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Does it make sense to buy a vintage turntable? We explain why, what to look for and what to be aware of.
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Eric Pye continues his trip north taking in the Jazz Kissas of Tohoku.
Turntables, Phono Cartridges and Tonearms
From $6,000, the Pro-Ject Classic Reference turntable combines a vintage look with high-end construction and performance for audiophiles.
Headphone Amps
At $1,999, the Technics HA-507 is a pure analog headphone amplifier and preamplifier with a balanced/dual mono configuration.
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
Dolby Atmos mix of Flaming Lips classic Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots album on Blu-ray takes earlier surround mix to the next level.
CD Players
Add CD playback to the Ruark R410, R610 and R810 music systems for only $350 with the new R-CD100 CD Transport.
Gift Guides
Give the gift of high fidelity sound this Holiday season to the music lover on your list at prices that won't break the bank.
Bookshelf Speakers
Wharfedale elevates its loudspeaker line with the Super Linton. Find out what the deal is.
Music
The TIDAL music streaming service is cutting costs by laying off up to 25% of staff, but can it survive with a skeleton screw?
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Get the best sound from your turntable by upgrading its phono cartridge. Our buying guide cuts through the noise with purchasing options for any...
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...
New Products
At $349, the Vizio MicMe soundbar comes with two wireless mics for karaoke to turn any evening into a party
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.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Sennheiser's first pair of fitness earbuds in the flagship Momentum line push the envelope in features and design.
Over-Ear Headphones
Sony just dropped a more expensive but significantly improved reference studio headphone as an upgrade alternative to the venerable MDR-7506 studio standard. Can lightning...
Floorstanding Speakers
JBL recently released an updated version of its classic speaker with entirely new components and an updated internal design. Can the copy beat the...
Reviews
With 17 speaker drivers, powered subwoofer and rear speakers included, the S95TR may be just the immersive surround solution you're looking for.
Amplifiers
At only $64.99 each, the Apos Ray 6SN7 Select vacuum tubes may deliver the dynamics and authentic sound you've been seeking.
Home Theater
In this episode Ian White and Chris Boylan discuss the current state of the movie industry and why box office revenues may never surpass...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Home Theater
Floorstanding Speakers
Exclusive Videos
New Products
At $599 each, Beyerdynamic's 2nd generation studio headphones arrive in closed-back or open-back styles with new TESLA.45 driver and lower impedance at 30 ohms.
New Products
At $2,495, the Grado Signature HP100 SE are the company's new flagship open-back headphone that are hand-assembled in Brooklyn with newly engineered drivers, detachable...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $219.99, the Cleer Arc 3 are feature packed open-ear wireless earbuds with unique charging case, aptX lossless, Dolby Atmos with head-tracking and UV-C...
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
Eleven years after the first Sonos soundbar hit the market, Sonos just introduced a new flagship: the Sonos Arc Ultra.
CD Players
At $12,000, the new Marantz SACD 10 is the best CD/SACD player the company has ever made and it weighs 73 lbs.
Digital Music Systems
At $649, the REVO SuperCD includes digital music streaming, Bluetooth 5.1, global radio, podcasts with dedicated app, and remote.
Music
Audiophiles in Japan can now subscribe to the Qobuz music streaming service for 1280 Japanese Yen per month.
Hi-Fi Components
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
American-made floorstanding loudspeakers offer a taste high-end audio for under $2,000.
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
The Audeze Maxwell wireless gaming headset is now available in a limited edition shiny new green color for Xbox at $329.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $129.99, Edifier's Neodots support LDAC, noice cancellation, multipoint connectivity and low latency gaming with 17 hours of battery life.
New Products
At $1,099, Shanling's first full sized headphones aim to offer superior comfort with high fidelity sound in a luxurious design.
Daily Deals
Today is a good day to score a deal on some of the top-rated over-ear ANC headphones from Bose
Music
New Dolby Atmos Blu-ray of Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spider From Mars Delivers Stage Show Inspired Presence.
New Products
Priced from $399 to $2,399, XGIMI delivers five new projectors that deliver big screen home entertainment to fit any lifestyle.
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...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
After being unveiled 9 months ago at CES, Hisense finally has its 110-inch MiniLED TV for sale in a limited edition version for basketball...
New Products
Epson refreshes its mini portable laser projector lineup with two new 1080p models for under $1,000 each.
Articles
With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
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A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
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What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
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With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.
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Our picks for best of the best hi-fi and home theater gear this year at every price point for TVs, Loudspeakers, Headphones, Soundbars and...
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Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000.
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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...
Articles
First Retail Cable Set-Top With DVR That Delivers Linear TV, Broadband Content and Xfinity On Demand Library All From One Box TiVo and Comcast...
New Products
Mitsubishi introduced the WD380U-EST and XD380U-EST (extreme short-throw) DLP projectors which use high-quality, extreme short-throw lenses instead of mirrors. This sleek design makes installation...
Articles
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Skype CEO Tony Bates announce Microsoft's acquisition of Skype. San Francisco, May 10, 2011. Microsoft announced today it will...
New Products
Gefen introduced a solution for integrating audio/video systems using displays with different native resolutions. The Gefen ToolBox HD 1080p Scaler will automatically scale up...
Gadgets
Olympus announced its first linear PCM recorder that captures and edits 1080p HD video while recording 24 bit/96 hHz Linear PCM stereo sound, model...
New Products
RIM unveiled two BlackBerry Bold smartphones, models 9900 and 9930, featuring an iconic design that integrates an easy-to-use keyboard with a high resolution, capacitive...
Laptops
Lenovo today announced the ThinkPad T420s laptop with RapidBoot Extreme that can boot up in 10 seconds or less. As part of Lenovo's Enhanced...
New Products
ViewSonic introduced the VP3D1 3D HD Video Converter Box that makes any DLP projector with a HDMI connection capable of displaying 3D HD content....
New Products
Loewe announced the Individual Compose 3D televisions in 40, 46 and 55 inches. The German premium manufacturer is delivering Full-HD LCD technology with LED...
Amplifiers
High performance Class D amp features improvements making it more efficient, significantly lighter and more energy-efficient Velodyne has introduced the SC-600D amplifier, an improved...
