Exclusive Videos Video: Is the Word “Audiophile” a Branding Fail? Could the term "audiophile" be impeding growth of the high-end audio industry? Emiko explains why and what can be done about it. EmikoMay 15, 2022
Exclusive Videos Video: @ThatHiFiGirl & ecoustics Launch New Video Series @ThatHiFiGirl and ecoustics launch a new video series designed to help new audiophiles start their journey. EmikoNovember 11, 2021
Exclusive Videos Video: Can the Pro Audio and Hi-Fi Communities Unite? Music creators and audiophiles strangely seem at odds. Is there a way to bridge this divide? EmikoNovember 30, 2021
Exclusive Videos Video: Why Won’t Audiophiles Listen To Each Other? Emiko talks about problems within the audiophile community and what we can do collectively to address them. EmikoDecember 29, 2021
Exclusive Videos Video: Why it’s COOL to be an Audiophile Seeking out elevated listening experiences need not to be scary or intimidating. Let's explore why it's cool to embark on your own audiophile journey. EmikoFebruary 8, 2022
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players Video: Are Music Streaming Services Starving Your Favorite Artists? Emiko aka @thathifigirl takes a hard look at how much musicians earn when their songs are streamed. EmikoApril 1, 2022
Exclusive Videos Video: Hi-Fi & Building Community on Social Media In this video Emiko explores the ways social media, especially Instagram, can have a positive influence on your hi-fi journey. EmikoJuly 25, 2022
Articles The 14 Best Moments of Music Integrated Into a Movie Narrative: The Honest Broker I'm excluding soundtrack themes or musicals—we're on the lookout for songs that are actually part of the story. Ted GioiaNovember 15, 2022
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Articles The Bands Are Never Coming Back: The Honest Broker The era of group collectives dominating the charts has ended, probably forever—and it's an issue much larger than just music. Ted GioiaNovember 17, 2022
DACs McIntosh’s MDA200 D/A Converter Offers 7 Digital Inputs & Future Upgradability Offering support for hi-res PCM, DSD, 7 digital inputs, and future upgradability, the McIntosh MDA200 D/A Converter warrants a serious look. Brian MitchellNovember 17, 2022
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Music Craft Recordings is “Cookin’ With Jaws And The Queen & The Legendary Prestige Cookbook” Albums Craft Recordings is "Cookin' With Jaws And The Queen & The Legendary Prestige Cookbook Albums" which are shipping in February 2023. Ian WhiteNovember 19, 2022
Articles Early Black Friday Soundbar Deal: $300 Off Sony’s Flagship HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar Sony's flagship soundbar, the HT-A7000, is now discounted over 20%. Chris BoylanNovember 18, 2022
Articles Record Labels Dig Their Own Grave. And the Shovel is Called TikTok. It's not just the music biz—legacy media outlets everywhere are playing the same dangerous game. Ted GioiaNovember 18, 2022