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Clearaudio’s Mini Toolkit provides precision tools for perfect turntable setup, cartridge alignment, and vinyl care for the best possible sound.
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Bang & Olufsen marks 100 years with The Centennial Collection, reimagining the Beoplay H100, Beosound A5 and A9--stylish, nostalgic, and light on innovation.
Music
Sonny Criss' Sonny's Dream shines on Craft's all-analog 180g vinyl, with rich horns, crisp pressing, and a premium OJC jacket.
New Products
At $299, the WiiM Sound features room correction, Wi-Fi 6E, stereo pairing and 5.1 setups, but lacks AirPlay, HDMI-ARC, and a phono input.
Music
Hank Mobley’s Jazz Message #2 shines in Craft Recordings’ OJC reissue, featuring Byrd, a teenage Lee Morgan, and a powerhouse rhythm section—32 minutes of...
Music
Terry Callier’s The New Folk Sound returns with a warm, detailed vinyl reissue from Craft and Bluesville, showcasing his soulful voice, raw guitar work,...
Floorstanding Speakers
Popori Acoustics Vitorla proves electrostatic loudspeakers can finally sound alive—and look like a sculpture while doing it. Hear them at Warsaw and Capital Audiofest...
Gift Guides
Affordable audio for a lot less than you'd think from trusted brands that will payback dividends all year with sonic enjoyment.
New Products
At $999/pair KEF’s Coda W wireless speakers feature Uni-Q drivers, built-in amps, MM phono preamp, and aptX Lossless, but lack support for AirPlay 2...
Reviews
Sennheiser HDB 630 delivers high-res 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio with aptX Adaptive, smart ANC, and the BTD 700 dongle for Android, iOS, and desktop.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Compare Denon and Marantz AVRs for 2025—explore features, performance, and prices to find the best home theater receiver for your setup, from budget to...
New Products
Michell Audio launches Revolv and Gyro turntables, modernizing classic designs with premium materials, upgraded chassis, and high-end performance. You'll still need a tonearm.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Quad Platina Integrated Amplifier debuts at $5,495, offering Class A/B power, modern DAC, and full connectivity for audiophile systems.
Music
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Blackbyrds' City Life and Johnny Lytle's first-ever reissue of People & Love, both now available on 180-gram vinyl.
Reviews
At $1,750, are the DALI IO-12 wireless ANC headphones worth it? With precise sound, rich bass, clear mids, and long battery life, they come...
Reviews
Ruark R1 vs Tivoli Model One BT: a showdown of design, tone, and tech. Tivoli brings punch, but the Ruark’s refinement makes it worth...
Floorstanding Speakers
Audiovector Trapeze Ri speakers offer warm, bass-forward sound, precise top end, and natural midrange. Rock-solid Danish design meets high-end performance, requiring a powerful amp...
Over-Ear Headphones
At $599, Sendy Audio Aiva 2 open-back planar magnetic headphones deliver detailed treble, coherent soundstage, and premium design, but does it improve on the...
Music Streamers
Ruark’s R610 compact music console delivers punch and clarity, though speaker matching is crucial to unlock its full potential.
Bookshelf Speakers
Vera-Fi's Vanguard Scout bookshelf speakers and Caldera 10 subwoofer provide excellent stereo sound for less than what some folks pay for speaker cables.
IEMs
Beyerdynamic DT 70-73 IE IEMs deliver pro-level tuning for musicians, with precise dynamics, great stage, and four distinct signatures.
Podcasts
Etymotic Research engineers reveal how Music Pro Elite Earplugs not only protect your hearing, but let you hear better while wearing them.
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MartinLogan Grotto 12 ($2,299) & 15 ($2,799) subwoofers deliver 2kW peak power, triple hybrid woofers and precise DSP.
Audio Cables
AudioQuest’s Lone Ranger ZERO-Tech speaker cable ($2,990 for 8 ft pair) blends Folk Hero design with advanced noise-dissipation and PSC+ conductors.
New Products
The $159 Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO closed-back studio headphones deliver accurate, professional sound in a lightweight, compact design.
