Dongle DACs iFi’s GO Bar Kensei Dongle DAC Supports K2HD Technology With Some Samurai Swagger [Updated] Merging artistry and Japanese swordsmanship with cutting-edge audio technology, the iFi GO Bar Kensei is the world’s first ultraportable DAC with K2HD technology. Ian WhiteApril 25, 2024
Articles Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Loudspeakers: One of the Best Kept Secrets in Audio? Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000. Ian WhiteApril 14, 2024
DACs iFi’s ZEN DAC 3 Offers Some Serious Flexibility Options for Music Listeners and Gamers At $229, the 3rd generation iFi ZEN DAC adds a USB-C digital input and improves hi-res audio decoding up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM. Ian WhiteApril 16, 2024
New Products iFi’s ZEN Phono 3 is Designed to Help You Rediscover & Reconnect With Your Record Collection At $249, the 3rd generation iFi ZEN Phono preamp handles both MM and MC cartridges with a subsonic filter that removes imperfections. Ian WhiteApril 16, 2024
Digital Music Systems WiiM Ultra Streamer: What We Know So Far WiiM teases a new flagship network music streamer and preamplifier for digital and analog sources. Will it be affordable? Ian WhiteApril 19, 2024
Amplifiers Goldmund Ushers in a New Era of Sound With the Telos 800 Stereo Power Amplifier With 300-watts per channel RMS, Goldmund claims Telos 800 is one of the finest Stereo Power Amplifiers ever crafted. Robert SilvaApril 14, 2024
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Goldmund Unveils Telos 690 Integrated Stereo Amplifier At $36,250, the Goldmund Telos 690 Integrated Stereo Amplifier signifies a bold declaration in the pursuit of sound purity. Robert SilvaApril 7, 2024
New Products Balanced Audio Technology Announces BAT VK-85 Preamplifier and REX 300 Power Amplifier: AXPONA 2024 With fully balanced and improved circuitry throughout, the BAT VK-85 Preamp and REX 300 Amp claim pure musicality from a $27,500 combo. Robert SilvaApril 11, 2024
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Cambridge Audio’s CXA81 MKII Integrated Amplifier Stays Below $1,200: AXPONA 2024 2nd generation CXA81 arrives with upgraded DAC and new circuitry for improved depth and stereo imaging for $1,119. Robert SilvaApril 13, 2024
Hi-Fi Components T.H.E. Show 2024 Celebrates Its 28th Year as America’s Longest Running Hi-Fi Audio Event T.H.E. Show SoCal returns to the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa for the second year in row from June 7-9, 2024. Brian MitchellMarch 31, 2024
Headphone Amps iFi iDSD Diablo 2 Portable DAC/Amp: Review At $1,299, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 is a potent DAC/Amp with good sound, good battery life, and a hedge against obsolescence with support... W. JenningsMarch 25, 2024
Digital Music Systems Podcast: Network Amplifiers Are Going to Change Hi-Fi Forever The last days of gear getishism? Network Amplifiers are the future of hi-fi, offering a one-box solution for audiophiles. Just add speakers. Mitch AndersonMarch 24, 2024
Articles Linear Tube Audio MZ3: The Audiophile System Builder For under $11,000 build a state-of-the-art headphone system with Linear Tube Audio, Meze Audio, Cambridge Audio and Holo Audio. Ian WhiteMarch 27, 2024
DACs Holo Audio Spring3 KTE DAC: The Last Days of Disco? Are we approaching the end of the line for expensive DACs? It's starting to feel that way. If my last DAC is the Holo... Ian WhiteMarch 28, 2024
Headphone Amps Schiit Audio’s Vali 3 Hybrid Headphone Amp and Preamp Can Be Your Desktop Hi-Fi Hub With 100V on the plate, Schitt claims its Vali 3 tube headphone amp and preamp beats everything they've tested up to $2,799, for only... Robert SilvaMarch 29, 2024
Podcasts Podcast: Best Audiophile Turntables of 2024 Are you considering a turntable upgrade in 2024? Our Editor in-Chief, Ian White, explains his best audiophile turntable picks under $2,000. Mitch AndersonMarch 30, 2024
New Products McIntosh’s 75th Anniversary Party Continues With the Launch of the C55 Solid State and C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifiers At $9,000 each, McIntosh offers audiophiles a choice of either solid state or vacuum tube preamplifiers. Robert SilvaMarch 14, 2024