Music Streamers
$9,499 for the ultimate Roon music server includes OCXO clocking, DSD512 and up to 8TB storage because apparently ordinary music servers were getting complacent.
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Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Panasonic’s DMR-4X1010 combines 10TB, 11 tuners, cloud archiving and Ultra HD Blu-ray playback in a recorder built for Japan.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
After a decade, Yamaha finally replaces the R-S202 with the R200A, adding phono, subwoofer output, Bluetooth Multipoint, and chassis upgrades.
New Products
$149 Melomania A100 SE wireless earbuds arrive with Dolby Audio, updated tuning, and a new blue color option.
Audio Cables
QED refreshes its Performance cables with speaker, RCA, Ethernet and USB options from $49. Who says wiring your first serious system has to hurt?
New Products
The $999 Andover-One DD adds direct drive, a carbon-fiber arm, 78 rpm and Auto Stop. Has Andover built a real Technics alternative?
Floorstanding Speakers
Castle Tintagel and Walmer Speakers Split British Hi-Fi Between Tradition and True Ribbon Technology
Can Castle’s new Tintagel and Walmer speakers challenge established rivals with ribbon tweeters, real wood cabinetry, and pricing from $2,749?
Gift Guides
Whether you’re upgrading your home audio setup or hunting for the perfect gift, get a head start on shopping for popular and stylish tech...
News
Bose brings Auracast, LC3 and LE Audio to its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, although Android compatibility and beta restrictions still apply.
Headphone Amps
iFi’s $699 iDSD GR 2 MT adds Steve Levine tuned PCM and DSD filters, a ceramic PCB, upgraded I/V stage and Audio Note Kaisei...
Music
U2’s first album of new material in nine years gets an audiophile-friendly physical release with Dolby Atmos, hi-res stereo, 180g vinyl, and deluxe editions.
New Products
The $999 Schiit Freya 2 lets listeners switch between passive, solid-state, tube, and two hybrid operating modes from a single balanced preamplifier.
Reviews
The JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 packs secure earhooks, LDAC, ANC, IP66 protection and big bass into $104.99 workout earbuds. What did JLab leave...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
CINÈST Core Collection media consoles integrate UST projector placement, AV storage, cooling, cable management, and optional floor-rising screens.
IEMs
The Juzear Light Shuttle combines tribrid drivers, strong sub-bass, clear mids and smooth treble in a competitive sub-$200 IEM.
Reviews
Technics made a splash in 2024 with their AZ100 in-ear TWS ANC earbuds. Can lightning strike twice with their new flagship over-ear headphones?
Bookshelf Speakers
Can a $1,100 Canadian standmount really embarrass pricier rivals? Paradigm’s 220B v2 makes a surprisingly convincing case and looks the part.
Reviews
We cleaned 200 records with the $3,599 Audio Desk Systeme Gläss Vinyl Cleaner Premium to see if its ultrasonic technology and redesign deliver.
IEMs
Affordable IEMs for musicians and audio professionals feature balanced tuning, durable construction, and a stage-ready design.
Reviews
The $599 iFi GO pod Max adds aptX Lossless, powerful amplification and interchangeable connectors to turn high end wired IEMs into wireless earphones.
Over-Ear Headphones
The HiFiMAN HE600 revives the spirit of the legendary HE-6 with less weight and easier amplification, but does it capture the original magic?
Home Theater
This episode covers the Best of CEDIA Expo 2026 with Caleb Denison, of CalebRated, including MicroLED video walls, 4K TVs and more.
Exclusive Videos
New Products
NextLevel's Mantelbar hides a Sonos Arc soundbar or speakers inside the fireplace mantel. Clever architecture, or has the mantel finally earned its keep?
New Products
Marshall’s $499.99 Bromley 150 party speaker combines 360-degree sound, stage lighting, 40+ hour battery life, Auracast, and mic and instrument inputs.
New Products
Nothing's $399 Headphone (1) Pro uses three drivers, xMEMS treble and Flat EQ. Clever engineering, or has Nothing finally over-engineered something useful?
IEMs
$99 Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds arrive in 2026 with ANC, USB-C and no battery. Did the company that helped kill the cable just...
New Products
Clearaudio’s $639 Compact Phono supports MM and MC cartridges with 40/60 dB gain, 29 dB MC headroom and a space saving design.
New Products
Ray-Ban Meta Audio combines open-ear sound, Meta AI and 12-hour battery life in camera-free smart glasses starting at $349.
New Products
LEWITT LW6 wireless studio headphones use UWB for uncompressed PCM audio with 5.8 ms latency, plus Bluetooth, USB-C and 21-hour battery life.
Loudspeakers
Diapason has built handcrafted Italian loudspeakers since 1987. With MoFi Distribution and Paolo Tezzon behind it, the U.S. may finally notice.