New Products
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 Series: Next-Gen Wireless Gaming Headset Takes Aim at Audeze Maxwell
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 delivers real-time audio control, 200+ game presets, dual 2.4GHz & Bluetooth, 54-hour battery, and multi-platform support — all...
New Products
Grado Labs expands its Signature Line with the new S750 headphones, featuring a redesigned S2 driver, improved comfort, and premium build quality aimed at...
Cassette Players
Celebrate the King with the WE ARE REWIND Elvis Cassette Player and 1957 Christmas Album—limited to 1,957 units worldwide.
New Products
Pro-Ject’s Elvis Turntable lights up your vinyl like the King’s stage — all hips, LEDs, and no chance of leaving the building unnoticed.
News
T.H.E. Film Festival and T.H.E. New York International Audio Show will take place from October 24-26, 2025 at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, Meadowlands, New...
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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
Looking for a powerful, budget-friendly headphone amp? Discover the best desktop headphone amplifiers under $300 in 2025, including top picks from Schiit, FiiO, Topping,...
Articles
Can you build a killer desktop headphone rig for $500, $1000, or $2000? These DAC/amp combos prove you don’t need to go broke for...
Headphone Amps
Questyle's Sigma Pro ($899) and Sigma ($599) portable DAC with headphone amplifiers offer Current Mode Amplification, Bluetooth LE, and LDAC.
Dongle DACs
At $169, the Audioengine HXL portable headphone amp features dual DACs and balanced outputs for improved sound from mobile devices.
New Products
Sennheiser's new flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones arrive Oct 21st for $499.
Music
Pink Anderson’s Carolina Blues Man returns on vinyl from Craft and Bluesville—beautifully pressed, soulful, and alive with real blues grit.
New Products
For under $2,000 BenQ's TK705i and TK705STi 4K projectors deliver up to 150-inches of bright, low-lag home entertainment. But what's different?
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Select offers Vega OS and cloud app streaming but lacks Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and full app support, making...
News
Bang & Olufsen claims Canvas The HiFi Frame (left) infringes on their Beovision Contour TV (right) design, but do they have case?
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The Denon AVR-A1H and A10H AVRs have everything you could possibly need for a high-end home theater setup, but which top-of-the-line model is right...
New Products
LG CineBeam S is a compact 4K ultra short throw projector with RGB laser, smart streaming and Dolby Atmos for tight spaces.
New Products
With 5,000 ISO lumens, full DCI-P3 color, and support for screens up to 250 inches, the TITAN is built to handle almost any venue.
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.
IEMs
JBL introduced two in-ear sport headphones for under $100 in both a wired and wireless Bluetooth version. The new JBL Synchros Reflect and JBL...
IEMs
Jabra today announced a $100 mono Bluetooth headset that is smaller, lighter and more discreet than most headsets on the market. The new Jabra...
New Products
Samsung today announced two new Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV Series – the HU7250 Curved UHD TV and the HU6950 UHD flat (non-curved) TV...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Pioneer today introduced the Elite SC-81 and Elite SC-82 7.2-channel A/V receivers, which feature Class D3 amplification, Energy Star 3.0 certification, ESS SABRE Premier...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
DVDO today announced the iScan Mini, a compact video enhancement system that significantly improves the picture quality of SD and HD content using Silicon...
Articles
Electronics retailing giant Amazon took the wraps off the new Fire phone this week (chief Jeff Bezos gushed that the black brick is “gorgeous”),...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Onkyo today announced three flagship audiophile components, which include the THX Select2 Plus-certified 9.2-channel TX-NR1030 Network A/V Receiver and 11.2-channel TX-NR3030 Network A/V Receiver,...
Articles
In 2013, the market volume for smartwatches stood at $711 million. Consumers bought three million units, up from just 300,000 the year before. Signaling...
New Products
Panasonic just released 2014 Life+Screen AS650 Series 1080p LED LCD Smart HDTVs in 50″, 55″ and 60″ screen sizes, currently priced from $999. The TVs offer an...
Apple iMac
Apple just released a new 21.5-inch iMac that is $200 cheaper than the previous lowest priced iMac. The all-in-one, lower-spec desktop features a 1.4...
