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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...
CD Players
At $269, FiiO’s DM15 R2R portable CD player debuts with an in-house DAC, balanced and single-ended headphone outputs, Bluetooth transmit mode, and a high-voltage...
Headphone Amps
Cayin RU9 delivers tube warmth, solid-state detail, strong power, and rare versatility in a pocketable DAC/amp with one drawback.
Hi-Fi Components
Part 6 of 7 covers odd vintage audio components that promised to improve your hi-fi system, but did any of it raise the bar...
Music Streamers
The BluOS 4.0 mobile app is getting a significant update in Q1 and a preview will be available this week at ISE 2023.
Amplifiers
Learn how power amplifiers work, the common types, and what to lookout for when shopping for amps.
Podcasts
Part 5 of 7 talks about all the things to consider when purchasing, using, or repairing a vintage record player.
Exclusive Videos
Our coverage of CES 2023 includes two livestream videos where we discuss all the hi-fi, home theater, TVs and headphones we could find at...
Headphone Amps
Astell&Kern today introduced two new headphone amplifiers, the ACRO CA1000T ($2,229) carriable headphone amp and the PA10 ($599) portable headphone amp. In addition, the...
Articles
2022 was a wild year and we have some thoughts on what transpired and where we are headed in the months ahead.
Music Streamers
PecanPi and Starkrimson Pears at the 2023 Florida International Audio Expo. Orchard Audio will be demonstrating their award-winning streamer and power amplifiers.
New Products
JBL's Bluetooth-enabled turntable supports both wired and wireless playback of vinyl records without decreasing audio quality via Bluetooth aptX HD.
Music Streamers
The infamous Naim stack seems to be getting shorter with each passing cycle. The New Classic Series aims to push the streaming category to...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
JBL's Classic Series includes a streamer, CD player, integrated amplifier and turntable. Just add speakers.
New Products
Victrola has announced a second wireless turntable, the Stream Onyx that can play music through Sonos wireless speakers. Check out the details.
Music Streamers
The AVM CS 8.3 Black Edition Streamer Receiver will take a huge bite out of your wallet, but it comes with everything except loudspeakers.
DACs
PS Audio's DirectStream MK2 DAC/Preamplifier up converts all digital audio signals to pure DSD and then to analog. Is this method better? Only your...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The PSU-XR power supply provides a sound upgrade for all Cyrus XR components.
New Products
There are 5 upgraded models in the SME MK2 Turntable lineup for 2023. You still can't buy their tonearms separately.
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