Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers CES 2023: JBL’s Classic Series Debuts at HARMAN Explore JBL's Classic Series includes a streamer, CD player, integrated amplifier and turntable. Just add speakers. Ian WhiteJanuary 4, 2023
New Products CES 2023: Victrola Expands Sonos Certified Product line with 2nd Wireless Turntable Victrola has announced a second wireless turntable, the Stream Onyx that can play music through Sonos wireless speakers. Check out the details. Robert SilvaJanuary 5, 2023
Digital Music Systems AVM’s CS 8.3 Black Edition Streaming Receiver: Just Add Speakers The AVM CS 8.3 Black Edition Streamer Receiver will take a huge bite out of your wallet, but it comes with everything except loudspeakers. Ian WhiteJanuary 11, 2023
DACs PS Audio Unveils New Flagship DirectStream MK2 DAC/Preamp PS Audio's DirectStream MK2 DAC/Preamplifier up converts all digital audio signals to pure DSD and then to analog. Is this method better? Only your... Brian MitchellJanuary 10, 2023
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Cyrus Audio’s PSU-XR Power Supply Is A Major Upgrade for Cyrus XR Components The PSU-XR power supply provides a sound upgrade for all Cyrus XR components. Ian WhiteJanuary 10, 2023
New Products SME’s MK2 Turntables Offer Significant Upgrades There are 5 upgraded models in the SME MK2 Turntable lineup for 2023. You still can't buy their tonearms separately. Ian WhiteJanuary 6, 2023
Articles The Best Things We Purchased in 2022 2022 was most certainly the year that many of us spent a lot more for less. Inflation took a significant bite out of the... Ian WhiteDecember 31, 2022
Articles Editors’ Choice: My Favorite Hi-Fi Products & Trends of 2022 2022 was a great year for affordable high-end audio components and the growth of wireless audio. My picks from the past 12 months. Ian WhiteDecember 14, 2022
Amplifiers Parasound’s Richard Schram Passes the Torch As of December 8, 2022, Parasound is in new hands. Find out the reason why and what the future may hold. Robert SilvaDecember 19, 2022
Headphone Amps Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition: Review Can the Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition rewrite the rules when it comes to desktop headphone systems? W. JenningsDecember 20, 2022
CD Players Vintage Audio Series, Episode 2: Mixed Media Part 2 of 7 about vintage audio covers the playback devices you can connect to vintage equipment, including CD players, cassette decks and digital... Mitch AndersonDecember 28, 2022
Amplifiers Vintage Audio Series, Episode 1: Amplifiers Part 1 of 7 about vintage audio covers the basics of vintage hifi amplifiers, receivers and preamps. Learn what to look for and what... Mitch AndersonDecember 28, 2022
Reviews Goldring Eroica HX Phono Cartridge: Review Transparent, detailed, and compatible with a wide range of phono stages, the Goldring Eroica HX only needs some added color to really shine. Ian WhiteDecember 29, 2022
Ask an Expert Audio Interfaces & Sound Cards: Are They the Same Thing? Does it make sense to use an audio interface to input audio into your computer? For some users -- it's still a useful tool. W. JenningsDecember 25, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Leak’s Stereo 230 Integrated Amplifier Combines Power and Vintage Style The Leak Stereo 230 offers hi-res streaming support, MQA, DSD, and a MM phono stage. Ian WhiteDecember 23, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is Dynamic Range? What makes music, TV shows, or movies sound good or bad? A lot of it has to do with dynamic range. Robert SilvaDecember 22, 2022
New Products EAT’s C-Dur Turntable Answers Your Vinyl Prayers The European Audio Team's C-Dur Turntable combines stylish design with heavy-duty construction Robert SilvaDecember 20, 2022