Preamplifiers
The Aavik Acoustics RIAA R-180 Phono Preamp is ridiculously expensive but it's also one of the best we've ever heard with excellent transparency and...
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Digital Music Systems
Is the Bluesound NODE a minor upgrade from the older Node 2i or a far more complex network player with a split personality?
Floorstanding Speakers
The Vandersteen 1Ci+ Loudspeakers extend the life on an audio classic and the price has barely changed. We can't wait to hear these.
Hi-Fi Components
The Schiit Audio Loki Max EQ is an all-out assault on the category by Stoddard and Moffat. Will the price tag keep folks away?
Articles
Our picks for best of the best hi-fi and home theater gear this year at every price point for TVs, Loudspeakers, Headphones, Soundbars and...
Reviews
The Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i and Pulse Mini 2i are strong performers in the wireless speaker category and come with the fantastic BluOS app.
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Music creators and audiophiles strangely seem at odds. Is there a way to bridge this divide?
Bookshelf Speakers
Are the Focal Chora 806 one of the best loudspeakers available below $1,000? If you're on a budget, these need to be on your...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Padmate Pamu Z1 TWS Earbuds look like a great deal on paper and are well made -- but does its implementation of ANC...
Reviews
Looking for a serious taste of moving coil phono magic? The Sumiko Blue Point No.3 might be the affordable cartridge you need.
Over-Ear Headphones
The $4,500 Audeze LCD-5 join a very short list of flagship headphones actually worth the money. But are they the best of that group?
Reviews
At $899 the NAD C 588 is an impressive well built turntable that has the ability to hear deep into every recording.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Depending on your budget, the $479 NAD C 316BEE V2 might be the ideal stereo integrated amplifier to build a hi-fi system around.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Looking for a way to customize your Ultimate Ears IEMs? The new Ultimate Ears Switch faceplates make it easy and somewhat affordable.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Ultimate Ears UE Live IEMs are certainly not cheap at $2,300 but they might be the best long-term bet in the category.
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Editor in Chief, Ian White appeared as a guest on Audio Arktiteks HiFi Hour to talk about the current state of the high-end audio...
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DACs
The Questyle CMA Fifteen Headphone Amp/DAC celebrates 15 successful years since the launch of the Chinese high-end audio brand.
New Products
The $125 Grado SR80x headphones are the longest running headphone model in their lineup for a very good reason. They sound great.
DACs
The brand new Cayin RU6 R-2R Dongle DAC/Headphone Amplifier looks to be a formidable challenger in a very competitive category.
Digital Music Systems
The Audiolab Omnia Network Amplifier includes almost everything except for loudspeakers for under $2.000.
New Products
Looking for an affordable MM phono stage that will definitely not suck? The brand new Rega Fono MM MKV is here and well worth...
New Products
The Rega Fono MC MK4 Phono Preamp looks rather versatile and affordable from our perspective. MC carts need to get in line.
New Products
The McIntosh C12000 Preamplifier goes both ways; tube and solid state and is the perfect companion to the MC3500 MMKII Tube Amplifier.
Music
TIDAL is flipping the streaming buffet table on its side today with some major announcements about artist compensation and pricing.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Bookshelf Speakers
Digital Music Systems
Articles
17 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs of hope in Brooklyn. Shanghai street food and HiFi Provisions for us all.
Articles
These 4 vintage hi-fi components from RadioShack's long-retired Realistic brand might be in your budget audio future.
Articles
Interest in jazz kissa is growing internationally, and kissa-inspired listening venues are appearing outside Japan; can they compete with the real thing?
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
Looking for a great sounding vintage turntable? The Dual 701 and Yamaha YP-701 are two premium vintage tables worth considering.
Reviews
The JBL Tour One Wireless Headphones offer strong battery life and solid build quality but is that enough to match the competition from Sony...
Articles
Looking for the Best Headphones, Earphones and Bluetooth Earbuds of 2021? We have over 30 wired and wireless options for every budget.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
If your budget for true wireless earbuds caps out at $50, the Soundpeats Air3 are the best option bar none.
