Tag: audiophile
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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)
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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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We’ve Built A Intoxicating Budget Audiophile Setup Using One Of The Best New Bookshelf Speakers!
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in Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessI just finished reviewing the new Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II speaker, and I was very impressed by its transparency and dynamics. The soundstage and imaging are also top-notch. You get a lot for a very affordable $749, which inspired me to build a musical budget audiophile around this awesome bookshelf. The only knock against…
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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
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Amazon 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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LIVE: The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals For Audiophiles (2022)-Home Audio, Speakers, Headphones, Electronics
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LIVE UPDATES: Deals are posted on a continuous basis, and newer deals are at the bottom of the list. Some of these prices only last for a few hours, so move quick! It’s Almost Here! Amazon Prime Day 2022 starts tomorrow, and we are here to highlight all the best Home Audio and Headphone discounts…
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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II Review: This Mighty Bookshelf Speaker Is Breathtaking!
TL;DR The Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II provides a lively, engaging, and authoritative sound like no other speaker you can buy for $750. That said, you must take care when matching electronics. Intro When the original Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M came out, most reviewers agreed it wasn’t the most transparent or articulate speaker. However, many of…
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Now With Wireless! Vincent Audio Intros Their Latest Hybrid Tube Integrated Amplifier, The SV-237MK II
While I love the sound of Tube Amps, they can be a pain to deal with, especially if you don’t spend the big bucks for features like auto-bias or tube replacement indicators. That’s where hybrid solid-state/tube amps come in. They give you the best of both worlds, providing the dependability and power of solid-state along…
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Best Budget Speaker For Record Players (2022)
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in 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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ROON Reveals A Noteworthy List Of New Roon Ready/Roon Tested Devices
This one is for the hardcore Roon folks looking for new devices to add to their system. Today Roon Labs announced fifteen new Roon Ready or Roon tested partner devices that are certified to work with their popular (and powerful) music management software. If you’re unfamiliar with Roon Ready/Roon Tested Status or need a refresher,…
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The New Px7 S2: Bowers & Wilkins Launches A Sumptuous Noise Cancelling Headphone
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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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Audiolab Omnia Integrated Amp In The House: First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
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in Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, News, Reviews, Speakers, Videos, WirelessIt seems like every high-end hi-fi company has an all-in-one amplifier at this point. That said, there aren’t too many with a built-in CD player. As a matter of fact, I can only think of one. That would be the $2299 Audiolab Omnia, a do-it-all integrated that builds off their 6000A Play streaming amplifier. In…
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ICYMI: FiiO Intros BTR7 Bluetooth DAC/Amp, A Flagship Device With Dual THX Amplification And CD-Quality Wireless!
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in Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, News, Portable Audio, Streaming, WirelessAbout a week ago, FiiO held their summer launch event where they announced a bunch of new products. One of the most intriguing is the new BTR7 Bluetooth DAC/Amp, their new flagship portable DAC that includes both dual THX AAA-28 amp chips and dual ES9219C Dual DAC chipsets. This allows true balanced output through the…
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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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SMSL DO100/HO100 Review: This Affordable DAC/Amp Combo Is A Budget Audiophile Dream!
TD; LR The SMSL DO100 + HO100 stack is an excellent entryway into DAC/Amp separates. They’re well built and provide exceptional detail, depth, and soundstage. Intro: While I like the simplicity, affordability, and utility of all-in-one desktop DAC/Amp combos, matching DAC and Headphone Amp separates or “stacks” have become all the rage right now, as…
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The Top 16 Jazz Albums Of 2022 (So Far)
We’ve compiled a list of the top (our favorite) jazz albums of 2022. This list reflects the wide variety of influences currently taking the genre to new heights and making us excited about what’s to come in the future. That said, we also wanted to commemorate some of the best stuff we’ve heard so far…
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CanJam Chicago 2022 Highlights: A Quick Tour Of The Best Headphones, DACs, and Headphone Amps
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in 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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Best Audiophile Headphones Under $500 (2022)
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Are you looking for the best headphone under $500? We’ve put together a list of our favorite options. Check them out now! Want to learn more about Audiophile Headphones? Check out our Audiophile Headphones Buyers Guide! Here’s our shortlist of the Best Audiophile Headphones Under $500 (2022): The Best Super Cheap Headphones: Koss KPH30iCL ($29.99)…