Roundups
Although only a minor upgrade over the WH-1000XM3, the new Sony WH-1000XM4 is the best wireless noise cancelling headphone of 2020.
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Will Spotify HiFi finally be the catalyst for renewed interest in better sounding hi-fi for younger listeners? I think so.
Are there affordable vintage audio loudspeakers worth seeking out?
All 4 of these affordable audiophile turntables are dramatically better than anything else in the category below $500 and give you a solid platform...
Events of the 20th century shaped my DNA and influenced what I've watched and listened to for almost 50 years. Can music set one...
Daft Punk said goodbye this week with a video; which is exactly how you would expect this innovative French duo to go out on...
People still buy and listen to CDs in 2021 and here are the 8 best CD players worth considering right now.
SVS updates its entry-level series of home theater subwoofers in sealed (SB-1000 Pro) or ported (PB-1000 Pro) designs for $499 / $599.
Spotify will add CD-quality lossless music streaming service tier in 2021. It's finally happening.
One of the best loudspeakers I ever heard was at Sikora’s, a classical music shop in Vancouver that sadly closed two or three years...
Apple to deliver its next-gen wireless earbuds in 3 weeks. Let the fanboy drooling commence.
The Moonriver Audio 404 (€3000) is an integrated amplifier. Made in Sweden. With a modular design structure that lets users upgrade the modules instead...
The HiFi Rose RS201E Media Player offers both high-resolution audio and video in a category with a lot of compelling options.
Proof positive that not all watts are created equal. Especially those designed by Nelson Pass.
Is the AXA35 the best affordable way to reconnect with your music? Indeed it is.
Stuck at home working remotely and bogged down by TPS reports? The PSB Alpha P5 loudspeakers may be your salvation.
What are the best phono preamps of 2021? We break down 3 of the very best from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Sennheiser plans to shift focus towards its professional audio and business communications product lines going forward.
Your turntable may not sound great without the right phono preamp. This guide offers some of the best phono preamps for any budget.
The Texas ice storm may have turned off the power, but we're still listening to new records. In Buffalo, Calgary, and Asbury Park.
Hunting for used or vintage audio? Let me make it easier for you. And less expensive.
Building a jazz collection from the ground up? Start with a Kind of Blue and let Miles Davis be your guide.
February is Black History Month and we wanted to focus this week on specific albums that have made a huge impression on us. Black...
New records this week from Aaron Frazer and Micah Sheveloff with a lot of soul.
Are the new Drop Sennheiser HD8xx as good as the original HD800S and should you pre-order?
If you were wondering if people still buy CD players, McIntosh just pulled back the curtains on a mighty player built for CDs and...
DALI introduces six new loudspeakers for any lifestyle priced from $999 to $3,999/pair.
Have you ever wondered about the loudspeakers used in your local AMC and how the loudspeakers in your own home theater don’t really offer...
Audeze's first closed-back in-ear headphone targets audiophiles and pro audio users that can afford its $1,299 price tag.
iFi has reworked the award-winning ZEN DAC and ZEN CAN to create step-up iFi Zen Signature versions delivering even higher levels of performance.
The Linear Tube Audio MZ3 has a new challenger for the title of best headphone amplifier below $3,500.
Versatile wireless speaker can stand upright in the kitchen, lay flat on a table or hang on the wall.
Although only a minor upgrade over the WH-1000XM3, the new Sony WH-1000XM4 is the best wireless noise cancelling headphone of 2020.
The HiFiMan TWS800 wireless IEMs face some stiff competition from Sony, Bose, and Apple.
Can this affordable EL84-based vintage tube receiver play with the big kids in the sandbox? You might be surprised by the answer.
The Klipsch RP-600M offer an outstanding level of performance for only $629 and can work with a wide range of solid state and tube...
The quest for a NAD 3020, and lessons in building a vintage system.
The PowerNode 2i offers almost seamless integration of streaming services in a beautiful sounding amplifier that has no competition at its price.
9 albums that were spinning on our turntables this week. Discover new music, timeless classics and obscure titles while getting to know us.
During a year of so much uncertainty, one thing was for sure - there was no shortage of excellent new music to help us...
Learning to live with the new normal in Asbury Park and feel less guilty about Korean chicken wings.
Competitively priced little gray wireless earbuds aim to standout with their ergonomics and sound quality.
Compact bookshelf speakers designed to work well on a desktop from the company who make some of the best turntables.
Musings of a lifelong audio enthusiast with audiophile aspirations and modest means.
Get expert advice about subwoofer setup, room placement tips and configuration settings from the head of engineering at Axiom Audio.
Don't be fooled by audiophiles with golden ears when shopping for high-end audio equipment.
Find out the ten unwritten (secret) rules high-end audio magazines wish you did not know about how audiophile components are reviewed.
