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Nagra Compact Player Angle Nagra Compact Player Angle

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...

Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Music Streamer with Qobuz Connect Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Music Streamer with Qobuz Connect

Music Streamers

Qobuz Connect arrives on Cambridge Audio StreamMagic Gen 2 and 3 via firmware update, extending new streaming features to legacy models.

LG xboom Plus and Lite wireless earbuds LG xboom Plus and Lite wireless earbuds

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.

Skyworth and Panasonic TVs Lifestyle Skyworth and Panasonic TVs Lifestyle

News

Panasonic has aligned with Skyworth for US TV production starting in 2026. Will this strengthen the brand or change what buyers expect from its...

Astell&Kern HC5 paired with the Campfire Audio Astrolith IEMs Astell&Kern HC5 paired with the Campfire Audio Astrolith IEMs

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?

BluOS App with airable podcast and internet radio integration BluOS App with airable podcast and internet radio integration

Music Streamers

BluOS integrates airable, adding global radio stations and podcasts to its platform for Bluesound, NAD and more, but what does it mean for users?

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Best in Show

Best 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc Movies of 2025 Best 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc Movies of 2025

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.

Best in Show NAMM 2026 Best in Show NAMM 2026

Articles

Our picks of the very best from NAMM 2026 include active speakers, studio monitors, headphones, car audio, software tools and more.

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Meze Audio Strada Closed-back headphones side

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?

HiBy W4 Portable HiFi Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier HiBy W4 Portable HiFi Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier

DACs

HiBy W4 packs aptX Lossless, LDAC, 475mW balanced output, and a touchscreen into a $99 portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier.

McCoy Tyner Quartet New York Reunion on Chesky Records McCoy Tyner Quartet New York Reunion on Chesky Records

Music

Does the 2LP one step reissue of Chesky’s 1991 New York Reunion with Tyner, Henderson, Carter, and Foster deliver lifelike intimacy, or too much...

Excalibur and Westworld 4K Blu-ray Disc Cover Art Excalibur and Westworld 4K Blu-ray Disc Cover Art

Movies

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

WAR Why Can't We Be Friends Quadio Blu-ray Disc WAR Why Can't We Be Friends Quadio Blu-ray Disc

Music

Now you can hear War's iconic hit "Low Rider" in 4-channel, quadraphonic sound via Rhino's new Quadio series Blu-ray Disc releases.

Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 Turntable Lid Open Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 Turntable Lid Open

New Products

Pro-Ject unveils the Debut Reference 10 and names a new U.S. distributor. With pricing updates and tariff shifts looming, what changes for buyers?

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Reviews

FiiO JM21 DAP Front

DAPs

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

Sony WF-1000XM6 Wireless ANC Earbuds at the Beach Sony WF-1000XM6 Wireless ANC Earbuds at the Beach

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.

SIVGA Nightingale Pro IEMs SIVGA Nightingale Pro IEMs

IEMs

Is the SIVGA Nightingale Pro the planar IEM that finally gets linear tuning right, or is its warm, reference sound too niche to break...

Onkyo TX-RZ80 AV Receiver. Onkyo TX-RZ80 AV Receiver.

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...

Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB Wireless Speakers Deep Forest Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB Wireless Speakers Deep Forest

Reviews

Can a $3,800 wireless speaker replace traditional hi-fi? The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB tests the limits of scale, power, and control without cables.

Sendy Egret Planar Magnetic Headphones Sendy Egret Planar Magnetic Headphones

Over-Ear Headphones

Can a $958 planar from Sendy Audio really challenge HiFiMAN, Audeze, and Dan Clark? The Egret delivers premium build, balance, and serious technical chops.

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New Products

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.

Creek Audio Cymatics 6 Stand-mount Speaker Front Creek Audio Cymatics 6 Stand-mount Speaker Front

Bookshelf Speakers

Can Creek Audio stand out in 2026 as it enters the crowded speaker market and rethinks its amplifier strategy?

ProAc Response DB1R Stand-mount Loudspeakers ProAc Response DB1R Stand-mount Loudspeakers

Bookshelf Speakers

Can ProAc’s compact Response DB1R with ribbon tweeter deliver true high end performance in a standmount likely priced around $5,000 per pair?

ATC EL50 Active Floorstanding Loudspeaker ATC EL50 Active Floorstanding Loudspeaker

Floorstanding Speakers

Is ATC’s EL50 Anniversary the most compelling fully active 3-way tower under £50K for serious listeners seeking studio grade precision at home?

Borresen M8 Gold Signature Loudspeaker Borresen M8 Gold Signature Loudspeaker

Floorstanding Speakers

Børresen M8 Gold Signature is a $1,150,000 loudspeaker built in Denmark. Engineering breakthrough or high-end excess for the ultra wealthy?

Aavik M-880 Monoblock Amplifiers Pair Aavik M-880 Monoblock Amplifiers Pair

Amplifiers

Is the Aavik M-880 pure excess, or a serious rethink of Class A amplification delivering 400 watts at $115,000 per channel?

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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?

Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup

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

Man wearing Sennheiser RS 275 TV Listening Bundle Headphones

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?

RSD 2026, Meze Audio SRADA Headphones, and Bad Bunny at Super Bowl RSD 2026, Meze Audio SRADA Headphones, and Bad Bunny at Super Bowl

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.

ecoute TH2 Wireless Headphones ecoute TH2 Wireless Headphones

New Products

Second generation écoute vacuum tube wireless noise cancelling headphones improve comfort and sound in a slightly modified design.

JLab Blue XL Wireless Headphones and Speakers JLab Blue XL Wireless Headphones and Speakers

New Products

Wearable Bluetooth speakers or a terrible idea made loud? The $99.99 JLab Blue XL speaker headphones aim for volume, not subtlety.

Home Theater

Marantz AV30 and AMP30 in console lifestyle

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"...

Toneoptic CAN Record Storage System stacked with mixed colors Toneoptic CAN Record Storage System stacked with mixed colors

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...

Optoma UHZ36 4K Laser Projector Lifestyle Optoma UHZ36 4K Laser Projector Lifestyle

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?

BenQ W5850 4K Laser Projector BenQ W5850 4K Laser Projector

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.

2026 ARCAM Radia AVA 2026 ARCAM Radia AVA

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

ARCAM’s new Radia home theater lineup adds Dirac Live ART, higher channel counts, and new audio video amps and processors, priced from $4,500 to...

Jazz Dispensary and Sinners Movie Poster Jazz Dispensary and Sinners Movie Poster

Articles

Jazz Dispensary at 10, CI life in the Keys, wireless headphones, and a messy Oscars season point to a culture in flux—made clearer by...

Best Right Now

Best of CEDIA Expo 2023 Featured

Articles

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

Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable

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...

iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable

Articles

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

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.

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

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...

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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