- 50 Years of Blues at Antone's7 October 2025, 1:20 pm
50 Years of Blues at Antone's John Atkinson Tue, 10/07/2025 - 06:20 Show Promo Image Left to right: Clifford Antone, Doug Sahm, Albert Collins. (Photo Courtesy of Susan Antone.)There have been venue owners who have been larger than life—Hilly Kristal (CBGB) and Doug Weston (Troubadour) come to mind—but few live-music club owners have ever lived in and for the music the way that Clifford Antone has. ...
- From Simaudio's Moon: A new product, a new series3 October 2025, 10:27 pm
From Simaudio's Moon: A new product, a new series Mark Henninger Fri, 10/03/2025 - 15:27 Show Promo Image Simaudio has introduced a streaming network streamer/integrated amplifier, the Moon 371, the first product in a new, more affordable series called Compass. Why Compass? The name evokes the name of the higher-end North series, introduced in 2023. "Compass guides you North," a Simaudio rep said at a press event in Boucherville, across th... - Bricasti Design M21 D/A processor Measurements3 October 2025, 1:59 pm
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- PUP: Who Will Look After the Dogs?7 October 2025, 2:56 pm
Canadian band PUP’s fifth album continues the group’s particular brand […] The post PUP: Who Will Look After the Dogs? appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - From the Editor: Chicken Little7 October 2025, 2:51 pm
“Your magazine is a failure before it starts. Everyone knows […] The post From the Editor: Chicken Little appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - 2025 Golden Ear: REL Line Array Subwoofer System7 October 2025, 2:46 pm
$12,594 While I can certainly credit the performance, build-quality, and […] The post 2025 Golden Ear: REL Line Array Subwoofer System appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Meze Audio POET | Open-Back Planar Headphones Review7 October 2025, 2:13 pm
Meze has been releasing a lot of new headphones in […] The post Meze Audio POET | Open-Back Planar Headphones Review appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Call for participation: LINKWITZ Minimal Microphoning Contest 20266 October 2025, 2:11 pm
I would like to draw your attention to this year’s […] The post Call for participation: LINKWITZ Minimal Microphoning Contest 2026 appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Musical Artist Dominique Fils-Aimé At HIGH END 2026 In Vienna7 October 2025, 11:39 am
The HIGH END SOCIETY has named Dominique Fils-Aimé as the official brand ambassador for HIGH END 2026, which takes place June 4th through 7th (2026) at the Austria Center Vienna in the music-rich city of Vienna. Under the theme The Power of Music, the trade show positions the celebrated Montreal singer as a living example of music's ability to connect people across genres and cultures. Fils-Aimé will attend the show in person and serve as guest of honor at the opening press confer... - Hi-Fi+ October 2025 High-End Audio Magazine6 October 2025, 6:47 am
Editorial: A Stream Of New Hi-Fi Products To Enjoy D'Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier Allnic Audio D-15000 Signature OTL/OCL DAC Kharma Elegance dB9-Diamond Floorstanding Loudspeaker Metronome c/AQWO 2 DAC And Streamer Musical Fidelity M8x Digital-To-Analogue Converter Diptyque DP115 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Burson Timekeeper Voyager Mono Power Amplifiers Saltwood Sounds Finisterre Floorstanding Loudspeaker Fell Audio Amp Integrated Amplifier Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 SX... - Flashback: The Mechanism Of CD Rot5 October 2025, 10:46 am
Having read Brad Meyer's concerns about deterioration of CD-Rs (BASS V31 No2), specifically rising error rates with both radius and age, I think some explanation of mechanism is in order. For much of what I write below, credit should go to Mike Richter, who has been at this far longer than I, has had access to better tools, and has burned many more CDs. There are a couple of points of interest in Meyer's story. One is related to aging of CD players, which are not just electromechanical devices ... - World Premieere Review! Big Sound, Small Size: Voxativ Hagen2 Tower Loudspeaker4 October 2025, 8:53 am
Growing up, I had a neighborhood friend who did magic. He was always working on new illusions to incorporate into his act. Sometimes he had to build an apparatus, and others were sleight of hand. To start, he would practice the new illusion for endless hours in front of the mirror. Once the kinks were worked out, he would try it out in front of some of his neighborhood friends. When he did this, he added an extra layer of challenge for himself. He would show us how the trick worked before he pe... - Not Even The (Audiophile) Earth Is Flat3 October 2025, 9:45 am
Back well over half a century ago, that's 50 years, when I was a kid Hi-Fi Crazy, I had no money (kids never do), but I had been bitten badly by the High-Fidelity Audio (Hi-FI) bug, and – if I couldn't buy all of the toys and goodies that I so thoroughly lusted after, I could at least learn about them. So, like, I suspect, so many of us, I read everything I could find about Hi-Fi and Hi-Fi gear and started collecting (Yes, and even memorizing) "spec" sheets. Most manufacturers don't provi...
