New Products SME Model 60 Turntable: Begun the Flagship Wars We Have Ultra high-end audio: The SME Model 60 Turntable arrives in North America from $71,900 in a package weighing 190 pounds. Robert SilvaAugust 18, 2022
Articles Decware SuperZen Triode Model SE84UFO2: The Audiophile System Builder The Decware SuperZen Triode Model SE84UFO2 is a handmade 2.3 watts/channel tube amplifier that hits much harder than its power rating would suggest. Ian WhiteAugust 18, 2022
New Products The Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp Arrives with Some Extra Schiit You Need The Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp is $150. With loading for both MCs and MM cartridges. And it's made in America. Ian WhiteFebruary 24, 2022
New Products Technics Unveils the SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable The new Technics SL-100C Premium Class Turntable includes a direct drive motor, Audio Technica VM95C cartridge, and more. Robert SilvaAugust 15, 2022
Articles Spotify Shares Still Below IPO Price: The Honest Broker It has been over four years since Spotify went public at $165.90 per share. Let's revisit my past predictions and make some new ones. Ted GioiaAugust 6, 2022
New Products Price Drop: Andover SpinDeck Belt-Drive Turntable Now $199 Even more affordably priced at $199, SpinDeck simplifies turntable setup and listening to records when used with the Andover Audio Spinbase speaker. Brian MitchellAugust 10, 2022
Articles Cassettes Refuse to Die and That’s Perfectly Fine Cassettes are back and indie artists are making them as fast as they can to benefit from a surge in demand. Ian WhiteAugust 12, 2022
Digital Music Systems Innuos PULSE Network Players Unveiled Innuos announced three new Pulse Series network music streamers expected September 2022. Ian WhiteAugust 1, 2022
New Products Pro-Ject Introduces X1 B and X2 B Balanced Turntables The Pro-Ject X1 B and X2 B Balanced Turntables will be available in September and solve an important issue for some. Ian WhiteAugust 1, 2022
Amplifiers Pass Labs X260.8 Monoblock Amplifier Review Prestigious power, glorious grace, and terrific transparency. Contributor ArticlesJuly 28, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Parasound HINT 6 Integrated Amplifier: Review Does the $3,200 Parasound HINT 6 deliver on its promise of excellent sound quality, reliability, and features galore? We take it for a spin. W. JenningsJuly 27, 2022
Articles Best Vinyl Accessories: Summer 2022 Buying Guide You are probably not hearing your records the way they can really sound. Here are the best vinyl accessories to improve your listening experience. Ian WhiteJuly 5, 2022
Headphone Amps FiiO K9 Pro ESS Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier: Review The $849 FiiO K9 Pro ESS DAC/Amp comes with an extensive feature set and stellar sonics. It's not perfect but there is a lot... Jake CheriffJuly 18, 2022
Hi-Fi Components Sumiko Audio Rebrands as “Fine Sounds Americas” The McIntosh Group simplifies the naming of its luxury audio distribution business across the world. Brian MitchellJuly 18, 2022
Amplifiers Starke Sound Announces Fiera Series Multi-channel Amplifiers Whether assembling a new home theater setup or looking for a way to expand your current setup, the Starke Audio Fiera4 or Fiera8 power... Robert SilvaJuly 19, 2022
Digital Music Systems HiFi Rose RS201E Media Player: Review The HiFi Rose RS201E Media Player offers both high-resolution audio and video in a category with a lot of compelling options. Ian WhiteJuly 23, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Moonriver Audio 404 Stereo Integrated Amplifier: Review We had the opportunity to listen to the Moonriver Audio 404 Integrated Amplifier again at T.H.E. Show 2022 and it did not disappoint. Contributor ArticlesJuly 20, 2022