News
The Revox World Foundation is rescuing 800 Studer and Revox components from storage, neglect, and bad eBay listings as reel to reel returns.
New Products
Emotiva’s $1,799 Nostala FT12 combines 800 watts, a 12-inch woofer, room correction, real walnut veneer and flexible stereo inputs.
Amplifiers
Pilot Radio revives its 1959 EL84 amplifier with 15 watts of Class A power, balanced inputs and a $4,790 price.
Music
If you’re lining up for Record Store Day 2026, this episode focuses on the one name that matters most: Zev Feldman, known as The Jazz Detective....
Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
Reviews
Bose improves its flagship ANC headphones with USB Type-C audio, better battery life and familiar comfort, but Gen 1 owners face a tougher decision.
Dongle DACs
The $89 iFi UP Play Max adds aptX Lossless, low latency, dual headphone pairing, a built-in mic and upcoming Auracast to phones and PCs.
DACs
The Druid R2R DAC delivers smooth, fluid sound, balanced outputs, and swappable op-amps without the usual high-end price.
New Products
The 1MORE S20 Ultra combines LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, spatial audio, IP66 protection and up to 40 hours of battery life.
Dongle DACs
Questyle’s $399 M18i Max packs Current Mode Amplification, dual DACs, Bluetooth, and serious headphone power into a portable design.
Music
Is Freddie Hubbard’s overlooked Impulse! debut worth revisiting? This AAA Acoustic Sounds reissue gets 180-gram QRP vinyl and first-class packaging.
Reviews
Sony's flagship True RGB TV for 2026 offers excellent performance for an LCD TV, but can it challenge OLED where it matters?
Reviews
Available only in 77-inch or 83-inch sizes, LG's upper mid-range OLED TVs for 2026 offer key features found in its flagship OLED models.
Articles
Just how much of a visual enhancement can Dolby Vision 2 provide with regular Dolby Vision content? I went hands-on to find out.
Movies
From Troy and Auntie Mame to Ju-On and Ray Harryhausen, these are the essential 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs closing out summer 2026.
Home Theater
Meta is putting Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced into 100-gram VR glasses while adding Atmos recording to its AI eyewear.
New Products
Priced from $2,300 to $3,800, Hisense C3 lifestyle 4K projectors offer triple laser imaging, up to 5,000 lumens, Dolby Vision and 240Hz gaming.
Articles
The best 4K UHD discs of 2026 so far, from Fight Club and Ben Hur to Perfect Blue, Stranger Things, Jackie Chan, and Spielberg.
Articles
Which headphones stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best new wired, wireless and electrostatic models across every price.
Articles
Which DACs, headphone amps and DAPs stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best electronics across every price point.
Articles
We tested dozens of budget Bluetooth speakers to find the best. Our top picks deliver big sound, waterproof durability, long battery life, and real...
Articles
Clean, cleaner, cleanest: record cleaning options for vinyl collectors, from anti-static brushes to ultrasonic machines. What works?
Reviews
Can the $2,150 Muarah MU-2 compete with phono preamps from EAR, Pro-Ject, and MOON? Rich and filling like our favorite cabbage rolls and nobody...
Articles
Looking to build a hi-fi audio system around a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer in a small space? The Cabin Audiophiler shows you how.
Articles
Can a French Canadian integrated amplifier and pair of British speakers prove that making love is better than war? The MOON 250i v2 is...
Articles
Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
New Products
Audioengine updates the A2+ Gen 3 with aptX Adaptive, Class D amplification, more power, and improved USB audio while keeping the price at $299.
New Products
At $10K or $12K each, REL’s new flagship No.35 and No.36 Reference subwoofers add new amplifiers and carbon fibre drivers for improved low bass...
Movies
Toy Story 5 returns with striking 4K visuals, Dolby Atmos, sharp humor and enough heart to remind us why these toys still matter.
New Products
Priced from $1,999 to $2,699, Epson's new line of 4K home theater projectors feature 120Hz gaming, laser light source, and brightness from 2500 to...
New Products
Wharfedale’s Nova subs pack DSP, passive radiators, high-level inputs and 8- to 15-inch drivers into a serious fight with SVS and REL.
Reviews
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: Better ANC, More Comfort, But a Tougher Sell at $359?
Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen improve ANC, comfort, USB audio, and Immersive Audio, but the $359 price creates tougher competition.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
While Kaleidescape remains the movie platform of choice for the 1%, the company's least expensive movie player offers a taste of that sweet digital...
Bookshelf Speakers
Neumann’s KH 310 II and KH 350 add 32-bit DSP, MA 1 room correction, more power and deeper system integration for pro and home...
Over-Ear Headphones
The Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus nails comfort and durability, but its rolled-off bass and treble raise questions about its studio tuning.
Movies
Four disappointing summer movies get a second look on 4K and Blu-ray, where strong picture and sound sometimes outperform the films themselves.