- REVIEW: DIVALDI Gold PA One ⸜ integrated amplifier » POLAND • Kraków1 October 2025, 12:00 am
ReviewText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA Images by „High Fidelity”, DivaldiNo 257 October 1, 2025˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ The DIVALDI brand was established in 2010 on the initiative of Włodzimierz Duval, who invited his childhood friend Waldemar Łuczkos to join the project and work together after 30 years of working separately. The name DIVALDI combines two words – Dival (the phonetic pronunciation of the surname Duval) and Valdi (as everyone call... - REVIEW: J.SIKORA Aspire ⸜ turntable (deck + tonearm) » POLAND • Lublin1 October 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images “High Fidelity”No 257 October 1, 2025˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ J.SIKORA was founded in 2007 in Lublin. At that time, its first turntable, the STANDARD model, was ready. It took seven years to prepare the top-of-the-line REFERENCE, which was unveiled in 2014. In the following years, it was joined by the cheaper Initial deck, and then tonearms. The tested ASPIRE model is an even lower-priced option... - REVIEW: AVATAR AUDIO Holophony No. 1 ⸜ loudspeakers • floor-standing » POLAND • Osowicze1 October 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba photo High FidelityNo 257 October 1, 2025˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ AVATAR AUDIO – a company run by CZARIUSZ ANDREJCZUK, whose core lineup consists of loudspeakers. Their design differs from contemporary solutions, although – from a technical point of view – there is nothing unusual about them. They are based on ideas from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, and taken to the extreme. We are testing its to... - REVIEW: AUDIOPHONIQUE Classic AP 300D ⸜ power amplifier » POLAND • Pruszków1 October 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Ewa Muszczynko images “High Fidelity”, Audio PhoniqueNo 257 October 1, 2025˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ AUDIO PHONIQUE is a Polish company founded in 2018 by two enthusiasts, MACIEJ LENAR and WOJCIECH MURAWIEC. However, it was not until 2022 that it unveiled its complete range – twelve products at once. We are testing the Classic 300D power amplifier for the first time, offering a staggering 300 W at 8 Ω ... - FEATURE ⸜ music & technology: HISAO NATSUME presents - In search for the lost great pianism Chopin tradition » part 2 (France) » JAPAN • Tokyo1 October 2025, 12:00 am
COLUMN ⸜ music & technologytext HISAO NATSUME images public domain, Hisao Natsume, “High Fidelity”No 257 October 1, 2025⌈ PIANISM 1. «the art of artistically playing the piano» 2. «a collective of musicians playing the piano» ADAM WOLAŃSKI , Słownik terminów muzyki rozrywkowej, Warszawa 2000. ⌋.: VICTORA GILLE's CASEOn June 1, 1917, "La Presse" published an article by Edmond Épardaud, jour...
- 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....
- 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 […]... - Another Fashion Breakthrough From McIntosh1 October 2025, 12:31 am
To those of you who knew who Virgil Abloh (the Creative Director at fashion house Louis Vuitton) was, he had a major effect on fashion, style, and the cross pollination of artistic disciplines. In that sense, he was a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, he succumbed to cancer at the way too early age […]... - Why I Play Music for Empty Rooms22 September 2025, 11:57 pm
Jeff once asked me why I leave music playing in a room when I’m not even there. My answer goes back to something I read years ago that stuck with me. In the 1970s, Christopher Bird and Peter Tompkins published The Secret Life of Plants. The book described studies suggesting that plants respond to music. […]... - $149 a pair? CRAZY19 September 2025, 11:00 pm
The Vera-Fi Ranger speakers have really taken me on a trip down memory lane today. Many audio reviewers and enthusiasts with high-end systems sometimes forget where it all began. For me, it was a used pair of AR-7s for $50. My buddy Todd across the street purchased them new at J&R Music World (remember the […]... - SACD of the Week 03 – U.K.15 September 2025, 11:27 pm
Bet you didn’t know I was a total closet prog-head. It started with Yes, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer many years ago. Guilty as charged. If you loved the auspicious debut (arguably their best and most pure effort) of this prog powerhouse consisting of John Wetton, Bill Bruford, Eddie Jobson, and Alan Holdsworth, try and […]...
- Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2 Stereo Power Amplifier1 October 2025, 4:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click here. The recent heavy tariffs imposed on Canada by its neighbor to the south and the provocative rhetoric (annexation? seriously?) have sparked a surge of patriotic fervor among Canadians, many of whom now feel duty-bound to buy Canadian when possible. For those in the market for a power amplifier, Anthem’s MCA 225 Gen 2 (US$2299.99, CA$2699.99, £2295, €2550), which is designed... - Simaudio Takes On the World with the New Moon 371 Streaming Integrated Amplifier1 October 2025, 4:00 am
Yesterday, Simaudio released the Moon 371, the first product in its new Compass Collection. I had advance knowledge of the Moon 371 and the Compass Collection, having attended a briefing session at Simaudio’s headquarters in mid-September. Although no other Compass Collection products were released, or even mentioned, we were given a hint of what’s to come. Simaudio told the group that this new series takes both technology and inspiration from the more-expensive North Collection line... - Recommended Reference Component: Meze Audio Poet Headphones15 September 2025, 4:00 am
When we published AJ Wykes’s review of the Meze Audio Poet headphones on SoundStage! Solo on September 1, we presented readers with a product that’s as striking visually as it is sonically. Meze Audio, a Romanian company known for blending artful design with high-end audio engineering, had already established itself as a producer of headphones that feel luxurious and sound accomplished. With the Poet headphones—an open-back design selling for US$2000, CA$2799, £1899, or &... - QED Signature Supremus Zr Loudspeaker Cable15 September 2025, 4:00 am
One question always seems to arise when audio enthusiasts get together: “Do cables matter?” This topic tends to elicit polarized responses; you, too, probably have a strong opinion on the matter. Nearly everyone agrees that for safety reasons, cables must, at a minimum, meet the criteria set by component manufacturers. However, when it comes to the sonic performance of aftermarket cables, the conversation can become heated. From firsthand experience I know that’s what you need&... - Cambridge Audio EXA100 Integrated Amplifier–DAC1 September 2025, 4:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click here. Cambridge Audio’s product offerings are diverse and extensive, encompassing nearly every type of audio product, including home-theater components, speakers (from in-ceiling speakers and subwoofers to an all-in-one, wireless streaming speaker), turntables, phono preamps, and headphones. When looking at the company’s integrated amplifiers, one finds a surprising disparity in both price and...
- 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....
- A Fantastic JPLAY for iOS Update7 October 2025, 4:21 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I’ve been frustrated with music library and playback apps since the beginning of time, while simultaneously realizing that the history of recorded music is now at my fingertips through these apps. My frustration is a first world problem indeed. This frustration comes from the importance of music to my life, and the experience of brow... - Eversolo T8 - A Review That Fizzled Out29 September 2025, 2:50 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. On September 2, 2025 I published an article titled A Must See and Hear - Eversolo T8 Streaming Transport (link). In that article I called out three features that really excited me about the T8. The T8 has an SFP fiber input, built-in NVMe slots for storage up to 16TB, and a software platform that includes Evotune, a room correction feature. These were the big ... - T+A Symphonia - Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review19 September 2025, 2:28 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. T+A has done it again. When I reviewed the T+A DAC 200 I said, “This DAC is one for the ages.” With the Symphonia T+A took aim at a one-box / all-in-one system, and absolutely nailed it. The Symphonia is the right horse for a course that demands flexibility, simplicity, aesthetic appeal, engineering prowess, a nod to the past with an eye toward the... - Berlin Philharmonic - Amazing Music, Musicians, Recordings, and Premium Packaging16 September 2025, 3:10 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. These days it’s all about streaming, or so they say. Vinyl has the best physical product, or so they say. Digital is so devalued it’s practically free, or so they say. They say a lot of things, and I do my best to ignore them. Who are they? I have no idea, but lest I sound a bit like Syd Barret, I can hear them. In my opinion, ... - APL NSP-GR Server / Streamer Review9 September 2025, 4:03 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I’ve been talking about the APL NSP-GR server / streamer since I saw it at Munich High End this year and talked to its designer Alex Peychev. I love the product’s design, inside and out, and based on the hard earned reputation of Mr. Peychev, I knew the NSP-GR was going to be something. Now that I’ve spent many weeks with the product, literal...
