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New Products
TCL QM8L and QM7L TVs bring SQD Mini-LED tech from the X11L to lower prices, alongside the new RM9L RGB Mini-LED and an expanded...
Articles
AXPONA 2026 and Record Store Day reveal a thriving but uneasy audio industry, while The Americanization of Emily exposes the cost of the stories...
Music
If you’re lining up for Record Store Day 2026, this episode focuses on the one name that matters most: Zev Feldman, known as The Jazz Detective....
Music
Mal Waldron's Stardust and Starlight Live at the Jazz Showcase arrives for Record Store Day 2026 via Resonance Records with rare, high quality performances...
New Products
ZMF Tessidera planar magnetic headphones debut at AXPONA 2026 with Canarywood tuning, new chassis options, and a $2199 launch price.
New Products
Dan D’Agostino Momentum C2Z preamplifier refines the C2 with Z circuitry and FET output stage. If you have to ask the price this is...
News
We're raffling off the first-ever, and one-and-only set of specially designed T10 BESPOKE in-ear computers! Find out how to enter.
News
Feeling lucky? Enter for a chance to win a Denon DP-500BT Turntable. Must be 18+ and U.S. or Canada resident and enter before 11:59pm...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Advance Paris debuts NOVA integrated amplifiers at AXPONA 2026 with modular streaming, hybrid design, and serious system flexibility.
Reviews
Austrian Audio's The Arranger headphones promise studio roots, but is the tuning truly neutral or built for bass-driven listening?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
At $3,799, Musical Fidelity’s M6xi delivers 230 WPC with an onboard DAC, HDMI ARC, and MM/MC phono stage, offering a powerful and flexible solution...
News
DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/Reference at AXPONA 2026 delivers tone, power, and emotional connection that most $100K systems miss.
Music
Freddie King ‘Feeling Alright’ RSD 2026 Release Captures Sizzling 1975 Nancy Jazz Pulsation Concerts
Freddie King’s 1975 Nancy Jazz Pulsation concerts arrive in full for Record Store Day 2026, capturing the blues legend live in France across three...
Music
Buster Williams’ Pinnacle returns for Record Store Day 2026 in a rare Muse Records reissue, delivering deep jazz grooves, standout bass, and serious collector...
Reviews
Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech arrives in real-world screen sizes
Movies
Best 4K Blu ray releases of March 2026 include Marty Supreme, All the President’s Men, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and more. Skip the...
Reviews
Samsung S95H OLED pairs its FloatLayer design with higher brightness and improved glare control. Is this the best OLED TV for 2026?
Over-Ear Headphones
Can Axel Grell’s $599 OAE2 deliver true speaker-like imaging? Our review breaks down its neutral tuning, comfort, and real-world performance.
Headphone Amps
Can LAiV’s $849 Crescendo VERSE R2R DAC, preamp, and headphone amp compete with FiiO, Topping, and Schiit in a crowded desktop category?
Music Streamers
Marantz M1 Streaming Amplifier Review: Can This Compact All In One Replace Your Entire Hi-Fi System?
Marantz's Model M1 packs 100W, HEOS, HDMI eARC, and Dirac Live into a compact streaming amp for only $1,000.
IEMs
Does the Meze Astru’s titanium driver tuning, sub bass extension, and controlled treble justify $899 against top IEM rivals?
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
This 3-part video series explains the differences between DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD disc players and formats, and what works best with your TV...
Amplifiers
Floorstanding Speakers
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon AVR-S980H adds wireless surround support, 1440p pass-through, and channel level monitoriing offering a flexible step-up from soundbars under $1,000.
New Products
Samsung reveals pricing and availability for its 2026 Micro RGB LED TV lineup, introducing a new approach to color accuracy and premium display performance.
Bookshelf Speakers
Western Acoustics Type 2.1 lands at AXPONA 2026 with Purifi driver, horn design, and a Brooklyn apartment sensibility that trades flash for texture and...
Floorstanding Speakers
Quad ESL 2912X electrostatic speakers at AXPONA 2026 from MoFi Distribution prove big panels can deliver clarity, scale, and real emotional connection without excess.
Floorstanding Speakers
Amphion Argon7LX arrives at AXPONA 2026 with Finnish precision, clean power, and zero drama. No hype, just sound that quietly outperforms.
Floorstanding Speakers
ATC EL50 debuts at AXPONA 2026 for $99,999. Does this active 3-way tower justify the price or fall short where it matters?
