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The Wiim Pro Plus is a top-rated, affordable music streamer on Amazon. Take advantage of the Prime Big Deal Days sale (October 10-11) and get 20% off. Don’t miss out on this great deal! WiiM
Get your hands on the WiiM Mini Streamer at an unbeatable price! Enjoy high-quality music streaming throughout your home. WiiM, the audio streamer and smart home brand, offers a 20% discount on its excellent WiiM
Bluesound is celebrating its anniversary with the limited edition NODE X. Get your hands on this premium music streamer before it’s too late! Bluesound, the hi-res multi-room streaming brand, announced the launch of a special
Take your home audio experience to the next level with the Best Home Stereo Bluetooth Receivers of 2023! Our list has something for everyone! Are you looking to elevate your home listening experience to the
Enjoy high-quality music streaming without breaking the bank! Check out our top 5 picks for the best music streamers under $500. As a music lover, you know that sound quality is crucial. The right music
Update: Linkplay recently announced that the Wiim Pro Streamer is now Roon Ready. That’s one more reason to buy this streamer, which was a crazy value already. We have thoroughly tested this streamer and found
Discover the advanced features of the new PecanPi+ Streamer and DAC! Learn more about the latest products from Orchard Audio. Orchard Audio, a manufacturer of DACs, Streamers, and Amplifiers has launched its new PecanPi+ DAC
Experience cutting-edge audio with Audiolab 7000 Series components. Discover this revolutionary new series now! Drawing on the basics of the 6000 Series, as well as leveraging technologies from the top-tier 9000 Series, Audiolab’s new 7000
Today, Roon Labs announced several new brand partners and update features: New updates include- A completely redesigned “Versions” view, making it easier to compare different editions of your favorite albums in your own music library,
On the same day Apple announced their $9.99 Hi-Res Audio streaming Tier for Apple Music, Amazon made their own blockbuster announcement regarding their High-Resolution Music streaming Service. Starting today, Amazon Music HD, which features millions
Today, media and hardware giant Apple announced some big changes coming to their Apple Music streaming service. According to the company, starting in June, they will make their catalog of 75 million songs available in
Despite already having two of the best High-Res audiophile music streamers on the market, Bluesound has revealed new and improved versions of their best-selling NODE and POWERNODE devices. Both models now get upgraded (read: faster)
Cyrus Audio + Google Home App & Apple Airplay = Spellbinding Sound! It’s been about two years since Google discontinued their Chromecast Audio music streaming device, and I still don’t understand why. It was a
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
I’ve been following Roon almost since the beginning. My first full experience with the software came at Axpona (2016?) when the CEO/Founder hosted a seminar/demo, and I was amazed at its ability to catalog huge
The new ROON software is here, and it’s eye-popping! ROON fans rejoice. The new ROON 1.8 release is on the way, and it’s stunning. Multitudes of audiophiles depend on Roon’s music discovery engine and interface
This simple music streamer gives you a whole lotta music for just a little bit of dough… I’ll say it. I’m crazy about Andover Audio. They’ve put out some sensational gear over the last couple
It’s that time again! This is when we look back at some of the best gear we’ve come across this year. The mission of HI-FI Trends is “Helping audiophiles to build affordable high-end audio systems,”
Cambridge Audio ups the ante with powerful new Monoblocks! Today, Cambridge Audio announced a potent new addition to their Flagship Edge components, the Edge M monoblock power amplifier ($4000). The 200W RMS (into 8 Ohms)
Our PS Audio Stellar Strata Review is up! Check it out here: https://hifitrends.com/2021/05/02/ps-audio-stellar-strata-integrated-amplifier-review-an-astounding-powerhouse/ PS Audio is known for its innovative, and in the case of their Stellar DAC and Power Amps, reasonably priced hi-fi separates.
Today, Bluesound announced the latest addition to its brilliant group of wireless hi-res multi-room audio components. It’s called PULSE SUB+, a BluOS compatible subwoofer that adds additional bass to any Bluesound system. Like all Bluesound
When I first heard about the $1299 6000A Play Wireless Audio Streaming Amp, I was ecstatic. I’ve been a huge fan of Audiolab’s $999 6000A Integrated Amp and their $649 6000N Play Network Streamer (one
I can’t believe I’m just getting around to reviewing the Bluesound Powernode 2i. Released as an upgrade to the 2nd generation Powernode back in 2018, this all in one audio system picked up some useful
Frank Van Alstine’s Hi-Fi designs have graced many an audio show over the years, promoting his affordable yet high-end gear to audiophiles all over the country. All of his stuff is made in the U.S.A.,
A Reader Writes: Q: Hello, I’m looking for some advice about whether to upgrade my speakers first or my amplifier as I don’t think I afford to do both simultaneously. First my current setup: a