- Atlas Serves Up Four New Cable and Interconnect Offerings, Including EOS Superior 2.5em Power Cables, Hyper Duo XLR Interconnects, Ailsa Duo RCA & XLR Interconnects, and Zeno Seraphic Headphone Cables6 October 2025, 12:00 am
Let’s stay connected, shall we? In this case, though, we’re going to insist that we do so with some cabling involved. Thus, we felt it was high time to check in with Scottish manufacturer Atlas to see if they could help us out with this idea — and, whaddya know, they’ve just released four new cable and interconnect offerings in various lengths and quite reasonable price ranges that should fit the bill. Let’s tackle them one by one.First up is the Atlas Eos Superi... - Short Cuts, Vol. 33: A Somewhat Related Tale of Two Rhino Hi Fi Series 180g LPs, Starring Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 Self-Titled Band Reboot and Sex Pistols’ All-Time 1977 Punk Classic, Never Mind the Bollocks3 October 2025, 12:00 am
Two albums recently reissued as part of Rhino’s esteemed High Fidelity Series could could not be further apart stylistically, sonically, and emotionally — but in some ways, these two releases are inevitably connected in time and space. Fleetwood Mac’s eponymously titled July 1975 turning-point smash-hit band-rebirth album (6x platinum to date!) and Sex Pistols’ groundbreaking October 1977 debut, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols (itself a platinum sel... - Discogs Invites Us to Dis/Connect From the Digital World and Spin Vinyl All Day Instead on October 182 October 2025, 12:00 am
Happy Audiophile Day, everyone! Yesterday, I pre-celebrated this most important event by buying waaaay more vinyl than I probably should have, but it’s all in the name of “analog research.” I know many of you can relate to that, er, rationalization.Anyway, in recent years, we’ve taken to celebrating Audiophile Day each October 2 by posting stories about cool new turntables (like we did here, about Reed’s Muse 3A table, in 2023) and reviewing top-tier 200g vinyl r... - Syrinx Are Very Much Progressing in the Present Day With Their Adventurous New LP, Time Out of Place1 October 2025, 12:00 am
All the gifts of life are held within these vinyl walls. For the more progressive-leaning listening cognoscenti out there, that altered reference is pure IYKYK — but it’s also a good way to announce that a cool Vancouver-bred band by the name of Syrinx have just dropped their sophomore LP that’s quite adroitly named Time Out of Place via Ocula Records on September 9, 2025.To get a taste of what you’re in for with the prog/metal-ish inclinations of Time, check out the... - Kensington Audio C Series Cartridges29 September 2025, 12:00 am
Talk, talk, it’s only talk. Well, in this case, it’s more than talk, since we’re talk-talk-talking about Kensington Audio’s new C Series line of cartridges, which are manufactured under the purview of a well-respected British company, Talk Electronics. (Talk Electronics are also known for their own branded tonearm lines, in addition to making gear available under the umbrellas of the aforementioned Kensington Audio, Edwards Audio, and Kestrel Audio, respectively.)The...
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- Is Bigger Better? | Scot Hull5 October 2025, 7:00 am
Audiophiles love big amps, big speakers, and big egos. But does bigger actually mean better — or just heavier?... - Acora MRB-1 Loudspeakers, Part Two | REVIEW3 October 2025, 1:35 pm
Acora MRB-1: A Revelation in Minimalism I first met Valerio Cora, the founder of Acora Acoustics, and, as of May 2023, the new owner and CEO of Audio Research Corporation, in November 2018 at that year’s Capital Audiofest, where he was presenting his newly established loudspeaker brand to the world. Val was showing his new [...]... - Focal Crafts Unveiled by Focal/Naim | Announcements2 October 2025, 1:00 pm
Focal loudspeakers have a reputation for beauty as well as performance, and now the French audio manufacturer has created Focal Crafts, a "workshop" designed for making limited edition pieces that implement stunning colors and materials in their loudspeaker and headphone lines. Here's the official press release from Focal/Naim: SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France, Oct. 2, 2025 — Focal unveils [...]... - TADL Picks Rutherford As New US Distributor | Announcements30 September 2025, 4:37 pm
Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TADL), the legendary Japanese audio manufacturer renowned for its uncompromising pursuit of sonic purity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rutherford Audio Inc. as its distributor for HiFi consumer products in both Canada and the USA. Founded with a heritage of innovation in professional studio monitors, TADL has long been synonymous with [...]... - SoundSpace Systems Robin Loudspeakers | REVIEW28 September 2025, 12:39 pm
I hadn't heard of SoundSpace Systems loudspeakers before Jason Melman of Boutique Audio Gallery (BAG) in Toronto asked me if I wanted to review a pair. I'd just been introduced to Jason Melman at that point, although I had been invited to his dealer events twice by then--first by Michael Vamos of Audio Skies and [...]...
