- Recording of December 2025: Frank Sinatra: <I>In the Wee Small Hours</I>19 November 2025, 1:17 pm
Recording of December 2025: Frank Sinatra: In the Wee Small Hours John Atkinson Wed, 11/19/2025 - 05:17 Show Promo Image Francis Albert Sinatra's milestone album In the Wee Small Hours was recorded and released in 1955 by Capitol Records. Now, in 2025, this never-out-of-print record has been remastered by Blue Note Records as part of their Tone Poet audiophile vinyl series. November 14 marks the 70th anniversary of the album's release on 1...
- Lucca Chesky Introduces the LC2 Reference Monitor18 November 2025, 7:18 pm
Lucca Chesky Introduces the LC2 Reference Monitor Mark Henninger Tue, 11/18/2025 - 11:18 Show Promo Image At barely 19 years old, Lucca Chesky continues to shake up the hi-fi world. Dubbed "The Fresh Prince of Hi-Fi" by Stereophile’s Rogier van Bakel, Chesky is a student at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University. That hasn’t blunted his hi-fi flame. Ken Micallef 0 ... - Capital Audiofest 2025 commences15 November 2025, 6:34 pm
Capital Audiofest 2025 commences Mark Henninger Sat, 11/15/2025 - 10:34 Show Promo Image Capital Audiofest 2025 opened with a familiar face but an unfamiliar scale. Founded and still owned by Gary Gill, CAF has called the Hilton in Rockville, Maryland, home since 2015; it's the show's third venue. Fifteen years in, after a COVID interruption and steady, year-over-year expansion, Capital Audiofest is now one of the key stops on the US hi-f... - November 2025 Rock/Pop Record Reviews14 November 2025, 1:59 pm
November 2025 Rock/Pop Record Reviews John Atkinson Fri, 11/14/2025 - 05:59 Show Promo Image Elvis Presley: Sunset Boulevard; Paul Weller: Find El Dorado; Deep Purple: Made in Japan; Cory Hanson: "I Love People". Robert Baird Ray Chelstowski 0 0... - November 2025 Classical Record Reviews14 November 2025, 1:53 pm
November 2025 Classical Record Reviews John Atkinson Fri, 11/14/2025 - 05:53 Show Promo Image Brahms: Piano Concerto 2; Three Intermezzi; Morton Feldman: The Viola in My Life; Beethoven: for Three, Vol.4; Coleridge-Taylor: Orchestral Works. Jason Victor Serinus Stephen Francis Vasta 0 0...
- T10 Bespoke Exhibits World’s Smallest “In-Ear Computers” at Capital Audiofest, Setting a New Standard for Portable Hi-Fi19 November 2025, 4:08 am
Washington, D.C., November 17, 2025 — T10 Bespoke, the Kansas City–based […] The post T10 Bespoke Exhibits World’s Smallest “In-Ear Computers” at Capital Audiofest, Setting a New Standard for Portable Hi-Fi appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - ARCAM Radia+ Integrated Amplifiers Now Shipping in North America19 November 2025, 4:03 am
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — November 18, 2025 — HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today […] The post ARCAM Radia+ Integrated Amplifiers Now Shipping in North America appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Klipsch Unleashes Next Evolution of Desktop Audio with ProMedia Lumina Computer Speakers with LED Lighting18 November 2025, 4:00 pm
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 18, 2025) — Since its introduction in 1999, […] The post Klipsch Unleashes Next Evolution of Desktop Audio with ProMedia Lumina Computer Speakers with LED Lighting appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Piega Premium 701 Gen 2 Loudspeaker Review18 November 2025, 3:29 pm
Everything about these feels like a luxury product. The aluminum […] The post Piega Premium 701 Gen 2 Loudspeaker Review appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - 2025 Golden Ear: Garrard 301 Transcription Turntable by Audio Grail18 November 2025, 2:19 pm
£3250 (approx. $4300 excluding any tariffs) In 1954 the Garrard […] The post 2025 Golden Ear: Garrard 301 Transcription Turntable by Audio Grail appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- 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... - Learn About The World's Best Sound Systems: Join the high-end audiophile community18 November 2025, 2:18 pm
