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Luminate and Warner Music Group discuss the sustained resurgence of vinyl record sales, and why an erroneous report suggested vinyl sales were down 33%.
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2024 Black Friday tech deals you won't want to miss on hi-fi, headphones, and home theater gear this Holiday Season.
News
Customers in Australia can now purchase direct from RSL Speakers and get free shipping, faster delivery and a 30-day in-home trial.
Articles
Eric Pye's Tohoku saga comes to a close in Hakodate, and some final thoughts about his Jazz Kissa journey through Japan.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
AUDIO Cu plug-in adapters eliminate long cable runs by sending up to 10 channels of audio over power lines already in your home.
DACs
At $1,599, the Schiit Gungnir 2 DAC is modular, upgradable, and compatible with Schiit's new Forkbeard control system and app.
Floorstanding Speakers
SVS Chosen as Official Subwoofer Partner of Reel Sound Distribution for Metaxas & Sins New Electrostatic Speakers.
Gift Guides
Share the love of music and movies with hi-fi audio and home theater gift ideas that are guaranteed to impress.
Loudspeakers
The Danish speaker maker is hoping their new high-end loudspeaker lineup will help the company grow their footprint in North America.
Home Theater
T.H.E. Show Expands to Include T.H.E. Film Festival to Support Filmmakers.
New Products
At $43,600, Grimani Systems' Psi v3 is four subwoofer system that goes in each corner of a home theater for generating up to 115...
Loudspeakers
High-end audio dealer House of Stereo brought out the big guns at CAF 2024, featuring two of Focal's finest loudspeakers.
News
Feeling lucky? Enter for a chance to win a Meze Audio 109 PRO open-back Headphone. Must be 18+ and enter before 11:59pm PST on...
New Products
Building on the success of the OAE1 signature edition headphone, Drop + Grell has introduced a less costly non-signature model but with some improvements
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Thinking of replacing your existing loudspeakers? The IsoAcoustics GAIA III Speaker Isolation Feet might force you to change your mind and save money as...
Reviews
At $499, can the planar magnetic sound coming out of the Edifier STAX Spirit S5 wireless headphones make up for its hefty price tag?
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Do expensive video cables really make a difference? The $45 THX HDMI Interconnects prove you don't have to spend a fortune to achieve all...
Music
Horns a Plenty: Four jazz vinyl reissues deliver vintage trumpet sounds by Miles Davis, Donald Byrd and Clark Terry in amazing fidelity for a...
Reviews
Can an inexpensive pair of Bluetooth ANC headphones satisfy this self-professed headphone snob?
Reviews
If you're looking for nice wireless ANC over-ear headphones that won't break the bank, you're going to want to check out these cans.
Reviews
While the Sonos Ace may not be the headphones Sonos users were expecting, that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Home Theater
In this episode Ian White and Chris Boylan discuss the current state of the movie industry and why box office revenues may never surpass...
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New Products
With updated styling and connectivity, the $349 Andover SpinBase 2 is a compact wireless speaker designed to sit under any turntable.
New Products
At $1,400, the fourth-generation Arya Unveiled features a removable “Magnetic Veil” back panel and Stealth Magnet Technology.
Dongle DACs
Pocket size FiiO BTR17 offers desktop headphone amp power and performance for $199, using the latest Qualcomm, ESS and THX tech.
Headphone Amps
At $4,320, the Chord Alto is a compact desktop amplifier that powers up to four headphones, a pair of speakers, and also functions as...
Bookshelf Speakers
Can an innovative 17-year old speaker designer with a familiar last name breathe new life into the jaded audiophile loudspeaker industry?
New Products
At $3,680, the Eversolo DMP-A10 music streamer packs in so much it just may be the Swiss Army Knife of network streamers.
Digital Music Systems
For $1199, the Shanling SM1.3 music streamer comes loaded with features including MQA, DSD512 and up to 32-bit/768kHz hi-res audio.
News
The eCoustics editorial team grows to its largest point ever, adding coverage for new music releases and custom installation A/V solutions.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Articles
Does it make sense to buy a vintage turntable? We explain why, what to look for and what to be aware of.
