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Our picks for the best dedicated headphone amplifiers for audiophiles includes Apos, Feliks Audio and STAX.
Music Streamers
Dan Mackta of Qobuz answers questions on Reddit on AI, Linux support, app features, and future platform growth.
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Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel.
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Our favorite streaming amplifiers of 2025 for audiophiles include models from WiiM, Marantz, Ruark, Naim and Aavik.
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Our favorite integrated amplifiers for audiophiles in 2025 includes models from WiiM, Advance Paris, Moon by Simaudio, Quad and Marantz.
DACs
Astell&Kern ends 2025 with the new AK HC5 USB DAC featuring the AK4499EX and the STELLA reference IEMs developed with VOLK Audio and Michael...
Hi-Fi Components
T.H.E. Enterprises teams up with new website startup, Audiophile Directory, in support of the HiFi industry.
Amplifiers
At $2,199, the TEAC AP-507 power amplifier can be configured for two channel stereo, bi-amp, or bridged.
Music Streamers
At $4,000, the McIntosh DS200 is a high-end music streamer with HDMI ARC, TIDAL Connect, and a Quad Balanced 8-channel, 32-bit DAC.
Headphone Amps
At $1,999, Orchard Audio Valencia is a balanced desktop power amplifier designed for headphones, but powerful enough for speakers.
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Looking for ways to improve the sound from your turntable? Our favorite phono preamplifiers we've tested offer a solution at every budget.
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Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Advance Paris brings its range of affordable hifi components to the U.S. market, which feature blue VU meters and tube amplification.
Audio Cables
At £1,000, Chord Company's PhonoARAY can minimize external interference and ground issues that may affect turntable performance.
Music Streamers
The Audioengine B1 has been updated with Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and 32-bit Audio, but still has the same $189 price tag
Audio Cables
What we know so far about the new HDMI 2.2 specifications and whether they really matter.
Headphone Amps
Is FiiO’s lineup of Dongle DACs starting to cannibalize itself? The addition of aptX HD and LDAC support makes this more of a bargain.
CD Players
The Shanling CR60 provides CD playback and ripping capability for a very reasonable $299, but it requires an external DAC.
DACs
At $1,599, the Schiit Gungnir 2 DAC is modular, upgradable, and compatible with Schiit's new Forkbeard control system and app.
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The Best Audiophile CD Players of 2024 include Hegel, Luxman, Marantz, Rotel and more for the ultimate in compact disc playback.
Audio Cables
At £10 per/meter, the Chord Company Leyline2XL are 14 AWG speaker cables designed for custom installers that require long cable runs.
Music Streamers
Bluesound NODE music streamers now support Dirac Live acoustic room correction, but activating it will cost you $159 or more.
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