendly price.... - Anthem MRX SLM Review: The Ultra-Slim A/V Receiver You Can Hide Anywhere (But Sounds Like You Shouldn’t)24 November 2025, 8:36 pm
The Anthem MRX SLM delivers high-end performance in an ultra-slim AVR built for CI installs and small rooms, though limited power and inputs may be caveats.... - Amp Genie Takes On Home Theater Chaos: Automatic Input Switching Without the Remote Drama24 November 2025, 11:49 am
Amp Genie simplifies home theater control by automatically detecting audio sources and switching inputs, DSP, and volume on supported AVRs. A practical alternative to costly automation systems, it delivers hands-free operation for multi-user households....
- 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.... - Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition Integrated Amp and Streamer Review12 November 2025, 12:00 pm
Naim builds on the Uniti Nova integrated amp and streamer design with a higher-powered version that totals 150 WPC @ 8 ohms in the... The post Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition Integrated Amp and Streamer 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 […]...
- ONIX Beta XI2 Review26 November 2025, 11:27 am
Louis reviews the ONIX Beta XI2, a hybrid solid-state and JAN6418 tube Dongle DAC capable of up to DSD512 decoding and 550mW output power. It is currently priced at $349. 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 ONIX and Shanling for their support. Click here to learn more about the ONIX products previously discussed on Headfonics. Note that this article follows […] ONIX Beta ... - Shanling M7T Review24 November 2025, 11:08 am
James reviews the Shanling M7T, a dual AK4498EX DAC Android DAP with solid-state and JAN 6418 tube modes capable of up to 980mW output power. 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 Shanling for their support. Click here to learn more about Shanling products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read in more […] ... - FiiO JT3 Review22 November 2025, 12:08 pm
Marcelo reviews the FiiO JT3, a highly affordable set of open-back 50mm dynamic driver headphones with a V-shaped, engaging sound. It is currently priced at $69.99. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I want to thank FiiO for their support. You can click here to learn more about the FiiO audio products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post follows our current scoring guidelines, wh... - ZMF Headphones Ori 3.0 Review21 November 2025, 11:01 am
Marcus reviews the ZMF Headphones Ori 3.0, a new set of closed-back planar magnetic headphones with a unique tuning plug system and swappable pads. It is currently priced at $2199.99. 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 ZMF Headphones for this opportunity. You can click here to learn more about the ZMF Headphones products I have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This […]... - Noble Audio Van Gogh Review19 November 2025, 11:34 am
Nihal reviews the Noble Audio Van Gogh, a new hybrid 8mm dynamic and triple BA IEM, tuned with a ‘musical slant’ and currently priced at $699. 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 latest scoring guidelines, which you [&helli...
- 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....
- 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.... - Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X Closed-Back Headphone: A Second Listen24 November 2025, 8:00 am
I trust that both regular readers of Headphone.Guru and the intrepid denizens of the personal audio space are no strangers The post Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X Closed-Back Headphone: A Second Listen appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Moon Audio Bronze Dragon Premium Headphone Cable17 November 2025, 8:00 am
As promised in my dCS Bartók APEX review, I am following up with a review of the Moon Audio Bronze The post Moon Audio Bronze Dragon Premium Headphone Cable appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Audeze Black Friday Sale14 November 2025, 6:16 pm
Now is your chance to save up to 50% on our award-winning headphones and gaming headsets including Maxwell, LCD-X, LCD-2, The post Audeze Black Friday Sale appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Moon Audio Sennheiser Black Friday Event11 November 2025, 6:10 pm
The wait is over! Sennheiser’s biggest sale of the year starts now. From world-class headphones to cutting-edge soundbars, experience award-winning The post Moon Audio Sennheiser Black Friday Event appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- 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... - Will you be getting involved in Black Friday Record Store Day?29 October 2025, 12:00 am
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Back in 1953, watchmaker Joseph Grado founded Grado Laboratories to produce phono cartridges that he’d made on his kitchen table for years in Brooklyn, New York. In fact, he also went on to invent the first stereo moving-coil cart while building up the company’s lineup.Jump forward to 1990 and Grado’s nephew, John, bought the business from his uncle and created its first line of headphones with the Signature HP1 at the top of the range.Although Joseph Grado passed away in ...
- 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....
- 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…... - Denon DP-400 Turntable Review25 November 2025, 12:20 am
Michael Darroch reckons this dashing new design is the sweet spot of the company’s vinyl spinning offerings…... - Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road in Volvo EX90 Review24 November 2025, 4:05 am
Adam Rayner says this special DSP mode in Volvo’s latest luxury SUV makes it one of the best car systems he’s ever heard…... - Polk Audio Reserve R100 Loudspeaker Review22 November 2025, 1:05 am
This standmount speaker opens the door to the company’s Reserve range, but can it live up to the badge? Michael Darroch decides…... - Denon Home Amp Review21 November 2025, 2:40 am
Small form, big sound – that’s what this new streaming amplifier is all about, says Michael Darroch…...
