Tag: Budget
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Norah Jones + 18 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s another #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including new music from 9-Time Grammy Award Winner Norah Jones plus 18 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this music out in High-Resolution Audio!…
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These Phenomenal Noise Cancelling Headphones Are Selling for An Unbeatable Price!
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PSB Speakers is known for making Terrific hi-fi speakers, but as of late, their founder Paul Barton has also lent his expertise to the pursuit of making amazing headphones. The PSB Speakers M4U 8 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling headphones are this Hi-Fi Company’s answer to wireless ANC headphones from Bose and Sony. For those who are…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. FKJ + 12 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I 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 the bottom) Here are my picks for this…
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Album Of The Week: Bill Laurance- “Live at the Philharmonie Cologne”
This week’s album of the week is a solo album from Snarky Puppy’s Bill Laurance called “Live at the Philharmonie Cologne”. It’s the result of a 2018 live recording made in Cologne, Germany with the 18-piece WDR Big Band. The material is drawn from his previous solo recordings, reimagined on a grander scale for a large…
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Hands-On With The Remarkable iFi PowerStation Power Conditioner/Power Strip/Surge Protector!
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Putting together a high-quality hi-fi system, especially on a budget, is a daunting proposition. There are so many variables at play, ranging from speakers, amps, sources, cables, not to mention your personal preferences. After you read through all the reviews, get a gauge on what gear works for you, audition stuff, then plunk your hard-earned…
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The Astounding Cambridge Audio CXA81 Integrated Amplifier In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
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Our full review of the CXA81 is up on the site…check it out here. Ever since I had a chance to do a review of the Cambridge Audio CXA60 integrated amp, I’ve been a big fan of their CX Series components. Cambridge Audio always aims to provide huge value for the money and that line…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. FKA Twigs + 16 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s another #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including New Music from Electronic breakout artist FKA Twigs plus 16 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this album out in High-Resolution Audio! Amazon…
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This Ultimate Home Stereo System Is Now Cheaper Than Ever!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Uncategorized, WirelessIf you’re looking to spend around 2k on a hi-fi system, the Kef LS50 Wireless Powered Music System may be your best bet. This system usually goes for around $2500, but right now Amazon has it on sale for $1799, which is $700 off the regular price. This is an amazing deal! You will be…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Leslie Odom Jr. + 12 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I 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 the bottom) Here are my picks for…
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Get An Unbelievable Deal On One Of The Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $500!
The Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf Speaker is one of the best bookshelf speakers under $500, if not the best. It competes with speakers way above that price. They may not look like much, but there’s a boatload of tech packed in these mini-monitors. First, there are the 5-1/2″ Poly Midrange Cones with inverted caps and…
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Emotiva Unveils Update Of Renowned Airmotiv Speakers & New CD Player/DAC
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. My thirst for great sound has led me on a delightful music quest that continues today.
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Album Of The Week: Jeff Goldblum And The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra- “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This”
This week’s Album Of The Week is the latest release from Jeff Goldblum And The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, entitled “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This”. This sophomore project follows the formula as the first album, paring hard-swinging Jazz covers with an illustrious list of Celebrity vocalists. I’m not mad at this, because it was amazing the…
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Audiophile Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Best Christmas Gifts Under $500!
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The Christmas Holiday Season is upon us again! This year just flew by! Well, here we are back again to help you out with Christmas Gifts, and let you know precisely what the Audiophile/Music lover in your life wants under the tree! We will have several posts with gifts at all different price points, including…
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Audiophile Holiday Gift Guide 2019: 10 Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas, Christmas Gifts Under $100!
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The Christmas Holiday Season is upon us again! This year just flew by, didn’t it? Well, here we are back again to help out with Christmas Gifts, and let you know precisely what the Audiophile/Music lover in your life wants under the tree! We will have several posts with gifts at all different price points,…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Gang Starr + 16 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s another #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including new music from legendary Hip Hop group Gang Starr plus 16 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this album out in High-Resolution Audio!…
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Price Drop On The Iconic Kef LS50 Bookshelf Speakers-$400 Off!
The Kef LS50 Mini-Monitor is THE small speaker to get if you value beautiful midrange, big soundstage, and accurate presentation above all else when listening to music. These speakers are highly prized amongst audio reviewers, who refuse to part with them despite having access to just about any speaker on the market. Many of them,…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Michael Kiwanuka + 16 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I 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 the bottom) Here are my picks for this…
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Check This Out: Mr. Speakers Has A New Name And New Headphones!
No burying the Lede here. Mr. Speakers is now Dan Clark Audio. Dan Clark Audio also has a new headphone, the AEON 2. Headphone enthusiasts know Mr. Speakers. They are a small company that started out modding Fostex Planar Magnetic headphones, then moved on to making highly successful Planar designs of their own. Today, Mr.…
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The Mesmerizing TRIANGLE BOREA BR03 Hifi Bookshelf Speaker In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
(Check out our review of the TRIANGLE BOREA BR03 here! We named it our 2019 Product Of The Year!) Today I’m checking out the BOREA BR03, a new bookshelf speaker from French Hifi manufacturer TRIANGLE. The BR03 is the largest bookshelf model in their new BOREA line of budget audiophile speakers, which draws from their mid-range…
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Fiio K5 Pro Headphone Amplifier Review: This Impressive Budget DAC Amp Will Excite You!
It wasn’t long ago that I would call a $150 desktop headphone amp with great sound and decent power a steal. So then what should I call a desktop headphone amp with excellent sound, decent power, and a quality USB DAC built-in? I would call it the K5 Pro. The Fiio K5 Pro ($149.99 on…