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For the week ending May 15, 2022 we roundup the top 10 Hi-Fi news stories of the week from across the web.
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Syng CCO, Rio Caraeff reveals deep insights about the company's first all-in-one wireless speaker called the Cell Alpha.
Music
Mavis Staples and Levon Helm highlight a really strong New Music Mondays with some help from Kendrick Lamar and the Black Keys.
Headphone Amps
Consumers get to decide the final look and feel of the Centrance DACmini DAC/Headphone Amplifier. Will it be worth the asking price? We will...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Element and Roku enter the outdoor TV space with a 55-inch partial sun-compatible outdoor TV. Find out if this might be your Summer entertainment...
New Products
The Viewsonic X2000B-4K Laser Smart Projector features Ultra-Throw projection, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a built-in sound system, find out if it is the right solution...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
The 2022 Hisense U6HF 4K TV Series opts for Amazon's Fire TV OS instead of Google TV.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
$3,400 for a pair of IEMs. The Campfire Audio Trifecta have been unveiled at High-End Munich 2022 and our wallets are crying.
DACs
The iFi Go bar becomes the top portable model in the lineup that already features some very impressive portable headphone amplifiers.
CD Players
CDs are enjoying a resurgence in popularity and the Marantz CD 60 might be the CD player you're looking for in 2022.
CD Players
The Denon DCD-900NE CD Player has been unveiled at High-End Munich 2022. At $549 USD, it is very competitive.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Denon's latest integrated amp has a built-in MM/MC phono stage for vinyl playback, plus digital decoding of DSD and hi-res audio, but not MQA.
MP3 Players
Does the $1,800 FiiO M17 DAP challenge the best players in the world or does it sink like a brick?
Over-Ear Headphones
Does the $1,599 HiFiMAN Arya Stealth Magnet Headphone offer enough of an improvement over its predecessor to warrant the extra money?
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
$59 for a pair of true wireless earbuds that actually sound really good? The 1More PistonBuds Pro deliver value and performance.
Reviews
Popular headphone maker Cleer Audio branches out with the Crescent Wireless Speaker system. Find out if this system is the right solution for your...
DACs
Priced at $845 USD, the Chord Mojo 2 needs to be spectacular to merit a strong recommendation. Does it deliver? In every way.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The $5,299 Rotel Michi X3 Integrated Amplifier delivers almost everything one could possibly need in a component. A classic in the making.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Do the $150 OnePlus Buds Pro compete with their rivals from Apple, Samsung and Google?
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Could the term "audiophile" be impeding growth of the high-end audio industry? Emiko explains why and what can be done about it.
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LG's flagship UST projector for 2022 features 3-laser technology and is the brightest to-date at 3,700 ANSI lumens.
Floorstanding Speakers
A brand new Focal Aria K2 926 and Naim Uniti Star System in Ash Grey has been unveiled at High-End Munich 2022.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Denon's PMA-900HNE integrates traditional integrated amp features streaming and HEOS Multiroom audio capabilities. Find out if it is the right solution for your audio...
New Products
The Pro-Ject Metallica Limited Edition Turntable might be the "One" for fans of the iconic heavy metal band this summer.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
High-End Munich 2022 has begun and the NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier offers more for less.
Floorstanding Speakers
The Klipsch Reference Premiere Series has been completely revamped for 2022 and the new RP-600M II is making waves already.
New Products
Building on the foundation of the very popular WH-1000XM4, the new Sony WH-1000XM5 arrive with some physical and performance enhancements for $399.
Loudspeakers
What started as a labor of love for Paul Barton, is now a global business and 50 years of audio engineering excellence. PSB is...
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Articles
The interest in vintage audio speakers has never been higher; especially as brands continue to refresh popular models that have been around for years.
Articles
Affordable vintage loudspeakers come in many shapes and sizes. Not all of them are worth the hunt but these hidden gems are worth the...
Articles
Cassettes are back and indie artists are making them as fast as they can to benefit from a surge in demand.
Articles
Interest in jazz kissa is growing internationally, and kissa-inspired listening venues are appearing outside Japan; can they compete with the real thing?
