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Spotify and Liquid Death launch the Eternal Playlist Urn and generator so your music lives on after you’re gone. Limited to...5 per customer.

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New Products

Axel Grell’s OAE2 open-back headphones debut at CanJam NYC 2026 with a speaker-like soundstage concept. Can the $599 design change how we listen to...

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Music

Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.

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Over-Ear Headphones

Can SIVGA’s $179 SV021 Pro turn premium wood build and comfort into great sound, or does its uneven tuning hold it back?

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Headphones

Drop shuts down its standalone store March 31, ending the Massdrop era. Few audiophile staples remain, and the community model that built them is...

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New Products

At $995, Grado's most affordable Signature Series open-back headphones feature new S2 drivers and cushion design with a Brazilian Walnut housing. Is this the...

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Loudspeakers

Fyne Audio is now offering bold custom colors to UK buyers. Have Scottish speakers decided beige is no longer brave enough?

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Movies

Predator: Badlands hunts in native 4K with savage Atmos bass, and visuals so sharp even a Weyland Yutani synthetic would glitch trying to process...

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Articles

Robert Duvall dies at 95 as Hollywood shifts, Qobuz fights AI music, Paramount takes Warner, and the industry braces for what comes next.

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Dongle DACs

The $59 iFi GO link 2 USB-C Dongle DAC makes the case that smaller is better for hi-res audio listening, but what do you...

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Reviews

Klipsch’s mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar system delivers impressive performance at an affordable price

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Movies

Is the 2026 Ben-Hur release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc the chariot race your home theater deserves or just another lap around catalog...

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Music

A new companion to the 'Lets Get Lost' documentary soundtrack titled 'Swimming by Moonlight' offers a snapshot of Chet Baker's remarkably strong late period...

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Reviews

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Dongle DACs

Is the Astell&Kern HC5 worth its premium price, or are you just paying for the logo on a balanced portable USB DAC?

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Over-Ear Headphones

Can Meze’s $799 STRADA closed-back deliver big bass and detail without losing balance, or does it need careful amp pairing and EQ to shine?

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Movies

Arrow Video brings Excalibur and Westworld to Limited Edition 4K UHD. Do the new restorations and extras justify the upgrade for collectors?

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IEMs

Is the DUNU DN142 the smartest buy under $300? This tribrid IEM delivers lively treble, controlled sub bass, strong build quality, and one of...

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DAPs

The FiiO JM21 portable DAP offers big power, Android 13, and wide flexibility, but does its neutral sound do enough to stand out?

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Reviews

Our hands-on review of Sony’s new top-of-the-line WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds reveals they've been improved in a few key areas.

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New Products

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DAPs

Can the Astell&Kern PD20 redefine portable hi-fi with hearing based personalization and Triple AMP architecture for under $2000?

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New Products

Technics SL-1500CS upgrades the popular SL-1500C with Delta Sigma Drive motor control. Does this precision boost make it the new direct drive leader in...

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New Products

Rega's Aos MC borrows from the company’s $7000 reference phono stage at around $2300. Is it the new sweet spot for serious MC vinyl...

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Music Streamers

Nagra Compact Player offers digital music streaming with DAC support up to PCM 384 kHz and DSD256. Is this the most attainable way into...

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New Products

LG expands its xboom lineup with Buds Plus and Buds Lite, adding ANC, Auracast, UVnano+ tech, and up to 35 hours of battery life.

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New Products

Can the $299 ViewSonic LX60HD deliver 630 ANSI lumens, 140-inch projection, Google TV, and easy setup without compromise?

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Vintage Audio

QUAD 33 and 303 Lifestyle

Amplifiers

At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.

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Amplifiers

Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?

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Articles

How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.

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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.

Headphones & Personal Audio

Sennheiser CX 80U Wired Earbuds and HD 400U Headphones

New Products

Sennheiser refreshes the CX 80U and HD 400U with USB-C digital audio, delivering reliable wired sound for modern phones, laptops, and everyday use.

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Headphone Amps

High-power headphone output, Bluetooth 5.4 with lossless codecs, PCM768/DSD512 support, multiple digital and RCA analog inputs in one compact DAC/amp.

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New Products

Can the Sennheiser RS 275 finally fix late night TV listening and dialogue clarity without disturbing others through Auracast and low latency wireless audio?

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Articles

Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, record shopping, Meze Audio's latest headphones, and a hard look at high-end audio shows in 2026.

Home Theater

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A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

Discover how Marantz is redefining modern home theater performance with a new line of A/V components offering theater-grade sound without the traditional "equipment rack"...

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A/V Furniture & Accessories

Toneoptic’s CAN record storage system offers modular stackable vinyl storage made in Los Angeles starting at $195 and designed to replace milk crates for...

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New Products

Does Optoma's $1,299 UHZ36 deliver the right balance of brightness, gaming performance, and Filmmaker Mode upgrades or are key features missing for serious installs?

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New Products

BenQ’s W5850 targets serious home theater enthusiasts with laser brightness, factory calibration, and film-first features—but at a higher price and with notable omissions.

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Articles

Physical media isn’t dead. These are the 10 best 4K UHD Blu-ray discs of 2025 with reference picture and sound, and meaningful extras.

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A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

The stalwart Japanese HiFi brand lives on with this, their latest nine-channel AV receiver. Does it offer the right blend of performance, features and...

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Articles

With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."

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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...

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Articles

What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.

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Articles

With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.

Audiophile System Builder

Muarah MU-2 Phono Tube Preamplifier

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...

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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.

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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...

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Articles

Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.

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