- Cayin announces big-ticket, all-tube Soul 170P & 170C7 October 2025, 4:53 pm
China’s Cayin has announced a new high-end tube pre/power amplifier combo as part of its Soul series. The Soul 170P power amplifier clocks in at a whopping 37.5kg to run a quad of TUNG-SOL KT170 tubes in a push-pull configuration. This nets 32 wpc in Triode mode or 60 wpc […] The post Cayin announces big-ticket, all-tube Soul 170P & 170C first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For... - Global feedback: How do you change the volume on your hi-fi system?7 October 2025, 12:42 pm
In Roon, when the current album (or playlist) finishes, Roon Radio kicks in to play similar songs. Many streaming service apps work similarly. But what if Roon Radio turns up something I can’t stand? If it’s the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, it becomes a fight-or-flight situation. And a fight doesn’t […] The post Global feedback: How do you change the volume on your hi-fi system? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, re... - TOUCH ME, I’m sick?6 October 2025, 4:10 pm
🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko 0:00 […] The post TOUCH ME, I’m sick? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re... - In Berlin for review: Gustard’s R30 R2R streaming DAC3 October 2025, 12:00 pm
“Dear Darko Audio, How are you? Hope you are well. I have found that news about Gustard R30’s release with our link are posted on your website. We really appreciate it. It will be our great honor if you are willing to review Gustard R30 DAC. If yes, we’d love […] The post In Berlin for review: Gustard’s R30 R2R streaming DAC first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. Fo... - Canor’s Gaia C2 is a DAC with a CD player & tubes2 October 2025, 2:23 pm
“We don’t need no musicality“. Regular readers will know of my preference for no-nonsense press releases where the technical details aren’t smothered in hyperbolic verbiage and faux-bolstered by quotes from company CEOs. “Unparalled sonic performance”, anyone? Nein danke. Today, I received a no-nonsense press release (a Pressemitteiliung) from Canor’s German […] The post Canor’s Gaia C2 is a DAC with a CD player & tubes first appeared on...
- Audiophilia Dream List ©2 July 2025, 9:44 pm
UPDATED JULY 3, 2025.This list will be updated regularly. The latest additions appear at the top. When the latest update appears, the previous update selections will be placed in genre sections for easier viewing. Welcome to the Audiophilia Dream List. A list of original (OG) or reissued vinyl of all genres. I’ll post the list at the top of the review page and link it across our social media any time it’s significantly updated. As vinyl has become prohibitively expensive, you’l... - Mussorgsky arr: Ravel: Pictures At An Exhibition/Orchestre de la Suisse Romande/Ansermet—Esoteric Mastering vinyl reissue [2025]2 July 2025, 7:41 pm
One of the joys of the vinyl Renaissance, especially during the past ten years, when it heated up to a fever pitch, is getting to know hitherto unknown conductors and performers from the Golden Age of Recording, especially those of Decca, EMI, Mercury, and RCA Living Stereo.As an orchestral player and conductor, I’ve always had favourites that I was passionate about, so recordings by Reiner, Previn, et al., stood pride of place in my collection. More often than not, their recordings were t... - Chopin: Polonaises—Maurizio Pollini, piano/DG The Original Source 2 LP 45 RPM vinyl reissue [2025]2 July 2025, 3:24 pm
I believe this is the first DG Original source reissue cut at 45 RPM. I could be wrong, but no matter, I found out the hard way. All the DG OS reissues I’ve reviewed have been remastered and cut by the Emil Berliner Studios’ dynamic duo of Rainer Maillard and Sidney Meyer at 33 RPM. I don’t know the Chopin Polonaises except for the famous Polonaise in A major, Op. 40, No. 1 (nicknamed the “Military Polonaise”). Side 1 contains the unknown to me Polonaise No. 1 in C-... - Pure Fidelity Savant Ti 12 inch Tonearm1 July 2025, 9:36 am
I first heard the Pure Fidelity Savant Ti 12” Tonearm (USD 8000) at the 2024 Pacific Audio Fest in Seattle. It sounded like a great match for John Stratton's new Symphony Turntable. At 12”, it was sized perfectly for the substantial plinth and looked impressive with an IKEDA Kai MC Phono Cartridge. After the show, the whole kit and caboodle came to my place for an extended stay and review. You can watch an interview I did with Stratton and the Symphony/Savant Ti setup here. After a f... - Audiovector QR1 SE Loudspeakers1 July 2025, 9:36 am
It’s a bit of a cliché in the audiophile scene to say that Denmark has the highest concentration of HiFi brands per capita. While I can't confirm the stats, Denmark's contribution to the industry is massive relative to its size. Audiovector is one of the classic names in the Danish HiFi landscape, and their high-end R series speakers have been well covered by the audio media in the US. It’s become my modus operandi to explore high-end speaker brands by getting acquainted with ...
- Swiss sonic bliss: Absolute Sounds to distribute Nagra6 October 2025, 3:26 pm
London, England — Absolute Sounds, the UK’s leading high-end hi-fi […] The post Swiss sonic bliss: Absolute Sounds to distribute Nagra appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Celebrate 25 years of sonic excellence with the Raidho X2t Anniversary Edition6 October 2025, 3:21 pm
6 October 2025: To mark 25 years of uncompromising acoustic […] The post Celebrate 25 years of sonic excellence with the Raidho X2t Anniversary Edition appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Tech Talk: Gold Note5 October 2025, 12:10 pm
Gold Note’s Marketing Manager, Tommaso Dolfi, discusses the company's history, its refined approach to audio electronics, and how everything comes together to create the company’s finest headphone amplifier to date! The post Tech Talk: Gold Note appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Gold Note HP-10 Deluxe5 October 2025, 11:53 am
Gold Note’s 10 Series audio electronics pack a lot into their small, elegant boxes. Ed Selley finds that the new HP-10 Deluxe headphone amplifier is no exception to the rule. The post Gold Note HP-10 Deluxe appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Tech Talk: Wattson Audio5 October 2025, 11:30 am
We spoke with Alexandre Lavanchy, Technical Director of Wattson Audio, about the company’s development, its future, and how this clever CH Precision subsidiary differs from the well-known high-end Swiss brand. The post Tech Talk: Wattson Audio appeared first on hi-fi+....