Amplifiers
At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.
Amplifiers
Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
Articles
The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn.
Headphone Amps
Priced from $10,000, the Feliks Audio Envy Meisterwerk headphone amplifier features all analog circuitry with 300B vacuum tubes.
New Products
At $999, the Audio-Technica AT-ADX3000 open-back headphones use the same driver technology as its flagship AT-ADX5000.
Headphone Amps
At $1,999, the Technics HA-507 is a pure analog headphone amplifier and preamplifier with a balanced/dual mono configuration.
New Products
At $599 each, Beyerdynamic's 2nd generation studio headphones arrive in closed-back or open-back styles with new TESLA.45 driver and lower impedance at 30 ohms.
New Products
At $2,495, the Grado Signature HP100 SE are the company's new flagship open-back headphone that are hand-assembled in Brooklyn with newly engineered drivers, detachable...
Music
New Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Mixes Expand Sound Of Tom Petty’s 1982 Hit Long After Dark.
New Products
At $2,499, the Hisense PL2 ultra-short throw projector has a lot in common with the previous PL1 but it can project a larger 150-inch...
New Products
Priced from $399 to $2,399, XGIMI delivers five new projectors that deliver big screen home entertainment to fit any lifestyle.
DACs
At $12,000, the Marantz Link 10n is the company's flagship network audio player designed to be paired with Model 10 Integrated Amplifier.
New Products
At $1,699, the Optoma UHZ35 is high brightness standard throw 4K laser projector for movies and gaming with WiSA support.
Daily Deals
For Prime Big Deal Days, TCL is offering up all of their high performance 98-inch QLED TVs at substantial savings including the least expensive...
Daily Deals
If you want a TV that can hang with Dalis or Picassos, you might want to check out this Prime Day deal on Samsung's...
Articles
Get the best sound from your turntable by upgrading its phono cartridge. Our buying guide cuts through the noise with purchasing options for any...
Articles
With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
Articles
A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
Articles
What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.
Articles
Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000.
Articles
For under $11,000 build a state-of-the-art headphone system with Linear Tube Audio, Meze Audio, Cambridge Audio and Holo Audio.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Does the Arcam A25 have what it takes to compete with some excellent integrated amplifiers from Rega, Cambridge Audio, and NAD? So many choices....
Articles
Does your budget max out at $5,000 for a stereo system? The Vandersteen 1Ci+ speakers, Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 or Cambridge Audio Evo 75...
Digital Music Systems
Roon has upgraded its mobile ARC app with the MUSE update that offers improved EQ options, DSD and MQA support, and sample rate conversion.
Floorstanding Speakers
One of the strangest looking loudspeakers at T.H.E. Show also produced some of the best sound driven by the Takatsuki TA-S01 300B Power Amplifier....
Amplifiers
Gryphon Audio Designs brought one of the most impressive sounding systems we've ever heard to T.H.E. Show 2023.
Car Speakers
Polestar 3 EV SUVs will now feature a Dirac optimized Bowers & Wilkins surround system with 25 loudspeakers and over 1,600 watts of power.
Digital Music Systems
$126,000 for an audio Klimax? Linn and Shelley's Stereo came damn close this year with the new Linn 360 and Klimax DSM.
Floorstanding Speakers
Active loudspeakers were far more visible this year at T.H.E. Show 2023. The Linn 360 delivered high-end resolution, transparency, and very strong bass performance...
Headphone Amps
Would you spend $7,995 on a headphone amplifier? The Feliks Audio Envy did not disappoint with some of the best headphones in the world.
Floorstanding Speakers
Triangle Art's $130,000 Ultimate SE turntable took center stage at T.H.E Show 2023. Does the market really need another six-figure turntable?
Floorstanding Speakers
The Tannoy Kensington driven by a stack of PrimaLuna electronics and the VPI Signature 21 Turntable were a huge hit at T.H.E. Show 2023.
Music
The Vinylonium this year at T.H.E. Show 2023 had more vendors, triple the amount of records, and some excellent pressings that were certainly scooped...
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