Not thrilled with how your music sounds? You can change that. Get more from your sound system and join EnjoyTheMusic.com's social media pages now—your ears will notice the difference. Discover jaw‑dropping audiophile gear, insider tweaks, and rare sound hacks you won't find elsewhere. See advanced high-end audio show previews of game‑changing gear releases before anyone else. Hit Like and Follow. www.Instagram.com/enjoythemusic/ www.Facebook.com/EnjoyTheMusiccom www.X.com... - Capital Audiofest 2025 Show Report Celebrating Craft, Sound, & Art Of Audio: Photofest 517 November 2025, 8:06 am
Within Brett and Dylan Rudolph's Photofest 5, they elevate the visual narrative you loved within Photofest 4 by expanding beyond single moments into immersive visuals and mini-features that feature the latest hi-fi equipment. This series of pics pairs Brett and Dylan Rudolf’s unmistakable photojournalism with fresh angles and narrative sequencing that show how a component lives within a home. Exhibitors have finalized their placement trials and their small adjustments that turn good soun... - Audiophile Craft And High-End Audio Equipment Visual Stories From Capital Audiofest 2025: Photofest 416 November 2025, 3:24 pm
Our exclusive Photofest 4 steps into snapshots to tell richer stories — close-ups of craftsmanship, candid moments, and sequence shots that show setups of the world's finest home audio equipment. EnjoyTheMusic.com's impactful images, thanks to our photojournalist and reviewer Brett Rudolf and his son Dylan, which emphasize tactile details such as hand-applied finishes, room treatments, and the human scale that makes high-end audio feel approachable and welcome into your luxury home. Enjoy... - Capital Audiofest 2025 Show Report Photofest 3: Great gear, delightful design, and special hi-fi highlights of CAF 2025.16 November 2025, 3:49 am
Within Brett and Dylan's Photofest 3, they dig deep into the visuals: photo impressions from a variety of standout rooms and stereo system demos, where home audio gear moves with good looks and sound to deliver memorable musicality and visual excellence. These photos give you a glorious sense of how systems fit into your lifestyle in context within a listening room. These snapshots capture the visually artistic character and highlight which combinations you love. Within EnjoyTheMusic.com's exte...
- 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 – 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, […]... - One of the world’s finest speakers!!14 October 2025, 5:53 pm
#askmehowiknow TMR actually has a pair of my old speakers for sale. Not in “I had a pair of these,” but “these were actually my speakers.” Back in 2010 these were $149,000 a pair. Only ten pair were made. I’ll make this short and sweet. NOTHING out there for twice the price even comes close […]... - Record of the Day – O11: Moby Grape1 October 2025, 1:46 am
Time to head back to the 60s… What a better way than some major psychedelic rock from Moby Grape? Their Wow/Grape Jam record was a two record set, released April 3, 1968. I was too young for this one on the first go, but in the early 70s when I started hanging out with a […]...
- 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....
- 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... - Harry Potter Full Cast Audiobooks Through An Immersive HiFi System?5 November 2025, 5:22 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Have you ever read or listened to an audiobook, imagined the world in which the story took place and what each character looked like? Of course you have, unless you’ve never read a book. No judgement. The mind is incredibly powerful and capable of amazing creativity. How about seeing the movie or play after the aforementioned book ex... - Fresh Transfers of Jerome Sabbagh at DSD2564 November 2025, 5:43 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. This is what us crazy audiophiles always ask for, care in creation, provenance, sound quality, and good music. Much of the time we get one or two of these, and there is usually some question as to what really transpired before the music ended up on our hard drives. Now, we have all the information and even access to those who took so much care in creating and ...
