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2025 Yamaha AVENTAGE A/V Receivers Now Works with Sonos 2025 Yamaha AVENTAGE A/V Receivers Now Works with Sonos

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

Yamaha's flagship AVENTAGE A/V Receivers now "Works with Sonos" thanks to a free firmware update enabling multi-room audio with Sonos Port.

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Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

No streamer. No HDMI. No phono. Just raw power, a sharp DAC, and zero patience for excuses. The WiiM Vibelink Amp isn't here to...

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New Products

At $219, the Tivoli Audio Model One BT 70's Color Collection is both a Bluetooth speaker and table-top radio in five retro colors.

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Headphone Amps

Unlock the gates of Asgard with Schiit Valhalla 3 — a fully modern, OTL/OCL tube headphone amp forged for high-impedance cans and audiophiles who...

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Gift Guides

Upgrade Mom's home audio and video experiences this Mother's Day with 10 gift ideas she'll absolutely love -- and you might too.

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DACs

At $600 or $1460, the Audiolab D7 and D9 DACs feature ESS chips, MQA support, and versatile connectivity for audiophiles.

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Gift Guide

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Floorstanding Speakers

When money is no-object in building a high-end audio system, this is the audiophile gear you'll want to check out first.

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Estelon unveils the AURELIA, AURELIA Centre, and AURUS subwoofer at High End Munich 2025, celebrating its 15th anniversary. Prices start at €7,500 each.

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Reviews

HiFiMAN Isvarna Headphones on stand

Over-Ear Headphones

Can HiFiMAN break their closed-back curse with their first hybrid-driver design? Read on to find out.

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Over-Ear Headphones

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Dongle DACs

Our favorite Dongle DACs drop support for MQA, but earn Apple MFi Certification. Find out if either upgraded version is right for you.

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Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just...

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Does full EQ functionality and even more power make the Element IV an easy recommendation at $549?

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New Products

For 2025, the Audioengine HD4 Next Gen wireless speakers add Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and USB-C connectivity for less than $450.

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CD Players

Shanling will be demonstrating two disc players, DAC/Headphone Amp, DAC/Streamer, and HW-600 open-back headphones at High END.

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Bookshelf Speakers

Castle Acoustics' Windsor Series Duke and Earl bookshelf speakers are now available through MoFi Distribution. Classic British hi-fi, reborn.

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Vintage Audio

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At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.

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Headphones & Personal Audio

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Home Theater

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New Products

Go wireless with the Anker Nebula X1 projector—perfect for creating a backyard movie theater without the hassle of cords. Maybe one.

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