Headphone Amps
Burson’s Soloist Stellar is a $1,500 Class-A headphone amplifier delivering up to 8W of power, a dedicated low-noise IEM stage, and upgradeable op-amps for...
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Headphone Amps
Burson's Conductor Stellar packs an ESS9039PRO DAC, 8W Class-A power, and upgradeable design. Can rivals match this much performance for $1,800?
Articles
Packed rooms at CanJam NYC 2026 and a surge in vinyl, books, and Blu-ray. Is physical media quietly winning again?
Music
What if you heard the orchestra from Peter Gabriel’s perspective with immersive DTS-HD Master Audio?
Bookshelf Speakers
Buchardt Audio unveils the S400 MK3 bookshelf speaker with a larger cabinet, new drivers, and refined crossover. Can it dominate the $2,400 standmount class?
Music
A new companion to the 'Lets Get Lost' documentary soundtrack titled 'Swimming by Moonlight' offers a snapshot of Chet Baker's remarkably strong late period...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Audio Note ignores trends again. The Oto SE 35 brings new transformers and PSU to the cult EL84 amp. Low power, big attitude. Hear...
Floorstanding Speakers
Magico previews the $200,000 S7 flagship loudspeaker ahead of AXPONA 2026. Can its latest S-Series design compete with Wilson, Estelon, and Børresen?
Hi-Fi Components
AXPONA 2026 returns April 10 to 12 in Schaumburg, Illinois. We have early details on new hi-fi products set to debut at North America’s...
Movies
Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray with stunning visuals and raw performances but does the slow burn Shakespeare drama justify the emotional...
IEMs
Can one driver beat complex hybrids? Meze Audio unveils the $899 ASTRU flagship IEM at CanJam NYC 2026 with a single dynamic driver design.
Articles
Can Axel Grell move the soundstage outside your head? The Grell OAE2 debuted at CanJam NYC 2026 and the listening experience was…unexpected.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Can Emotiva’s BasX TA2+ revive the stereo receiver? With 135W power, HDMI ARC, balanced inputs, and phono support, it targets modern 2 channel systems.
Articles
Are wired headphones making a comeback? Grado’s Signature S550 debut at CanJam NYC 2026 suggests the cable never really went away.
New Products
What makes Lyngdorf's $5000 SB-75 different? A passive soundbar with six drivers designed for external amplification and serious home theater systems.
New Products
LG announces pricing and availability for its 2026 OLED evo G6 and C6 TVs, featuring brighter panels, new processing, and enhanced gaming performance.
Loudspeakers
Barco acquires VerVent Audio Holdings, bringing Focal and Naim under new ownership. What does this major industry deal mean for the future of both...
