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2026 Grado Phono Cartridges 2026 Grado Phono Cartridges

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Grado updates its phono cartridge lineup with refined stylus, OCC copper coils, and improved designs across Lineage, Timbre, and Prestige series.

Clarus Concerto MKII Power Conditioner Angle Clarus Concerto MKII Power Conditioner Angle

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Clarus Concerto MKII targets noise and power stability for high-end systems, but at $12,000 it raises the question: who really needs it?

SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution Subwoofer Black Lifestyle SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution Subwoofer Black Lifestyle

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Can the SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution deliver deep bass from dual 9-inch drivers, 1,200 watts power, and advanced DSP without taking over your room?

T10 BESPOKE eCoustics Wireless Earbuds 2026 T10 BESPOKE eCoustics Wireless Earbuds 2026

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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.

2026 Paradigm Premier v2 Loudspeakers 2026 Paradigm Premier v2 Loudspeakers

Floorstanding Speakers

Paradigm Premier Series v2 arrives at AXPONA 2026 with six new models, upgraded driver technology, and pricing aimed at affordable high performance.

Denon DP-500BT Turntable Denon DP-500BT Turntable

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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...

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Kaleidescape Paradise Theater Ultimate Man Cave Kaleidescape Paradise Theater Ultimate Man Cave

Gift Guides

Building the ultimate man cave in 2026? Discover the best home theater, hi-fi, and tech upgrades that deliver real performance, not hype.

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2026 Cambridge Audio MSX Speakers Lifestyle

Bookshelf Speakers

Cambridge Audio's MSX Series revives the Minx with compact modular speakers, BMR tech, and flexible sub options starting at $99.

Sony True RGB TV compared to BRAVIA 9 Mini LED TV. Sony True RGB TV compared to BRAVIA 9 Mini LED TV.

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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.

2026 Samsung Music Studio 7 Wireless Speakers Lifestyle 2026 Samsung Music Studio 7 Wireless Speakers Lifestyle

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Samsung's Music Studio 7 and 5 Wi-Fi speakers debut with bold design, multi-room flexibility, and Atmos support, but can they challenge Sonos and Bluesound?

2026 Samsung HW-S990H Soundbar Lifestyle 2026 Samsung HW-S990H Soundbar Lifestyle

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Samsung’s 2026 Q-Series soundbars build on Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q Symphony, and SpaceFit with options from full surround systems to all in one designs....

Best in Show at T.H.E. Vegas 2026 Best in Show at T.H.E. Vegas 2026

Articles

T.H.E. Show Vegas 2026 was smaller and delayed, but some great systems stood out. Did it deliver or come up short?

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Iconic boomboxes that ruled the streets in the 1970s and ’80s, from the JVC RC-M90 to the Sharp GF-777, and why they mattered.

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Samsung S95H OLED pairs its FloatLayer design with higher brightness and improved glare control. Is this the best OLED TV for 2026?

Grell OAE2 Open-back Headphones Grell OAE2 Open-back Headphones

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.

LAiV Crescendo VERSE LAiV Crescendo VERSE

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?

Marantz Model M1 Lifestyle Marantz Model M1 Lifestyle

Music Streamers

Marantz's Model M1 packs 100W, HEOS, HDMI eARC, and Dirac Live into a compact streaming amp for only $1,000.

2026 Meze Audio Astru IEMS 2026 Meze Audio Astru IEMS

IEMs

Does the Meze Astru’s titanium driver tuning, sub bass extension, and controlled treble justify $899 against top IEM rivals?

Fosi Audo Portable Magnetic DAC Angle Fosi Audo Portable Magnetic DAC Angle

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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...

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2026 Samsung The Frame Pro vs. The Frame 4K Art TVs

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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...

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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...

Samsung 2026 OLED TVs Samsung 2026 OLED TVs

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This year, LG is offering its QD-OLED TV in two strikingly different designs. Which one would you pick?

Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90 Zenith and Monarch Loudspeakers Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90 Zenith and Monarch Loudspeakers

Floorstanding Speakers

Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 90 Zenith and Monarch Editions look like they escaped a Cylon basestar, with extreme design and six figure pricing to...

Kaleidescape Terra Prime Movie Server Kaleidescape Terra Prime Movie Server

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.

Soundboks Mix Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker Lifestyle Soundboks Mix Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker Lifestyle

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Soundboks Mix delivers 72-watts Class D amplification, Bluetooth, and pro-level SKAA wireless with volume that goes to 11. Is it the right party speaker...

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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.

Aragon 4004 MKII Aragon 4004 MKII

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.

HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale

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

LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC headphone amplifier lifestyle with headphones and IEMs

Headphone Amps

Can the $849 LAiV Crescendo VERSE deliver real R2R DAC performance in a one box system for headphones and speakers?

2026 Grado Classic Headphones 2026 Grado Classic Headphones

New Products

Grado Classic Series launches with 7 updated headphones from $125. What’s new, what’s not, and who these are really for.

Schiit Lyr 5 Forkbeard Headphone Amplifier and Preamp Silver Angle Schiit Lyr 5 Forkbeard Headphone Amplifier and Preamp Silver Angle

Headphone Amps

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...

Woman wearing white Cleer Audio ARC 5 open-fit wireless earbuds lifestyle Woman wearing white Cleer Audio ARC 5 open-fit wireless earbuds lifestyle

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At $219, Cleer ARC 5 open ear earbuds add THX Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, a touchscreen smart case, and up...

Home Theater

Editor's Round-up of stories including Brief Encounter, Spotify Lounge and AXPONA 2026

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AXPONA floods Chicago with six figure systems, Spotify flaunts lossless in a velvet rope lounge, Passover hits harder with The Ten Commandments, and Brief...

Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED 100-inch TV Lifestyle Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED 100-inch TV Lifestyle

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.

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Articles

Opening Day optimism, Sennheiser in limbo, Kaleidescape at 25, and a study that questions how we hear. Think you’re paying attention? Think again.

2026 Samsung QN70H and QN80H Neo QLED 4K TVs 2026 Samsung QN70H and QN80H Neo QLED 4K TVs

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Samsung’s 2026 Neo QLED 4K TVs deliver AI picture upgrades, gaming support, and sizes from 43 to 100 inches. What will it cost you?...

Samsung M80H and M70H Mini-LED 4K TVs Angle Samsung M80H and M70H Mini-LED 4K TVs Angle

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Samsung 2026 Mini LED TVs offer 4K UHD, gaming features, Vision AI, and sizes from 43 to 85 inches. Here’s pricing, specs, and lineup...

Sony BRAVIA 3, Mark II Sony BRAVIA 3, Mark II

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Sony is bringing its renowned XR video processor for TVs to a much more affordable price point.

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

Duno Modular Cable System Duno Modular Cable System

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...

WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle

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Looking to build a hi-fi audio system around a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer in a small space? The Cabin Audiophiler shows you how.

Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier

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Can a French Canadian integrated amplifier and pair of British speakers prove that making love is better than war? The MOON 250i v2 is...

ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White

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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