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Montreux Jazz Festival and BMG Reveal Chick Corea: The Montreux Years In High-Resolution MQA Audio
Piano Legend Chick Corea performed at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival 23 times, so you know he had to have had a remarkable moment or two. To that end, BMG, in partnership with Montreux Jazz Festival, is featuring Corea in the latest installment of their Montreux Years series of recordings. The new album, entitled Chick…
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#NewMusicFriday August 5th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Kokoroko)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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Gravastar Sirius Wireless Gaming Earbuds Review: Thumbs Up For Movies And Games, Thumbs Down For Music
TL;DR These earbuds are comfortable and sound good when playing games or watching movies, but they’re underwhelming when listening to music. Intro I’ve reviewed a lot of True Wireless Earbuds, but Gaming Earbuds are something new to me. They are a relatively new subset of TWS earphones, usually with DSP-enhanced low-latency modes. The low-latency option…
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iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC Review: This $99 Desktop DAC/Headphone Amp Is A Real Bargain!!
Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Reviews, UncategorizedTL;DR If you need a DAC/Amp with good sound and great power for less than $100, it’s hard to beat iFi Audio’s ZEN Air DAC. Intro Back in March, iFi Audio introduced the ZEN Air Series, a new line of $99 products built on the foundation of their beloved ZEN Series, a product family that…
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#NewMusicFriday July 29th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. DOMi & JD BECK)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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Hifiman Drops A $399 Closed-Back Version Of Their Super Popular Sundara Headphone
Today, Hifiman announced a new closed-back version of their well-loved Sundara headphone. Dubbed the Sundara Closed-Back Planar Headphone, this new model is designed with beautiful, hand-finished beechwood ear cups which isolate listeners from background noise and emphasize the natural bass response of your music. In addition, the Closed-Back Sundara will have new planar drivers which…
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#NewMusicFriday July 22nd, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. ODESZA)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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The Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $500! (2022)
The Best Bookshelf Speakers Under 500 Dollars are here! These speakers are perfect for anyone who wants to add some great sound to their hi-fi system without spending a ton of cash.
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Starke Sound Intros Their Fiera Amplifiers, Affordable Powerhouses With Prices Starting At $1499
If you’re looking for an affordable power amp with plenty of juice on tap, you should check out the new Fiera Amplifiers from Starke Sound. These amps use Starke’s proprietary 1-kilowatt SAPS switch-mode power supplies and NS600 Class-D amplifier modules to deliver a clean 130 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms and double that…
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SoundPEATS Free2 Classic Review: The Best True Wireless Earbuds Under $30! (W/Coupon)
TL;DR Great looks, comfortable fit, and excellent sound make these earphones an impulse buy for those looking for affordable true wireless earbuds without ANC. Intro With many smartphones getting rid of headphone jacks, folks are forced to carry around a dongle for wired earphones or pick up a pair of wireless earbuds for phone calls…
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#NewMusicFriday July 15th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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SIVGA SV023 Review: These Sensational Open-Back Headphones Will Blow You Away!
Intro If you want an affordable closed-back headphone with wood earcups, the $309 Meze 99 Classics have owned the market for some time now. That said, open-back headphones usually sound better than closed-back headphones at the same price point, so where do you turn if you want the beauty of wood in an open-back design?…
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Amazon Prime Day (2022): The Best Deals Still Available! Home Audio, Speakers, Headphones, Electronics
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Portable Audio, Speakers, WirelessAmazon Prime Day 2022 is in the rearview mirror, but there’s no need to think you missed out on all the fun. There’s still a lot of stuff on sale at Prime Day prices, or very close to it. Check out our list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals still available, and if you…
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Best Budget Speaker For Record Players (2022)
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, The BestAre you looking for the best budget speakers for vinyl record players? You’ve come to the right place! We have compiled a list of the top 3 affordable speakers for vinyl record players.
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#NewMusicFriday July 1st, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Naima Bock)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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The New Px7 S2: Bowers & Wilkins Launches A Sumptuous Noise Cancelling Headphone
Today, legendary hi-fi company Bowers & Wilkins unveiled the $399 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2, their latest wireless headphone with active noise canceling. It replaces one of our favorite ANC headphones, the PX7, boasting a slimmer and lighter frame than its predecessor. In addition, it has upgraded materials, like more luxurious memory foam earpads, for…
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#NewMusicFriday June 24th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Lupe Fiasco)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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CanJam Chicago 2022 Highlights: A Quick Tour Of The Best Headphones, DACs, and Headphone Amps
DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Shows, Streaming, WirelessWhile it wasn’t the biggest show, CanJam Chicago 2022 definitely showcased the value of quality over quantity. If you were looking to sample some of the best hi-fi headphone gear available today, then it was worth stopping by. This was the first time in about 10 years that Head-Fi, the enthusiast website behind the show,…
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#NewMusicFriday June 17th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Chastity Brown)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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Focal Clear Mg Headphone Review: Beauty And Beast!
TD; LR No other headphones at this price point give you a front-row seat at the concert like these do. Intro When purchasing a pair of high-end headphones, you fundamentally want something with a combination of beautiful design and remarkable sound quality. Unfortunately, I’ve seen a lot of expensive headphones that do one or the…
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