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Discover the top budget audiophile gear of 2023 with our comprehensive guide. Find the best products that deliver exceptional sound quality without breaking the bank. For audiophiles, achieving high-quality sound with affordable gear can be
The latest upgrade for the Shanling M1s brings exciting new features, including Tidal integration. Enjoy seamless access to your favorite music streaming service on this portable audio player. The Shanling M1s is a compact and
Ed. Note: The Shanling now has Tidal integration with the latest update…read our article here for more details! This is a small but mighty hi-res audio player that will blow you away with its sound
TL;DR The Fiio M11 Plus (ESS) is a great-looking and excellent-sounding player, only let down by some (minor) usability issues like slow music loading and the complexity of the settings menus. However, it also has
With Delta-Sigma DAC chipsets becoming so ubiquitous in our globalized markets, R2R-based DACs are coming back in a big way. Once considered an outdated technology, many audio manufacturers are selling them as a contrast (in
In this installment of the Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers And Audiophiles, we’re here to help you pick the perfect Christmas stocking stuffer gift! This time around, we have five inexpensive gifts you can tuck
Hey Folks, Christmas is fast approaching, so here’s another installment of the Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers And Audiophiles to help you pick the perfect gift for the Hi-Fi enthusiast in your life! This
Hey Folks, we’re back again with another Holiday Gift Guide, created to help you find the right gift for that hi-fi enthusiast a/k/a Audiophile in your life. I know that we all have that person
Black Friday Weekend is here and stuff is flying off the shelves! We’ve seen a lot of good deals on audio gear sell out in minutes! Here’s our list of the best deals still available,
While Black Friday technically doesn’t arrive until the 26th, Black Friday sales are in full swing! This list has some of the most affordable deals (under $100) on Amazon, perfect for stocking stuffers, or for
So we already did an extensive list of Black Friday Deals (If you missed that you can check it out here), but we wanted to give you another list of what we consider to be
Hey folks, it’s that time of year again! I know a lot of you like myself are wondering what in the world you’re going to get for the folks on your gift list! Well if
Well, it’s that time of the year again! The holiday season is fast approaching, and with that comes the holiday shopping season! In the U.S., the holiday shopping season has traditionally begun on Black Friday,
Today, Andover Audio officially launched a new addition to their Spin Collection: a fully automatic turntable called SpinDeck MAX ($599). This new turntable is designed to work with their excellent Spinbase ($299) powered turntable speaker
We can’t believe that Labor Day is almost here! Where has the summer gone? While we will miss our warmest season, we also look forward to a day off from work and all the great
A few weeks ago, we were both saddened and relieved to hear that AXPONA, the largest North American Audio Show (and our home show), had pushed out their dates once again. This time it was
Pangea’s excellent Vulcan Five-Shelf Audio Rack will soon be available in two new colors: Rosenut and Espresso. That’s in addition to the currently available Carbon Fiber and Black Vinyl. We use one in our testing
Today (via Twitter) Shanling Audio teased a new flagship Digital Audio Player coming this fall: Introducing Shanling M9 With M9, we will be taking a big step forward in the Android platform. Moving to newer
The Low Down Andover Audio’s $299 SpinSub is a brilliant addition to their equally brilliant Spin System, comprised of their SpinBase Turntable Speaker System, SpinDeck Turntable, and SpinStand Record Stand. In my review, I’ve already
Amazon Prime Day (or Prime Days? June 21 & 22) is here! This annual sale for Amazon Prime members (get a free trial membership here) usually has a lot of junk for sale, but there are some
Today, UK-based hi-fi company, Cambridge Audio, announced the addition of TIDAL Connect technology to their music streaming devices (see our review of the CXN V2 Streamer). TIDAL Connect allows direct control of TIDAL music service
Check Out Our List for the Best Buys in Audio & Hi-Fi! Looking for the best values in Audio and Hi-Fi? Then look no further. We’ve rounded up the best audio and hi-fi from around
While CDs and Vinyl still hold a special place in many an audiophile’s heart, wireless music streaming devices have become commonplace on the racks of hi-fi enthusiasts. That’s because they offer flexibility and a range
Check Out Our List for the Best Buys in Audio & Hi-Fi! Looking for the best values in Audio and Hi-Fi? Then look no further. We’ve rounded up the best audio and hi-fi from around
Check Out Our List for the Best Buys in Audio & Hi-Fi! Looking for the best values in Audio and Hi-Fi? Then look no further. We’ve rounded up the best audio and hi-fi from around