A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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New Products
Wearable Bluetooth speakers or a terrible idea made loud? The $99.99 JLab Blue XL speaker headphones aim for volume, not subtlety.
Music Streamers
Esoteric’s N-05XE and S-05XE combine flagship DAC, streaming, balanced preamp, serious headphone amp, and Class A power—but at $26,500, is this the most future-proof...
Music
Can Yes Tales From Topographic Oceans Super Deluxe Edition with Atmos mixes and live recordings finally settle the prog rock debate?
Music
Elemental Music revisits The Temptations’ late-’60s psychedelic Motown era with affordable vinyl reissues.
Bookshelf Speakers
For about a 10% price premium, customers in the EU and APAC can purchase the Bowers & Wilkins 707 Prestige Edition bookshelf speaker in...
Articles
Physical media isn’t dead. These are the 10 best 4K UHD Blu-ray discs of 2025 with reference picture and sound, and meaningful extras.
Articles
Our picks of the very best from NAMM 2026 include active speakers, studio monitors, headphones, car audio, software tools and more.
Articles
26 Best in Show winners crowned at CES 2026 across multiple categories including TVs, projectors, loudspeakers, home theater, portable audio, headphones and more.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
ARCAM’s new Radia home theater lineup adds Dirac Live ART, higher channel counts, and new audio video amps and processors, priced from $4,500 to...
New Products
Theory Professional previews the SR-221.3 at ISE 2026, an extreme-output full-range loudspeaker. Pricing isn’t final, but it won’t be cheap.
New Products
JBL Synthesis rolls out 4 new in-wall speakers, 4 in-room speakers, 2 AV preamps, 1 AVR and 1 subwoofer. Is this the cleanest system-level...
Floorstanding Speakers
ARCAM debuts the Radia Series loudspeakers at ISE 2026, returning to speakers with a premium-priced lineup for music and home cinema.
Reviews
Can a $3,800 wireless speaker replace traditional hi-fi? The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB tests the limits of scale, power, and control without cables.
Music
Craft Recordings’ Original Jazz Classics series kicks off 2026 with AAA reissues of From All Sides, Alone in San Francisco, and Full House on...
Over-Ear Headphones
Can a $958 planar from Sendy Audio really challenge HiFiMAN, Audeze, and Dan Clark? The Egret delivers premium build, balance, and serious technical chops.
DAPs
At $2,749, can the Astell&Kern PD10 actually replace your DAP and your streamer—or is it solving a problem you don’t have?
Reviews
At $229 do Sony LinkBuds Clip justify their price with comfort, smart features and open-ear convenience or do the sound tradeoffs matter more?
Bookshelf Speakers
Which compact speaker sounds best on a desk? DALI, Q Acoustics, and Acoustic Energy go head-to-head.
DACs
Can Fosi Audio’s $199 K7 deliver truly audiophile-grade sound with balanced power, EQ, and broad connectivity—or does value finally meet its limits?
Dongle DACs
Can a $349 dongle DAC really deliver true tube sound and serious power? The ONIX Beta Xi2 aims to prove portable tubes aren’t a...
Over-Ear Headphones
FiiO FT7 Review: Can $699 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones Really Compete with the Heavyweights?
Can FiiO’s $699 FT7 open-back planar headphones deliver true high-end sound, or do build issues hold them back?
Floorstanding Speakers
KLH Audio President David Kelley joins the podcast to discuss the company's history, loudspeaker design, today's product line and more.
Music Streamers
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Music Streamers
ONIX’s XMT20 streamer transport pairs a new Linux platform with Roon Ready, TIDAL and Qobuz Connect, plus high-end digital outputs and CD ripping support.
Amplifiers
Can Roksan’s $4,500 Caspian 4G Streaming Preamp and $3,750 Power Amp compete with NAD and Naim in this price class?
Amplifiers
Sonos Amp Multi Blends Multi-Room Amplification and Streaming—Is the Company Rewriting Its Playbook?
Amp Multi is Sonos’ first new product in over a year, built for complex home audio systems. Is this where the platform goes next?
New Products
Nagra’s $24,500 PREAMP II-S is considered one of the company’s more affordable preamps. That alone tells you exactly who this is for—and who it...
DACs
Pro-Ject’s Pre Box S3 is a compact control hub with phono, HDMI eARC, USB-C, Bluetooth, and headphone support—but can one small box really run...
