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DACs
TOPPING’s new E50 II DAC packs AK4497S decoding, LDAC Bluetooth, ADAT support, PEQ, and strong I/O for $199, making it a flexible hub for...
Gift Guides
Last-minute shopper? These 12 hi-fi, headphone, and home theater gifts still ship in time for Christmas and Chanukah. Fast delivery, great picks.
News
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.
Headphone Amps
Fosi Audio ZH3 DAC/Headphone Amp/Preamp offers balanced outputs, ultra-low noise, high-res support, and replaceable op-amps for $199.99.
Hi-Fi Components
Harman set to acquire iconic premium audio brands including Marantz, Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Polk Audio, and more.
News
Crosley and Audioengine team up to expand vinyl listening with desktop speakers, curated bundles, and new solutions for entry-level music lovers.
Music Streamers
With upgraded DirectDigital amplification, Bluesound's new POWERNODE is a 2 or 3-channel streaming amplifier with support for a center channel speaker and even a...
Articles
There is no shortage of phono cartridges below $300. Selecting the best one makes all the difference between average and great sound.
CD Players
Only for Varèse owners: dCS’s new Transport delivers reference-level CD and SACD playback with ultra-low vibration and ACTUS bit-perfect transmission.
CD Players
TEAC's Reference 500 Series PD-507T CD Transport is engineered for audiophiles pairing external DACs with a growing CD resurgence.
Music Streamers
Spotify Premium launches Lossless audio for $11.99/month, delivering higher quality music streaming but stops short of 24-bit/96kHz or higher hi-res.
DACs
$319 hi-res desktop DAC/AMP with balanced/single-ended outputs, Bluetooth 5.4, USB, optical, coax, and I²S connectivity.
Amplifiers
Building on the previously released DLC series controllers, the PLC Series offers more power and flexibility for larger room home theater setups and pro...
New Products
The Lenco LBT-515 is a direct-drive turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue, adjustable tonearm, built-in preamp, and Bluetooth 5.3 for wired or wireless playback.
New Products
At $899, the Technics SL-40CBT Bluetooth Direct Drive Turntable features aptX Adaptive, built-in MM phono stage and three finishes.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Goldmund Telos 670, Eidos Streamer/SACD and Rhea Passive speakers offer Swiss-engineered precision audio with a $200K+ price that could shock even the Alps.
Music Streamers
BluOS adds Qobuz Connect, enabling native hi-res streaming on Bluesound, NAD, PSB, Roksan, Cyrus, DALI, and Monitor Audio devices.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
ARCAM Radia+ A5+, A15+, and A25+ integrated amplifiers debut at CEDIA 2025 with upgraded circuits, Bluetooth 5.4, Auracast, aptX Lossless, HDMI eARC, and pricing...
Music Streamers
Eversolo T8 streaming transport delivers ultra-precise digital audio with DSD512/PCM 768kHz support, Wi-Fi 6, SFP fiber, Roon Ready, and full DAC flexibility for audiophiles.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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