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Roon Reveals Stunning Online Shop, Also Forty New Roon Ready And Roon Tested Devices!
Today Roon, the popular music management platform, announced their new Roon Store at https://store.roonlabs.com/. It’s an online store with a curated selection of Roon Ready and Roon Tested products. According to the company, they aim to showcase products that provide the best Roon music management experience. In addition, they aim to provide exclusive video tutorials…
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Create Your Own Personal Nirvana With This Budget Audiophile Headphone Setup!
Here at HI-FI Trends, we believe that high-end audio doesn’t necessarily mean high-priced audio. We say the designation “high-end audio” is an indication of design intent not price. Today, you can find a lot of capable budget components that are designed to satisfy audiophile sensibilities. Also with the current global economies of scale, you can…
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Audiophile Music Streamers Buying Guide (2023)
Learn how to pick the best music streamer for your system! Once derided in Audiophile circles, Network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) Music Streamers have become an integral part of hi-fi systems. At the same time, they’re probably the most complex source you’ll come across since they have intricate network capabilities combined with the same tech present…
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The Ultimate Home Speaker Buying Guide For Audiophiles (2023)
Helping You Choose The Best Audiophile Speakers For Your Home! When building a hi-fi system, speakers are very important. They make the biggest impact on your systems sound. They are like a window to the rest of the system, and the more “transparent” they the more you can “see” what is coming from the rest…
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Triangle Releases Updated Version Of Their Impressive AIO 3 Multiroom Speaker, New Finishes, Software Updates
Back in 2019, we reviewed Triangle Hi-Fi’s AIO 3 Multiroom Speaker, and we loved it. We found it a “beautiful piece of equipment” with “sound quality a cut above” mainstream speaker systems like SONOS. At the time, the only issue we had with it was a lack of support for Amazon Music in the companion…
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Best Home Audio DACs For Audiophiles On A Budget! (2022)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Videos, WirelessIn today’s digital audio world, you need a good digital to analog converter or DAC to get the best out of your home audio hi-fi setup. The DAC takes the digital audio signal produced by your source (most likely a laptop or streamer) and converts it to an analog audio signal that can be amplified…
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Digital-To-Analog Converter (DAC) Buying Guide (2023)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessWhat to know when buying a Digital-to-Analog Converter or DAC/Amp Combo: In today’s digital audio world, you need a good digital to analog converter or DAC if you want to get the best out of your hi-fi setup. The DAC takes the digital audio signal produced by your source (most likely a laptop or smartphone)…
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The Best Wireless Earbuds (2022): Affordable And Noise Cancelling Options!
Bluetooth, Budget, Headphones, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Reviews, Videos, WirelessIf you’re looking for a great set of True Wireless Earbuds that have audiophile-approved sound, then look no further; here you go! We’ve picked a bunch of products at many different price points and a wide variety of feature sets. So there’s something here for everyone! We have over 20 years of experience evaluating and…
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Start Listening Right Away With This Super Affordable “Just-Add-Speakers” Hi-Fi System!
Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessSetup is quick and easy with this Best Streaming Amplifier/Best Bookshelf Speaker combo! Have you ever heard of the K.I.S.S. principle? K.I.S.S. started as a U.S. Navy acronym for “Keep It Simple Stupid,” meant to convey that most systems work best when you design them simply. When it comes to Hi-Fi, there are some advantages…
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Best Budget Amplifiers For Audiophiles (2022)
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Downloads, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, Wireless5 of the Best Stereo Amplifiers Under $2000! If you’re looking to build an affordable high-end Hi-Fi system, then you should be looking at a quality 2-channel amplifier to be the heart of it all. If you want to get the most for your money, we recommend picking up a good Integrated Amplifier, which is a…
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iFi Audio’s New ZEN Air Series Offers Enchanting High-Fidelity Audio For Only $99!
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Videos, WirelessWe’ve been fans of iFi Audio’s products for a long time now. They always offer an excellent mix of innovation, value, and, most important, sound quality. Given this, iFi is introducing the ZEN Air Series, a new line of four products that promise quality and performance close to their award-winning ZEN series but at an…
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Spin CDs and Stream To Your Heart’s Content With This Brilliant Affordable Audiophile Setup!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessWhile streaming is probably the audiophile’s primary music source nowadays, I know many like to spin CDs as well. (I personally like to head out to the local Goodwill on the weekend, find some 99-cent gems in the used CD section, then play them at home on my system.) To truly enjoy a well-recorded CD,…
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Best USB DAC Amp Combos For Audiophiles On A Budget (2022)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessGive your Budget Audiophile Setup a boost without spending a ton of cash! In today’s digital audio world, you need a good digital to analog converter or DAC to get the best out of your hi-fi setup. The DAC takes the digital audio signal produced by your source (most likely a laptop or smartphone) and…
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Ye (Kanye West) Says Donda 2 Album Only Available On Stem Player, A $200 Squishy DAP With No Screen
So it looks like Ye’s (Kanye West) new album Donda 2 will be released on schedule (2-22-22) unlike the first one, but there is a slight catch. According to Ye’s Instagram, the new album will only be available on his self-released digital audio player, the Stem Player. By the way, it’s only available from Ye’s…
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Q Acoustics’ M20 HD Wireless Music System Now Available In Two New Stylish Finishes!
Q Acoustics’ technologically advanced $599 M20 HD wireless music system is now available in two new sophisticated finishes. This powered speaker system arrives in a new matte white or vintage walnut veneer, joining the original matte black model. Matching optional speaker stands complete the set-up. The M20 system features aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity for wireless “high-resolution”…
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Best Audiophile Music Streamers Under $1000! (2023)
While CDs and Vinyl still hold a special place in many an audiophile’s heart (including ours), wi-fi music streaming devices have become commonplace on the racks of hi-fi enthusiasts. That’s because they offer flexibility and a range of music discovery not possible in the olden days. With a good streamer, combined with a music service…
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Best Powered Bookshelf Speakers Under $1000! (2022)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessBuying a pair of Powered Bookshelf Speakers is a quick and easy way to start an affordable hi-fi system. With these speakers, a good portion of the work has been done for you, as the amplification is provided and matched to the speakers, plus in some cases, matched sources are provided as well. All you…
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Philips Fidelio T1 True Wireless Earbuds Review: Luxury Build, Audiophile Chops, Acceptable Noise Cancelling
Bluetooth, Downloads, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Reviews, Software, Videos, WirelessThe True Wireless Earbud market is a highly competitive one. It takes a unique product to cut through the armada of earphones constantly launched at consumers, and Philips, with their new $299 Fidelio T1 High-Quality True Wireless Headphones, promises just that. With the T1, they have pulled out all the stops from a features standpoint,…
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