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JBL Synthesis SMA-8300 and SMA-4750 Stacked JBL Synthesis SMA-8300 and SMA-4750 Stacked

Amplifiers

Lots of power, bridgeable configuration options, and rack-compatible sizes add flexibility to any custom home theater setup.

Kaleidescape Strato V 4K Movie Player Editors' Choice 2025 Kaleidescape Strato V 4K Movie Player Editors' Choice 2025

Reviews

The Quality of Physical Media, The Convenience of Digital Download.

Rega Brio MK7 Integrated Amplifier Rega Brio MK7 Integrated Amplifier

Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

Rega's forthcoming Brio MK7 Integrated Amplifier will be available this month and is creating a stir with its internal DAC for only $1095.

Pro-Ject AC/DC Turntable Top View Pro-Ject AC/DC Turntable Top View

New Products

Pro-Ject's Artist Series of turntables has expanded with a new offering paying homage to the legendary band from down under. The price might leave...

WiiM Vibelink Amp WiiM Vibelink Amp

Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

The WiiM Vibelink drops streaming, but users gain an inexpensive, flexible, and powerful integrated amplifier.

Man wearing Focal Bathys Black Edition Wireless Headphones Man wearing Focal Bathys Black Edition Wireless Headphones

New Products

The award-winning Focal Bathys wireless noise cancelling headphones arrive in a new black color option for $699, the same price as before.

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Gift Guide

Cost-no-object Audiophile Gear Cost-no-object Audiophile Gear

Floorstanding Speakers

When money is no-object in building a high-end audio system, this is the audiophile gear you'll want to check out first.

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Naim CI-Uniti 102 Streaming Amplifier Angle

Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

At only $1,499 USD, the Naim CI-Uniti 102 feels like a streamlined Uniti Atom in a pair of skinny jeans.

Sony UBP-X700/K 4K Blu-ray Disc Player Tray Open Front Angle Sony UBP-X700/K 4K Blu-ray Disc Player Tray Open Front Angle

New Products

At $300, Sony is going to make UHD 4K fans both happy and somewhat upset with new UBP-X700/K Blu-ray disc player for 2025.

Triangle BR04 Stand-mount Loudspeakers in Chestnut Lifestyle Triangle BR04 Stand-mount Loudspeakers in Chestnut Lifestyle

Bookshelf Speakers

Larger cabinet, bi-wiring, new crossover, and reengineered bass port are only some of the changes for the new Triangle BOREA BR04 which will retail...

Philips Roku 65-oinch OLED TV Philips Roku 65-oinch OLED TV

HDTV 4K & 8K TV

Philips has teamed up with Roku to deliver a budget priced 65-inch OLED TV (model 65OLED974/F7) that's only $1,299 at Sam's Club.

Rotel DX-3 Black Angle Front Lifestyle with Headphones Rotel DX-3 Black Angle Front Lifestyle with Headphones

Headphone Amps

With support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD and aptX HD, the Rotel DX-3 cuts down on the number of components you need for headphone listening...

Q Acoustics Q SUB Subwoofer Series in Satin Black Q Acoustics Q SUB Subwoofer Series in Satin Black

New Products

All under $1200, three new Q SUB subwoofers get the most out of Q Acoustics stereo and surround sound speaker systems.

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Reviews

STAX SRM-400S Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier

Headphone Amps

At $1,300, is the STAX SRM-400S capable of driving some of the best headphones in the world?

Grado Signature S950 Headphones Grado Signature S950 Headphones

Over-Ear Headphones

Are the Grado Signature S950 really that different? Two significant changes to their design and a more balanced sonic approach make them an emotional...

iFi Go Bar Kensei Dongle DAC with Smartphone iFi Go Bar Kensei Dongle DAC with Smartphone

Dongle DACs

Does the iFi GO Bar Kensei justify the $120 bump in price over the standard model?

Muarah MU-2 Phono Tube Preamplifier Muarah MU-2 Phono Tube Preamplifier

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...

Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones Inside Case Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones Inside Case

Over-Ear Headphones

Not inexpensive at $5,995, but the Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones might be one of the best ever made.

iFi Go link MAX dongle dac iFi Go link MAX dongle dac

Dongle DACs

iFi Audio's latest budget dongle DAC boasts impressive specs and looks the part, but how does it sound?

