Music
Willie Nelson’s Country Music spins back on vinyl Feb. 27th with 2LP gatefold, color variants included, plus CD and hi-res for the non-purists.
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Craft Recordings’ Original Jazz Classics series kicks off 2026 with AAA reissues of From All Sides, Alone in San Francisco, and Full House on...
Music
Zev Feldman’s Time Traveler series revives rare 1970s Muse Records jazz with deluxe all-analog vinyl reissues by Kenny Barron and Roy Brooks.
Music
Candid Records restores Mingus At Monterey from original mono tapes, delivering improved sound and pressing quality over earlier, collectible editions.
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.
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...
Music
Jefferson Starship’s classic 1970s albums return in quadraphonic surround on Rhino’s Quadio Blu-rays. Do these vintage four-channel mixes still fly today?
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.
Daily Deals
Why bother with under-performing soundbar-based surround sound systems when you can pick up this separates-based complete home theater for under $1,200?
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?
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?
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?
Floorstanding Speakers
KLH Audio President David Kelley joins the podcast to discuss the company's history, loudspeaker design, today's product line and more.
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?
DACs
Is the FiiO K11 R2R the most musically engaging DAC/headphone amp under $200, blending R2R texture with real-world balance at $175?
Reviews
Andover Audio’s SpinPlay is a brutally well-executed all-in-one record player that sounds far better than it should at its price—and may be the company’s...
Podcasts
On this live stream podcast, the eCoustics team discusses the very best of what we saw and heard at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
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A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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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
Ruark’s £6,499 R810 MiE Radiogram blends British craftsmanship with a fully integrated hi-fi system. Limited to 100 units. Is this the ultimate one-box alternative...
New Products
At $2,749, can PS Audio’s Foundry F12 justify its price against SVS, REL, and MartinLogan by delivering cleaner, more controlled bass where it actually...
CD Players
Mission completes its 778 Series with the 778CDT CD transport, a practical, affordable addition that reflects the quiet return of CD playback in modern...
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.
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...
New Products
TCL’s X11L SQD-Mini LED TV debuts at CES 2026 in large sizes with premium pricing, boasting 100% BT.2020 color, 20,000 dimming zones and up...
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.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Auro Technologies launched a new brand called StormAudio to offer best-in-class immersive audio processors and home theater power amplifiers — all compatible with existing and...
All-in-One PC
New Surface Studio turns your desk into a creative studio Microsoft announced Surface Studio, an innovative 28-inch all-in-one touchscreen Windows PC that doubles as...
New Products
The new KRK Systems V Series 4 nearfield studio monitors are specifically designed for audio production applications where accurate reproduction is critical. The new...
New Products
HTC just released Bolt, their fastest Sprint smartphone to date for web browsing, file downloading, streaming video and music. Its speed boost is possible...
New Products
Atlantic Technology just started shipping their new flagship three-channel passive sound bar called the FS5 Front Stage Loudspeaker system. The company claims their $1200...
New Products
Audioengine today introduced the HD3 powered multimedia wireless speakers designed for desktop or bookshelf placement. The tiny versatile loudspeaker pair can connect any way...
Monitors
The new Philips Crystalclear BDM3270QP2 32-inch monitor features 2560×1440 resolution with DisplayPort, HDMI, and Dual link DVI connectivity for $450. The feature packed display...
Over-Ear Headphones
Master & Dynamic’s current top-of-the-line wired over-ear headphone is called the MH40. It has been out for a couple years, and is now available...
New Products
Travel in Style with Bluetooth Headphones That Last 16 Hours Master & Dynamic today released their second stylish wireless headphone, the MW50 Wireless On-Ear,...
Monitors
World’s First 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 3 LG announced the UltraFine 27-inch 5K and UltraFine 21.5-inch 4K monitors designed to complement the powerful new...
