Articles The Dual 701 & Yamaha YP-701 Turntables: Exit to Vintage Street Looking for a great sounding vintage turntable? The Dual 701 and Yamaha YP-701 are two premium vintage tables worth considering. Eric PyeJuly 25, 2023
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors Emotiva Unveils BasX MR1L 9.2 Channel Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Cinema Receiver The BasX MR1L cinema receiver combines a high performance 13.2 channel immersive surround sound processor, and an audiophile quality 9 channel power amplifier in... Ian WhiteJuly 24, 2023
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors Emotiva’s BasX MR1 Cinema Receiver is Now Shipping Offering support for 13.2 channels of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, the Emotiva BasX MR1 Cinema Receiver is a home theater blowtorch. Ian WhiteJanuary 27, 2023
Music Focal Naim America Releases “Mixed on Focal” Playlist #5 Mixed on Focal #5 has been released by Focal Naim America and is available to consumers as a playlist on TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music... Ian WhiteJuly 18, 2023
Ask an Expert Why Active Noise Cancellation Still Sucks… ANC performance still sucks. But we suspect big changes are coming soon to greatly improve our listening experience and what needs to happen first. W. JenningsJune 27, 2023
DAPs Hidizs Unveils AP80 PRO-X Portable DAP The Hidizs AP80 PRO-X DAP offers bi-directional Bluetooth, support for DSD and wireless LDAC transmission. Only $169! Ian WhiteJune 26, 2023
Digital Music Systems Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Music Streamer: Review Cambridge Audio's CXN V2 may offer the perfect balance of performance, ergonomics and affordability in the crowded network streaming market. Chris BoylanJune 26, 2023
News RSL’s Affordable Home Theater Speaker System: T.H.E. Show 2023 Looking for value and high-end performance? RSL loudspeakers and Speedwoofers delivered both at T.H.E. Show with music and movies. W. JenningsJune 25, 2023
Music Rhino Releases Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, The J. Geils Band + Jefferson Starship Classics In Quadrophonic Sound Rhino is reissuing 4 iconic 1970s rock albums in quadrophonic sound. Black Sabbath fans rejoice. Ian WhiteJune 24, 2023
Articles There is One Feature That is Killing Your Enjoyment of Music The music streaming algorithms are designed to get you to listen longer, but is it really better for you? Chris Dalla RivaJune 18, 2023
Floorstanding Speakers Audio Note Is Killing You Softly: T.H.E. Show 2023 Audio Note UK will kill you softly with its approach. We were more than just a little impressed with this rather expensive system. W. JenningsJune 17, 2023
Floorstanding Speakers Acora Acoustics VRC Granite Loudspeakers: T.H.E. Show 2023 Who knew loudspeakers made of natural granite could sound this good, but they cost way more than you think. Robert SilvaJune 17, 2023
Floorstanding Speakers Audiophile Zone’s ATC SCM40 and ADG System: T.H.E. Show 2023 ATC's passive SCM40 made beautiful music at T.H.E. Show. Driven by almost $50,000 of electronics and cabling, they did not disappoint. W. JenningsJune 17, 2023
Ask an Expert WTF is Micro OLED? When Apple's Vision Pro was announced last week, consumers were introduced to Micro OLED technology. Very few know what that means. We break it... Robert SilvaJune 16, 2023
New Products Beyerdynamic Wants You To Make More Space For the Max For $399, Beyerdynamic Space Max is a wireless speakerphone that's bigger than the original version for larger meetings. W. JenningsJune 16, 2023
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Ultimate Ears Pro IEMs Are Built To Last: HQ Tour 2023 We visited Ultimate Ears Pro headquarters in Irvine, CA to learn more about the new Premier IEMs and their design process. W. JenningsJune 15, 2023
Digital Music Systems Roon MUSE Update For Mobile ARC App Unveiled Roon has upgraded its mobile ARC app with the MUSE update that offers improved EQ options, DSD and MQA support, and sample rate conversion. Ian WhiteJune 14, 2023