Category: Streaming

April 18, 2019

Triangle Elara LN01A Active Bookshelf Speaker Review-Bluetooth Speakers Fit For An Audiophile

Bluetooth, DACs, Home Audio, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Wireless

Triangle is a French manufacturer of high-end speakers and the Elara is their entry-level series of speakers. The range is made up of both passive and active variants, and what I’m looking at today is one of the active models, specifically the $649 LN01A bookshelf speaker. They also make an active floorstanding model, the LN05A. As…

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April 16, 2019

AXPONA 2019 Show Report: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics

Budget, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, Wireless

Be sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1 Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2 High End Audio In Pictures Since I usually cover affordable or budget audiophile gear on a daily basis, I tried to keep an eye out for some of the low-cost,…

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April 15, 2019

#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Bruce Hornsby and Herlin Riley

Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Streaming

Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from Jazz Drummer Herlin Riley and Rock Veteran Bruce Hornsby! 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 sound.…

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April 12, 2019

#NewMusicFriday feat. Anderson .Paak & Norah Jones

Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, News, Streaming

Every Friday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your hi-fi fix…here are my picks for this week, including new music from two of my favorite artists, Anderson .Paak & Norah Jones!…(TIDAL streams below!) Norah Jones-Begin Again (Jazz/Pop) Bill Frisell, Thomas Morgan-Epistrophy (Live at the Village Vanguard 2016) Glen…

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April 8, 2019

#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Helge Lien Trio, Lee Fields & The Expressions

Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Streaming

Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from Norwegian Jazz group Helge Lien Trio… 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 sound. My thirst for great…

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April 5, 2019

#NewMusicFriday feat. Kendrick Scott Oracle & Sara Bareilles

Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Streaming

Every Friday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your hi-fi fix…here are my picks for this week, including new music from Kendrick Scott Oracle and Sara Bareilles!…(Click on the album covers for the TIDAL streams) 10-Helge Lien Trio (Jazz) It Rains Love-Lee Fields and The Expressions (Soul)…

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April 1, 2019

#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Marvin Gaye and Steve Earle

Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Streaming, Wireless

Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from soul legend Marvin Gaye’s Lost Album “You’re The Man”…enjoy! 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 sound.…

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March 30, 2019

NAD D 3045 Hybrid Digital DAC Integrated Amplifier In The House!

Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Power Amps, Reviews, Streaming, Wireless

NAD D3045 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier ($699) – I call it a little wonder box…Integrated Power Amp, High-Current Headphone Amp, USB DAC w/ MQA and DSD, not to mention an APT-X HD Bluetooth Reciever. There’s not much this relatively small box can’t do. I can’t wait to put it through its paces! Stay tuned for the review……

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March 29, 2019

#NewMusicFriday feat. Joshua Redman & Lion Babe

Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, Reviews, Streaming

Every Friday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your hi-fi fix…here are my picks for this week, including a cool new project from Jazz Master Joshua Redman and a new recording from one of my fav indie R&B groups Lion Babe…(Click on the album covers for the…

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March 25, 2019

#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Andrew Bird and Kendrick Scott Oracle

Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Streaming

Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from Indie Rock Star Andrew Bird…enjoy! 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 sound. My thirst for great…

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March 22, 2019

#NewMusicFriday feat. Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah & Jenny Lewis

Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Streaming

Every Friday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your hi-fi fix…here are my picks for this week, including a cool new Jazz project from the prolific Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah and an excellent recording from indie darling Jenny Lewis…(Click on the album covers for the TIDAL streams)…

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March 21, 2019

How To Get The Best MQA Audio With TIDAL and Your iPhone (Plus A Word Regarding Android)

DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Software, Streaming, Wireless

Since TIDAL added universal MQA (Tidal Masters) support to their iOS app, there has been some confusion on how to get the highest quality hi-res MQA audio stream out to your headphones or audio system. John Darko jumped right on this with an excellent explanation of why getting hi-res audio out of an iPhone can…

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March 18, 2019

#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Snarky Puppy and The Cinematic Orchestra

Downloads, Hi-Res Music, Music, Streaming

Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from Grammy Winning Nu-Jazz band Snarky Puppy…enjoy! 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 sound. My thirst for…

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March 16, 2019

TRIANGLE ELARA LN01A Active Bookshelf Speaker In The House!

Bluetooth, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, News, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Wireless

Powered, or Active Speakers are becoming a big thing in the 2-Channel audio world. For those who are turned off by the prospect of matching an amp to a set of speakers, or even hooking up stereo equipment, active speakers are a simple way to get into audio with a minimum amount of fuss. There…

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March 15, 2019

#NewMusicFriday feat. David Byrne & Dwight Trible

Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Streaming

Every Friday, I pick five of the best sounding new albums to wake up your Hi-Fi rig…here are my picks for this week, including an amazing Vocal Jazz project from the incomparable Dwight Trible, and a cool recording from the Talking Heads’ David Byrne…(Click on the album covers for the TIDAL streams) 1. Dwight Trible-Mothership…

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March 11, 2019

#MusicMonday Playlist feat. The Coathangers and Van Morrison

Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Streaming

Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of some more great sounding songs for your hi-fi rig, including new music from Garage Rock Band The Coathangers…enjoy! 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 sound. My thirst for great…

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March 11, 2019

TIDAL Now Supports MQA on iOS App

DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Streaming

UPDATE: Check out my post on How to get the best sound quality from the TIDAL app and MQA! As of today, TIDAL supports the MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) Hi-Res audio format on their iOS app, bringing better than CD-Quality streaming to Apple devices like the iPhone. The following is courtesy of TIDAL & MQA:…

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March 8, 2019

#NewMusicFriday: Feat. Leo Bud Welch & Patty Griffin

Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, Streaming

Here are some great-sounding new albums you need to hear this week including a great new project from the late Blues singer Leo “Bud” Welch, released posthumously with the help of Dan Auerbach from “The Black Keys”…Streams Below…happy listening! 1. Leo “Bud” Welch- The Angels In Heaven Done Sign My Name (Blues) 2. The Coathangers-The…

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March 4, 2019

#MusicMonday Playlist feat. Dennis Coffey and Julian Lage

Downloads, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, Streaming

Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of some great sounding songs I’m playing right now including some new music from soul guitar master Dennis Coffey…enjoy! 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 sound. My thirst for great sound…

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March 3, 2019

10 Building Blocks for Your Budget/Affordable 2-Channel Audiophile System! (2019)

Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Wireless

(Check out our new post on this topic: How To Build A Mind-Blowing Affordable Hifi System In 5 Steps!) While I spend a lot of time covering headphones, earphones, and headphone DAC/Amps, 2-channel audio systems are my first love. While headphones can create a wonderful listening experience, they can’t re-create the sound of a well-matched…

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