DACs
Rob Watts, Digital Audio Consultant for Chord Electronics reveals what he's learned about digital audio, designing DACs, and hearing things we can't measure.
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Home Video
Amazon Prime Video's ad free streaming tier jumps from $2.99 to $4.99 per month. Same movies, fewer ads, and another reminder the streaming wars...
New Products
At $799, the Marshall Bromley 450 packs 360-degree sound, 40+ hour battery, and mic inputs in a 27 pound portable party speaker box.
Music
Spotify adds Exclusive Mode for bit perfect desktop audio playback. Does this mean Spotify Lossless now rivals Apple Music, TIDAL, and Qobuz for sound...
Hi-Fi Components
Fidelity Imports and Playback Distribution launch True North Distribution in Canada, expanding access to premium hi-fi brands across the Great White North.
Music
Vinyl sales top $1 billion in the U.S. as RIAA data confirms nearly two decades of growth. Why records remain the music industry’s most...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
At $4,999, the Michi Prestige X430 integrated stereo amplifier features 210 watts per channel, HDMI ARC and a new ESS DAC.
CD Players
At $4,000, the Michi Prestige Q430 CD Player targets compact disc fans with ESS DAC and balanced outputs, but was omitting SACD playback a...
New Products
At $219, Cleer ARC 5 open ear earbuds add THX Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, a touchscreen smart case, and up...
Headphone Amps
The Apos x Community Gremlin is a compact fully balanced Class A hybrid amp that delivers impressive warmth, tube rolling flexibility, and big performance...
Articles
Best in Show from CanJam NYC 2026: headphones, DACs, amps, and IEMs that impressed us most at the world’s largest headphone show.
New Products
At $899, Denon’s DP-500BT turntable streams vinyl records wirelessly via Bluetooth to speakers and includes a built-in phono preamp.
New Products
At $899, the Technics SL-40CBT Bluetooth Direct Drive Turntable features aptX Adaptive, built-in MM phono stage and three finishes.
New Products
Can a Bluetooth turntable make vinyl practical for wireless headphone users? TEAC’s TN 400BT X/TB bets that convenience matters more than purism.
Loudspeakers
Legendary French audio brand Cabasse has entered receivership after 75 years. What it means for the future of the historic speaker maker.
New Products
At $549, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 wireless headphones improve noise cancellation and spatial audio with new H2 chip, while adding Live Translation and Conversational...
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...