- 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...
- 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.... - Playback Designs SPA-8 Stereo Amplifier – Quick Impression14 November 2025, 11:28 am
Measuring 73 cm wide, 86 cm deep, and 34 cm tall, and weighing 137 kg, the Playback Designs SPA-8 stereo power amplifier can truly be described as an absolute beast. As part of the company's State-Of-The-Art Dream Series, the Playback Designs SPA-8 showcases what can be achieved when cost is no consideration and the design team is given free rein.... - Clarisys Audio Basel Showroom Visit30 October 2025, 7:57 am
Last month, I visited the Clarisys Audio headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Read all about their latest models, including the Aria and Atrium, as well as my listening impressions of the Atrium.... - Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS) Additional Base Experiments5 October 2025, 12:39 pm
Investigating the effect of adding an HRS E1 Base to the EXR Audio Stand, assessing the impact of the E1 Base's Broadband Isolation Footers, and comparing the effect of combining the Base with a range of third-party footers.... - Main System 18 – Sept 202514 September 2025, 5:01 pm
A summary of the Main System and its operational components in September 2025....
- 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 2025 Holiday Gift Guide25 November 2025, 4:10 pm
To shop perchance, to dream. These Holiday Gift Guides are a mix of wish list, practicality (admittedly light on that note), and just plain fun with items starting at under $9.00 on up (and up). Aspirational with a shot of good cheap bourbon and a [...]... - In Barn for Review: Atoll MS120 Streaming DAC24 November 2025, 1:28 pm
I was mightily impressed by Atoll’s SDA300 Signature streaming DAC, so impressed I wanted to hear more. More Atoll (imagine Christopher Walken saying that last part). So here I sit with the Atoll MS120 Streaming DAC that is Roon Ready, offers the triple crown of [...]... - CAF 2025: Final Reflections22 November 2025, 2:54 pm
Swimming against some tides, I’m happy about and hopeful for hifi’s future. Hell, my own hifi history dates back to the 1960s and I’ve been hearing about hifi’s demise for decades. Seems to me the navel gazing, especially as our navels get increasingly difficult to [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: November 21, 202521 November 2025, 2:00 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. Kyle M: Winter’s Wish (Stones Throw) Prince And The Revolution: Around The World In [...]... - Album of the Week: The light was sharp, our eyes were open by Pablo’s Eye21 November 2025, 11:00 am
I find myself in 2024, again. HiFi shows, like the recently attended Capital AudioFest 2025, are many things including a big disruptor of my daily routine. And if there’s one thing I like it’s a routine. So I find myself in 2024, again, with this [...]...
- Noble Audio Van Gogh Review24 November 2025, 10:20 pm
In this article we check out Noble Audio’s latest universal earphones, the Van Gogh. It is selling for $699 USD. Disclaimer: Noble sent... The post Noble Audio Van Gogh Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - 2025 Reader voted Best Gear polls – Last Update!23 November 2025, 10:30 pm
In this article we give you a last status update on the 2025 Reader voted best gear polls, before naming the winners. It’s... The post 2025 Reader voted Best Gear polls – Last Update! appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Violectric HPA V324 Review23 November 2025, 12:27 am
In this review, I’m taking the Violectric HPA V324 headphone amp for a whirl. The unit costs a sweet €2.599 Euro. Disclaimer: Violectric... The post Violectric HPA V324 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Muse HiFi M6 Double Review22 November 2025, 7:30 am
Today, we review the Muse HiFi M6 Double DAC/AMP with Bluetooth. The retail price is $399 USD. Disclaimer: HiFiGo sent us the HiFi... The post Muse HiFi M6 Double Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - FiiO JT7 Review19 November 2025, 10:05 pm
Today we review the FiiO JT7, the brand’s latest open-back planar headphone priced at just $129 USD. Disclaimer: the FiiO JT7 was sent... The post FiiO JT7 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...
- Second Four Strata-East Titles Announced25 November 2025, 7:17 pm
and well worth the wait!... - The Beatles Anthology Box Set—Hey Boomers, This One's Probably Not For You! (But Maybe It Is)24 November 2025, 5:41 pm
'Anthology 4' Available As a Separate Release Is... - Capital Audio Fest 2025 Part 322 November 2025, 10:47 pm
was a great show!... - Capital Audio Festival 2025 Part 2 Coverage22 November 2025, 5:14 pm
no groping!... - Capital Audio Festival 2025 Part 1 Coverage21 November 2025, 5:03 pm
a big, unusual show for unusual times in the District...