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iFi Neo Stream 3 and iFi Zen Stream 3 iFi Neo Stream 3 and iFi Zen Stream 3

Music Streamers

Can the iFi NEO Stream 3 and ZEN Stream 3 stand out in the crowded sub-$1,000 streamer market where WiiM, Bluesound, Eversolo, and Cambridge...

iFi Neo iDSD 3 Desktop Headphone DAC Amplifier iFi Neo iDSD 3 Desktop Headphone DAC Amplifier

Headphone Amps

High-power headphone output, Bluetooth 5.4 with lossless codecs, PCM768/DSD512 support, multiple digital and RCA analog inputs in one compact DAC/amp.

Marantz AV30 and AMP30 in console lifestyle 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"...

Man wearing Sennheiser RS 275 TV Listening Bundle Headphones 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?

Dunu DN142 IEMs Dunu DN142 IEMs

IEMs

Is the DUNU DN142 the smartest buy under $300? This tribrid IEM delivers lively treble, controlled sub bass, strong build quality, and one of...

Kii Audio Seven Fine Touch Titanium Wireless Active Speaker Kii Audio Seven Fine Touch Titanium Wireless Active Speaker

News

Kii Audio SEVEN wireless speakers add a third color, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Lossless support, and more with free software update.

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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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T.H.E. Show Las Vegas 2026 at Alexis Park

Hi-Fi Components

T.H.E. Show Las Vegas is now set for March 20-22, 2026 at the Alexis Park Resort to celebrate its 30th Anniversary and honor its...

eCoustics Tube Amplifiers Podcast 2026 eCoustics Tube Amplifiers Podcast 2026

Amplifiers

The eCoustics team discusses what's happening in the vintage tube market and what to look for when buying or upgrading tube amplifiers.

Luxman L-100 Centennial Class A Integrated Amplifier Luxman L-100 Centennial Class A Integrated Amplifier

Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

Luxman's CENTENNIAL series D-100 SACD/CD player and L-100 Class A Integrated Amplifier aim to end your desire to upgrade.

TEAC TN-400BT X/TB Turntable Lifestyle TEAC TN-400BT X/TB Turntable Lifestyle

New Products

Can a Bluetooth turntable make vinyl practical for wireless headphone users? TEAC’s TN 400BT X/TB bets that convenience matters more than purism.

FiiO JM21 DAP Front 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?

Ultrafide Audio ENSO Integrated Amplifier Front Ultrafide Audio ENSO Integrated Amplifier Front

Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

Ultrafide Audio will unveil the ENSO INT-125 integrated amplifier at Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026, a UK-built 125W design with DAC.

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Reviews

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.

Astell&Kern PD10 DAP Lifestyle Astell&Kern PD10 DAP Lifestyle

DAPs

At $2,749, can the Astell&Kern PD10 actually replace your DAP and your streamer—or is it solving a problem you don’t have?

Sony LinkBuds Clip Wireless Earbuds in Lavender Sony LinkBuds Clip Wireless Earbuds in Lavender

Reviews

At $229 do Sony LinkBuds Clip justify their price with comfort, smart features and open-ear convenience or do the sound tradeoffs matter more?

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New Products

Arendal Sound 1610 Loudspeaker Series

Floorstanding Speakers

Arendal Sound unveils the 1610 loudspeaker series bringing flagship inspired design and three way performance to a more accessible price point without cutting corners.

Okki Nokki One DV Record Cleaning Machine Front Okki Nokki One DV Record Cleaning Machine Front

New Products

Can the $749 Okki Nokki ONE built in the Netherlands set a new standard for quieter and more reliable record cleaning machines?

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.

Unison Research Unico Pre V2 and DM V2 in Gold Finishes Unison Research Unico Pre V2 and DM V2 in Gold Finishes

New Products

Unison Research’s Unico PRE v2 and DM v2 introduce a modern design, substantially more power, and an $18,498 system price—no streamer, no Bluetooth, just...

MoFi UltraPhono Pro Front Angle MoFi UltraPhono Pro Front Angle

New Products

At $2,495, MoFi Electronics’ UltraPhono Pro brings MasterPhono design DNA to a more attainable phono preamp with fully discrete, low noise, MM/MC flexibility, and...

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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

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.

Pro-Ject Pre Box S3 Pro-Ject Pre Box S3

DACs

Pro-Ject’s Pre Box S3 is a compact control hub with phono, HDMI eARC, USB-C, Bluetooth, and headphone support—but can one small box really run...

Fosi Audio K7 Desktop DAC Headphone Amplifier Fosi Audio K7 Desktop DAC Headphone Amplifier

DACs

Can Fosi Audio’s $199 K7 deliver truly audiophile-grade sound with balanced power, EQ, and broad connectivity—or does value finally meet its limits?

Home Theater

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...

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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...

Marantz AV 30 and AMP 30 Promo Shot Marantz AV 30 and AMP 30 Promo Shot

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

Marantz brings the cost of A/V separates down to a more affordable price point with the AV 30 preamp/processor and AMP 30 multi-channel power...

CES 2026 Las Vegas Convention Center Entrance CES 2026 Las Vegas Convention Center Entrance

Articles

CES 2026 reveals a turning point for movies: IMAX hits record highs, home screens get massive, and Netflix–Paramount reshape the future of theaters.

Sylvox Cinema Pro 110-inch Helio QLED Outdoor TV by pool Sylvox Cinema Pro 110-inch Helio QLED Outdoor TV by pool

New Products

Sylvox debuts the world’s first frameless outdoor TV at CES 2026, plus a 110-inch 4K QLED model built to survive sun, rain, sports nights,...

Samsung 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026 Samsung 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026

New Products

Samsung previews its 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, showcasing bold industrial design and advanced AI features. Availability and pricing remain TBD.

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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Dell XPS 12, 13 and 15 Notebook Family (2015) Dell XPS 12, 13 and 15 Notebook Family (2015)

Laptops

Dell recently released updated 13-inch and 15-inch XPS laptops with Windows 10 and 6th generation Intel Core processors, and announced the new 2-in-1 XPS 12 tablet with magnetic keyboard...

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