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

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We test out 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?

Meze Audio 109 Pro open-back headphone on its side Meze Audio 109 Pro open-back headphone on its side

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...

Fell Audio Amp and Disc Fell Audio Amp and Disc

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.

xMEMS Devices 2025 xMEMS Devices 2025

News

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

Schiit Audio Wotan Stereo Power Amplifier Front Angle Silver Schiit Audio Wotan Stereo Power Amplifier Front Angle Silver

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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2024 Black Friday Tech Deals Collage 2024 Black Friday Tech Deals Collage

Gift Guides

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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iFi GO link Max Dongle DAC connected to laptop and IEM

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

Ask an Expert

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

2024 UST Projector Showdown at ProjectorScreen.com. 2024 UST Projector Showdown at ProjectorScreen.com.

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

Bose Acquires McIntosh Group which includes McIntosh Labs and Sonus faber Bose Acquires McIntosh Group which includes McIntosh Labs and Sonus faber

Hi-Fi Components

Bose Corporation has acquired McIntosh Group, the parent company of two iconic high-end audio brands; McIntosh and Sonus faber.

Meze Audio 105 AER Open-back Headpones Side Angle Meze Audio 105 AER Open-back Headpones Side Angle

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.

RSL Speakers in Australia RSL Speakers in Australia

News

Customers in Australia can now purchase direct from RSL Speakers and get free shipping, faster delivery and a 30-day in-home trial.

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Reviews

Edifier Stax Spirit S5 Planar Magnetic Wireless Headphones

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?

THX HDMI Interconnect Cable THX HDMI Interconnect Cable

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...

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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...

JLab JBuds Lux in graphite black and cloud off-white JLab JBuds Lux in graphite black and cloud off-white

Reviews

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

EarFun Wave Pro Over-Ear Wireless ANC Headphones EarFun Wave Pro Over-Ear Wireless ANC Headphones

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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Grimani Systems Psi v3 Subwoofer - Promo Image

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...

20241110_115805-house-of-stereo-focal-t-a-featured 20241110_115805-house-of-stereo-focal-t-a-featured

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.

Drop + Grell OAE1 Headphones Side Drop + Grell OAE1 Headphones Side

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.

Aragon 4004 MKII Aragon 4004 MKII

Amplifiers

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

Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup

Articles

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

HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale

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

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.

TEAC HA-507 Analog Headphone Amplifier/Preamp Front Top Silver TEAC HA-507 Analog Headphone Amplifier/Preamp Front Top Silver

Headphone Amps

At $1,999, the Technics HA-507 is a pure analog headphone amplifier and preamplifier with a balanced/dual mono configuration.

Home Theater

Hisense PL2 4K Laser UST Projector Lifestyle

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...

2024 XGIMI Projectors 2024 XGIMI Projectors

New Products

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.

TCL's 98-inch Q851G mini LED TV. TCL's 98-inch Q851G mini LED TV.

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...

Samsung's The Frame TV can pass as actual artwork. Samsung's The Frame TV can pass as actual artwork.

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...

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Best of CEDIA Expo 2023 Featured

Articles

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

Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable

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...

iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable

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

Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Speaker on stand in walnut

Articles

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

Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL MZ3 HEADPHONE AMP / PREAMP / INTEGRATED AMP Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL MZ3 HEADPHONE AMP / PREAMP / INTEGRATED AMP

Articles

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

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....

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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