- CH Precision L1/M1.1 pre/power amps23 September 2025, 12:00 am
Since launching in 2009, CH Precision, based in Préverenges in Switzerland, has carved itself a niche in hi-fi’s high-end. Moreover, although a product inventory spanning just two ranges, the 10 Series and 1 Series, might suggest some form of boutique minimalism, its design approach shows plenty of modern, technically innovative thinking. How so? The L1 preamplifier and M1.1 power amp on test here both offer user-tuning of their performance via a custom smartphone app…CH Pr... - Soulines tt9/KiVi M3 turntable/arm18 September 2025, 12:00 am
Eastern Europe is no stranger to high-quality boutique hi-fi brands [HFN Apr ’24, Jun ’24 and Feb ’25] with ‘analogue’ audio a particular favourite. Igor Gligorov’s company, Soulines, is based in Serbia and has graced these pages before, but UK distribution has now been re-established thanks to Sound Fowndations. The timing is spot on, as Soulines has recently released a new turntable, the tt9, loosely described as ‘entry level’ and selling for &po... - Aqua La Scala MkIII NOS/Tube USB DAC18 September 2025, 12:00 am
This DAC, to reveal its full name, is the La Scala MkIII Optologic, the third generation of a design from the Milan-based company whose name has nothing to do with water, but instead stands for ‘Acoustic Quality’. Said to be ‘more than a simple upgrade of our La Scala DAC’, this latest version sells for £7850 in grey Nextel powder-coated aluminium casework with either a black or silver finished aluminium fascia. That places it well below the £14,980 Formula xH... - dCS Lina DAC X streamer17 September 2025, 12:00 am
On recent form, the £13,500 dCS Lina DAC X could almost be considered ‘conventional’. Following on the heels of the Lina headphone amp system [HFN Nov ’22], and the massive – and massively pricey – multibox Varèse player [HFN Feb ’25], complete with separate mono DACs and the option of an SACD/CD transport add-on, the Lina DAC X looks dangerously like any number of models from rival companies, from its proportions to the inclusion of a front-panel... - Dynaudio Confidence 20A active loudspeaker16 September 2025, 12:00 am
Dynaudio’s collection of passive loudspeakers is substantial. You begin with the Emit series and move through its Evoke line, various Contour models [HFN May ’25], and the Heritage and Special Forty one-offs, before you get to the flagship Confidence range [HFN Jan ’25]. On the other hand, active options are more limited, with – until recently – just the three-strong Focus series appealing to cable-cutters. Now, though, the Danish brand has added the Confidence 20A,...
- Gift Guide: Prime Big Day Deals 20257 October 2025, 9:09 am
Check out huge discounts on Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Audioengine, Andover, Polk Audio and more for two days only.... - Orange x McIntosh Amplifier Concept Pays Tribute to Virgil Abloh’s Iconic Design Legacy7 October 2025, 12:39 am
The McIntosh x Virgil Abloh - MA8950 Integrated Amplifier Concept will be featured in Abloh's exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris.... - Audiovector Trapeze Reimagined Loudspeaker Review: Modest Danish Cabinets, Monumental Sound6 October 2025, 10:55 pm
Audiovector Trapeze Ri speakers offer warm, bass-forward sound, precise top end, and natural midrange. Rock-solid Danish design meets high-end performance, requiring a powerful amp and room to shine.... - Bang & Olufsen Threatens Legal Action to Block Samsung + CANVAS “The HiFi Frame” Launch6 October 2025, 5:21 pm
Bang & Olufsen claims Canvas The HiFi Frame (left) infringes on their Beovision Contour TV (right) design, but do they have case?... - CanJam SoCal 2025 – Best in Show & Honorable Mentions5 October 2025, 11:38 pm
Our picks for the best audiophile headphones, wireless earbuds, IEMs and DACs at CanJam SoCal 2025 across various price points....
- Focal Bathys MG Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone: A Video Review6 October 2025, 12:00 pm
For its second act, Focal takes its Bathys Wireless headphones and moves them decidedly upmarket to create the new Focal Bathys MG. The post Focal Bathys MG Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone: A Video Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - OHM 2000 TALL SPEAKER REVIEW2 October 2025, 12:00 pm
The Ohm 2000 speakers are the most exciting speakers you’ve never heard! By deliberately using the room as the means of propagating a... The post OHM 2000 TALL SPEAKER REVIEW appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Valerion VisionMaster Max Projector Review1 October 2025, 12:00 pm
Valerion’s VisionMaster Max Projector throws a bright, colorful image and is beautiful to look at. Its tri-laser DLP light engine delivers... The post Valerion VisionMaster Max Projector Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Rotel DX-5 Integrated Amplifier Review29 September 2025, 12:00 pm
The compact Rotel DX-5 constitutes a piece of hardware that Arthur C. Clarke could have envisioned. Dark, deceptively heavy, and imposing... The post Rotel DX-5 Integrated Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Volumio Preciso DAC24 September 2025, 12:00 pm
Sabre-based DACs have always had their pros and cons. But the Volumio Preciso manages to extract the most from the platform that I’ve... The post Volumio Preciso DAC 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 […]...
- Kiwi Ears Étude Review7 October 2025, 11:59 am
Marcelo reviews the Kiwi Ears Étude, a single dynamic and triple BA driver universal IEM with new Kiwi Vibration Transducer (KVT) technology. It is currently priced at $119.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank Linsoul and Kiwi Ears for their support. Click here to read up on the Kiwi Ears gear previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our scoring guidelines, ... - EarMen CH-Amp Signature Review6 October 2025, 11:11 am
Lynn reviews the EarMen CH-Amp Signature, a wireless-capable compact desktop ESS9038 DAC, standalone PSU, and balanced headphone amplifier. It is currently priced at $949.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank EarMen for their support. Click here to learn more about EarMen products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines, which... - HIFIMAN Edition XV Review4 October 2025, 11:50 am
Louis reviews the HIFIMAN Edition XV, an affordably priced pair of open-back planar headphones featuring an updated design and enhanced magnet array. It is 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 curr... - Rossi&Wing Lua Serendipity Review3 October 2025, 12:03 pm
Marcus reviews the Rossi&Wing Lua Serendipity, a new universal IEM featuring the company’s R&W “Magna Resonus” MR10 dynamic driver. It is currently priced at $590 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 Rossi&Wing for their support. Click here to read more on Rossi&Wing products that we have previously reviewed on Headfonics Note that this arti... - TempoTec V1 Review2 October 2025, 11:55 am
Marcelo reviews the TempoTec V1, a new entry-level Linux-based DAP with up to DSD256 decoding and 215mW of balanced output power. It is currently priced at $109.00. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank TempoTec for their support. Click here to learn more about TempoTec products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines, which you can read in more det...
