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.
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Amplifiers
The eCoustics team discusses what's happening in the vintage tube market and what to look for when buying or upgrading tube amplifiers.
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.
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.
DAPs
The FiiO JM21 portable DAP offers big power, Android 13, and wide flexibility, but does its neutral sound do enough to stand out?
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.
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.
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.
Articles
Our picks of the very best from NAMM 2026 include active speakers, studio monitors, headphones, car audio, software tools and more.
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...
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.
New Products
Can the $749 Okki Nokki ONE built in the Netherlands set a new standard for quieter and more reliable record cleaning machines?
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?
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.
Exclusive Videos
Find out what the Focal Mu-so Hekla all-in-one speaker can actually do, and why the company doesn't want to call it a soundbar.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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?
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?
Bookshelf Speakers
Which compact speaker sounds best on a desk? DALI, Q Acoustics, and Acoustic Energy go head-to-head.
Floorstanding Speakers
KLH Audio President David Kelley joins the podcast to discuss the company's history, loudspeaker design, today's product line and more.
Music Streamers
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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...
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...
New Products
Lexus is pushing its first full-electric SUV with Miles Davis on classic vinyl and a gorgeous turntable from VPI, and we're fully on board.
New Products
Second generation écoute vacuum tube wireless noise cancelling headphones improve comfort and sound in a slightly modified design.
New Products
Wearable Bluetooth speakers or a terrible idea made loud? The $99.99 JLab Blue XL speaker headphones aim for volume, not subtlety.
Music Streamers
Esoteric’s N-05XE and S-05XE combine flagship DAC, streaming, balanced preamp, serious headphone amp, and Class A power—but at $26,500, is this the most future-proof...
Bookshelf Speakers
For about a 10% price premium, customers in the EU and APAC can purchase the Bowers & Wilkins 707 Prestige Edition bookshelf speaker in...
Home Theater
European customers of the streaming service are reporting that movies and shows that used to be available in Dolby Vision dynamic HDR are now...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Hi-Fi Components
Articles
Discover if vintage turntables still beat modern models under $2,000. Pros, cons, sound quality, and where to buy for the best vinyl experience.
Amplifiers
At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.
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
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
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.
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...
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?
Articles
Premium audio sounds better than ever but warranties are stuck in the past. Why are $400 to $2000 headphones and speakers still treated as...
New Products
beyerdynamic introduces Headphone Lab at NAMM 2026, a free plug-in that adds factory-calibrated, speaker-style monitoring to DT studio headphones.
Dongle DACs
Fosi Audio debuts the MD3 Magnetic and DS3 portable DAC/headphone amplifiers at CanJam Dubai 2026, focusing on compact design, XMOS processing, and IEM-friendly performance—not...
Music
Craft Recordings lines up Record Store Day 2026 with nine limited edition vinyl releases spanning jazz, soul, indie, and pop, including Miles Davis, Abbey...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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.
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
Articles
With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
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...
Articles
What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.
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...
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.
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...
Articles
Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Integral today announced the DHC-60.7 DTS:X-ready, THX Ultra2 Plus certified 7.2 channel network A/V preamp processor sporting 8 HDMI 2.0 inputs for 4K/60Hz support...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Integra today announced the DTR-50.7 DTS:X-ready, 7.2-channel THX Select2 Plus network A/V receiver rated at 135 watts per channel. The unit supports an abundant...
New Products
Samsung today announced their flagship smartphones for 2015-2016, which come in two models with 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screens. The Galaxy S6 edge+...
New Products
LG announced the Music Flow Wireless Curved Sound Bar (Model LAS855M) to elegantly pair with curved-screen televisions, like the LG Smart Curved OLED 4K...
New Products
Epson announced the Home Cinema 2040 and Home Cinema 2045 3LCD home theater projectors, the latter of which adds wireless capabilities. Both offer 2D/3D performance with...
New Products
Epson announced a versatile, low-cost 720p widescreen projector for $650. The Home Cinema 740HD offers up to 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for rich details...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Pioneer announced the budget-priced 5.1-channel VSX-530-K A/V Receiver with built-in Bluetooth that offers tremendous performance at an affordable price. At just $279.99, the receiver boasts an...
New Products
D-Link just released the uniquely-shaped AC1900 Wi-Fi USB Adapter (DWA-192). Designed to bring faster speeds and extended range to laptops and desktop PCs, the...
New Products
Motorola announced 3rd generation versions of their most popular smartphones — Moto G and Moto X. The company says the new phones feature best in...
Reviews
Finally, there is a wireless headphone that raises the bar for the category in both features and usability. The new Plantronics BackBeat SENSE (released...
