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Best in Show from CanJam NYC 2026: headphones, DACs, amps, and IEMs that impressed us most at the world’s largest headphone show.
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Loudspeakers
Legendary French audio brand Cabasse has entered receivership after 75 years. What it means for the future of the historic speaker maker.
New Products
At $549, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 wireless headphones improve noise cancellation and spatial audio with new H2 chip, while adding Live Translation and Conversational...
DACs
Rob Watts, Digital Audio Consultant for Chord Electronics reveals why his DAC designs deliver better audiophile sound than the competition.
Headphone Amps
Burson’s Soloist Stellar is a $1,500 Class-A headphone amplifier delivering up to 8W of power, a dedicated low-noise IEM stage, and upgradeable op-amps for...
Headphone Amps
Burson's Conductor Stellar packs an ESS9039PRO DAC, 8W Class-A power, and upgradeable design. Can rivals match this much performance for $1,800?
Articles
Packed rooms at CanJam NYC 2026 and a surge in vinyl, books, and Blu-ray. Is physical media quietly winning again?
Hi-Fi Components
AXPONA 2026 returns April 10 to 12 in Schaumburg, Illinois. We have early details on new hi-fi products set to debut at North America’s...
Music
What if you heard the orchestra from Peter Gabriel’s perspective with immersive DTS-HD Master Audio?
Bookshelf Speakers
Buchardt Audio unveils the S400 MK3 bookshelf speaker with a larger cabinet, new drivers, and refined crossover. Can it dominate the $2,400 standmount class?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Audio Note ignores trends again. The Oto SE 35 brings new transformers and PSU to the cult EL84 amp. Low power, big attitude. Hear...
Floorstanding Speakers
Magico previews the $200,000 S7 flagship loudspeaker ahead of AXPONA 2026. Can its latest S-Series design compete with Wilson, Estelon, and Børresen?
Movies
Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray with stunning visuals and raw performances but does the slow burn Shakespeare drama justify the emotional...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Can Emotiva’s BasX TA2+ revive the stereo receiver? With 135W power, HDMI ARC, balanced inputs, and phono support, it targets modern 2 channel systems.
IEMs
Can the Campfire Audio Andromeda 10 justify its $1,799 price in today’s crowded flagship IEM market, and does it truly improve on the legendary...
Over-Ear Headphones
Can SIVGA’s $179 SV021 Pro turn premium wood build and comfort into great sound, or does its uneven tuning hold it back?
Movies
Predator: Badlands hunts in native 4K with savage Atmos bass, and visuals so sharp even a Weyland Yutani synthetic would glitch trying to process...
Reviews
Klipsch’s mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar system delivers impressive performance at an affordable price
Movies
Is the 2026 Ben-Hur release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc the chariot race your home theater deserves or just another lap around catalog...
Dongle DACs
Can the $199 FiiO BTR17 still compete in 2026? With dual ESS DACs, THX power, and LDAC support, this pocket DAC/amp aims close to...
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?
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New Products
What makes Lyngdorf's $5000 SB-75 different? A passive soundbar with six drivers designed for external amplification and serious home theater systems.
New Products
Sonos unveils the $299 Play and $189 Era 100 SL wireless speakers designed for flexible listening at home or on the go. Are these...
New Products
ASUS launches the ROG Cetra Open Wireless gaming earbuds with cross platform support for PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch, iOS, and Android. Are open earbuds...
New Products
STAX unveils the SR-009D, the latest evolution of its legendary SR-009 electrostatic headphone platform. Can the new flagship raise the bar again?
New Products
Can the $4,995 ABYSS Diana TC Signature really compete with Audeze and Meze? We listened at CanJam NYC 2026 on a $30K Woo Audio...
New Products
Ferrum debuts the WANDLA GoldenSound Edition Gen 2 at CanJam NYC 2026 with Tube Mode, Impact+ bass tuning, and new spatial audio controls.
Headphone Amps
Fosi Audio debuts the C3 AI Gaming Sound Card and MD3 Magnetic DAC/Amp at CanJam NYC 2026, expanding into gaming audio and portable hi-fi.
Loudspeakers
Barco acquires VerVent Audio Holdings, bringing Focal and Naim under new ownership. What does this major industry deal mean for the future of both...
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.
Articles
Are wired headphones making a comeback? Grado’s Signature S550 debut at CanJam NYC 2026 suggests the cable never really went away.
Articles
Can the Audeze CRBN2 finally give electrostatic headphones real bass and soul? Listening impressions from CanJam NYC 2026.
Articles
Are HiFiMAN’s Arya WiFi and HE1000 WiFi planar headphones the future of wireless audiophile listening, or just very expensive experiments?
Articles
Are wired IEMs making a comeback? CanJam NYC 2026 suggests growing demand as audiophiles chase better sound beyond wireless earbuds.
Articles
Can Axel Grell move the soundstage outside your head? The Grell OAE2 debuted at CanJam NYC 2026 and the listening experience was…unexpected.
Music
Craft Recordings expands its acclaimed Original Jazz Classics series with AAA vinyl reissues from Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons, and The Young Lions.
TVs
Hisense unveils 2026 U7 and U6 MiniLED TVs from 55 to 116 inches and $1,299 to $19,999, targeting Samsung and TCL in the TV...
New Products
LG announces pricing and availability for its 2026 OLED evo G6 and C6 TVs, featuring brighter panels, new processing, and enhanced gaming performance.
New Products
Can the $299 ViewSonic LX60HD deliver 630 ANSI lumens, 140-inch projection, Google TV, and easy setup without compromise?
Movies
Arrow Video brings Excalibur and Westworld to Limited Edition 4K UHD. Do the new restorations and extras justify the upgrade for collectors?
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"...
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...
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.
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...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon today announced the top-of-the-line AVR-X4200W 9.2-channel Network A/V Receiver with built-in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via free-of-charge firmware update later this year. The...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon today announced the AVR-X3200W Dolby Atmos and DTS:X ready, 7.2-channel home theater receiver. The $999 network receiver is one-step below the top-of-the-line AVR-X4200W...
Articles
Which Cyber Security vendors will do most to shape this fragmented super-category as it enters the Tornado? Summary: Several weeks ago in a blog...
New Products
Fluance aims to please budget audiophiles with the introduction of new table-top Bluetooth with aptX wireless speaker for $199. The new Fi50 is the...
