New Products New SVS 17-inch Subwoofer Will Rock Your World: CEDIA 2024 [Updated] Those who want to fill a large living room or home theater with deep gut-wrenching bass will rejoice at the news of a new... Chris BoylanSeptember 8, 2024
Gift Guides Best Gifts for the Vinyl Record Lover Thoughtful gift ideas for the vinyl music lover who is always seeking ways to elevate their record listening experience. Brian MitchellSeptember 10, 2024
Floorstanding Speakers KEF’s Q Series META Loudspeakers Featuring MAT Technology Have the Potential to Dominate Below $2,000 Priced from $600 to $2,200 per pair, KEF's most affordable loudspeaker range includes 8 models featuring 12th generation Uni-Q drivers. Robert SilvaSeptember 26, 2024
New Products Roku Announces the 2024 Roku Ultra Streamer: Preview At $99, Roku's new top-of-the-line 4K streaming video player is 30% faster, adds HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6 and supports Dolby Atmos. Robert SilvaSeptember 25, 2024
Dongle DACs FiiO’s BT11 Portable Bluetooth Transmitter Might Level the Playing Field For iPhone Users This $44 USB-C adapter adds hi-res Bluetooth wireless connectivity to devices such as iPhone that don't support aptX Lossless or LDAC. Ian WhiteSeptember 25, 2024
Amplifiers Apos Ray Tubes 6SN7 SELECT Vacuum Tube: Review At only $64.99 each, the Apos Ray 6SN7 Select vacuum tubes may deliver the dynamics and authentic sound you've been seeking. W. JenningsSeptember 25, 2024
New Products New HiFiMAN ANANDA-BT Wireless Headphones Debut at CanJam SoCal 2024 At $799, the refreshed HiFiMAN ANANDA-BT planar magnetic wireless headphones include a R2R DAC and Stealth Magnet technology. Brian MitchellSeptember 26, 2024
New Products Get SLAM with Audeze’s New CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones: CanJam SoCal 2024 At $5,995, Audeze's flagship CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones feature proprietary SLAM acoustic techhnology for enhanced bass response. Brian MitchellSeptember 27, 2024
Articles Time Traveling at Tokyo Jazz Kissa: Exit to Vintage Street This month Eric Pye toured 6 Jazz Kissas across Tokyo, Japan. Find out what they're all about. Eric PyeSeptember 22, 2024
Hi-Fi Components T.H.E. Show Acquires New York Audio Show from Chester Group T.H.E. New York International Audio Show is coming October 24-26, 2025. Brian MitchellSeptember 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
Digital Music Systems WiiM for Custom Installations? Check out the CI MOD S Streamer and A80 Streaming Amplifier Whole-home budget priced music streaming solutions are coming from WiiM this fall. Should Sonos be worried? Robert SilvaSeptember 30, 2024
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Luxman’s L-505Z Integrated Amplifier Completes the Z Series Range with Some Key Features Found on More Expensive Models At $5,995, the Luxman L-505Z is the company's most affordable stereo integrated amplifier featuring 100-watts per channel and LIFES 1.0. Robert SilvaSeptember 30, 2024
Headphone Amps iFi’s hip-dac 3 Features 2 USB Type-C Ports and iEMatch Tech For Your IEMs More power, improved connectivity, and hi-res support for every relevant codec makes the iFi hip-dac 3 a real bargain at $199. iPhone 15 users... Ian WhiteOctober 6, 2023
New Products Audio-Technica’s Direct Drive AT-LP8X Turntable Might Be A Solid Option Below $1,000: Preview At $999, the Audio-Technica AT-LP8X is a three speed semi-automatic direct drive turntable with AT-VM95E cartridge. Robert SilvaOctober 4, 2024
Floorstanding Speakers Audiovector Trapeze Reimagined Loudspeakers: High End Munich 2024 (Updated) At $19,950/pair, the Audiovector Trapeze Ri loudspeakers aim to transport the listener to the front row seat of any musical performance. Robert SilvaApril 27, 2024
New Products Epson Announces EpiqVision Mini EF21 and EF22 Portable Laser Projectors: Preview Epson refreshes its mini portable laser projector lineup with two new 1080p models for under $1,000 each. Robert SilvaOctober 1, 2024