Roundups
Although only a minor upgrade over the WH-1000XM3, the new Sony WH-1000XM4 is the best wireless noise cancelling headphone of 2020.
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A day in the life with open baffle loudspeakers and full range drivers from Linear Tube Audio, Omega Speakers, and Spatial Audio.
For $1000 this versatile CD player can function as a Transport or DAC. Plus it plays CDs that sound better than streaming.
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You don't have to spend a lot to get audiophile sound from bookshelf sized loudspeakers. Choose from ten great speakers under $1400/pair.
A portable USB DAC that plugs into your smartphone to improve the sound quality of headphone listening on-the-go.
Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system with Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers and the hi-fi components that sound best with it.
Review By Maurice Jeffries New Heavyweight Contenders! My first encounter with DS Audio’s fascinating line of optical cartridges and matching phono energizers (the term...
Portable USB DACs are a new category that can take well regarded headphones from Meze Audio and Audeze to the next level when listening...
At $7499, Yamaha's flagship stereo integrated amplifier for 2020 pays homage to the company's heritage. Check out part 1 of our review.
First impressions of a portable headphone combo for audiophiles using the Clarus CODA USB DAC with the Audeze LCD-1 planar-magnetic over-ear headphones.
Denon's 2020 middle-of-the-line 9.2-channel home theater receiver superbly handles surround sound, while ushering in support for 8K TVs.
In part 2 of our review we compare the Songbird hifi streamer with some affordable DACs and speakers.
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Our recommendations for buying a complete audiophile stereo system with a budget between $3600 to $7400 for streaming hi-res audio.
What you need to know when shopping for vintage audiophile gear.
As 2020 winds down, we'd like to recognize a few industry colleagues, thank our regular visitors and let everyone know what to expect in...
A buying guide to build a complete audiophile stereo system with speakers and components that work well together for under $3000.
Four piece sound bar system includes SR2 wireless surround speakers and React Sub with remote and Alexa voice control for $647.
Feature packed $499 DAC and Headphone Amplifier adds native MQA support and processes hi-res audio up to 32-bit/768kHz (PCM) and DSD512.
Priced at $1495, Mytek's reference THX headphone amp is for both musically passionate headphone enthusiasts and pro audio sound engineers.
KEF's 1000-watt powered subwoofer uses new force-canceling Uni-Core technology to achieve deep and loud bass from a minimal footprint.
Focal's top-of-the-line 1000 Series in-wall / in-ceiling speakers and subwoofer raise the bar on architectural speaker performance.
Panasonic announces flagship OLED 4K TV for 2021, aiming to outclass the best LG and Sony have to offer in both picture and sound...
Although only a minor upgrade over the WH-1000XM3, the new Sony WH-1000XM4 is the best wireless noise cancelling headphone of 2020.
TIDAL HiFi members can now enjoy millions of new MQA tracks from Warner Music Group.
DACs can offer a huge uptick in sound quality. Our DAC buying guide explores budget options for audiophiles starting from $129.
Audioholics answers our questions about the importance of audio measurements and reveals which amplifiers, subwoofers and loudspeakers have measured best.
Impressive, neutral sounding $500 over-ear headphones should appeal to audiophiles who want to hear everything, not just feel the bass.
Whether matching an entry-level or expensive turntable, choose among six great phono cartridges for budgets from $150 to $750.
At $169, the BA1 is versatile stereo component that functions as a Bluetooth receiver, DAC, headphone amp and sound card.
Easy to setup and use all-in-one wireless music player combines a stereo integrated amplifier, DAC, streaming player and app for audiophile-grade listening.
Apos Audio is a new online headphone store for audiophiles offering free shipping, 2-year warranty, price protection and a 30-day return policy.
Priced at $500, the Beolit 20 portable Bluetooth speaker arrives with improved battery life and new wireless Qi charging capability on the top.
Think your CDs sound as good as they can? We roundup 7 audiophile CD players for when it's time to upgrade.
Musings of a lifelong audio enthusiast with audiophile aspirations and modest means.
Get expert advice about subwoofer setup, room placement tips and configuration settings from the head of engineering at Axiom Audio.
Don't be fooled by audiophiles with golden ears when shopping for high-end audio equipment.
Find out the ten unwritten (secret) rules high-end audio magazines wish you did not know about how audiophile components are reviewed.