- Audio Note (UK) & Linn Turntables18 November 2025, 12:00 am
It’s time to wrap up my multi-part show report series on Toronto Audiofest 2025, a.k.a. TAF 2025, before my esteemed AP colleagues begin sharing their analog experiences from this past weekend’s Capital Audiofest (a.k.a. CAF). And thus, here’s a last look at what I saw and heard at TAF 2025.AUDIO NOTE (UK) / DIXON ROOM Heading back down to the Lobby Level, I slid into the Dixon Room, which was the best place to be at TAF 2025 if you wanted to hear a live intimate performance... - Power to the People 180g 4LP Box Set Gives Us a More Fulfilling Aural Picture of John & Yoko / Plastic Ono Band’s 1972 One To One Concert14 November 2025, 12:00 am
Sean Ono Lennon and Yoko Ono Lennon, in conjunction with Mercury Studios and Universal Music Recordings (UMR), have finally answered a decades-long fan request for release of the One To One Concerts, a pair of benefit performances at Madison Square Garden in New York City held in the afternoon and evening of August 30, 1972,. It was an important event that marked the last time John Lennon performed a complete show onstage. Long bootlegged, this new release — now officially named Power to ... - Kuzma and Thiele Turntables, Along With Some Choice Vinyl, Dominate at Toronto Audiofest13 November 2025, 12:00 am
Welcome to Part 5 of my show report series on Toronto Audiofest 2025, a.k.a. TAF 2025. Let’s get back on into it!KUZMA / CORBY’S AUDIO – COHERENT AUDIO Speaking of great Canadian audio gear, I moved down the hall to Bristol A, where Corby’s Audio, Coherent Audio, Saturn Audio, Audio Sensibility, Tough Nut Audio, and Baetis Audio were all situated. The first time I popped into this room on Friday, I noticed Frank Fazzalari, founder of Coherent Audio, with a concerned lo... - Ringo Starr’s First Four Solo Albums See Well-Deserved, Beaucoups of Cool Limited-Edition Color Vinyl Reissues12 November 2025, 12:00 am
If it’s November, then it must mean it’s time for another round of Beatles-related vinyl reissues, remasters, and upgrades — and I, for one, am all for it. We have, shall we say, Anthologically inclined deep-dive coverage taking flight over the next week-plus that will add up to a sum total of four Fab Four Family reviews to come, so stay tuned for how it all unfolds.First up, it’s time to give the drummer some — meaning that today’s Fabs focus is on Richar... - Rega, Technics, and Oracle Audio Turntables All Take Charge at Toronto Audiofest11 November 2025, 12:00 am
Welcome back to our extended Toronto Audiofest 2025 show coverage. Without further delay, let’s dive right on into Part 4.REGA / TRUTUNE ELECTRONICS For a vinyl enthusiast, TAF 2025 was a great show for wandering the halls. It is on the third floor where I found the Trutone Electronics/Rega room. In this space, two Rega-centric systems were available for perusal. I was quite pleased to see that one of the systems included higher-end components, while the other had an affordable set of...
