A/V Furniture & Accessories Component Video Cables — A Guide Component video cable, in just a few years, has gone from being a relatively uncommon and esoteric way to hook up video devices to... Brian MitchellFebruary 16, 2005
Over-Ear Headphones I’ve Heard Things You People Wouldn’t Believe: COVID with the Clarus CODA, Audeze LCD-1 and Meze Audio 99 Classics Portable USB DACs are a new category that can take well regarded headphones from Meze Audio and Audeze to the next level when listening... Ian WhiteSeptember 14, 2021
Articles Linear Tube Audio, Decware, Omega Speaker Systems, Zu Audio: The Audiophile System Builder Our recommendations for buying a complete audiophile stereo system with a budget between $3600 to $7400 for streaming hi-res audio. Ian WhiteMay 22, 2021
Music Streamers Bluesound PowerNode 2i Review: The Future of High-Res Streaming The PowerNode 2i offers almost seamless integration of streaming services in a beautiful sounding amplifier that has no competition at its price. Ian WhiteFebruary 7, 2021
Music Streamers Andover Audio Songbird Network Streamer: Review $129 hi-res audio digital music streamer supports Spotify, Qobuz and TIDAL at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution. Ian WhiteJuly 28, 2021
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel A14MKII Integrated Amplifier Review Music listeners are living in the golden age of Hi-Fi. The $1,595 Rotel A14MKII Integrated Amplifier is proof positive of that reality. Ian WhiteSeptember 9, 2021
In-Wall Speakers Dali Phantom E-50, E-60, E-80 In-Ceiling Speakers Dali just released three new Phantom E-series in-ceiling speakers, which use a dogleg mounting system that has been improved for even easier and more... Brian MitchellFebruary 27, 2014
Articles Fyne Audio Loudspeakers: The Audiophile System Builder Scottish manufacturer Fyne Audio have hit one out of the Highlands with the F302 loudspeakers. Add a pinch of Rega to make it all... Ian WhiteSeptember 16, 2021
Podcasts Podcast: The Record Strikes Back, Episode 1 Listen to the inaugural ecoustics podcast. Episode 1 takes a deep dive into the state of vinyl record industry and examines its unexpected resurgence. Mitch AndersonMay 14, 2021
New Products Apple Watch Series 7 Improves Durability in Larger Design Apple Watch Series 7 arrives fall 2021 in a refined design with enhanced durability, faster charging, new aluminum case colors and watchOS 8. Brian MitchellSeptember 15, 2021
New Products Apple iPhone 13 Lineup Features Faster Speeds, Improved Battery & Groundbreaking Cameras Apple's 2021 new iPhone lineup arrives with faster speeds, better battery life, and some very impressive camera upgrades. Plus new colors and a 1TB... Brian MitchellSeptember 14, 2021
New Products Apple iPad mini Gets a Complete Makeover Starting at $499 New Apple iPad mini features an all-screen design, the A15 Bionic chip, Center Stage, 5G, and more Ian WhiteSeptember 14, 2021
New Products New $329 Apple iPad is Faster & Takes Better Photos The new 10.2-inch Apple iPad features A13 Bionic, Center Stage, True Tone, and now starts with double the storage, all at an incredible value. Ian WhiteSeptember 14, 2021
Music Colemine Records Announces 3 New Releases Including Repress of DLO3 ‘Live at KEXP!’ Colemine Records has been on a tear in 2021 releasing more new releases than we can keep track of. The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio... Ian WhiteSeptember 14, 2021
DACs Schiit Yggdrasil OG DAC: Less Is More Vs. More Is Less? Who runs Bartertown? The Schiit Audio Yggdrasil OG DAC, Less is More, and More is Less confirms who is in charge. Ian WhiteSeptember 13, 2021
Floorstanding Speakers Bowers & Wilkins Unveils 800 Series Diamond Loudspeakers (D4, 2021 models) Bowers & Wilkins flagship 800 Series Diamond Loudspeakers have been updated for 2021. Brian MitchellAugust 25, 2021
A/V Furniture & Accessories BDI Octave Media Cabinet Takes Things Up a Level: Quick Take Looking for that piece of high-end A/V furniture to complete your system and keep everything neat and organzed? The BDI Octave does the job. Brian MitchellAugust 28, 2021