Category: Music
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HI-FI Trends Product Of The Year Awards 2020: Best Headphones feat. Audeze,Grado,1MORE
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Streaming, WirelessIt’s that time again! This is when we look back at some of the best gear we’ve come across this year. The mission of HI-FI Trends is “Helping audiophiles to build affordable high-end audio systems,” and to that end, we’ve picked some of the best affordable high-end gear available right now. You can use these…
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iFi’s Jazzy New Desktop Dac Amp Is A Hi-Res Audio Powerhouse!
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in Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Streaming, Videos, WirelessOn Friday, iFi released their latest Desktop DAC/Amp, a sleek device called the NEO iDSD. It’s a mid-level model that sits between their entry-level ZEN DAC (a device we’ve reviewed here on the site) and their flagship Pro iDSD. It’s a 3-in-1 device that can be used as a DAC/Preamp for a pair of Active…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Yellowjackets +11 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 (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top, and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards the bottom). There’s a lot of good stuff…
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Watch: Emotiva Teases Their Sexy New Airmotiv GR1 Headphones!
It’s no secret that we love Emotiva gear around here. They make extremely well-designed speakers and hi-fi electronics that sell for remarkably fair prices. Now they are bringing that same formula over to headphones. It’s called the Airmotiv GR1, and it’s a sexy pair of over-ear headphones with a frame made up of steel and wood.…
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This Week’s Audio Best Buys: Best Wireless Earbuds, Best Speakers, Best Music Player
Hifitrends.com has always been about pointing out the best values in Hi-Fi, so it’s only right that we point out the best deals every week. There’s a lot of stuff on sale out there, but we only point out the things worth buying. To determine that, we put a premium on sound quality, followed by…
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Shanling’s Affordable BA1 Bluetooth Receiver Wows With Remarkable Features
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Preamps, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, Wireless“Hi-Res” Bluetooth And A Whole Lot More… Shanling, a company known here in the U.S. for its portable “head-fi” offerings, entered the desktop side of hi-fi today with its new $169 BA1 Desktop Hi-Fi Bluetooth Receiver. While it’s billed as a Bluetooth DAC of sorts, a quick reading of the features paints it as much…
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First Look: The Sensational PS Audio Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier/Music Player!
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Our PS Audio Stellar Strata Review is up! Check it out here: https://hifitrends.com/2021/05/02/ps-audio-stellar-strata-integrated-amplifier-review-an-astounding-powerhouse/ PS Audio is known for its innovative, and in the case of their Stellar DAC and Power Amps, reasonably priced hi-fi separates. Led by their CEO and Founder Paul McGowan (check out his video below), they’ve spent many years championing the advantages…
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Triangle Borea BR08 Floorstanding Speaker Review: These Luxurious Towers Will Captivate You!
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in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, VideosTriangle Up-sizes The Sophistication. Last year, France’s Triangle scored a big hit with the reasonably priced BOREA BR03 standmount speaker, which supplies a huge amount of refinement and style for only $549. I went as far as making them our speaker of the year for 2019, and they piled up the accolades from many other…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Mary Halvorson’s Code Girl +12 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 (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top, and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards the bottom). There’s a lot of good stuff…
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4OurEars.com, Official Store For Grado Headphones, Launches Bold New Website
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Grado fans now have a new place to find their favorite headphones and accessories. Yesterday, 4OurEars.com, the official online showcase for Grado products, unveiled a refreshed web property. The new site is dedicated to not only Grado Headphones and Phono Cartridges but third-party electronics (and accessories) as well. Besides the new design, navigation, and artwork,…
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Best Buys: Our Picks For The Best Wireless Earbuds Under $100!
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These are the best wireless earbuds in terms of sound and features for less than $100 I’ve listened to many True Wireless Earbuds over the last year or so, and they seem to get better and better. They also seem to get cheaper and cheaper, which is a great thing for your wallet, especially with…
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Cambridge Audio CXN V2 (Series 2) Network Music Streamer Review: This Mesmerizing Music Player Is A No-Brainer!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Streaming, Videos, WirelessThere are Music Streamers, and then there are Music Streamers. Streamers range from a simple dongle (think the dearly departed Google Chromecast Audio) which streams music from a phone or tablet, all the way to megabuck devices with built-in hard drives. The $1099 CXN (V2) Network Music Streamer from Cambridge Audio falls somewhere in between,…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Melody Gardot +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 (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top, and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards the bottom). There’s a lot of good stuff…
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This Week’s Audio Best Buys: Best Headphones, Best Speakers, Best Electronics
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Hifitrends.com has always been about pointing out the best values in Hi-Fi, so it’s only right that we point out the best deals every week. There’s a lot of stuff on sale out there, but we only point out the things worth buying. To determine that, we put a premium on sound quality, followed by…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Jazz Guitarist Lionel Loueke +11 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 (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top, and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards the bottom). There’s a lot of good stuff…
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Prime Day Deals You Can Still Grab! Best Buy Headphones, Best Buy Speakers, Best Buy Electronics
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Amazon Prime Day is officially over, but there are still a lot of great audio deals to be had! Check out our list of great speakers, headphones, and electronics, all available at excellent prices! Some are at all-time low prices, like the Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated Amplifier. which is selling today for $950, which is…
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PSB’s Alluring New Powered Speakers Are Here To Take Your Money!
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PSB Speakers Alpha P3 and P5 bookshelf speakers (check out our reviews here and here) are definitely two of the best bookshelf speakers under $500, so we weren’t surprised when we heard they were coming out with affordable powered versions. Well, today, PSB revealed the new additions to their Alpha Series, the $399 Alpha AM3,…
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Wintory Air 1 Alloy True Wireless Earphones Review: Astonishing Sound For The Money!
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The surprisingly refined sound makes them worth a look. At a list price of $59, the Wintory Air 1 Alloy True Wireless Earbuds are a decent set of earbuds priced right in the middle of the budget tier. You can usually expect to get enjoyable sound and some essential features at that price, and that’s…
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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals For Audiophiles (2020) (Updated)
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Check out our Amazon Prime Day 2021 Post! https://hifitrends.com/2021/06/21/amazon-prime-day-2021-is-here-the-best-home-audio-and-headphone-deals/ Amazon Prime Day (or Prime Days? Oct 13 & 14) is here! This annual sale for Amazon Prime members (get a trial membership) usually has a lot of junk for sale, but there are usually some gems too. Finding them is the fun part. If you’re looking…
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Kanto TUK Review: Are These The Best Powered Speakers For Your Computer Desk?
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in Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessSearching for the best powered speakers to put on your computer desk? Check out our Kanto TUK Review! We cover sound, design, and performance! (Editor’s Note: The list price of the Kanto TUK has increased to $899 since we originally reviewed it.) At one point, I considered Kanto to be the company that made cool…