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- The Zola DAC: A New Era for BorderPatrol | CAF 202519 November 2025, 8:00 am
The BorderPatrol Zola DAC, priced at $4,000, significantly enhances sound quality and usability compared to its predecessor. It features a non-oversampling design and customizable tube-rolling options. Triode Wire Labs provides compatible high-quality cables, while Innuos servers facilitate optimal digital performance in high-end audio systems, including Living Voice loudspeakers.... - LTA Century, Sound Lab and Dr. Vinyl | CAF 202518 November 2025, 7:00 pm
A couple of weeks ago, Dr. Vinyl sent me a message saying the new LTA Century monoblocks ($28,000/pr) were AMAZING. I didn't think much of it at the time, especially since we've never listened to LTA before during my many visits to his Baltimore area dealership, but I figured it all out at CAF 2025 [...]... - Bricasti Design S7 Takes a Bow | CAF 202518 November 2025, 5:06 pm
Bricasti Design, known for their DACs and amplifiers, has recently introduced their first loudspeakers, the S7, priced at $36k per pair. The S7 features advanced components and aims to complement their existing audio equipment. Additionally, Bricasti is launching the M19 SACD Transport and the M1 VC, enhancing their product lineup further.... - Cinnamon Audio, SW1X, Primary Control and Gestalt Audio | CAF 202517 November 2025, 2:33 pm
At every high-end audio show, there's always one exhibit room where I spend too much time and suddenly I glance at my watch and realize I'll never complete my coverage if i keep getting lost in the music like this. At the 2025 Capital Audiofest, that room was the Cinnamon and Gestalt Audio room where [...]... - Audio Note UK Meishu Phono Tonmeister Silver Integrated Amp | REVIEW14 November 2025, 8:00 am
The first time I saw the Audio Note UK Meishu Phono Tonmeister Silver integrated amplifier, in the flesh, I immediately knew I wanted to spend more time with it. Get to know it better. Perhaps make some beautiful music together. Was it infatuation? Probably, but after spending the last few months with this 8wpc SET [...]...
- Rega readies Mercury pre-amplifier, Solis power amplifier19 November 2025, 12:52 pm
Rega has unveiled its latest contribution to the upper end of the hi-fi market with the Mercury pre-amplifier and Solis power amplifier. These are (I think) the British manufacturer’s first reference-level separates in many years. Both units draw from what Rega describes as four decades of solid-state amplifier development, with […] The post Rega readies Mercury pre-amplifier, Solis power amplifier first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be r... - Apple or Samsung for best sound?18 November 2025, 3:26 pm
🎥 Camera: John Darko 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 🎵 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 0:48 Bluetooth headphones 1 4:22 Bluetooth headphones 2 […] The post Apple or Samsung for best sound? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduce... - The Style Council’s Café Bleu gets a 6CD, 3LP ‘Special Edition’17 November 2025, 5:14 pm
Paul Weller’s exit from The Jam in 1982 wasn’t just a career pivot. It was a musical middle finger to punk orthodoxy. Where The Jam channelled aggressive Mod revival through power chords and working-class angst, The Style Council emerged as something altogether different. After The Merton Parkas disbanded in 1980, […] The post The Style Council’s Café Bleu gets a 6CD, 3LP ‘Special Edition’ first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of... - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. iPhone 17 Pro: which smartphone for audiophiles?16 November 2025, 2:27 pm
Last month, I spent a total of €2600 on two different high-end smartphones – not for the cameras, the AI integration or the processors, but to answer one simple question: which one best serves the audiophile? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and iPhone 17 Pro each cost €1300 in […] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. iPhone 17 Pro: which smartphone for audiophiles? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-pu... - Talk Talk’s Spirit of Eden gets the half-speed remaster treatment16 November 2025, 8:06 am
Talk Talk weren’t always the godfathers of post-rock. The band that would eventually inspire Sigur Rós and Radiohead started out making the kind of synth-pop hits that defined early MTV and peak-era Top Of The Pops. “It’s My Life” and “Such a Shame” were as infectious as anything Duran Duran […] The post Talk Talk’s Spirit of Eden gets the half-speed remaster treatment first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS...
- 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... - The Volumio Preciso Dual-Mono Digital to Analog Converter1 November 2025, 10:56 am
Anyone can be an audiophile; you just need to be passionate and have an opinion. As audiophiles, we are constantly looking for good deals; it’s part of our charm (or annoyance, take your pick) of being such obsessive individuals. We love our music, and we also love good gear at affordable prices. We do our research to find the best gear and sound. You might find us researching speaker cables at 2 a.m. on the web, or diving into early recordings from the shellac era, or even going to great ... - Bluesound NODE (N132) — Performance Music Streamer1 November 2025, 10:55 am
When Lenbrook Group’s Bluesound first hit the market with the Node N100 in 2013 I was still playing downloaded FLAC files of vague provenance on my laptop and feeding them to a DAC with a printer cable. Looking back, I can’t believe all the time I must have spent cleaning up that album meta data. Twelve years is nothing in analog but a lifetime in digital. The entire digital audio market landscape, including codecs, services, software and devices has matured dramatically since the fi...
