Articles
Looking to preserve your records for a lifetime of listening? A quality record cleaning brush is the first step. Here are our top picks...
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CD Players
At $2,399, the Shanling ONIX Zenith XST20 SACD/CD Transport is here to breathe new life into the "dead" audiophile formats of SACD and CD.
Music
Explore Craft Recordings' Record Store Day 2025 preview featuring exclusive releases from Carla Thomas, Thelonious Monk with Gerry Mulligan, and the Jazz Dispensary Night...
New Products
For those about to rock, Sony salutes you... with three new Bluetooth wireless speakers and a cool wireless microphone kit.
Music
Craft Recordings' 2025 batch of remastered jazz vinyl reissues are available for pre-order on 180-gram vinyl and hi-res digital formats.
New Products
Priced from $1,999, two new 15-inch SVS 5000 R|Evolution Subwoofers are just one step down from the flagship 17-Ultra Series.
Floorstanding Speakers
The Totem Tribe Tower Thunderbird speakers combine bold design with innovative engineering to deliver exceptional sound in any room, even those with acoustic challenges.
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.
New Products
With a precision main bearing, cutting-edge motor drive, and advanced Groove Runner X Tonearm, the DG-X delivers unparalleled sound clarity and resonance elimination. Explore...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Offering premium sound quality, USB-C connectivity with a DAC, and seamless integration with iPhones and Android smartphones, the Axion IEMs are Campfire Audio's most...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
At $1,499, the Rotel DX-5 is a compact sized 25-watt per channel stereo integrated amplifier with Bluetooth, HDMI-ARC and Roon.
Amplifiers
Discover the new Madison Power Amplifier from Wattson Audio — a Swiss-engineered Class A/B amp delivering rich harmonics, ultra-low distortion, and dynamic performance in...
Articles
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...
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...
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.
Reviews
Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just...
Headphone Amps
Does full EQ functionality and even more power make the Element IV an easy recommendation at $549?
Reviews
An immersive and dynamic listening experience, with a bold omni-directional design that creates a spacious, all-encompassing soundstage.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
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.
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.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $299, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds offer excellent situational awareness, support for Snapdragon Sound, and one surprising feature.
Podcasts
Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Designs' Global Sales Director joins us on the podcast from Denmark to discuss the brand's Nordic Noir ethos.
Home Theater
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Home Theater
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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.
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.
New Products
This convergence of Danish Hi-Fi and some of the finest Italian stone or petrified wood will not be cheap. And that was before the...
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.
New Products
At only $1,995, Strato M is Kaleidescape's lowest cost movie server/player, but there is a catch.
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.
New Products
Sony just brought its most powerful video processor for projectors down to what should be a much more affordable price point.
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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Hi-Fi Components
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
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
For under $600, the DT 1770 Pro MKII closed-back studio headphones are a more refined and textured update of a classic studio can.
Articles
March has been a busy month for new headphone introductions, including the Focal Bathys MG and Meze Audio POET.
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?
DACs
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...
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.
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....
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.
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.
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.
Ask an Expert
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...
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...
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.
Headphones
Sony announced the MDR-NC200D digital noise cancelling over-the-ear headphones which reduce up to 98.2% of ambient noise for travelers on an airplane or a...
New Products
TiVo announced its TiVo Premiere Elite THX Certified DVR, offering four digital tuners with a huge 2TB hard drive for up to 300 hours...
Accessories
iPort announced the first inductive charging and mounting system for iPad 2, called LaunchPort, which consists of three parts: PowerShuttle hard case with inductive...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Rotel announced the RSP-1572 Surround Preamplifier/Processor, a 7.1-channel AV control center that features a sophisticated DSP, Parametric EQ And 3D video capability. The RSP-1572...
DACs
NAD Electronics announced the affordable DAC 1 Wireless Audio USB Digital-to-Analog Converter that features Point-to-Point Wireless Audio that transmits uncompressed 16/48 music. The DAC...
New Products
SurgeX announced the XU315-DC, an online 1500 VA double conversion UPS/surge eliminator, which offers a true regenerated sign wave output with no interruption, ensuring...
Amplifiers
Anthem announced the Statement M1 single rack unit Class D mono power amplifier offering sophisticated monitoring circuits that maintain proper frequency response, even when...
In-Wall Speakers
MartinLogan announced three flagship architectural speakers, voice matched to the company's ultra-premium electrostatic speakers. The new Stealth Series, comprised of Axis, Edge and Vanquish...
In-Wall Speakers
MartinLogan announced the new EFX hybrid electrostatic on-wall speaker, their slimmest reference quality wall-mountable solution to date. The EFX's electrostatic panel is housed in...
Floorstanding Speakers
MartinLogan announced the Montis hybrid electrostatic floor standing loudspeaker to their Reserve ESL Series. Inspired by MartinLogan's flagship CLX loudspeaker, the Montis features controlled...
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