Category: Reviews
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. ARTEMIS +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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Kinera Freya Review: These Dazzling In Ear Monitors Have Impressive Sound!
DACs, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Reviews, VideosAs the story goes, “Freya” was the goddess of love & beauty in Norse Mythology. I won’t go into the complete legend here (it’s quite lengthy), but the gist of it is, she was both tough and beautiful, plus she wept tears of gold. Hence the elaborate design of the $249 Kinera Freya earphones from…
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The Revolutionary Andover SpinBase/SpinDeck/SpinStand Turntable System Review!
Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Wireless(UPDATE: Andover Audio now has a powered subwoofer that fits perfectly on the bottom shelf of the SpinStand and plugs into the Spinbase-well, the new version…it makes this system sound a lot fuller! For more info on the new sub, and the new Spinbase, click here.) The guys over at Andover Audio have been busy…
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Audiolab 6000A Play Wireless Audio Streaming Amplifier/6000CDT CD Transport Review: Sensational!
Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessWhen I first heard about the $1299 6000A Play Wireless Audio Streaming Amp, I was ecstatic. I’ve been a huge fan of Audiolab’s $999 6000A Integrated Amp and their $649 6000N Play Network Streamer (one of our 2019 Products of the Year), so when they announced a combination product, I couldn’t wait to get my…
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Best Buys: 5 Marvelous MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) DACs…$99 to $799!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessWhile there’s been a bit of controversy around MQA Audio (read more about it here) and its contribution to hi-fi, we here at Hifitrends believe there’s no question this technology is a positive development for music lovers. MQA packs studio master sound quality in a file format small enough to download and stream over most networks…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Nubya Garcia +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). Here are my picks for this…
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BLON BL05 In-Ear Earphone Review: An Earbud Best Buy With Breathtaking Sound!
The $59 BLON BL05 IEM is a follow-up/upgrade to the $39 BLON BL03, a budget earphone we thoroughly enjoyed in our recent review. The 03 was a smash hit amongst value-conscious audiophiles, with its rich chrome finish and crisp, warm, sound. Now we have the BL05, which aims to add more refinement by using a…
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Bluesound Powernode 2i Streaming Music Amp/PSB Alpha S10 Sub/Alpha P3 Bookshelf Speaker Review: A Thrilling Combo!
Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessI can’t believe I’m just getting around to reviewing the Bluesound Powernode 2i. Released as an upgrade to the 2nd generation Powernode back in 2018, this all in one audio system picked up some useful features that allow it to stand up to the competition even almost two years after it’s release. About everyone who…
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The Best Hi-Fi And Audio Deals This Week: Headphones, Speakers, Electronics!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessHifitrends.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 on Hi-Fi 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…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Courtney Marie Andrews + 16 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). Here are my picks for this…
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This Affordable, Attractive Turntable Makes Playing Vinyl A Breeze!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Reviews, Speakers, VideosAndover Audio, a relatively new company, best known for their tremendous all-in-one vinyl systems, now has a standalone turntable to call their own. It’s called the Spindeck, an $299 vinyl player born out of a joint venture with Austria based Pro-Ject. Anyone familiar with Pro-Ject’s highly respected turntables can see their elegant design DNA in…
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Ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds Review: Outstanding Fit And Build Quality!
Bluetooth, Budget, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Music, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Reviews, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessThe Ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds is the second earphone we’ve reviewed from this relatively new lifestyle brand. Like Beats by Dre and Raycon, two audio brands that are now household names, Ausounds markets their headphones via partnerships with influencers. In Ausounds’ case, they gain endorsements from up and coming music artists, which…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Joy Denalane + 21 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s another #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including new music from exceptional German soul-singer Joy Denalane plus 21 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this music out in High-Resolution Audio! Amazon…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Bill Callahan+14 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s another #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including new music from prolific singer-songwriter Bill Callahan plus 14 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this music out in High-Resolution Audio! Amazon Music HD-90…
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Pangea Audio Vulcan 5 Shelf Rack Review: This Quality Audio Rack Is A Real Bargain!
A few months back, we did a story on the release of the Pangea Audio Vulcan 5 Shelf Rack, a new addition to Pangea’s affordable Vulcan Rack series. The MDF racks, which are coated in a thick, scratch-resistant vinyl, come in several configurations. Options range from a low-profile single shelf Amp stand, a three-shelf turntable…
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Our Favorite Things: Tantalizing Technology For Your Hi-Fi System Feat. Audiolab, HELM Audio, StylusTimer!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessWe’re fortunate to get a lot of cool gear in for testing, ranging from accessories, headphones, and electronics to build out your Hi-Fi system. Here’s some of the coolest stuff sitting on our desk (or rack) this week! For more stuff we love right now, check out our Recommended Gear page! Audiolab 6000A Play Integrated…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Khruangbin + 26 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). Here are my picks for this…
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Here Are The Best Speakers, Headphones And Electronics On Sale Right Now! (6/25/20)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Videos, WirelessHifitrends.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 on Hi-Fi 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…
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Audio By Van Alstine Set 120 Control Amplifer Review: Hypnotic High-End Sound Without The High-End Price!
Best Buys, Budget, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, SpeakersFrank Van Alstine’s Hi-Fi designs have graced many an audio show over the years, promoting his affordable yet high-end gear to audiophiles all over the country. All of his stuff is made in the U.S.A., built to order, and sold directly to the consumer, cutting out the middle man so he can keep prices low.…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. BadBadNotGood + 20 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s another #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Canadian Jazz-Funk group BadBadNotGood plus 20 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this music out in High-Resolution Audio! Amazon Music…
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