DACs
Geshelli's TORC DAC makes its case at AXPONA 2026 with a modular design, swappable DAC boards, and a real upgrade path that will not...
Floorstanding Speakers
Von Schweikert showcases Ultra 7, VR.thirty and Mercury 2 loudspeakers with Westminster Labs, Rockna, and Audiobyte, components ahead of AXPONA 2026.
Articles
Discover if vintage turntables still beat modern models under $2,000. Pros, cons, sound quality, and where to buy for the best vinyl experience.
Amplifiers
At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.
Amplifiers
Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
Articles
The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn.
DAPs
Cayin N8iii launches at $3,999 with tube modes, AKM DAC, up to 1.285 watts of output, and a 13500mAh battery, but is it enough...
New Products
Beats and Nike team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition with fitness features, bold design, and zero upgrades under the hood. Smart move...
Headphone Amps
Can the $849 LAiV Crescendo VERSE deliver real R2R DAC performance in a one box system for headphones and speakers?
New Products
Grado Classic Series launches with 7 updated headphones from $125. What’s new, what’s not, and who these are really for.
Headphones
Sennheiser’s consumer division is for sale again as Sonova exits. What happens next could reshape one of audio’s most recognizable brands.
Music
14 live tracks capture Brian Wilson at his late-career peak, making this limited Record Store Day 2026 color vinyl a must for collectors and...
New Products
Sony's True RGB TVs are nearly here, and we got to spend some quality time with them in Tokyo. Here are our initial thoughts.
Articles
AXPONA floods Chicago with six figure systems, Spotify flaunts lossless in a velvet rope lounge, Passover hits harder with The Ten Commandments, and Brief...
New Products
Samsung’s 2026 The Frame and Frame Pro TVs blend 4K performance with Art Mode, matte display, and cleaner wireless setup for a true gallery...
New Products
This year, LG is offering its QD-OLED TV in two strikingly different designs. Which one would you pick?
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape’s $34,995 Terra Prime 120TB Movie Server stores 2,000 4K movies, and downloads in minutes over 2.5G Ethernet with lossless audio.
New Products
Priced from $3,500 (65-inch) to $9,000 (100-inch), the 2026 Hisense UR9 series TVs feature advanced color processing with up to 5000 nits.
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
Articles
With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
Articles
A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
Articles
What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.
Reviews
Can the $2,150 Muarah MU-2 compete with phono preamps from EAR, Pro-Ject, and MOON? Rich and filling like our favorite cabbage rolls and nobody...
Articles
Looking to build a hi-fi audio system around a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer in a small space? The Cabin Audiophiler shows you how.
Articles
Can a French Canadian integrated amplifier and pair of British speakers prove that making love is better than war? The MOON 250i v2 is...
Articles
Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Marantz America announced two integrated amplifiers, the PM8004 ($999), which replaces the PM8003, and the PM5004, ($449), replacing the PM5003. The PM8004 will be...
Amplifiers
Marantz America announced the five-channel MM7055 ($1,199) and two-channel MM7025 ($799). The new amplifiers join the MM8003 ($2,399.99) eight-channel power amplifier in Marantz' line...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz America announced its flagship AV7005 7.2-channel Preamplifier ($1,499) for home theater, delivering unprecedented levels of musicality and performance, with advanced system-building flexibility for...
New Products
Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones,...
Cell Phones
Verizon Wireless and Samsung Mobile announced the Samsung Haven (model SCH-u320) is available for order today. The Samsung Haven has earned the prestigious Good...
Articles
Statement by Apple on White iPhone 4 White models of Apple's new iPhone® 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we...
Digital Cameras
14-megapixel MOS Sensor, 24x Optical Zoom and Full HD Video Recording Panasonic announced the new LUMIX DMC-FZ100, a top-of-the-line model in the popular FZ-Series...
Digital Cameras
Waterproof, Freezeproof Shockproof and Dustproof for Active Use Panasonic introduced the new LUMIX DMC-TS10 digital camera, the latest addition to the company's TS-Series of...
Digital Cameras
New High Sensitivity CCD and F2.0 Leica Lens Panasonic announced the LUMIX DMC-LX5, the ultimate compact, high-performing digital camera offering photo enthusiasts the ideal...
New Products
Onkyo has introduced the world's first THX® I/S Plus Certified (Integrated System) and 3D-Ready packaged home theater system. This type of system, popularly known...
