Tag: budget audiophile
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PS Audio Sprout100 Integrated Amplifier Review: Simple And Elegant Hi Fi
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PS Audio is known as much for its personable co-founder and CEO Paul McGowan as it is for its relatively value priced high-end audio separates. But a few years ago, Paul’s son Scott decided they needed to create a compact integrated amplifier that fit the needs of younger and most likely space deprived audiophiles. He…
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Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf In The House: Stylish and Affordable!
I’ve been waiting a long time to get my hands on these speakers. As an admitted long-time fan of “Digms” (That’s how Paradigm fans refer to their beloved speakers, by the way) I had to check out the latest incarnation of their entry-level Atom speaker, the Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf. It’s a very polished…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. The Lumineers + 14 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from great Folk Rock band The Lumineers, plus 14 other songs! (TIDAL Music Streaming below) P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the magic of 2-Channel sound.…
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Now’s The Time To Pick Up These Awesome Four Driver Earphones…Now 40% Off At Amazon!
If you have never heard a pair of earphones with four drivers inside, you are missing out. With the RevoNext QT3s‘ four speakers in each earpiece, you will be able to hear instrument separation and spacious sound like you have never heard before! BTW, you can get them with or without a mic/remote you use…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Brad Mehldau And Wu-Tang Clan!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…here are my picks for this week, including new stuff from Great Jazz Pianist Brad Mehldau and Hip-Hop Legends Wu-Tang Clan! Their new album “Of Mics And Men” is inspired by their documentary of the same name,…
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Save Some $$ On One Of The Best Sounding Earbuds Out There! (Click For Discount Code)
The SoundMAGIC E10C earphone reigned as the king of the budget earphones for many years, until it was taken down last year by its replacement the E11C. What Hi-Fi? called the SoundMAGIC E11C Earphones “Magic” and gave them five stars which is their highest review rating! The E11C has a nice crisp, clear, sound that will…
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1MORE’s New $99 True Wireless Earbuds Will Make You Forget All About Airpods
First teased at CES 2019, the new $99 Stylish True Wireless In-Ear Headphones from 1MORE are now officially on sale at various outlets including Amazon and Best Buy. They boast some advanced specs for true wireless earphones in this price range including auto connection to your phone, a nice six and a half hours of…
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MAS Audio Science X5h On-Ear Headphone Review: A Unique Product
The MAS Audio Science X5h On-Ear Headphone is a unique product that aims to offer audiophile sound on the go. Most of the time “on-the-go” means you have to choose between a wired or wireless connection, but not in this case. The X5h is part of what MAS Audio Science calls an “Ecosystem,” meaning they…
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Get One Of The Best Bluetooth Earbuds For Working Out…30% Off!
Most earphones made for running prioritize durability, comfort, and sweat resistance over sound quality. But the Optoma NuForce BE Sport4 offers everything mentioned above, plus audiophile sound quality, via the use of graphene coated drivers and CD-Quality Bluetooth codecs like apt-X. Not only that, the BE Sport4 offers many other convenience features like quick charging…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Flying Lotus + 10 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from prolific Hip-Hop producer Flying Lotus feat. Anderson .Paak, plus 10 other songs you need to hear! (TIDAL Music Streaming below) TIDAL PLAYLIST LINK P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in…
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NAD Electronics D 3045 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier Review: Flexible And Affordable
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At one point in time, other than being known as one of the best stereo amplifier brands, NAD was known for nondescript grey audio components that sounded great and didn’t cost a lot of money. Features and fluff were kept to a minimum, with the bulk of the budget put into high-current amplification. That way…
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Get $120 Off The Best Sounding, Easy To Use, Vinyl Record Player On The Market
I don’t talk about analog too much here, but I know with the right stuff, that being the right turntable and phono preamp, analog gear can give you a natural, rich sound that can’t be matched by digital. The problem is, most people starting with vinyl don’t have the knowledge or time to research the…
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#NewMusicFriday…Music You Need To Hear feat. Ari Lennox And Logic!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…here are my picks for this week, including new stuff from Hip Hop Superstar Logic and R&B songstress Ari Lennox! Her debut album “Shea Butter Baby” on J.Cole’s Dreamville label is excellent!… (TIDAL streams below) P. CashI’m an…
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Audiolab 6000A In The House: A Truly Versatile Integrated Amplifier
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35 years ago, Audiolab shook things up with their 8000A Integrated Amp, a product still revered today for its bulletproof build quality and high-end sound. Now they have distilled the essence of the 8000 series down (along with adding digital capabilities!) into the more affordable 6000 series, and the $899 6000A Integrated Amplifier is the cornerstone.…
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Save Now On The Most Talked About Earphone Under $50! (Click For Discount Code)
Featuring a dual-driver configuration with one dynamic 10-millimeter woofer and one 6-millimeter tweeter per ear, the Tin Audio T2 IEM is known for its clean, clear sound. Its also been lauded for build quality that exceeds expectation for the price point, boasting metal housings and a 3.9-foot braided silver cable equipped with MMCX connectors. These…
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Brainwavz B200 (V2) Dual Balanced Armature IEM Review: Among The Best Wired Earbuds
As I said when I reviewed their $299 B400 Quad-Balanced Armature earphones, the $120 B200 Dual Balanced Armature IEM is part of Brainwavz plan to offer a more refined product with the same value/price proposition as their $20 earbuds. The B400 was a smashing success, offering rich holographic sound comparable with multi-driver IEMs several times…
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#NewMusicFriday…Music You Need To Hear feat. Joel Ross And Vampire Weekend!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…here are my picks for this week, including new stuff from Indie Rockers Vampire Weekend and amazing Blue Note Vibraphonist Joel Ross!…(TIDAL streams below) P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics…
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PSB Alpha P5 Review: One Of The Best Speakers Under $500
PSB Speakers first released their entry-level Alpha series back in 1991, and from the beginning, they aimed to deliver remarkable value and performance. Based on the stellar reviews, I’d have to say they succeeded. This year at CES 2019, they announced an all-new Alpha series redesigned from the ground up, with brand new drivers, cabinets,…
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Triangle AIO 3 Multiroom Speaker And AIO C Audiophile Music Streamer In The House!
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This week I’m checking out the AIO Multiroom system from Triangle. They are a French hi-fi manufacturer that makes some of the most beautiful speakers, and now they are bringing that same craftsmanship to multiroom speaker systems, something along the lines of Sonos or the new Bowers & Wilkins Formation system. AIO, unlike some of…
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Get This High-End Audiophile Headphone At A Bargain Basement Price!
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in Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Portable AudioWhen The AudioQuest Nighthawk Carbon Headphone first came out a few years back, it used to routinely sell for $699, but now you can get it at the crazy price of $299! The Nighthawk Carbon is a bonafide audiophile headphone that is not only beautiful to look at, but also provides a smooth, warm sound…