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Denon DP-500BT Turntable Lifestyle Denon DP-500BT Turntable Lifestyle

New Products

At $899, Denon’s DP-500BT turntable streams vinyl records wirelessly via Bluetooth to speakers and includes a built-in phono preamp.

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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.

2026 Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless ANC Headphone Colors 2026 Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless ANC Headphone Colors

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...

Rob Watts Podcast about Chord DACs Rob Watts Podcast about Chord DACs

DACs

Rob Watts, Digital Audio Consultant for Chord Electronics reveals why his DAC designs deliver better audiophile sound than the competition.

Burson Audio Soloist Stellar Headphone Amplifier Front Burson Audio Soloist Stellar Headphone Amplifier Front

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...

Burson Audio Conductor Stellar Class A Headphone Amplifier Burson Audio Conductor Stellar Class A Headphone Amplifier

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?

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AXPONA 2026 Hi-Fi and Loudspeaker Product Debuts AXPONA 2026 Hi-Fi and Loudspeaker Product Debuts

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...

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Best in Show CanJam NYC 2026 Collage of Award Winners

Articles

Best in Show from CanJam NYC 2026: headphones, DACs, amps, and IEMs that impressed us most at the world’s largest headphone show.

Peter Gabriel's Taking The Pulse concert video on Blu-ray in Roman Amphitheater With Immersive DTS HD Master Audio Soundtrack Peter Gabriel's Taking The Pulse concert video on Blu-ray in Roman Amphitheater With Immersive DTS HD Master Audio Soundtrack

Music

What if you heard the orchestra from Peter Gabriel’s perspective with immersive DTS-HD Master Audio?

Burchardt S400 MKIII Bookshelf Loudspeaker Natural Oak Front 2026 Burchardt S400 MKIII Bookshelf Loudspeaker Natural Oak Front 2026

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?

Audio Note Oto SE 35 Audio Note Oto SE 35

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...

Magico S7 2026 Loudspeaker Views Magico S7 2026 Loudspeaker Views

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?

Hamnet 4K Ultra HD Movie Screenshot Hamnet 4K Ultra HD Movie Screenshot

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...

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Reviews

SIVGA SV021 Pro Open-back Headphones Side Earcup in Beechwood

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?

Predator Badlands Movie 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Screenshot Predator Badlands Movie 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Screenshot

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...

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Soundbar with SUB 100 Lifestyle Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Soundbar with SUB 100 Lifestyle

Reviews

Klipsch’s mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar system delivers impressive performance at an affordable price

Ben-Hur 4K Ultra HD Ben-Hur 4K Ultra HD

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...

FiiO BTR17 portable DAC and headphone amplifier with Bluetooth FiiO BTR17 portable DAC and headphone amplifier with Bluetooth

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...

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?

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New Products

Lyngdorf SB-75 Passive Soundbar Lifestyle Angle

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.

Sonos Era 100 SL and Sono Play Wireless Speakers 2026 Sonos Era 100 SL and Sono Play Wireless Speakers 2026

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...

Woman wearing ASUS ROG Cetra Open Gaming Wireless Earbuds Woman wearing ASUS ROG Cetra Open Gaming Wireless Earbuds

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...

STAX SR-009S Headphones STAX SR-009S Headphones

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?

ABYSS Diana TC Signature Audiophile Headphones ABYSS Diana TC Signature Audiophile Headphones

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...

Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition Gen 2 DAC/Preamp Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition Gen 2 DAC/Preamp

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.

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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

Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones CanJam NYC 2026

Articles

Can the Audeze CRBN2 finally give electrostatic headphones real bass and soul? Listening impressions from CanJam NYC 2026.

HiFiMAN HE1000 WiFi and Arya WiFi Headphones at CanJam NYC 2026 HiFiMAN HE1000 WiFi and Arya WiFi Headphones at 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?

Meze Audio Astru IEM at CanJam NYC 2026 Meze Audio Astru IEM at CanJam NYC 2026

Articles

Are wired IEMs making a comeback? CanJam NYC 2026 suggests growing demand as audiophiles chase better sound beyond wireless earbuds.

Grell OAE2 Headphones Grell OAE2 Headphones

Articles

Can Axel Grell move the soundstage outside your head? The Grell OAE2 debuted at CanJam NYC 2026 and the listening experience was…unexpected.

Home Theater

2026 Hisense ULED MiniLED TVs - U6, U7, U6 Pro

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...

2026 LG G6 and C6 OLED 4K TVs Angle View 2026 LG G6 and C6 OLED 4K TVs Angle View

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.

ViewSonic LX60HD smart LED 1080p projector angle ViewSonic LX60HD smart LED 1080p projector angle

New Products

Can the $299 ViewSonic LX60HD deliver 630 ANSI lumens, 140-inch projection, Google TV, and easy setup without compromise?

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?

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"...

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...

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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A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

Yamaha introduced the RX-V571 7.1-channel A/V Receiver with HD Audio decoding, 1080p-compatible HDMI (6 inputs including one on front panel/1 output) with 3D and...

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A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

Yamaha introduced the RX-V471 5.1-channel A/V Receiver with HD Audio decoding, 1080p-compatible HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel (4 in/1 out), new on-screen...

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A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

Yamaha introduced the RX-V371 5.1 channel A/V Receiver with HD Audio decoding, 1080p-compatible HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel (4 in/1 out), iPod/iPhone...

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Laptops

Lenovo announced today the 13-inch, ThinkPad X1 laptop, the thinnest and highest performance notebook in its class. Designed for mobile professionals who demand the...

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