Music Streamers Fosi Audio S3 Launches Balanced Music Streamer Without Qobuz Connect or LDAC Support Can the $259 Fosi Audio S3 streamer DAC and preamp challenge WiiM and Bluesound with balanced outputs and HDMI eARC despite missing key features? Ian WhiteMarch 26, 2026
Headphone Amps LAiV Unveils Crescendo VERSE: All-in-One R2R DAC, Headphone Amp, and Preamp Targets Sub-$1,000 Market Can the $849 LAiV Crescendo VERSE deliver real R2R DAC performance in a one box system for headphones and speakers? Ian WhiteMarch 26, 2026
New Products Sony Just Put Their Best Video Processor Inside a Budget-Friendly TV: Meet the BRAVIA 3, Mark II Sony is bringing its renowned XR video processor for TVs to a much more affordable price point. Chris BoylanMarch 25, 2026
New Products Grado Classic Series Headphones Announced: 7 New Models Deliver Key Design and Tuning Changes Grado Classic Series launches with 7 updated headphones from $125. What’s new, what’s not, and who these are really for. Ian WhiteMarch 25, 2026
Hi-Fi Components Cambridge Audio CX Series Gets Black Edition Finish, No Changes Under the Hood Cambridge Audio adds a Black Edition to its CX Series, but is the CXN100 SE and new distribution the real story? Robert SilvaMarch 25, 2026
Headphones Sennheiser Consumer Division Up for Sale Again as Sonova Signals Exit from Headphone Market Sennheiser’s consumer division is for sale again as Sonova exits. What happens next could reshape one of audio’s most recognizable brands. Ian WhiteMarch 24, 2026
New Products First Listen: Denon Home 200, 400, 600 Wireless Dolby Atmos Speakers with HEOS Built-In Denon brings Dolby Atmos music support to its HEOS whole home music platform with this trio of wireless speakers. Robert SilvaMarch 24, 2026
Music George Thorogood & The Destroyers Announce The Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live on Vinyl via Craft Recordings George Thorogood’s Greatest Hits Live lands June 12 on vinyl. Still Bad to the Bone, or just your neighbor’s 1 a.m. problem again? Ian WhiteMarch 24, 2026
Music Streamers Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE Network Streamer Debuts with HDMI eARC and New Black Finish Does HDMI eARC support make the Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE a better $1,099 streamer for modern hi-fi systems? Robert SilvaMarch 25, 2026
IEMs Meze Astru Review: $899 Titanium Flagship IEM Takes On the Best Under $1000 Does the Meze Astru’s titanium driver tuning, sub bass extension, and controlled treble justify $899 against top IEM rivals? Aaron SigalMarch 23, 2026
Center Speakers Børresen Center3 Center Channel Debuts: Is This Finally the One You Can Almost Afford? Børresen’s $7,000 Center3 brings flagship tech to home theater but is it the missing piece for X Series owners or still overkill? Robert SilvaMarch 23, 2026
Dongle DACs Fosi Audio MD3 Review: Can a $149 MagSafe DAC/Amp Fix Your Phone’s Sound? Can a $149 MagSafe compatible DAC/amp deliver clean, neutral sound and fix the cable chaos of dongle DACs for iPhone users? The Fosi MD3... James FiorucciMarch 23, 2026
Gift Guides Ultimate Man Cave Gift Guide 2026: Best Home Theater, Hi-Fi, and Tech Upgrades Worth Buying Building the ultimate man cave in 2026? Discover the best home theater, hi-fi, and tech upgrades that deliver real performance, not hype. Brian MitchellMarch 21, 2026
New Products FiiO DARKSIDE PRO Linear Power Supply Promises Cleaner, Low Noise Power for Desktop Hi-Fi Under $200 Can a $159 linear power supply fix weak wall adapters and unlock better sound from your DAC or amp? FiiO thinks the DARKSIDE PRO... Ian WhiteMarch 21, 2026
Movies Stranger Things Complete Series 4K UHD Blu-ray Box Sets Arrive in July With Four Collector Editions Stranger Things Complete Series on Blu-ray and 4K UHD arrives this July in four collector box sets, but which edition should you buy? Chris ChiarellaMarch 20, 2026
Headphone Amps Schiit LYR 5 Lands with Forkbeard and Fusion: Serious Headphone Amp or More Schiit for Your Rack? Schiit's Lyr 5 Headphone Amplifier at $799 combines tube and MOSFET gain with up to 6W output and Forkbeard control but skips balanced inputs... Ian WhiteMarch 20, 2026
Movies ‘Toons, Tunes and Blonde Buffoons: A Blu-ray Roundup A fresh Blu-ray roundup spans hit TV series, Fred Astaire musicals, Broadway adaptations, and Looney Tunes classics. Which releases deserve a spot on your... Chris ChiarellaMarch 20, 2026