- HiFiCON Sept 2025 And The Bay Audio Enclave4 October 2025, 9:46 pm
If you haven’t heard of HiFiCON based out of the San Francisco area, you may not be alone. This remote, The post HiFiCON Sept 2025 And The Bay Audio Enclave appeared first on AudioHead.... - Focal Kicks Off Fall With The Launch Of Focal Crafts3 October 2025, 7:39 pm
A truly great speaker doesn’t just sound good, it also looks the part. This fall Focal kicks off the holiday The post Focal Kicks Off Fall With The Launch Of Focal Crafts appeared first on AudioHead.... - Measurements In Audio – Interviews With Pass, Jones, Watts, Qvortrup & More25 September 2025, 5:55 pm
Audio Measurements tends to be one of those perennial conversations in HiFi. Along with discussions about cables, the online comment The post Measurements In Audio – Interviews With Pass, Jones, Watts, Qvortrup & More appeared first on AudioHead.... - CanJam SoCal 2025 – New Headphones, Amps and More22 September 2025, 9:29 pm
Our coverage of the latest in personal audio starts the holiday buying season off with the local headphone event called The post CanJam SoCal 2025 – New Headphones, Amps and More appeared first on AudioHead.... - Top 10 Best Turntable Cartridges Of 202510 September 2025, 4:24 pm
Some Of The Top 10 Best Turntables Cartridges Of 2025 – also known as Record Player Carts. In a grand The post Top 10 Best Turntable Cartridges Of 2025 appeared first on AudioHead....
- CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio Conclusion6 October 2025, 8:00 am
Thank you for returning for the conclusion of my CanJam SoCal 2025 coverage. I would like to extend special thanks The post CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio Conclusion appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio Pt.43 October 2025, 8:00 am
Thank you for returning for part 4 of my CanJam SoCal 2025 coverage. I would like to extend special thanks The post CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio Pt.4 appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio Pt.329 September 2025, 8:00 am
Thank you for returning for part 3 of my CanJam SoCal 2025 coverage. I would like to extend special thanks The post CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio Pt.3 appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio Pt.225 September 2025, 8:00 am
Thank you for returning for part 2 of my CanJam SoCal 2025 coverage. I would like to extend special thanks The post CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio Pt.2 appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio19 September 2025, 8:00 am
This year marks the ninth CanJam SoCal I have covered, my CanJam SoCal 2016 coverage being the first thing I The post CanJam SoCal 2025 – Coverage Sponsored By Noble Audio appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- November 2025 issue now on sale2 October 2025, 12:00 am
Welcome to the November 2025 issue! If there’s one thing sure to brighten our day, it’s a cheeky press release. In response to the song and dance that Spotify has made about finally adding a lossless streaming tier, Qobuz, the French-based streaming platform, has responded with a rather splendid: “welcome to the ‘better sound’ streaming club” in a statement that points out that it has, in fact, been offering the same service since 2007, introducing it to Amer... - Do you use headphones to listen at home?25 September 2025, 12:00 am
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To say that Cyrus has applied a consistent design aesthetic to its products rather undersells its commitment to the same approach. For as long as I have been active in the audio industry, it has made use of the same half-width metalwork. Subtle details have changed as to just how black it is and what display it uses, but the basic look has remained undeviating for decades.With the 40 Series, that all changes. This all-new range takes some of the thinking that went into the XR components and im... - Pro-Ject T1 EVO22 September 2025, 12:00 am
When the Debut arrived on the market many years ago, it represented both the bottom rung of the Pro-Ject range and pretty much the cheapest fully functional turntable on the market. It’s a mark of how much of a journey it has undergone that not only is it far from the most affordable model that the company makes, but those below it now have tiers of their own. The T1 models replaced the Essential range (which in turn was the first real sub-Debut series Pro-Ject made) in 2020 and the compan... - Wharfedale Super Linton11 September 2025, 12:00 am
At the time of the acquisition of Wharfedale by China-based IAG, there was much gnashing of teeth over the chances of the new owners disregarding a company heritage dating back to 1932. Mind you, similar worries were expressed when the same outfit snapped up Castle, Quad and Leak, and more recently Mission, then Audiolab…The worries have of course proved unfounded; not only has IAG breathed new life into its brands, it’s also proved sensitive to all that history. It still makes t...
- Klipsch Unveils Jurassic Limited Edition Sevens for Sweepstakes12 June 2025, 9:49 pm
KLIPSCH UNVEILS LIMITED-EDITION JURASSIC WORLD SPEAKERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT’S JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH Collector Alert: Limited Edition Klipsch The Sevens Are Rare SpecimensJurassic World Rebirth arrives in theaters July 2, 2025 Enter here! https://www.klipsch.com/jurassic-world-rebirth#enter-to-win June 5, 2025 (Indianapolis, IN) — Klipsch, a globally renowned American audio brand, has created a limited-edition […] The post Klipsch Un... - AXPONA 2025 – Show Report & Awards1 May 2025, 1:54 am
Every year, I’ve made it a point to visit every room at the show – lugging a DSLR and gimbal through hundreds of setups. But heading into my mid-40s, that pace no longer makes sense (especially with this new dad bod). This time, I came with a single goal: to find the most romantic, warm-sounding […] The post AXPONA 2025 – Show Report & Awards appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Treating Small and Medium-Sized Rooms for Better Sound4 March 2025, 11:50 pm
I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of figuring out how best to treat a difficult listening room. It’s a pretty small room, about 12′ x 13′ with plenty of windows. I’ll get into what worked for me at a later time but I felt like a quick guide on room acoustics wouldn’t be a […] The post Treating Small and Medium-Sized Rooms for Better Sound appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Bowers & Wilkins Unveils New Finishes for PX7 S2e & PX8 Headphones18 September 2024, 7:00 am
18th September, Worthing, UK: Renowned British audio brand, Bowers & Wilkins, has introduced two new premium finishes to its portfolio of high performance, multi-award-winning over-ear headphones, Px7 S2e and Px8. The new Px7 S2e Ruby Red and Px8 Dark Forest finishes expand on the already extensive range of colors available – the widest choice of colors […] The post Bowers & Wilkins Unveils New Finishes for PX7 S2e & PX8 Headphones appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - XACT unveils revolutionary XACT S1 EVO Music Server and PHANTOM Cables5 September 2024, 6:44 pm
XACT is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products that set new benchmarks in high-fidelity audio performance: the XACT S1 EVO Music Server and the XACT PHANTOM™ USB and LAN Cables. These new offerings cater to the most discerning audiophiles, delivering exceptional sound quality through advanced engineering, meticulous craftsmanship, and innovative design. XACT […] The post XACT unveils revolutionary XACT S1 EVO Music Server and PHANTOM Cables appeared first on Aud...
