Audio Cables SVS Introduces SoundPath Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables SVS expands its accessory lineup with hand-soldered bi-wire cables available with banana plugs, spades, or bare wire. Brian MitchellAugust 31, 2023
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Russound’s AVA2.1 and AVA3.1 Mini AVRs Offer A lot of Power for Unique Installations: CEDIA 2023 If you are looking for a compact and thermally designed and optimized AVR for outdoor spaces, bathrooms, or guest bedrooms, the Russound AVA2.1 and... Ian WhiteAugust 30, 2023
Digital Music Systems Bluesound’s BluOS 4.0 Update is Launching in October BluOS 4.0 is launching in October with a rather significant update to the multi-room audio and music management system. We will have an early... Ian WhiteAugust 30, 2023
Articles Two Affordable Record Cleaning Solutions Every Vinyl Lover Should Own We test out two inexpensive ways to clean vinyl records from GrooveWasher and Turntable Lab to keep your LPs sounding pristine. Ian WhiteAugust 30, 2023
Articles Quad 303 and 33: The Budget Audiophiler The Quad 303 and 33 are two of the best British vintage audio components from before you were born. How do they sound decades... Jeremy SikoraAugust 28, 2023
DACs Topping’s D70 Pro OCTO Eight DAC/Preamp is Only $599? $599 for all of this? The new Topping D70 PRO OCTO DAC offers hi-res support up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512, aptX HD, aptX... W. JenningsAugust 23, 2023
New Products U-Turn Audio’s Orbit Turntable Gets a Refresh The U-Turn Audio Orbit has finally been refreshed with a new tonearm, electronic speed control, revamped drive system and other changes. Robert SilvaAugust 23, 2023
CD Players Hegel’s Viking Reference CD Player Has Only One Purpose… The Hegel Viking CD player does not upsample, play SACDs, or support streaming. Its solitary purpose is to be the best sounding CD player... Ian WhiteAugust 21, 2023
New Products Bryston Introduces BP-19 Preamplifier for Analog Purists? The audiophile-grade Bryston BP-19 is a fully balanced, stereo preamplifier designed for analog purists. Brian MitchellAugust 21, 2023
New Products Schiit Audio’s Balanced Kara Preamp and Headphone Amp Offers an Alternative to the Freya S Priced at $699, Kara is a fully discrete, solid state preamp with a headphone jack. Robert SilvaAugust 21, 2023
Headphone Amps Schiit Audio’s Mjolnir 3 Heaphone Amplifier Won’t Be Available Forever The limited run Schiit Audio Mjolnir 3 features Class A operation and also doubles as a single-ended or balanced preamplifier. Robert SilvaAugust 21, 2023
Hi-Fi Components EISA Awards 2023-2024 Roundup The EISA Awards 2023-2024 include 82 winners across 6 categories. We have the full list of winning products. Robert SilvaAugust 20, 2023
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Bluesound’s POWERNODE EDGE and the NAD C 3050 Win “Best Product” at the 2023-2024 EISA Awards Canadian amplifiers from NAD and Bluesound win their respective categories at the 2023-2024 EISA Awards. Robert SilvaAugust 19, 2023
Articles Best Affordable Audiophile Phono Preamplifiers: 2023 Buying Guide Your turntable may not sound great without the right phono preamp. This guide offers some of the best phono preamplifiers under $600. Ian WhiteAugust 17, 2023
Articles The Fisher 400 Tube Receiver: The Budget Audiophiler The Fisher 400 tube receiver may not be the easiest vintage amplifier to find, but it is well worth the effort to have it... Jeremy SikoraAugust 17, 2023
Articles Best CD Players of 2023: You Still Need One The Best CD Players for 2023 include some fantastic units from NAD, Naim, Rotel, Marantz, Audiolab, Cambridge Audio and more. Ian WhiteAugust 16, 2023
New Products House of Marley’s Stir it Up Lux Turntable Offers Bluetooth Connectivity This entry-level turntable comes equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, a switchable phono preamp, and Audio-Technica MM Phono Cartridge. Robert SilvaAugust 15, 2023