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New Products

Fluance Wireless Floorstanding Speakers Lifestyle

New Products

Fluance has expanded its powered loudspeaker options with the Ri91 and Ri71 reference models. Both feature AMT tweeters and enhanced connectivity.

Arendal 1961 Loudspeakers Arendal 1961 Loudspeakers

New Products

The Arendal Sound 1961 loudspeaker line is not ready to be retired. Check out all 6 speakers and 2 subwoofers priced under $2000/pair.

Placing record on Turntable PP-1 from above Placing record on Turntable PP-1 from above

New Products

Are you one of those people who hates having to install a phono cartridge? The Waiting for Ideas PP-1 might be exactly what you're...

EE1 Plus with Cable EE1 Plus with Cable

Audio Cables

At £600, the EE1 Plus is designed to reduce interference and noise on wired networks, but do you really need it?

Michell Audio Apollo Phono Preamplifier and Muse Power Supply Michell Audio Apollo Phono Preamplifier and Muse Power Supply

New Products

Does the Michell Audio range of high-end turntables finally have a complementary phono pre-amplifier to match its capabilities? The Michell Apollo looks ready to...

Optoma Photon Go UST Projector Black Optoma Photon Go UST Projector Black

New Products

With an RGB triple laser light source, Google TV, built-in battery, and low price, the Photon Go might be a great home entertainment option.

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Vintage Audio

QUAD 33 and 303 Lifestyle

Amplifiers

At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.

Aragon 4004 MKII Aragon 4004 MKII

Amplifiers

Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?

Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup

Articles

How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.

HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale

Articles

The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn.

Headphones & Personal Audio

FiiO FT7 Open-back Planar Magnetic Headphones Angle

New Products

The FiiO FT7 Open-back Planar Magnetic Headphones will debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show and CanJam NYC this weekend.

Meze Audio POET Headphones on Table with Cable Meze Audio POET Headphones on Table with Cable

Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

Smaller, lighter, and more affordable than the flagship Empyrean II, the $2,000 Meze Audio Poet have planar magnetic fans rather excited.

Grado Signature S950 Headphones on woman lifestyle Grado Signature S950 Headphones on woman lifestyle

Headphones

Not only do the new Grado Signature S950 feature an improved headband, gorgeous ear cups, and a brand new 52mm driver...but they finally have...

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds on Woman Lifestyle Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds on Woman Lifestyle

Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

Incorporating the Apple H2 chip, Bluetooth, spatial audio, wireless charging and more, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds offer a lot for just...

Home Theater

Ultimate Man Cave Gift Guide 2025

Gift Guides

Unwind in the ultimate man cave and escape into home entertainment bliss with incredible gift ideas for hi-fi audio or home theater.

HDR allows subtle details image details to be better reproduced. Image courtesy of ViewSonic (for illustrative purposes only). HDR allows subtle details image details to be better reproduced. Image courtesy of ViewSonic (for illustrative purposes only).

Ask an Expert

HLG is one of several HDR formats in use. Find out what makes if different and what this means for TV viewing

Optoma UHZ68LV Projector Front Angle Optoma UHZ68LV Projector Front Angle

New Products

With a 5,000-lumen light output the Optoma UHZ68LV home theater projector can work with screens up to 300-inches.

Super Bowl LIX Gift Guide Super Bowl LIX Gift Guide

Gift Guides

Experience the full impact of Super Bowl LIX in your living room with both a big picture and big sound.

LG G5 OLED TV Lifestyle LG G5 OLED TV Lifestyle

HDTV 4K & 8K TV

After two years, LG dumps MLA. Find out what it is being replaced with and what it means for TV buyers

Valerion VisionMaster Max Lifestyle Projectors Best in Show CES 2025 Valerion VisionMaster Max Lifestyle Projectors Best in Show CES 2025

New Products

Sister Company to UST Projector Maker AWOL, Valerion has a line of standard throw projectors that might be just right for you

Best Right Now

Best of CEDIA Expo 2023 Featured

Articles

With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."

Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable

Articles

A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...

iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable

Articles

What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.

Duno Modular Cable System Duno Modular Cable System

Articles

With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.

Audiophile System Builder

WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle

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.

Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier

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...

ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White

Articles

Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.

Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Speaker on stand in walnut Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Speaker on stand in walnut

Articles

Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000.

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Dolby Vision gets all the HDR hype, but HDR10+ also has a lot to offer. Let’s check out more about this dynamic HDR format.

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