Category: Home Audio
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ICYMI: AudioQuest Does It Again With New DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC
A while back, AudioQuest turned the Headphone Amp/DAC game on its head with the DragonFly, a USB device that made it easy to get top-level sound out of your smartphone or computer. Not only that, but it also gave you a more powerful headphone output than the built-in jack on your devices allowing you to…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Yuna + 17 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual it’s a very eclectic mix. I also have a few albums from last week mixed in since I took off for the holiday…so here are my picks, including a new project from Malaysian R&B…
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Optoma NuForce Launches BE Free6 Truly Wireless Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 And USB-C Fast Charging
Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Music, News, Portable Audio, Streaming, WirelessToday, Optoma NuForce released their latest model of True Wireless Earbuds, the BE Free6. Highlights include Bluetooth 5.0 for enhanced range and battery life, AAC codec for CD Quality streaming, USB-C fast charging, and graphene-coated drivers for high-quality sound. The BE Free6 is now available on Amazon for $99. The following is courtesy of…
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Deal: HiBy R6 Digital Audio Player-Check Out The Pre-Prime Day Discount!…$100 Off!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Streaming, WirelessIf you are looking for a state of the art digital audio player here’s a chance to get a great one at an awesome discount! Between now and July 10th, HiBy is having a Pre Prime Day sale on Amazon for their R6 Hi-Fi DAPs, slashing $100 off the regular prices. The Android-based R6 features…
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Audiolab 6000A Integrated Amplifier Review: Class-Leading Sound And Construction
Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, WirelessAs I said in my first impressions/unboxing post, Audiolab shook things up 35 years ago with their 8000A Integrated Amp, a product still revered today for its bulletproof build quality and high-end sound. The $950 6000A Integrated Amplifier I’m looking at today is the cornerstone of the UK company’s new and more affordable 6000 series,…
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Album Of The Week: Chick Corea & The Spanish Heart Band-“Antidote”
I must say I love Chick Corea’s work…his music is always so full of life. This is especially true when he moves into Latin Jazz compositions which as a general rule take on a life of their own, transporting you to another place and time. “Antidote” is my album of the week because it does…
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JAYS m-Seven True Wireless Earphones Arrive With A Massive 9.5 Hours Of Playback Time
Bluetooth, Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Portable Audio, Streaming, WirelessSwedish audio brand JAYS is entering the True Wireless Earbuds space with their upcoming m-Seven True Wireless earphones. Boasting 9.5 hours of playback time, it comes out as one of the longest lasting True Wireless products on the market. Most last about 3-6 hours on a charge. They also have Bluetooth 5.0, Touch Controls, and…
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Deal: You Only Have Until The 4th To Save Some $$ On These Excellent Dual Driver In Ear Monitors!
If you have never heard a pair of earphones with two drivers inside, you are missing out. The RevoNext RX8 have two speakers in each earpiece, so you will be able to hear instrument separation and spacious sound like you have never heard before! BTW, they also have a beautiful design crafted in Sweden, and…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. The Black Keys + 19 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…There’s is a ton of good stuff this week…here are my picks, including a new album from Blues Rockers The Black Keys + 19 more albums! (Play TIDAL streams below) https://tidal.com/browse/album/111751394 https://tidal.com/browse/album/111455409 https://tidal.com/browse/album/111474391 https://tidal.com/browse/album/110940382 https://tidal.com/browse/album/108688740 …
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Album Of The Week: Black Pumas-“Black Pumas”
I admit it…I never heard of Black Pumas until last week when their self-titled debut “Black Pumas” came out, but evidently, they are a big deal in Austin, TX, a place known as a proving ground for indie artists. If you can make it there, it seems like you can make it anywhere, and they…
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Periodic Audio C (Carbon) IEM and Ni (Nickel) Headphone Amp In The House!-First Impressions And Unboxing Pics
First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Portable Audio, ReviewsJust got a pair of Periodic Audio’s new Flagship in-ear headphones, the $399 C (Carbon) IEM in the house, and I can’t wait to give these a real good listen. Periodic Audio basically only makes IEMs, (they do have the Nickel amp, which I also have) and their mission is to make the best sounding one…
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Deal: Save $$ On These Highly Rated Triple-Driver Earphones! (Click for Promocode)
The RevoNext QT2 Triple Driver in Ear Monitor is well known in Audiophile circles for its low price, excellent build quality, and most important of all, great sound quality. They have a clear, crisp bass-driven sound that makes them what we call a good “all-rounder”, meaning they sound good with all genres of music. If you have…
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Dekoni Audio Blue Planar Magnetic Headphones In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics
Budget, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Portable Audio, ReviewsI’ve been trying to get my hands on these headphones for a while now. I’ve heard them at shows and was impressed by the sound, but it’s a whole different animal to break-in a pair at home. There is no shortage of Fostex T50 mods out there, and the Dekoni Blue is the first I’ve…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Bruce Springsteen + 14 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Rock Legend Bruce Springsteen plus 14 other songs! (TIDAL Music Streaming below) https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/117c4b35-9ae0-474e-bf18-31df169018bc P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the magic…
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HELM Audio Intros New Range Of Gear, Including THX AAA Headphone Amp & $99 MQA DAC
Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, News, Portable Audio, Shows, Streaming, WirelessWIth CanJam SoCal, the west coast installment of the world’s largest festival for headphone enthusiasts coming up this Saturday, we expected plenty of new product announcements this week. Among the first companies introducing new products for display at the show is HELM Audio, a manufacturer of innovative budget audio gear, and a company whose products…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Keb’ Mo’ + 9 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…here are my picks for this week, including a beautiful new album from Blues Grammy Award winner Keb’ Mo’ (Play TIDAL streams below) https://tidal.com/browse/album/108250405 P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer…
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DALI OBERON 5 Floor Standing Speakers In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics
Every time I listen to DALI speakers, I revel in how they bring out the emotion in the music…it’s hard not to bop your head or tap your foot when playing a pair. The OBERON series to me represents a sweet spot in the DALI line where you are getting the most DALI sound for…
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Emotiva TA-100 Integrated Amplifier Review: A Pleasure To Use
Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, UncategorizedEmotiva is a cool U.S. company based in Tennessee, which engineers the heck out of their audio products and then sells them directly to the consumer (they only sell on their website or Amazon) for meager prices. This commendable business model has allowed them to create their high-value, high-performance Bas-X line, which I’ve been admiring for…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Jamie Cullum + 14 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Jamie Cullum plus 14 other songs! (TIDAL Music Streaming below) https://tidal.com/playlist/153d67dc-5ad3-452c-9af5-5ef6060aa397 P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the magic of 2-Channel…
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Deal: Get $200 Off One Of The Best Closed Back Headphones For Audiophiles!
Best Buys, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, ReviewsFor a limited time, you can grab a pair of Focal’s amazing Elegia for $699, which is $200 off the regular price of $899. The Elegia was released in November of 2018 and is one of the best closed-back headphones on the market! It delivers incredibly detailed and open sound (rare for a closed-back model)…
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