Tag: hifi systems
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Kinera Unveils Imperial Skuld, Their Latest Handpainted IEM Masterpiece!
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Kinera has been on a roll. Over the last couple of years, the company has put out a constant stream of beautifully handpainted earphones, and each one has an interesting theme based on Norse mythology. Their latest creation is called the Kinera Imperial Skuld. It’s named after Skuld, one of the mythological “Sisters of Fate,”…
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Amazon Prime Day 2021 Is Here!-The Best Home Audio and Headphone Deals (Updated)
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Amazon Prime Day (or Prime Days? June 21 & 22) is here! This annual sale for Amazon Prime members (get a free trial membership here) usually has a lot of junk for sale, but there are some gems too. Finding them is the hard part! If you’re looking for hi-fi and audio deals, speakers, headphones, or electronics…
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Lightning DACs and Camera Adapters: How To Get The Best Sound From Apple Music Lossless
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Last week Apple rolled out thousands of Lossless Audio and Hi-Res Lossless audio tracks on their Apple Music platform, bringing with them the promise of Audiophile-Quality playback. Here’s how Apple explains it: Apple has developed its own lossless audio compression technology called Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC). In addition to AAC, the entire Apple Music…
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It’s All About That Bass! Andover Audio’s New $299 SpinSub Subwoofer Rounds Out Their Award-Winning Compact Hi-fi System!
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Andover Audio has unveiled a new $299 subwoofer called SpinSub. It’s equipped with Dual 6.5-inch Woofers in a compact vented enclosure, and the drivers are mated to a 100W (Peak) Class D Amplifier. This sub is designed to connect to their award-winning SpinBase turntable speaker and provide some additional low-end extension. It’s available for pre-order…
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ELAC is back with new Uni-Fi Reference Hi-Fi Audiophile Speakers!
Following the release of their Uni-Fi 2.0 and Debut Reference speakers which came out in 2019 and 2020, ELAC has a brand new speaker line that combines a lot of the tech that made them successful. The new line is called Uni-Fi Reference, and it’s comprised of three models, starting with the UBR62 Bookshelf ($999.98…
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Cambridge Audio EVO 150 First Look Review: This All-In-One Integrated Amplifier and Music Streamer Is A Knockout!
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Cambridge Audio has manufactured class-leading streamers and integrated amps for some time now, so it was only a matter of time before they put both in one box. That time is now. I just got my hands on one of their latest creations, the $3000 Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Integrated Amplifier with Wi-Fi Streaming, Bluetooth,…
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ZEN Blue V2: iFi Gives A Boost To Their Spectacular Bluetooth Receiver!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessFollowing the release of ZEN DAC V2, iFi Audio has unveiled yet another upgrade to their affordable ZEN hi-fi line with the ZEN Blue V2. The V2 release of the ZEN Blue Bluetooth receiver now has an upgraded antenna for up to 70-80% better Bluetooth range and an upgraded low-jitter crystal clock that provides lower…
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PS Audio Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier Review: An Astounding Powerhouse!
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Summary The PS Audio Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier ($2999) is the “all-in-one” incarnation of their value-priced Stellar line, long known as an affordable entry point to high-end hi-fi separates. It’s their first one-box solution that leverages their well-received DAC, Preamp, and Hybrid Class A/Class D amp technology (with sweet-sounding MOSFET input stage), then layers a…
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Triangle GENÈSE Trio Review: Gorgeous Bookshelf Speakers With Massive Scale And Impressive Midrange!
Since discovering France’s Triangle HiFi a few years back, I have gained a serious appreciation for their speakers. They’re typically lively with an organic midrange which is the type of sound I go for. Careful pairing is needed, but Triangle speakers can provide a highly engrossing presentation once you find synergy. Besides that, they come…
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DALI OBERON 7 C Active Floorstanding Speaker Review: A Thrilling Powered Speaker System With Remarkable Refinement!
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in Bluetooth, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessSummary A little over a month ago, I gave my first impressions and discussed the setup of DALI’s OBERON 7 C active floorstanding speaker system, a wireless version of DALI’s sensational OBERON passive speakers. I loved the passive versions when I did that review, so I was pretty excited to hear what their wireless counterparts…
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Watch: Polk Audio’s New High-End Reserve Series Speakers Are A Must-See!
Polk Audio’s Reserve Series Are The New Affordable High-End Audio Contenders! Today, Polk Audio unveiled its latest hi-fi speaker line, the Reserve Series, a more affordable counterpart to its flagship Legend series. The Reserve series uses the same Pinnacle Ring Tweeter and Turbine Cone midrange utilized in the Legend speakers, now placed in all-new heavily…
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Cambridge Audio Gives Their Music Streamers A Boost With Tidal Connect
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in DACs, Downloads, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Software, Streaming, Videos, WirelessToday, UK-based hi-fi company, Cambridge Audio, announced the addition of TIDAL Connect technology to their music streaming devices (see our review of the CXN V2 Streamer). TIDAL Connect allows direct control of TIDAL music service playback using the TIDAL iOS and Android app. This allows direct access to TIDAL’s many music discovery features as well…
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#NewMusicFriday March 19th: New Record Releases You Need To Hear
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). Enjoy! (TIDAL streams below) Check this music out…
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SVS 3000 Micro Is Here. The Smallest SVS Subwoofer Is Ready To Pack A Big Punch!
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SVS’s latest subwoofer speaker is here to make big bass from a small cabinet! SVS is known for making huge subwoofers. And people love them. However, this time they’re doing something a little different. That would be the SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer, an extraordinarily compact subwoofer that utilizes dual opposing 8-inch drivers in a tiny…
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The Best Speaker, Headphone And Electronics Sales We’ve Found This Week: Fiio, Elac, Klipsch, Audiolab, Dali, Technics
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Check Out Our List for the Best Buys in Audio & Hi-Fi! Looking for the best values in Audio and Hi-Fi? Then look no further. We’ve rounded up the best audio and hi-fi from around the internet! There are great buys on excellent speakers, amps, and turntables, along with some amazing specials on headphones! Don’t…
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Dali Updates Their Thrilling Over-Ear Wireless Headphones
Dali is giving their impressive IO-4 ($399) and IO-6 ($499) over-ear wireless headphones a refresh. Be on the lookout for new versions of these models next month, as the distributor has announced they will be available in two new colors, Army Green and Chalk White. These join the existing Iron Black and Caramel White options and provide consumers…
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Cyrus One Cast Review: A Remarkably Capable Integrated Amp With Chromecast And Apple Airplay Built-In!
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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 handy little device that allowed you to stream or “Cast” music from your Android smartphone or tablet with just a…
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Watch: Triangle’s 40th Anniversary Speaker Range Is Awe-Inspiring! Here’s When You Can Buy Them
French Speaker Brand Triangle Pulls Out All the Stops for Their 40th Anniversary! French speaker manufacturer Triangle Hi-Fi is celebrating its 40th Anniversary in an extraordinary way. That would be with a dazzling limited edition series of speakers called the “40th Anniversary” range. For this new line, Triangle is releasing complete redesigns of two of…
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Best Buys: The Best Music Streaming Devices Under $1000! (2021)
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 of music discovery not possible in the olden days. With a good streamer, combined with a music service like Tidal…
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#NewMusicFriday March 12th: New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Nubiyan Twist
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). (TIDAL streams below) This week’s Album of the…