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Thorens taps Chicago’s MoFi Distribution for a real North American comeback, finally giving its Swiss classics the Windy City muscle they’ve been missing.
Headphone Amps
SMSL’s $499 DL400 features the ES9039MSPRO DAC, 6W balanced power, LDAC support, and a reversible I2S/XLR interface.
Headphone Amps
Pass Labs’ new HPA-1c refines the original with lower noise, a redesigned power supply, and stronger performance, but its $4,045 price puts it up...
Articles
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.
Articles
Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel.
Articles
Does your system budget top out at $7,000? The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Network Amplifier needs to be at the top of your audition...
Reviews
Does the Thorens TD 1500 merely pay homage to one of its classic decks or is there something more here?
Music Streamers
Looking for a complete All-In-One system that also pays homage to a great design from the past? Meet the Cambridge Audio Evo 75 and...
Reviews
The $190 Grado Labs Prestige Red3 might be the affordable cartridge upgrade your turntable needs.
New Products
At $3,999 each, PS Audio's two box solution has the latest innovations to take your digital music listening experience to the next level.
Articles
Although not new in 2023, the Bryston BHA-1 has become our favorite headphone amplifier under $2,500.
Hi-Fi Components
In part 1 of 2 episodes exploring Japan's audio scene, vintage audio columnist, Eric Pye discusses Jazz Kissa and Japanese vinyl pressings.
CD Players
The excellent sounding Cambridge Audio Evo CD Transport fulfils its primary role with a slight catch. Combined with the Evo 150, it makes the...
Articles
Does it make any sense to spend more than $400 on a phono cartridge? The Goldring Eroica HX makes a very strong case once...
Articles
With only 1973 units going into production, Naim's vintage inspired NAIT 50 is a must-own if you can find one before they sell out.
Articles
QED and Chord Company proved to us you don't need to spend exorbitant amounts of money on speaker cables to get great sound.
Music Streamers
Listening to MQA tracks on TIDAL using BluOS just got a lot harder. Is this the end for MQA?
Hi-Fi Components
eCoustics Vintage Audio Editor, Eric Pye, goes record shopping in the land of the rising sun and explores why Japanese hi-fi culture is unlike...
New Products
Leema Acoustics makes its case for stereo separates. The new Quantum series combo is £2,800 and made in the U.K.
Music Streamers
Roon has been acquired by HARMAN and that's huge news for smartphone users. Samsung Electronics is about to take hi-res music platforms global and...
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...
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