Tag: Hi-Fi
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Black Friday Deals 2021: The Best Of The Best Headphone, Speaker & Electronics Sales!
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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 the Best of the Best Black Friday Hi-Fi and Audio Deals! While Black Friday technically doesn’t arrive until the 26th,…
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Audiolab’s New Omnia Is A Stunning $2300 Class AB Integrated Amp With Built-In CD Player, Play-Fi Streaming, and USB Input!
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Today, Audiolab released the $2299 Omnia, a classy-looking Roon Tested streaming amplifier with a built-in CD player, Play-Fi streamer, MM phono stage, and asynchronous USB input. The amp stage is Class AB (50w per ch. into 8 ohms) mated to an ESS Sabre-based digital stage (ES9038Q2M chip) which is capable of handling PCM audio up…
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Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers & Audiophiles 2021: Best Gifts Under $500
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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 you have any music lovers or audiophiles on that list, then we have the Holiday Gift Guide for you! In…
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Bowers & Wilkins Shows Off Tantalizing New Finish For Its 700 Signature Series Speakers!
Bowers & Wilkins Announces new Midnight Blue Metallic finish for its 705 & 702 Signature speakers, available later this month: The following Press Release is courtesy of Bowers & Wilkins: Worthing, England, 17th Nov 2021: Bowers & Wilkins has launched two new versions of its 705 Signature stand-mount and 702 Signature floor-standing loudspeakers. Available in…
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Sendy Audio Peacock Review: This Ain’t No Ordinary Planar Magnetic Headphone!
TL;DR While the Sendy Audio Peacock’s build quality and comfort are top-notch, its tuning and overall resolution are just a step behind the competition. Nevertheless, some may find its natural, easygoing sound and wide soundstage appealing. Intro Earlier this year, I reviewed a couple of headphones from SIVGA, a China-based company known for its affordable…
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Black Friday Deals 2021: The Best Audiophile Headphones, Speakers & Electronics You Can Grab Right Now! (Updated 11/25)
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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, or the Friday after Thanksgiving, when retailers offer some of their best deals! However, nowadays, many retailers don’t wait until…
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Meze Audio Launches The Enchanting LIRIC, Their First Portable Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone!
Today, Meze Audio released the $2000 LIRIC, their first portable planar magnetic headphone! This new model is a closed-back beauty with a matte black magnesium frame trimmed with leather. Inside the cups are Rinaro’s Isodynamic Hybrid Array Drivers, the same used in Meze’s flagship Elite and Empyrean headphones. In this case, they are scaled-down to…
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Audio-Technica Announces Availability Of High-End AT-BHA100 Tube Hybrid Headphone Amp & Matching AT-DAC100 DAC
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in DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Music, News, Streaming, Uncategorized, WirelessAudio-Technica is now shipping the AT-BHA100 Tube Hybrid Balanced Headphone Amp & AT-DAC100 DAC for $999 and $699 respectively…details are below: The following Press Release is courtesy of Audio-Technica– Audio-Technica Now Offers Its High-End AT-BHA100Balanced Headphone Amplifier and AT-DAC100 Digital to Analog Converter STOW, OH, November 10, 2021 — Audio-Technica is now shipping its AT-BHA100 balanced headphone amplifier and AT-DAC100 digital to…
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Ifi Audio’s $599 xDSD Gryphon Is Their Most Audacious Take On The Portable DAC Amp Combo Yet!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Preamps, Streaming, Videos, WirelessIfi Audio has released a ton of new gear in the last couple of months, including the hip dac2 Dac amp combo we just reviewed, and the GO blu Bluetooth DAC. Now today, they have released their most ambitious portable DAC Amp combo to date, the $599 xDSD Gryphon. The latest device in iFi’s mid-level…
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The Best Audio Deals Right Now: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (11-4-21)
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If you’re looking for the Best Home Audio & Hi-Fi Sales right now, then look no further! We’ve rounded them all up below! This week we’ve found some great deals on integrated amps by Yamaha, speakers by KEF, and Headphones from Sennheiser. Plus a lot more! Check out all the great stuff, and take advantage…
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Roon Labs Announces New Roon Devices & The Latest 1.8 Update Features!
