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Criterion Collection Movies 2025 Criterion Collection Movies 2025

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Discover the top 10 must-have Criterion Collection movies in UHD 4K to buy in 2025. From iconic classics to timeless masterpieces, elevate your collection...

Record Store Day (RSD) April 12, 2025 Record Store Day (RSD) April 12, 2025

Music

Get ready for Record Store Day 2025! Join vinyl lovers and collectors for exclusive releases, limited-edition pressings, and unforgettable finds. Bring a lot of...

Focal Utopia Cinema LCR Home Theater Speaker System Focal Utopia Cinema LCR Home Theater Speaker System

Hi-Fi Components

Experience the latest from Naim and Focal at AXPONA 2025, including the North American debut of the Bathys MG wireless headphones.

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New Products

With WiiM's continuing quest to improve the music listening experience, the upgraded Voice Remote 2 improves control for WiiM devices.

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Dongle DACs

Our favorite Dongle DACs drop support for MQA, but earn Apple MFi Certification. Find out if either upgraded version is right for you.

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Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just...

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Floorstanding Speakers

When money is no-object in building a high-end audio system, this is the audiophile gear you'll want to check out first.

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Pantheone I Wireless Speaker Black

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An immersive and dynamic listening experience, with a bold omni-directional design that creates a spacious, all-encompassing soundstage.

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Open wireless earbuds are gaining in popularity as more users are becoming concerned about situational awareness. Sony's Linkbuds Open provide a rather unique take.

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Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

With trickle down technology from its flagship XM series, Sony's LinkBuds Fit offer some great features for those looking for a reliable workout earbud.

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HDTV 4K & 8K TV

Would you buy a 55-inch Sharp 4K TV with built-in TiVo for $299.99? Let's take a look at what it offers.

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Hi-Fi Components

High-end manufacturers in Asia and Europe were caught off-guard by the unexpectedly high tariffs levied yesterday but one distributor was already ready.

Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Kai Winding & J.J. Johnson w/ Bill Evans Vinyl Album Reissues Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Kai Winding & J.J. Johnson w/ Bill Evans Vinyl Album Reissues

Music

Three Excellent Audiophile-Worthy Vintage Jazz Reissues From Universal Music, Verve Records & Acoustic Sounds Feature Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Kai Winding & J.J....

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Reviews

Beyerdynamic 1770 Pro MKII Studio Headphones

Over-Ear Headphones

For under $600, the DT 1770 Pro MKII closed-back studio headphones are a more refined and textured update of a classic studio can.

HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled Open-back Audiophile Headphones HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled Open-back Audiophile Headphones

Over-Ear Headphones

Find out if the HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled open-back audiophile headphones sound good enough to appease those worried about its exposed drivers?

Kaleidescape Strato V 4K Movie Player Editors' Choice 2025 Kaleidescape Strato V 4K Movie Player Editors' Choice 2025

Reviews

The Quality of Physical Media, The Convenience of Digital Download.

HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled Open-back Headphones HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled Open-back Headphones

Over-Ear Headphones

HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled open-back headphones feature exposed planar magnetic drivers and an all-new sound. Find out how it compares to the prior Organic and...

STAX SRM-400S Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier with SR-X1 Headphones Angle STAX SRM-400S Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier with SR-X1 Headphones Angle

Headphones

An affordable electrostatic headphone? The STAX SR-X1 makes that a real possibility for those who have always wanted to experience what makes them unique.

STAX SRM-400S Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier STAX SRM-400S Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier

Headphone Amps

At $1,300, is the STAX SRM-400S capable of driving some of the best headphones in the world?

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Advance Paris Link Cables

Audio Cables

High-end cables made in France? Do British and American manufacturers need to be concerned? The Advance Paris LINK have us excited to try them.

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New Products

At only $1,995, Strato M is Kaleidescape's lowest cost movie server/player, but there is a catch.

Sony's new 2025 model year BRAVIA TVs Sony's new 2025 model year BRAVIA TVs

HDTV 4K & 8K TV

Last month, we got a sneak peek at Sony’s new BRAVIA 4K TVs. Here’s what’s coming down the pike this year.

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New Products

Sony just brought its most powerful video processor for projectors down to what should be a much more affordable price point.

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New Products

Sony just unveiled two new entry-level Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbars for those who want to beef up their TV sound without breaking the bank.

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HDTV 4K & 8K TV

There's a new OLED TV in town and it's sure to be a top contender for best TV of 2025.

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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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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

JADIS JS2 SL DAC Front Angle Top Open

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Do you really need a DAC that costs between $14,000 and $18,000? Bluebird Music thinks the Jadis Vacuum Tube JS5 or JS2 SL are...

Focal Bathys MG Wireless Headphone in-hand Focal Bathys MG Wireless Headphone in-hand

New Products

Focal has upped the ante with the flagship Bathys MG wireless headphones and that includes a $600 increase in price over the base model.

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Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

Universal IEMs with 13 drivers? FiiO's FX17 integrates electrostatic and dynamic drivers, and balanced armatures in a titanium ear shell.

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DACs

K2HD Technology, DSD Remastering, 5,700mW peak output, lossless Bluetooth, and 18-hour battery life are just some of the features of the iFi iDSD Valkyrie.

Home Theater

2025 TCL X11K Premium QD-MiniLED TV Lifestyle

HDTV 4K & 8K TV

At 85 or 98-inches, the top-of-the-line 2025 TCL X11K 4K TVs boast 6,500 nits, 14,000 dimming zones and HALO Control Technology.

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New Products

Epson just expanded their high brightness Q Series projector line to include a UST projector for those looking for a discrete large screen viewing...

New Products

XGIMI is marketing its portable projection screen as a complement to its MoGo 3 Pro video projector for outdoor movie watching.

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If you can't get picture or sound from your TV or projector don't despair. Here are some debugging tips from our resident home theater...

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HDTV 4K & 8K TV

Will LG's new quad stack Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel make the G5 the best TV of 2025? And what should we expect from...

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HDTV 4K & 8K TV

Brighter, bigger, and more powerful, the Hisense 2025 ULED TV lineup should have something for everyone.

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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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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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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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Can the $2,150 Muarah MU-2 compete with phono preamps from EAR, Pro-Ject, and MOON? Rich and filling like our favorite cabbage rolls and nobody...

WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle

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Looking to build a hi-fi audio system around a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer in a small space? The Cabin Audiophiler shows you how.

Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier

Articles

Can a French Canadian integrated amplifier and pair of British speakers prove that making love is better than war? The MOON 250i v2 is...

ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White

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Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.

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