New Products
The Beyerdynamic MMX Gaming Headphones are affordable and likely a huge step-up over whatever your robot children are likely already using.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Just in time for the holidays. Denon True Wireless Earbuds for under $200 that make some bold claims. Should Apple be nervous?
Articles
Events of the 20th century shaped my DNA and influenced what I've watched and listened to for almost 50 years. Can music set one...
Articles
Are you buying a new TV right now? Put down that flyer from Costco or Amazon and read this first before you waste your...
Articles
Before you buy a 2021 4K TV this year, take a much deeper dive into what's available and worth buying.
Articles
We take a deeper dive into the best home theater projector screens for a dedicated cinema or media room using 1080p, 4K, or 8K...
Daily Deals
The Criterion Collection has some great movies on sale this month including the UHD 4K version of 'Uncut Gems' and 'Menace II Society.'
New Products
JMGO offers up a UST projector for those with small budgets. Check out what the O1 1080p Ultra-Short Throw LED Projector has to offer.
Articles
Can the forthcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series set Disney+ back on the path to the light? Darth Vader is returning.
Articles
The definitive buying guide to the best bookshelf speakers from $300 to $1,400. Our picks from the best high-end brands.
Articles
You are probably not hearing your records the way they can really sound. Here are the best vinyl accessories to improve your listening experience.
Articles
Do you need a Dongle DAC to stream high-res audio from your smartphone or tablet to your headphones? These are the best Dongle DACs...
Articles
DACs can offer a huge uptick in sound quality. Our DAC buying guide explores budget options for audiophiles starting from $129.
Articles
What are the best phono preamps of 2021? We break down 3 of the very best from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
The $649 Rega io Integrated Amplifier doesn't scream from the rafters but it's possibly the best affordable integrated amplifier right now.
Articles
The Decware SuperZen Triode Model SE84UFO2 is a handmade 2.3 watts/channel tube amplifier that hits much harder than its power rating would suggest.
Articles
Naim Audio have been designing audio components by their own rules for almost 50 years. Building a great sounding system with these components is...
Articles
Klipsch and Wharfedale loudspeakers can work exceptionally well in smaller spaces with the right components and setup for under $4,000.
Headphone Amps
The $600 iFi xDSD Gryphon might be the most sophisticated portable headphone amplifier ever released.
Articles
Looking for the best Ultra Short Throw projectors to buy in 2021? We have some detailed thoughts about 5 specific models.
Articles
To get the best image quality in all lighting conditions from your UST projector, choose among our favorite screens for any budget.
Daily Deals
The award-winning KEF R Series Loudspeakers are on sale this month and they won't last long at these prices. Black Friday is here already.
Floorstanding Speakers
Klipsch is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with 75 pairs of commemorative Klipschorn loudspeakers for only $25,000 per pair.
Amplifiers
The $15,000 McIntosh MC3500 MK II Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier goes back to the future and it is one mighty beast.
Articles
Looking for a store that specializes in vintage audio equipment? Cherry Vintage Audio in South Carolina needs to be on your radar.
Over-Ear Headphones
Are the $149 KRK 8402 Studio Headphones a viable option for those looking for tonal accuracy and studio quality sound?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Proof positive that not all watts are created equal. Especially those designed by Nelson Pass.
New Products
Monoprice adds to its Monolith THX subwoofer line with three models in 10, 12, and 15-inch sizes. Find out what they have to offer...
Articles
What you need to know about understanding frequency response curves of loudspeakers.
Articles
My journey has convinced me that a lot more people are interested in vintage audio than ever before. And I'll show you how to...
Articles
Don't believe that vintage audio can be your path to musical salvation? Let me show you how.
Articles
Listening to vinyl is an active experience; something that is so often lost these days in a world where music exists only in the...
Articles
Musings of a lifelong audio enthusiast with audiophile aspirations and modest means.
Articles
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