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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.
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Floorstanding Speakers
In-depth review compares the Q Acoustics 5050 floorstanding loudspeakers ($1,999/pair) with three different amplifiers to reveal what makes them sing.
Reviews
$449 or $599, find out which Sumiko moving magnet phono cartridge is right for you?
Music
After listening to the original pressings, we can confirm these 7 rock album reissues on vinyl actually sound better.
Music
In these times of vinyl renaissance, here is a list of five albums that are still difficult to find.
Music
New Atmos And 5.1 Surround Mixes Reinvent XTC’s Smash 1986 hit Skylarking and 1984’s The Big Express.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Vincent Audio’s SV-500 MK Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Adds HDMI ARC and 32-Bit/384kHz Hi-Res Support
SV-500 MK Adds HDMI ARC and Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity and outputs 50 watts per channel for $1,500.
Gift Guides
2024 Black Friday tech deals you won't want to miss on hi-fi, headphones, and home theater gear this Holiday Season.
Music
Is Blue Note's new Tone Poet Society vinyl record subscription service actually going to drive more album sales?
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...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Fell Audio aims to attract British hi-fi buyers seeking retro aesthetics with value driven audio performance from its inaugural £1000 stack.
News
xMEMS Sycamore is a near-field micro-speaker that's one-seventh the size and one-third the thickness of conventional dynamic drivers.
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...
DACs
Starting at $2,995, the Fezz Audio Equinox Vacuum Tube DAC is the most affordable D/A converter with Lampizator technology.
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.
Music
Luminate and Warner Music Group discuss the sustained resurgence of vinyl record sales, and why an erroneous report suggested vinyl sales were down 33%.
Home Theater
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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...
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.
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.
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
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.
Best Right Now
This year's Battle Royale of UST projectors brought eight contenders into a room. Find out which one emerged victorious.
Hi-Fi Components
Home Theater
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.
Over-Ear Headphones
At $399, the Meze 105 AER open-back headphones feature trickle-down technology from the 109 PRO headphones for half the price.
DACs
At $1,599, the Schiit Gungnir 2 DAC is modular, upgradable, and compatible with Schiit's new Forkbeard control system and app.
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...
Headphone Amps
Priced from $10,000, the Feliks Audio Envy Meisterwerk headphone amplifier features all analog circuitry with 300B vacuum tubes.
Articles
Eric Pye's Tohoku saga comes to a close in Hakodate, and some final thoughts about his Jazz Kissa journey through Japan.
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...
Floorstanding Speakers
Naim and Focal are bringing the heat and some outdoor fun to the Florida International Audio Expo 2023 in Tampa.
Podcasts
eCoustics Editor in-Chief, Ian White, names his favorite wireless loudspeakers of 2022, which include models from KEF, Dynaudio, Sonus faber, Q Acoustics and Triangle.
Daily Deals
Penny-pinching OLED lovers rejoice. LG's A2 OLED series TVs are available while supplies last for the lowest price we've seen.
New Products
It might not feel like summer quite yet, but the waterproof Monster DNA Bluetooth Loudspeakers are portable, affordable, and ready for the beach.
New Products
Just in time for CanJam NYC 2023, the PSB M4U 8 MKII Wireless ANC Headphones are now available in Espresso Brown. Breakfast anyone?
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
If $2,000 is currently burning a hole in your pocket, the LETSHUOER Cadenza 12 IEMs might be a rather enticing listen in 2023.
Reviews
Can a wireless speakerphone actually work for both calls and music on the desktop? The Beyerdynamic Space is the best we've tried so far.
Articles
Not content just to support existing immersive sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Sony decided to create their own.
Ask an Expert
Our primer on Hi-Res Audio for those who think Spotify and the Apple iPod raised the bar for music playback.
Bookshelf Speakers
High-end audio manufacturer Lyngdorf Audio adds to its product collection with a stylish, innovative, and very expensive entry.
Bookshelf Speakers