Podcasts
This episode explores why vintage audio hi-fi gear has suddenly become so sought after with @audioloveyyc and @budget_audiophiler.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The $1899 Astell&Kern Pathfinder IEM is handcrafted in the USA and features a completely new design.
DACs
The $249 Astell&Kern HC2 USB-C Dual DAC dongle features two Cirrus Logic CS43198 MasterHIFI DACs and a 4.4 mm balanced headphone jack.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Stylish, functional and waterproof Bang & Olufsen noise-cancelling wireless earbuds hit the market for $399. What's not to like?
Reviews
Has HiFiMAN delivered a very solid pair of wireless headphones with the Deva Pro? For $329 -- it might be one of the best...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 True Wireless 3 Earbuds are only $249 and our review is coming in a few weeks.
Articles
A new consumer survey measures an industry in which "time is standing still".
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
2022 Sony Bravia 4K and 8K TVs will start shipping soon in multiple varieties that include LED, MiniLED and their new flagship QD-OLED models.
New Products
The Optoma UHD55 is high a brightness lamp-based 4K UHD home cinema projector for entertainment, gaming and more.
New Products
Sony has been at the forefront of 4K UHD video projectors, and although they aren't cheap, they continue to deliver great performance. Find out...
News
After a 300 million dollar investment and about one month of availability, CNN+ has come and gone...
News
Netflix loses subscribers for the first time in a decade and investors aren't please as the stock price goes down 25% on the day...
News
If you are looking for the ultimate, cost no object home theater setup, a Kaleidescape and Keith Yates Design custom installation might be for...
Articles
What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
Your turntable may not sound great without the right phono preamp. This guide offers some of the best phono preamplifiers under $600.
Articles
You are probably not hearing your records the way they can really sound. Here are the best vinyl accessories to improve your listening experience.
Articles
Our 2022 Buying Guide for the best affordable wireless speakers features some great options from KEF, PSB, Sonos, and more...
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Looking for an affordable way to get into hi-res streaming this Christmas? Our picks for Best Digital Music Streamers are all winners.
Articles
If your budget stretches between $10,000 to $15,000 -- you really need to consider the Rega Aethos Integrated Amplifier.
Articles
The Decware SuperZen Triode Model SE84UFO2 is a handmade 2.3 watts/channel tube amplifier that hits much harder than its power rating would suggest.
Articles
The $649 Rega io Integrated Amplifier doesn't scream from the rafters but it's possibly the best affordable integrated amplifier right now.
Articles
The Cyrus Audio i7-XR Integrated Amplifier is not exactly inexpensive but it can create some serious magic in a system between $7,500 and $10,000.
Articles
Apple just killed off the iPod putting an end to an era. Are DAPs dead or have we begun a new era of portable...
MP3 Players
DAPs are dead? The $1299 Astell&Kern KANN MAX portable DAP is thinner in size but offers higher levels of performance.
New Products
After a recent leak under the code name "Fury", the Sonos Ray Soundbar is finally here but will consumers looking for lower-priced soundbars buy...
New Products
The next step in the evolution of Future-Fi? The KEF LS60 Wireless Loudspeaker has arrived. And it's really expensive.
New Products
Can the $899 Goldring Eroica HX compete with the Ortofon 2M Black, Dynavector 10x5 MKII, and Hana SL? We have a review sample coming.
Bookshelf Speakers
Klipsch announces the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Heritage Multimedia Speaker System with Tractrix Horn technology and a great retro look.
CD Players
$12,000 is a lot of money for a CD/SACD Player and DAC. The McIntosh MCD12000 might be one of the few actually worth the...
Digital Music Systems
The Bluesound HUB helps add legacy devices to your wireless speaker system. Is it worth the money? We are going to find out soon.
In-Wall Speakers
The Focal 300 ICA6 Angled In-Ceiling Loudspeakers solve a problem and are surprisingly affordable considering the pedigree and advanced driver technology.
Amplifiers
Find out if the Monolith 8125X and 8250X power amplifiers might be the right solution for your speaker setup.
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