- Tech Talk: Weishen Xu, design lead, Master Fidelity18 November 2025, 5:27 pm
From crystal radios to 1-bit DSD, Shanghai-born engineer Weishen Xu has been fascinated by audio forever and obsessed by digital audio for the last 40 years. We ask him why. The post Tech Talk: Weishen Xu, design lead, Master Fidelity appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Master Fidelity NADAC C and D revisited18 November 2025, 5:14 pm
Kevin Fiske was already impressed with the NADAC DAC and clock from Master Fidelity. But after the review went to press, it found a way to make them even better! The post Master Fidelity NADAC C and D revisited appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Technics SL-1300G turntable18 November 2025, 4:52 pm
Technics dominates the direct-drive turntable world, and by making decks like the SL-1300G turntable and arm combination from its Grand class, it’s not hard to see why, argues Alan Sircom. The post Technics SL-1300G turntable appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Computer Audio Design USB Filter18 November 2025, 11:19 am
CAD’s latest in-line USB Filter delivers more than a taste of what its high-end USB II-R cable can deliver, and can upgrade even the cheapest USB cable. Alan Sircom investigates. The post Computer Audio Design USB Filter appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Tech Talk: John Franks, CEO of Chord Electronics11 November 2025, 3:09 pm
We speak to John Franks, CEO of Chord Electronics, about loving his job, the Ultima circuit, how it works, and what it means for good audio amplifier design in general. The post Tech Talk: John Franks, CEO of Chord Electronics appeared first on hi-fi+....
- 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... - Don’t get stung!29 October 2025, 12:00 am
Following a mystery charge when purchasing a new PC, Barry Fox embarked on a journey through the UK’s consumer protection maze – before remembering the wonders of ChargebackRecently, I was stung by a big electronics retail chain. Extra goods and services were cleverly hidden in what was presented as the price of the product. The name of the dealer does not matter; it’s the sting method, the best way of protecting yourself against similar tricks, and how to get a refund if stu... - Vinyl reconsidered29 October 2025, 12:00 am
Listening sessions with a pristine original pressing of an early Stones LP have Barry Willis reconsidering his opinion of their ‘grungy sound’ and maybe even his position in the ‘digital camp’My brother Bryan and I shared a bedroom the entire time we were growing up. Our pride and joy – and our musical lifeline – was a six-disc record changer in a grey suitcase, with a pair of little fold-out speakers that could be detached for better separation.We didn&rs... - Saving classical music?29 October 2025, 12:00 am
The bizarre idea that classical music needs ‘saving’ won’t go away, but Peter Quantrill argues that this long-standing form of music is doing just fine. Just ask the Sinfonia of London...Barely a month goes by without a new story about someone or other being the new or unlikely saviour of classical music. I’d put all those terms in scare quotes – ‘saviour’ and so on – but I don’t want to scare you off. The culprit this time is The New Yorke... - Let’s get physical29 October 2025, 12:00 am
Mark Craven on why he has no favourite amplifier technology, why music fans have it better than cinephiles when it comes to streaming quality, and listening to songs in the right orderIn his review of Grimm Audio’s PW1 phono amp [HFN Oct ’25], Ken Kessler discussed the hi-fi debate around valve versus solid-state. ‘Grown-ups use both, the deliberately argumentative choose sides’, was KK’s verdict, which cheered me up. I have never been described as a grown-up befo...
