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
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 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
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
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
New Products Technics x Aimé Leon Dore SL-1200M7ALD Lands: Limited Edition Turntable Collab Blends Streetwear Hype with Hi-Fi Legacy Technics x Aimé Leon Dore SL-1200M7ALD lands at $2100. Just hype or a smart play on vinyl’s billion dollar comeback? Ian WhiteMarch 19, 2026
New Products Marshall Launches Bromley 450 Party Speaker With Vintage Vibes At $799, the Marshall Bromley 450 packs 360-degree sound, 40+ hour battery, and mic inputs in a 27 pound portable party speaker box. Robert SilvaMarch 19, 2026
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Michi Debuts Prestige X430 Integrated Amplifier as Luxury Two-Channel Powerhouse At $4,999, the Michi Prestige X430 integrated stereo amplifier features 210 watts per channel, HDMI ARC and a new ESS DAC. Robert SilvaMarch 18, 2026
CD Players Michi Debuts Prestige Q430 Luxury CD Player That Leaves Out SACD 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... Robert SilvaMarch 18, 2026
New Products Cleer ARC 5 Open Fit Wireless Earbuds Arrive with THX Spatial Audio At $219, Cleer ARC 5 open ear earbuds add THX Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, a touchscreen smart case, and up... Robert SilvaMarch 18, 2026
IEMs ACTIVO Scoop 5-Driver Earphones Debut For Only $99 ACTIVO Scoop feature a single 8mm dynamic driver, dual 6mm dynamic drivers, and dual balanced armatures, bringing Astell&Kern tech to an accessible price. Robert SilvaDecember 7, 2025