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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Articles
“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...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
As you probably know if you've been shopping for cables, coax for most video applications is "75 ohm" coax–but what the heck does that...
Amplifiers
Axiom’s A1400-8 multichannel amplifier seen from the inside. The gain stages are right at the top of this picture. Each board is two channels....
Articles
When we listen to music reproduction, we’re seeking a credible illusion of the real thing — realistic, plausible, but not overpowering. But what is...
Articles
Dolby Atmos is an object based surround sound format that can place sounds all around you. Ceiling speakers are suggested, but not required.
Articles
Auro-3D is the next generation three-dimensional audio standard. It provides a realistic sound experience unlike anything before. By fully immersing the listener in a...
Dongle DACs
Apple Music's roll-out of its lossless music tier has been less than stellar. Making it work with the excellent THX Onyx Dongle DAC requires...
Dongle DACs
Is the $99 Helm Audio Bolt the best Dongle DAC available for the money? We think it might be the best one regardless of...
Dongle DACs
Another Dongle DAC? The $49 Periodic Audio Rhodium DAC and $299 Nickel amplifier offer fantastic sound quality with new and legacy devices.
DACs
At $199, the THX Onyx Dongle DAC may have stepped on Kong and left the rest of the competition in its wake. Is this...
Dongle DACs
The $139 Questyle M12 Dongle DAC/Headphone Amplifier is here and it works with every format and platform there is. DragonFly killer? Quite possibly.
Dongle DACs
Convenient $99 USB DAC adapter connects between your smartphone and headphones for improved audio fidelity when listening to music on mobile devices.
Dongle DACs
The AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt DAC faces a long line of dongle DAC competitors in 2021 but is still the one to beat.
Dongle DACs
The Cayin RU6 R-2R Dongle DAC is not only very unique but also one of the best of its kind for the asking price...
Dongle DACs
Does the Questyle M15 Dongle DAC deliver more for less and rival the Cayin, AudioQuest, and THX Dongle DACs?
Dongle DACs
Did HiFiMAN just start off CanJam NYC 2022 with a $299 fully balanced Dongle DAC? Meet the HiFiMAN HM800.