- Kaleidescape Mini Terra Prime Debuts: A Compact 4K Movie Server Built for Speed, Storage, and High-Bitrate Performance19 November 2025, 9:05 am
Kaleidescape’s new Mini Terra Prime delivers fast 4K downloads, silent operation, and 8TB of storage for about 125 high-bitrate films—its most accessible high-performance movie server yet.... - WTF Is ‘Just as the Artist Intended’? Spoiler: Not Even the Artist Knows18 November 2025, 8:38 pm
‘Just as the artist intended’ is audio’s biggest myth. From studio chaos to human hearing differences, here’s why the phrase falls apart on contact with reality.... - Klipsch Launches ProMedia Lumina LED-Illuminated Speakers, Fusing Hi-Fi Heritage with Next-Gen Gaming Power18 November 2025, 1:50 pm
Klipsch revives its iconic ProMedia line with the Lumina 2.1 system, blending horn-loaded sound, RGB lighting, and modern connectivity for gamers and creators.... - Capital Audiofest 2025: Best in Show18 November 2025, 8:12 am
Capital Audiofest 2025 wrapped the hi-fi show season with standout systems, strong crowds, and big sound. Here's what impressed us!... - Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED TV Review – Long Live the King17 November 2025, 10:42 pm
Sony's latest OLED TV offers superior picture performance right out of the box. Is that enough to justify the price? (Spoiler alert - it is)....
- 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.... - PMC prophecy5 Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review10 November 2025, 12:00 pm
The new prophecy5 speaker system from PMC is an affordable high-end floor-standing monitor system designed for home use. Enclosed in an... The post PMC prophecy5 Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Schiit Audio Stjarna Phono Preamplifier Review5 November 2025, 12:00 pm
The Stjarna phono preamplifier is Schiit Audio’s latest and greatest phono preamplifier. It’s powered by tubes in a dual mono passive... The post Schiit Audio Stjarna Phono Preamplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Mobile Fidelity Master Phono Preamplifier28 October 2024, 7:17 pm
The Mobile Fidelity Master Phono preamplifier has been available for a number of years with reviews available. This review is posted to give you another data point to factor in if you are considering acquiring this component. Executive summary: Consider it! Read on to grok that advice. The Master Phono, $5,995, has a number of […]... - Atma-Sphere Class D Amplifiers – MINI-REVIEW30 July 2024, 8:00 pm
Please see Important Notes on the Reviews page. This is a Mini-Review with no formal rating because after about a week of listening to this product, its strengths and weaknesses were apparent. A longer listening interval, which would be normal for a full review, was not required to draw the following conclusions. The reference system […]... - My Sonic Lab Signature Platinum Moving Coil Phono Cartridge – MINI REVIEW21 April 2024, 3:55 pm
This is a Mini Review: short term audition, impressions below, no rating. A broken-in My Sonic Labs Signature Platinum moving coil phono cartridge recently visited my listening room for a couple of weeks. In that time, there were opportunities to audition the cartridge on both an Acoustic Signature TA-7000 Neo tonearm and an Origin Live […]... - Audience frontRow USB Cable22 February 2024, 7:16 pm
There has been a lot of discussion about digital cables, centering on the fact that digital data simply contains 1 and 0. The 1 is 5 Volts, and the 0 is zero Volts. Either “on” or “off”. What could go wrong? This is the heart of the controversy, since some folks seem to be convinced […]... - Hana Umami Red Phono Cartridge and Musical Surroundings Phonomena III Phono Preamplifier9 December 2023, 11:10 pm
A proper Japanese translation of the word umami is the “essence of deliciousness”. Still another suggests the literal translation to be a “pleasant, savory taste”. These definitions apply to the Hana Umami Red moving coil phono cartridge, which is not only a real treat to hear, but is also a treat for your wallet at […]...