New Products
Can Sony gain ground in a crowded entry-level vinyl market with the new PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT Bluetooth turntables, or will strong competition from established...
Floorstanding Speakers
JBL’s L100 Classic 80 is the L100 Classic MKII in anniversary clothing—same drivers and tuning, new finish, limited to 800 pairs worldwide.
New Products
LG came on strong at CES 2026 with a new suite of OLED TVs featuring stunning design and impressive video performance.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Hi-Fi Components
Articles
Discover if vintage turntables still beat modern models under $2,000. Pros, cons, sound quality, and where to buy for the best vinyl experience.
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.
Articles
Premium audio sounds better than ever but warranties are stuck in the past. Why are $400 to $2000 headphones and speakers still treated as...
New Products
beyerdynamic introduces Headphone Lab at NAMM 2026, a free plug-in that adds factory-calibrated, speaker-style monitoring to DT studio headphones.
Dongle DACs
Fosi Audio debuts the MD3 Magnetic and DS3 portable DAC/headphone amplifiers at CanJam Dubai 2026, focusing on compact design, XMOS processing, and IEM-friendly performance—not...
New Products
FiiO’s EH11 headphones and updated JM21 music player target commuters and travelers with retro design, hi-res Bluetooth, solid performance, and an affordable $240 combo.
New Products
Audeze debuts the LCD-5s at NAMM 2026 with SLAM acoustic technology and refined planar drivers—but will listeners pony up $4,500 for its flagship performance?
Music
Do Elemental’s budget Motown reissues deliver? A clear-eyed review of Four Tops and Supremes albums from the late ’60s and early ’70s.
Articles
Jazz Dispensary at 10, CI life in the Keys, wireless headphones, and a messy Oscars season point to a culture in flux—made clearer by...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz brings the cost of A/V separates down to a more affordable price point with the AV 30 preamp/processor and AMP 30 multi-channel power...
Articles
CES 2026 reveals a turning point for movies: IMAX hits record highs, home screens get massive, and Netflix–Paramount reshape the future of theaters.
New Products
Sylvox debuts the world’s first frameless outdoor TV at CES 2026, plus a 110-inch 4K QLED model built to survive sun, rain, sports nights,...
New Products
Samsung previews its 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, showcasing bold industrial design and advanced AI features. Availability and pricing remain TBD.
New Products
XGIMI’s TITAN Noir Max aims to bridge lifestyle design and premium projection, but pricing, final specs, and Q1 2026 availability will determine where it...
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
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.
Reviews
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...
Articles
Looking to build a hi-fi audio system around a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer in a small space? The Cabin Audiophiler shows you how.
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...
Articles
Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
New Products
RIVA Audio just released two new wireless high fidelity speakers. The big one is called the Riva Festival and the small is the Riva...
New Products
Focal just announced a Bluetooth version of their Listen wired headphones called Listen Wireless. The identical looking $300 over-ear headphones offer 20 hours of listening...
New Products
Epson today introduced the Home Cinema 4000 3LCD home theater projector that displays native 4K content with HDR10 for under $2,200. It features 100 percent...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Microsoft just announced their newest gaming console called Xbox One X, which claims to be 40% more powerful than anything else on the market....
New Products
JBL today announced their best wireless noise-canceling headphone for 2017 in three on-trend metallic shades. The new $300 JBL Everest Elite 750NC over-ear headphones...
New Products
Pioneer today announced their top-of-the-line hi-res audiophile grade fully enclosed dynamic stereo headphones called the SE-MONITOR5. These $1000 over-ear headphones utilize Pioneer’s newly developed...
New Products
The little white eero router controlled via mobile app just got better. The new 2017 model is called the 2nd-generation eero. Although it looks the...
Monitors
Dell just announced their first 37.5-inch ultrawide curved screen monitor. The $1500 Dell UltraSharp 38 Curved Monitor (model U3818DW) offers up a panoramic WQHD...
IEMs
Audeze just released a new Black/Steel color option for the iSINE10 in-ear planar magnetic headphones. These $400 semi-open back earphones claim to offer a...
Monitors
LG just released a new 34-inch 21:9 curved UltraWide gaming monitor (model 34UC89G) with NVIDIA G-Sync display technology and a 144Hz (overclock 166Hz) refresh...
