Articles Best Soundbars Available Now (November, 2022) The best soundbars are now competitive with component based surround systems. Here are our current favorites. Chris BoylanNovember 11, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers WiiM’s Ultra Delivers Hi-Res Streaming and More For Under $330: HIGH END Munich 2024 At $329, WiiM Ultra is the company's top-of-the-line digital music streamer which adds a touchscreen, HDMI ARC and a subwoofer out. Robert SilvaMay 9, 2024
New Products Marantz’s Grand Horizon and Horizon Wireless Speakers March Boldly Into the Future: Preview Coming early 2025, Marantz previews two modern luxury wireless speakers featuring unique technology, priced at $3,500 and $5,500. Robert SilvaOctober 22, 2024
New Products New Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ Wireless In-Ear Headphones: Affordable and Long Battery Life Improved battery life, better performance, and a very affordable price make the new Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ wireless IEMs very appealing. Brian MitchellMarch 9, 2021
Articles Roon Me for Life: Transforming Your Digital Music Listening Experience Roon may not be inexpensive but it is the best digital music streaming and music library platform available and that's not changing anytime soon. Ian WhiteApril 11, 2022
Articles How (and Why) To Listen to Dolby Atmos Music on Your Receiver, Speakers or Soundbar Ditch those headphones. Immersive music sounds best through speakers. Here's how to make that happen in your home. Chris BoylanOctober 26, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is Hi-Res Audio (High Resolution Audio)? Our primer on Hi-Res Audio for those who think Spotify and the Apple iPod raised the bar for music playback. Ian WhiteFebruary 13, 2023
Music Streamers McIntosh’s DS200 Streaming DAC Jumps Into the Rather Crowded Pool At $4,000, the McIntosh DS200 is a high-end music streamer with HDMI ARC, TIDAL Connect, and a Quad Balanced 8-channel, 32-bit DAC. Robert SilvaFebruary 13, 2025
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors Your Onkyo, Integra or Pioneer AV Receiver May Have Just Gotten a Free Upgrade Select Onkyo, Integra and Pioneer A/V receivers add support for Dirac Live Bass Control, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL MAX, Source-based Tone Mapping and Google... Robert SilvaNovember 9, 2024
Amplifiers Q Acoustics E300A Amazon Alexa in-Ceiling Hi-Fi Amplifier Makes Multi-Room Audio Easier: CEDIA 2024 Just add in-ceiling speakers to Q Acoustics 300A Ceiling Amplifier to bring streaming music and Amazon Alexa into any room. Ian WhiteSeptember 4, 2024
Music Streamers Shanling SM1.3 Music Streamer: It Does Everything Except Roon For $1199, the Shanling SM1.3 music streamer comes loaded with features including MQA, DSD512 and up to 32-bit/768kHz hi-res audio. Robert SilvaNovember 7, 2024
Music How Many People Does it Take To Run a Music Streaming Platform? TIDAL Announces Mass Layoffs The TIDAL music streaming service is cutting costs by laying off up to 25% of staff, but can it survive with a skeleton screw? Ian WhiteNovember 1, 2024
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players Marantz’s Link 10n Offers A lot More Than Just Hi-Res Streaming At $12,000, the Marantz Link 10n is the company's flagship network audio player designed to be paired with Model 10 Integrated Amplifier. Robert SilvaOctober 24, 2024
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Marantz’s Model 60n Network Integrated Amplifier Looks and Feels Like Its More Expensive Sibling For Less Money At $1,500, the Marantz 60n is a 60-watt per channel integrated amp that connects to a TV, CD Player, turntable, and streams music. Robert SilvaSeptember 29, 2024
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players PODCAST: Why is Streaming Audio So Complicated? In this episode we discuss the complexity of audio options when streaming music and movies, and why you may not be hearing everything you... Mitch AndersonAugust 12, 2024
Music Focal Naim America Releases New Immersive “Mixed On Focal” Playlists New immersive audio playlists from Focal highlight Dolby Atmos and Sony 360RA tracks mixed and mastered on Focal speakers. Robert SilvaAugust 2, 2024
Music TIDAL Drops MQA, Sony 360 Reality Audio and All Podcasts Starting July 24, 2024, TIDAL will no longer offer music in MQA or Sony 360 Reality Audio formats, while keeping monthly prices the same. Robert SilvaJune 19, 2024