- Discount Digital Audio: $13K Performance for $3K? (Part 1)23 September 2025, 12:07 am
A Steve Graham magnum opus, in which attempts are made to replicate a $13K digital front-end for $3K. Part 1 If -You have an aversion […]... - Review: Advance Paris Playstream A5 Amplifier17 August 2025, 6:43 pm
Review by David Neice Advance Paris A5 Playstream Amplifier: A Swiss Army Knife MSRP: Playstream A5 $1,875.00 Canadian (BT X-FTB01 receiver included) Upgrade: X-FTB02 Bluetooth […]... - Review: Cardas Clear AES/EBU Digital Data Cable15 March 2025, 7:24 pm
Review: Cardas Clear AES/EBU Digital Data Cable Steve Graham tackles the sonic differences of digital cables. I know, I know Cable reviews, yawn. They […]... - Moonriver 404 Reference: A Gold Star Integrated From Sweden11 March 2025, 11:13 pm
Moonriver 404 Reference Amplifier Review – A World Wonder! An ‘In the House’ Review by David Neice MSRP: Base price without any options is $6400 […]... - Review: FiiO K11 R2R DAC/Headphone Amp4 February 2025, 4:20 pm
Review: FiiO K11 R2R DAC/Headphone Amp Steve Graham wonders if a $230 resistor ladder DAC can improve a $400 streamer Audio Friends I’m storing […]...
- Noble Audio 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... - Sennheiser HDB 630 Review17 November 2025, 12:25 pm
Lynn reviews the Sennheiser HDB 630, the company’s new flagship wireless, ANC-capable closed-back headphones, packaged with the BTD 700 BT dongle. It is currently priced at $499.95 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 Sennheiser for this opportunity. Click here to learn more about the Sennheiser products previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this feature follows ou... - HIFIMAN Audivina LE Review15 November 2025, 12:01 pm
Louis reviews the HIFIMAN Audivina LE, an affordable 2nd-gen set of closed-back planar magnetic driver headphones, currently priced at $399. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I want to thank the team at HIFIMAN for their support. Click here to read more about the HIFIMAN products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can rea... - Softears RSV-MKII Review14 November 2025, 12:13 pm
Nihal reviews the new Softears RSV-MKII, a 2nd-generation 5 BA driver IEM with an upgraded aluminum shell and improved tuning. It is 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 services. I thank the team from Softears for their support. Click here to read more about Softears products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our latest scoring... - Effect Audio DIONYSUS Review13 November 2025, 12:11 pm
Today, Nihal reviews the Effect Audio DIONYSUS, a new Signature Series II flagship 26AWG 8-wire aftermarket IEM cable currently priced at $429. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank Effect Audio for their support. Click here to read more about the Effect Audio products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read in m...
- 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 Updates The 99 Classics Headphone29 October 2025, 4:32 pm
It is no secret that I was truly taken with the original 99 Classics from Romania-based Meze Headphones. Our review The post Meze Updates The 99 Classics Headphone appeared first on AudioHead.... - The Audio Room – Acoustic Treatments, Corrections and Bass27 October 2025, 5:45 pm
Are you ready to take the next steps in your audio room? Have you ever thought about acoustic treatments or The post The Audio Room – Acoustic Treatments, Corrections and Bass appeared first on AudioHead....
- 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.... - Meze Audio celebrates 10 years of iconic sound and design with a second generation of the 99 Classics29 October 2025, 3:32 pm
A decade after their debut, the 99 Classics continue their legacy in the world of personal audio. First introduced in The post Meze Audio celebrates 10 years of iconic sound and design with a second generation of the 99 Classics appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen – The Rebirth of the King29 October 2025, 12:00 pm
Ten years ago, Meze released their now-famous Meze 99 Classics Headphones to overwhelming accolades. A previous business partner of mine The post Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen – The Rebirth of the King 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....
