Hi-Fi Components
This episode features an in-depth discussion with Sean of Zero Fidelity, one of the original audiophile reviewers on YouTube.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Audio Cables
High-end cables made in France? Do British and American manufacturers need to be concerned? The Advance Paris LINK have us excited to try them.
New Products
Updated with a new die-cast aluminium platter, Pick It MM E phono cartridge and other refinements, the Automat 1.2 might be the most logical...
Hi-Fi Components
T.H.E. Show’s Total Hi-Fi Experience is Coming to New York October 24-26, 2025.
New Products
At $4,950, the Nagra Compact Phono is a "lower cost" high-end audio solution for getting the most out of your vinyl record listening experience.
DACs
Do you really need a DAC that costs between $14,000 and $18,000? Bluebird Music thinks the Jadis Vacuum Tube JS5 or JS2 SL are...
DACs
K2HD Technology, DSD Remastering, 5,700mW peak output, lossless Bluetooth, and 18-hour battery life are just some of the features of the iFi iDSD Valkyrie.
Articles
The $649 Rega io Integrated Amplifier doesn't scream from the rafters but it's possibly the best affordable integrated amplifier right now.
New Products
The Monoprice Monolith Turntables look quite interesting on paper but how will they compare to similar tables from Pro-Ject, U-Turn, and Audio-Technica?
Digital Music Systems
Custom Integrators have some new toys to play with from Crestron. The DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Preamplifier and In-Wall Subwoofer are available now.
Digital Music Systems
This episode explores the Spotify controversy from a few angles you probably weren't expecting.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The McIntosh MA9500 and MA8950 Integrated Amplifiers have been upgraded with some substantial changes and power is only part of it.
Headphone Amps
The $99 Schiit Audio Magni 3+ is a fully discrete, current-feedback headphone amplifier that's extremely quiet and powerful enough for your headphones.
Digital Music Systems
Looking for a versatile and affordable wireless streamer? The Arylic Network Players are affordable, reliable, and support Spotify Connect.
CD Players
The $1,000 Pro-Ject CD Box DS2 CD player is very versatile; CD player, transport, and DAC. But does it make sense in 2022? Indeed...
New Products
The $499 Pro-Ject Automat A1 Turntable makes automatic cool again with a pre-installed Ortofon MM cartridge.
Headphone Amps
There's a lot to test with the CMA Fifteen and this $2500 DAC Headphone Amplifier handled it all exceptionally well, but is it right...
Digital Music Systems
Spotify or Apple Music? Tidal or Qobuz? Learn which digital music streaming service is best for you and how much it will cost you.
CD Players
CD sales are on the uptick and Rotel have announced two new models for 2022. The CD-14MKII and RCD-1572MKII are both available for pre-order.
Digital Music Systems
TIDAL members can now stream hi-res music directly to compatible wireless speakers, and just use the TIDAL app as the controller.
Digital Music Systems
Qobuz attracts new investment to grow their hi-res music streaming service to reach more audiophiles who seek the highest sound quality.
Digital Music Systems
Sonos has added Qobuz Hi-Res streaming to the S2 app and its loudspeakers but are there some limitations that limit playback to CD quality?
Digital Music Systems
Qobuz is growing and expanding into 6 new global markets including Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Hi-Res is on the move.
