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Headphone Amps
At $1,980, Eversolo’s DAC-Z10 combines dual AKM DACs, R2R volume control, balanced preamp design, and HDMI I2S connectivity in a refined, touchscreen-equipped chassis built...
CD Players
For $319, Shanling’s ECZero AKM delivers high-quality headphone listening, Bluetooth streaming to wireless headphones or speakers, and CD ripping—all in a sleek portable design.
Music Streamers
A refined, purpose-built streamer for DAC owners who want TEAC’s engineering and don’t mind paying a premium for purity. Everyone else will find more...
Amplifiers
Linear Tube Audio’s Century Monoblocks: hand-built ZOTL amps with Screen-Drive tubes, 110 W/8 Ω, low output impedance, and full balanced inputs.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The Cyrus Audio Classic AMP and Classic PRE are the first products in their new and improved Classic Series product category.
Preamplifiers
Does it make sense to spend $2,000 on a phono preamplifier? The McIntosh MP100 might be the best reason yet.
Preamplifiers
While not inexpensive, the Chord Huei phono preamp delivers so much performance from your favorite cartridge that you may swear off digital.
Headphone Amps
Has the Pass Labs HPA-1 finally met its match? The SparkoS Labs Aries Headphone Amplifier joins some elite company in 2022.
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Instead of debating whether analog or digital music is better, why not just listen to more music?
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Acoustical Services Design Process The following document should provide a good understanding of what can be expected in terms of the process of designing...
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Book excerpt from Audiophile's Guide: The Stereo, explains how to think about budgeting for a high-end audio system.
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Musings of a lifelong audio enthusiast with audiophile aspirations and modest means.
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Don't be fooled by audiophiles with golden ears when shopping for high-end audio equipment.
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I discovered not everybody agreed that high resolution audio sounded any better than a CD.
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Learn what each audio video cable type is for and how to recognize them by their connector.
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To get a better understanding of this subject, take a look at the AC plugs on some of your audio-video gear, new and old,...
Amplifiers
Bi-words seem to be proliferating these days (bi-coastal, bipolar, etc.), and the world of stereo and home theater loudspeakers is no exception. The terms...
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“What is the perfect media or listening room?” I get asked this question quite often. It’s frequently phrased more like this: “If money were...
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