- Naim Audio for Bentley Bentayga Review10 November 2025, 5:10 am
This is high end OEM car audio that hits like a hammer in a velvet glove, says Adam Rayner…... - Marantz Model 10 Integrated Amplifier Review7 November 2025, 10:00 pm
Simon Lucas samples this famous marque’s new flagship powerhouse, and comes away beguiled…... - Topping Audio DX5 II DAC Preamplifier Review6 November 2025, 2:30 pm
Here’s a digital device that puts the cat among the ‘affordable desktop audio’ pigeons, says Simon Lucas…... - ARCAM SA35 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review6 November 2025, 1:20 am
Paul Sechi auditions this modern looking, feature-packed streaming amp from a famous name…... - Crystal Cable Diamond 2 Piccolo/Diamond 2 Micro Cable Loom Review3 November 2025, 10:09 am
David Price auditions a high-end interconnect, speaker cable and power lead package from this prestigious Dutch manufacturer…...
- 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...
- 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.... - 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."...
- 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...
- CAF 2025: Favorite Familiar Gear18 November 2025, 5:49 pm
There were Grimm MU2s everywhere at CAF 2025 and if you’ve read my review, or any review, you know why—”If you want to hear the best digital music reproduction I’ve heard by an obvious and distinct margin, you’ll need to find a Grimm MU2 to [...]... - CAF 2025: Notable New Products17 November 2025, 7:20 pm
Or new products of note according to my interests. We’re looking at the new Chesky Audio LC2 Reference Monitor, a passive speaker small in stature but big and impressive in sound and scale that easily filled this small (purple-hued) room with big badass music powered [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: November 14, 202514 November 2025, 2:26 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. Desired Crowns by Che Noir & 7xvethegenius Che Noir & 7xvethegenius: Desired Crowns (Poetic [...]... - Album of the Week: Hear The Children Sing The Evidence by Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Nathan Salsburg & Tyler Trotter14 November 2025, 11:00 am
I’ve reached all the way back to May 31, 2024 to resurrect this sweet stunner. Do you know Lungfish (the band, not the fish)? It took me some time and some reading to recall by flirt with the music (and art and poetry) of Daniel [...]... - Another Side of HiFi13 November 2025, 12:00 pm
I tried looking for specs on the Angels Horn H019 Hi-Fi Bluetooth Turntable with Built-in Speakers vintage record player featured in a recent Wirecutter article but the extent of the speaker specs is—4—which sit directly under the turntable. There’s also no mention of what’s responsible [...]...
- Hifiman HE600 Review18 November 2025, 6:30 am
In this review we look at the Hifiman HE600 headphone. It is selling for $799 USD at this time. Disclaimer: Hifiman sent us... The post Hifiman HE600 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - SMSL AS400 Review15 November 2025, 10:30 pm
In this review, we’re taking a look at the SMSL AS400 All-in-One DAC, Headphone amp, MM Phono amp and Speaker amp, which costs $279... The post SMSL AS400 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - FIR Audio Project K Review15 November 2025, 7:00 am
In this review, we check out the all-new Project K IEM by FIR Audio, their latest model selling for $ 2,799 USD. Disclaimer:... The post FIR Audio Project K Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - iBasso D17 Atheris Review13 November 2025, 10:30 pm
Today, we review the iBasso D17 Atheris USB R2R Tube DAC/AMP. It is selling for $1,999 USD. Disclaimer: iBasso sent us the D17 for... The post iBasso D17 Atheris Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Hifiman Ananda Unveiled Review12 November 2025, 10:30 pm
In this article, we look at the new Hifiman Ananda Unveiled headphones. They sell for $549 USD. Disclaimer: Hifiman supplied the Ananda Unveiled... The post Hifiman Ananda Unveiled Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...
- Intervention To Reissue Sun Records Classic "Johnny Cash With His Hot and Blue Guitar"18 November 2025, 1:54 pm
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cut by Matt Colton at Metropolis, overseen by drummer Les Harris and Mark Hollis's son Charlie... - Bill & Dan Squash Another One!12 November 2025, 7:28 pm
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