- Marantz launches the 10 Series Collection2 September 2024, 2:06 am
NEWS: Marantz pitches for the big league with its newest range of high-end products... starting off with the Model 10 Reference integrated amplifier.... - Auris Audio’s MYSTiK is a plug-n-play turntable28 August 2024, 2:17 am
NEWS: Auris Audio's MYSTiK turntable makes for a hassle-free entry into the world of vinyl.... - Cambridge Audio Evo One… all-in-one entertainer13 August 2024, 2:28 am
NEWS: The Evo One is Cambridge Audio's commendable push to capture a slice of the lifestyle hi-fi market... - Ruark Audio R410 – beyond the box sonically29 July 2024, 1:46 am
REVIEW: One box that does it all? The well-endowed Ruark Audio R410 certainly fits the bill when it comes to a lifestyle audio system with sonic chops... - McIntosh updates its Bluetooth transceiver with the MB2518 June 2024, 3:11 am
NEWS: The MB25 Bluetooth transceiver brings streaming options to systems that have yet to get in with the trend....
- Glasshouse Speaker Kit No. 1 Full Build & Review18 August 2025, 12:31 pm
Little sealed speakers with a big sound and some-assembly required. Satisfying to build resulting in a true hi-fi bargain. THey punch well above their weight and are worth the effort.... - Spartan 20 Phono Stage By Michael Fidler Reviewed21 May 2025, 9:05 am
Fidler's first combined unit, bucking audio industry trends and providing real performance for modest money. Upholds Michael's unsurpassed record for offering objectively the finest, and subjectively the most uncoloured, phono stages you can buy at the moment.... - QlearSoul SoulBox S1 All-In-One Turntable System Reviewed20 May 2025, 10:27 am
a stylish package that’s well-built and offers a lot of performance for the price. It’s a great first step into vinyl and a good choice for those who want an integrated system to fit a smaller space.... - FiiO SR11 Streamer Reviewed28 March 2025, 10:41 am
If FiiO developed the software to the standard of a WiiM Mini, but kept to the streaming transport format (I.E a simple bridging device with no DAC of its own) they’d have the kind of streaming transport that many are looking for at a far more sensible price than the current streaming bridges on the market. At the moment, it's held back by its limitations.... - QlearSoul One-Q All-In-One Turntable Reviewed26 March 2025, 3:59 pm
the One-Q is an excellent Bluetooth speaker and a perfectly acceptable turntable for occasional playback, and is easy to recommend over any of the typical alternatives currently on the market....
- Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Headphones Review6 October 2025, 2:45 am
Simon Lucas auditions this British speaker specialist’s latest premium wireless, noise-cancelling, over-ear offering…... - Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary Edition Loudspeaker Review30 September 2025, 9:25 am
David Price listens to the 40th Anniversary reimagining of an iconic British mini-monitor first launched in the nineteen-eighties…... - Siltech Classic Legend 680/880i Cable Review29 September 2025, 8:12 pm
Jay Garrett plugs in to some serious interconnects from this illustrious high-end cable company...... - Sony Bravia 7 VPL-XW5100ES Projector Review29 September 2025, 6:30 am
Tony O’Brien samples this superb new high-end Japanese 4K HDR projector…... - Rithum Switch Smart Home Control Panel Review22 September 2025, 9:55 pm
Marc Rushton takes a look at a game-changing smart home control that actually delivers on its promises…...
- Audiolab 9000N Among the First to Gain Qobuz Connect Streaming21 May 2025, 6:16 pm
Audiolab has announced the integration of Qobuz Connect into its 9000N network audio streamer ($3,699). This new feature was announced at the HIGH END show in Munich on May 15, 2025, and the 9000N is amongst the first to incorporate it. This new feature lets users stream music directly from the Qobuz streaming service. Control […] The post Audiolab 9000N Among the First to Gain Qobuz Connect Streaming appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - EVO 5: Wharfedale’s Next-Gen Speakers Aim to Redefine Mid-Tier Audio16 May 2025, 7:22 pm
Wharfedale has launched its new EVO 5 Series loudspeakers, succeeding the popular EVO 4 range (which we loved on the site). The new series features upgrades to drive units, cabinets, and crossovers, aiming to deliver enhanced sound performance. According to the company, the EVO 5 Series maintains accessible price points while incorporating design and engineering […] The post EVO 5: Wharfedale’s Next-Gen Speakers Aim to Redefine Mid-Tier Audio appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - WiiM Introduces Remarkable New Audio Products for Later This Year: WiiM Amp Ultra, WiiM Sound, and WiiM Sub Pro14 May 2025, 10:00 am
WiiM, the global technology company known for its high-value audio gear, is announcing the release of several new audio products: the WiiM Amp Ultra, the WiiM Sound, and the WiiM Sub Pro. These products expand the WiiM ecosystem and aim to provide high-fidelity audio, seamless integration, and whole-home control. WiiM Amp Ultra The WiiM Amp […] The post WiiM Introduces Remarkable New Audio Products for Later This Year: WiiM Amp Ultra, WiiM Sound, and WiiM Sub Pro appeared first on HIFI Tr... - Final DX6000: Magnesium Driver Innovation Redefines Open-Back Listening29 April 2025, 3:54 am
Final Audio has announced the release of the DX6000, the first model in their new DX Series of headphones. A brand new design from the ground up, Final states that the DX6000 utilizes advanced driver technology to deliver a transparent and expressive listening experience. Driver Technology The DX6000 features a newly developed large-diameter dynamic driver […] The post Final DX6000: Magnesium Driver Innovation Redefines Open-Back Listening appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Andover Audio Releases SpinBase MAX 2: Enhanced Audio for Turntables25 April 2025, 6:40 pm
Andover Audio has launched the SpinBase MAX 2, an upgraded version of its midrange turntable speaker system. This new model features an improved acoustic suspension enclosure design that is said to significantly enhance sound quality compared to the original. Like the SpinBase 2, the MAX 2 utilizes Andover’s IsoGroove™ technology to minimize feedback, allowing any […] The post Andover Audio Releases SpinBase MAX 2: Enhanced Audio for Turntables appeared first on HIFI Trends....
