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Music

In these times of vinyl renaissance, here is a list of five albums that are still difficult to find.

XTC's Skylarking and The Big Express Album Covers XTC's Skylarking and The Big Express Album Covers

Music

New Atmos And 5.1 Surround Mixes Reinvent XTC’s Smash 1986 hit Skylarking and 1984’s The Big Express.

Vincent Audio SV-500 MK Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Vincent Audio SV-500 MK Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

SV-500 MK Adds HDMI ARC and Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity and outputs 50 watts per channel for $1,500.

Turntable Lab and GrooveWasher Record Cleaning Brushes and Solutions Turntable Lab and GrooveWasher Record Cleaning Brushes and Solutions

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We tested three inexpensive ways to clean vinyl records from GrooveWasher, Spin Clean and Turntable Lab to keep your LPs sounding pristine.

eCoustics Podcast: Blue Note Tone Poet Society eCoustics Podcast: Blue Note Tone Poet Society

Music

Is Blue Note's new Tone Poet Society vinyl record subscription service actually going to drive more album sales?

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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...

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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.

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xMEMS Sycamore is a near-field micro-speaker that's one-seventh the size and one-third the thickness of conventional dynamic drivers.

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Amplifiers

Lots of power, practical integration and control, and a reasonable price tag make the Wotan power amp worth consideration, especially if you own other...

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DACs

Starting at $2,995, the Fezz Audio Equinox Vacuum Tube DAC is the most affordable D/A converter with Lampizator technology.

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Dongle DACs

With more power and balanced connectivity, the iFI GO link Max dongle dac is a great upgrade over the previous GO link and only...

How to Install In-ceiling speakers How to Install In-ceiling speakers

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A professional installer reveals everything you need to know about installing in-ceiling speakers for Dolby Atmos height effects or music.

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This year's Battle Royale of UST projectors brought eight contenders into a room. Find out which one emerged victorious.

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Edifier Stax Spirit S5 Planar Magnetic Wireless Headphones

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At $499, can the planar magnetic sound coming out of the Edifier STAX Spirit S5 wireless headphones make up for its hefty price tag?

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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...

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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...

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Can an inexpensive pair of Bluetooth ANC headphones satisfy this self-professed headphone snob?

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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.

Sonos Ace Wireless Headphones in Black and White Sonos Ace Wireless Headphones in Black and White

Reviews

While the Sonos Ace may not be the headphones Sonos users were expecting, that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

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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...

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Loudspeakers

High-end audio dealer House of Stereo brought out the big guns at CAF 2024, featuring two of Focal's finest loudspeakers.

Andover Audio SpinBase 2 White Wireless Speaker Under Turntable Lifestyle Andover Audio SpinBase 2 White Wireless Speaker Under Turntable Lifestyle

New Products

With updated styling and connectivity, the $349 Andover SpinBase 2 is a compact wireless speaker designed to sit under any turntable.

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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

HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphones Side HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphones Side

New Products

At $1,400, the fourth-generation Arya Unveiled features a removable “Magnetic Veil” back panel and Stealth Magnet Technology.

FiiO BTR17 Portable Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier FiiO BTR17 Portable Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Dongle DACs

Pocket size FiiO BTR17 offers desktop headphone amp power and performance for $199, using the latest Qualcomm, ESS and THX tech.

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Vintage Audio

QUAD 33 and 303 Lifestyle

Amplifiers

At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.

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Amplifiers

Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?

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Articles

How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.

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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.

Headphones & Personal Audio

Schiit Audio Gungnir 2 DAC Front View

DACs

At $1,599, the Schiit Gungnir 2 DAC is modular, upgradable, and compatible with Schiit's new Forkbeard control system and app.

Chord Electronics Alto Headphone and Speaker Amplifier in the studio Chord Electronics Alto Headphone and Speaker Amplifier in the studio

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...

Feliks Audio Envy Meisterwerk Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier Front Angle in Ebony finish Feliks Audio Envy Meisterwerk Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier Front Angle in Ebony finish

Headphone Amps

Priced from $10,000, the Feliks Audio Envy Meisterwerk headphone amplifier features all analog circuitry with 300B vacuum tubes.

Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 Open-back Headphones Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 Open-back Headphones

New Products

At $999, the Audio-Technica AT-ADX3000 open-back headphones use the same driver technology as its flagship AT-ADX5000.

Home Theater

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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...

2024 XGIMI Projectors 2024 XGIMI Projectors

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Priced from $399 to $2,399, XGIMI delivers five new projectors that deliver big screen home entertainment to fit any lifestyle.

Marantz LINK 10n Network Audio Player Lifestyle in Champagne Marantz LINK 10n Network Audio Player Lifestyle in Champagne

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.

Optoma UHZ35 4K Laser Projector for Gaming Optoma UHZ35 4K Laser Projector for Gaming

New Products

At $1,699, the Optoma UHZ35 is high brightness standard throw 4K laser projector for movies and gaming with WiSA support.

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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...

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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...

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With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."

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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...

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Articles

What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.

Duno Modular Cable System Duno Modular Cable System

Articles

With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.

Audiophile System Builder

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Articles

Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000.

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For under $11,000 build a state-of-the-art headphone system with Linear Tube Audio, Meze Audio, Cambridge Audio and Holo Audio.

Arcam Radia A25 Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth Arcam Radia A25 Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth

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Does the Arcam A25 have what it takes to compete with some excellent integrated amplifiers from Rega, Cambridge Audio, and NAD? So many choices....

Vandersteen 1Ci+ Audiophile System Vandersteen 1Ci+ Audiophile System

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...

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Headphone Amps

Powerful, highly resolving, and one of the most understated looking stacks of high-end headphone gear around. The EarMen Tradutto stack is the real deal.

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