Articles The Bad Sleep Well: An Audiophile Love Story How a chance encounter, Sam Cooke record, and vengeful ex-wife changed the course of my life. The bad sleep well. Ian WhiteJuly 23, 2023
Music Spotify and TikTok Are Integrating A New Music Feature Whilst A New Hi-Fi Tier Remains An Illusion Now you can save songs directly from TikTok into your Spotify account, eliminating the need to switch apps to find a song. Robert SilvaDecember 17, 2023
Hi-Fi Components Podcast: A Journey to the Japanese Jazz Kissa In part 1 of 2 episodes exploring Japan's audio scene, vintage audio columnist, Eric Pye discusses Jazz Kissa and Japanese vinyl pressings. Mitch AndersonDecember 12, 2023
Articles TAD CE1TX Loudspeakers: Editor’s Choice 2023 Reference quality resolution, timbre, clarity, detail, and the most accurate imaging we’ve ever heard from a stand-mounted loudspeaker. Expensive as hell but the TAD... Ian WhiteDecember 11, 2023
CD Players Cambridge Audio Evo CD: Review The excellent sounding Cambridge Audio Evo CD Transport fulfils its primary role with a slight catch. Combined with the Evo 150, it makes the... Ian WhiteDecember 11, 2023
Articles Focal Theva No.1 Loudspeaker: Editor’s Choice 2023 Looking for one of the best bookshelf loudspeakers you can buy? The Focal Theva No.1 offers top end sparkle, accurate timbre, and superb imaging... Ian WhiteDecember 14, 2023
Reviews Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headphones: Review If you can actually find the Audeze Maxwell in stock, these $299 planar gaming headphones are one of the most impressive products we tested... W. JenningsDecember 13, 2023
Articles Goldring Eroica HX Phono Cartridge: Editor’s Choice 2023 Does it make any sense to spend more than $400 on a phono cartridge? The Goldring Eroica HX makes a very strong case once... Ian WhiteDecember 15, 2023
Articles Naim NAIT 50 Integrated Amplifier: Editor’s Choice 2023 With only 1973 units going into production, Naim's vintage inspired NAIT 50 is a must-own if you can find one before they sell out. Ian WhiteDecember 15, 2023
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Astell&Kern UW100MKII Wireless Earphones: Review At $299, Astell&Kern's second generation true wireless earphones are among the best available for those seeking a neutral sound signature. W. JenningsDecember 17, 2023
Articles QED Golden Anniversary XT & Chord Company ShawlineX Cables: Editor’s Choice 2023 QED and Chord Company proved to us you don't need to spend exorbitant amounts of money on speaker cables to get great sound. Ian WhiteDecember 18, 2023
Digital Music Systems BluOS 4.2.6 Update Prioritizes FLAC Over MQA With TIDAL Connect Listening to MQA tracks on TIDAL using BluOS just got a lot harder. Is this the end for MQA? Robert SilvaDecember 19, 2023
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones 1More Fit S50 and S30 Open Earbuds: Review and Comparison There is a lot to like about 1More's new open air style S30 and S50 earbuds, but which one is right for you? W. JenningsDecember 19, 2023
Floorstanding Speakers PS Audio’s New aspen FR10 Loudspeakers are $9,999 a pair Can the new PS Audio aspen FR10 loudspeakers deliver flagship level performance for a third of price? Brian MitchellDecember 19, 2023
Reviews Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Headphones: Review Shure took an already good wireless noise cancelling headphone in the AONIC 50 and improved it without raising the price or cutting corners. It’s... W. JenningsDecember 19, 2023
Articles Focal’s Grande Utopia EM EVO Loudspeakers and Naim Statement Amplifier – The Ultimate 2-Channel Audio System? The best high-end audio system from Focal and Naim pushes the limits of acoustic performance for a staggering price of $579,997 USD. Robert SilvaDecember 20, 2023
Hi-Fi Components Podcast: Hi-Fi and Record Shopping in the Land of the Rising Sun eCoustics Vintage Audio Editor, Eric Pye, goes record shopping in the land of the rising sun and explores why Japanese hi-fi culture is unlike... Mitch AndersonDecember 20, 2023