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in DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Software, Streaming, WirelessToday, 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, Qobuz and Tidal. Native control of Roon from your smartphone, even when the screen is locked. You can access essential…
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The Best Audio Deals Right Now: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (10-28-21)
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If you’re looking for the Best Home Audio & Hi-Fi Sales right now, then look no further! We’ve rounded them all up below! This week we’ve found some great deals on integrated amps by Yamaha, speakers by Martin Logan, and Headphones from Sennheiser. Plus a lot more! Check out all the great stuff, and take…
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iFi Audio hip-dac2 Portable USB DAC/Headphone Amp Combo Review: The Sequel Adds Tremendous Refinement!
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in Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, Videos, WirelessTL;DR With improvements in its detail and separation, the iFi hip dac2 is a worthy upgrade to the original. Intro Back in January of 2020, iFi dropped a new battery-powered portable amp that was slimmer and lighter than anything they had released to date. It was called the hip-dac, named as such because the design…
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Audioengine Launches New Multi-Room Wireless Speaker System For $229!
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Audioengine Launches new $229 powered speaker system with WI-FI: Now available at Amazon and selected retailers: The following Press Release is courtesy of Audioengine: AUDIOENGINE LAUNCHES NEW A1-MR MULTIROOM HOME MUSIC SYSTEM W/ WI-FI The perfect home audio upgrade bringing high-fidelity music streaming into rooms around your home. Using the Audioengine Control app, connect A1-MR speakers to your…
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KLH Albany II 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers Review: Captivating Clarity And Stunning Soundstage!
TL;DR Overall, the handsome and compact KLH Albany II is capable of an extremely musical performance. But like many speakers its size, the rhythmic drive and engagement are sometimes constrained by the lack of deep bass. You’ll probably need a sub. Intro Budget Bookshelf Speakers seem to get better year after year, giving you more…
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The Best Audio Deals Right Now: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (10-21-21)
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If you’re looking for the Best Home Audio & Hi-Fi Sales right now, then look no further! We’ve rounded them all up below! This week we’ve found some great deals on integrated amps by Peachtree Audio, speakers by Triangle Hi-Fi, and Headphones from Audeze. Plus a lot more! Check out all the great stuff, and…
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GoldPlanar GL2000 (Double Magnetic Circuit) Review: These Stunning Planars Are An Engaging Listen!
TL;DR The $ 639 GoldPlanar GL2000 Planar Magnetic Headphone (Double Magnetic Circuit) isn’t the most refined headphone at its price point, but it’s good-looking, super comfortable, and quite exhilarating to listen to. It’s no wonder why many feel it’s the best headphone they’ve ever heard. Intro There’s not a lot of full-sized Audiophile headphones between…
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Hidizs S9 PRO Balanced & Single-Ended DAC AMP Combo Review: Epic Power & Tantalizing Detail!
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TL;DR The Hidizs S9 PRO USB Dac/Amp Combo is well-built and has everything you need to turn your smartphone into a Hi-Res digital audio player. The sound is clean and crisp, plus it has the power to drive most of the headphones out there. The only thing to watch out for is a little bit…
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Pikachu! Grado Labs Drops An Exclusive Headphone Collab With Pokémon Center!
More valuable than Pokémon cards? Today, Brooklyn New York’s Grado Labs announced their latest headphone collaboration, a partnership with Pokémon Center, the official online store of Pokémon. Together they have created Pokémon Center x Grado, a collection of four special edition headphones celebrating 25 years of Pokémon based on Grado’s iconic headphone design. The series…
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The Best Audio Deals Right Now: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (10-14-21)
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If you’re looking for the Best Home Audio & Hi-Fi Sales right now, then look no further! We’ve rounded them all up below! This week we have some great deals on headphones by Klipsch, speakers by Polk Audio, and Integrated Amps by Yamaha. Check out all the great stuff, and take advantage of the savings!…