- 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... - Peachtree Audio Carina X Integrated Amplifier12 September 2025, 7:28 pm
Link to YouTube ReviewI’ve been reviewing Peachtree Audio equipment since 2007. Starting way back when they were selling ERA speakers, which for budget models were damn good. Over the 18 years I’ve had a chance to review several of their integrated amplifiers as well as separates. With each generation, I noticed a definite step up improvement both in sound quality and build. When the Carina GaN amplifier came out. I was so close to pulling the trigger and buying that unit, but ... - Vera-Fi Audio Snub Station Zero & Line Noise Black Hole4 September 2025, 3:09 pm
Link to YouTube ReviewUpfront, I want make this clear if your total system value is under $3000. This is probably not a product review that you should be considering for your system. Because noise reduction is truly along the edges of your system’s resolution. While eliminating noise or reducing it does improve your sound, that improvement becomes far more noticeable once you moved up the chain in the quality of equipment that you have. Therefore, if you don’t fit into this par... - FiiO K9 AKM Headphone Amplifier/DAC26 August 2025, 4:41 pm
Watch the YouTube ReviewFirst off, I want to thank Ed Holmwood of Old Guy Hi-Fi for loaning me the K9 headphone amp/DAC for review. This is my first piece of FIIO gear that I’ve been able to spend more than a couple of minutes with. And based on the K9 here, I really wish I would’ve had more experiences with FiiO before this.The K9 AKM is a headphone amplifier/DAC that in a pinch could also be used as a preamp. However, since FiiO has the K11 with a remote which is designed to ... - Yulong DP1 Network Streamer/USB Digital Interface15 August 2025, 2:48 am
View the YouTube ReviewYou have a DAC you like, but are looking for both a streamer that can be programmed to your network, has HDMI ARC, and you also want to invest in a DDC? I may have the answer.In July, Rosemary at Apos Audio contacted me, asking if I was interested in reviewing a unique streamer by Yulong, I was more than curious. Now Yulong is a 20+ year-old Chinese company, and its founder is a passionate audiophile. What Apos sent is the YULONG DAART DP1 Network /USB Digital Interf...
- 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."... - Mad Scientist White Magic Interlinks30 August 2025, 11:22 am
The Mad Scientist is at it again! Not one to sit still, he developed a new range of cables labeled White Magic. As I found during the review, this new range takes the sound and performance in a new direction.... - Final Reference Show at Orchestral Audio27 August 2025, 12:02 pm
The "Final Reference" Show at Orchestral Audio, Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6....
- 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...
- In Barn for Review: Wilson Benesch A.C.T. 3Zero Loudspeakers6 October 2025, 9:00 am
One look at the Wilson Benesch A.C.T. 3Zero Loudspeakers tells you a lot beyond their 2.5 way design—mainly we’re looking at something very different from the ground on up. What you will not see from any angle is the Isobaric Drive System, a pair of [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: October 3, 20253 October 2025, 1:00 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. The Smashing Machine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Nala Sinephro Nala Sinephro: The Smashing [...]... - Album of the Week: Blurrr by Joanne Robertson3 October 2025, 10:00 am
I initially sidled up to Joanne Robertson and her work with Dean Blunt on Backstage Raver. Sidled because I frankly wasn’t sure and I tend to be cautious that way when it comes to music I choose to spend time with. It is a commitment, [...]... - Review: Magnepan 20.7x Loudspeakers2 October 2025, 9:00 am
The Magnepan 20.7x are the first pair of Maggies in Barn and perhaps more than most, their unique qualities and standout strengths challenged my abilities to describe their sound in words. While I love a good challenge, I enjoyed experiencing music Maggie-style even more. I [...]... - Say Hi! to the $20 FiiO Snowsky Tiny Portable DAC & Headphone Amplifier1 October 2025, 2:34 pm
I rarely go anywhere. It’s just true but when I do go somewhere it’s always in my car where I typically tune into WPRB, the Princeton radio station at 103.3 FM on the dial so portable sound isn’t on my radar outside of my trusty [...]...
- Hifiman Goldenwave GA-10 Review26 August 2025, 4:30 am
In this review we take a close look at the Hifiman Goldenwave GA-10 tube headphone amplifier. It is selling for $1,599.99 USD. Disclaimer:... The post Hifiman Goldenwave GA-10 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Effect Audio Centurion II Review23 August 2025, 9:30 pm
Today, we review the Centurion II flagship cable by the Singaporean boutique cable manufacturer Effect Audio. It is priced at $5,999 USD. Disclaimer:... The post Effect Audio Centurion II Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - FiiO Jiezi Review22 August 2025, 9:30 pm
In this article we review the all new entry-level dongle DAC/Amp from the Chinese brand, the FiiO Jiezi, priced at just $29,99 USD. ... The post FiiO Jiezi Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - ZiiGaat Lush Review20 August 2025, 9:16 pm
In this review, I’ll examine the pros and cons of the ZiiGaat Lush hybrid IEM. They sell for $179 USD. Disclaimer: Linsoul is... The post ZiiGaat Lush Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - FiiO QX13 Review18 August 2025, 9:30 pm
In this article, we review FiiO’s new portable USB DAC/AMP, the FiiO QX13 dongle. It retails for $219 USD. Disclaimer: FiiO provided the... The post FiiO QX13 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...
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our Evan Toth opens it and hosted Grand Opening Saturday October 4th... - Technics' $899.99 SL-50C Direct Drive Shakes Up the Under $1000 Turntable Market.5 October 2025, 8:00 pm
built-in phono preamp, Ortofon 2M Red and 3 speeds too... - Resolution Audio's Brooklyn Headquarters Spared from Fire But Nonetheless Suffered Severe Smoke and Water Damage5 October 2025, 3:25 pm
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available in mono (in America) for first time in decades...