Tag: hifi systems
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Affordable Excellence: Uncovering the Best Budget Stereo Amplifiers of 2023
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Reviews, The BestDon’t sacrifice sound quality for affordability. Our guide to the best budget stereo amplifiers of 2023 will help you find the perfect match. As an audio enthusiast, I understand the struggle of finding high-quality stereo amplifiers that won’t break the bank. Luckily, the market has budget-friendly options that provide excellent sound quality. In this article,…
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Audiophile For Beginners: What Is A DAC?
Want to get into audiophile equipment? Learn the basics and what exactly a DAC is with our helpful guide. Get started now! Are you an aspiring audiophile looking to up your sound game? The journey of becoming an audiophile doesn’t have to be difficult if you have the right guide. At some point, you’ll need…
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What Is An Audiophile? (And How to Become One)
Discover what it means to be an audiophile and how you can become one! This guide covers the essentials, from sound quality to the equipment it takes to truly appreciate music! The bottom line is an audiophile is someone who is passionate about music and sound. They take great pride in the quality of the…
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Best Budget Bookshelf Speaker Stands (2023)
Bookshelf speaker stands are essential for getting the best sound out of your music or home theatre system. Whether you’re looking for a budget option or something more luxurious, there are plenty of options on the market. With the right speaker stands, you can get the most out of your audio setup. The best budget…
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ICYMI: Discover The Best Audiophile Speakers & Amps -Most Popular Articles Of 2022!
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Discover the top trending products in this list of the most popular reviews and articles about Audiophile Speakers, Amps and DACs! Happy New Year! We hope your 2023 has been off to a great start, and to help you get the most out of this year, we’re sharing the most popular (i.e., most read) articles…
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Best Budget Stereo Amps, Best Streaming Amplifiers: Best Of 2022 Awards!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, The Best, WirelessAre you shopping around for budget-friendly audio equipment? Then, check out our picks of the Best Budget Stereo Amps, Best Streaming Amps of 2022! Are you an audiophile looking for the best budget stereo amps and streaming amplifiers for the best sound performance? Look no further! We’re proud to announce the Best of 2022 Awards…
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Sales After Christmas 2022: Best Amazon Deals & Discounts On Home Audio!
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Are you looking for a Home Audio Sale after Christmas? Then, don’t miss Amazon’s hot sales on fabulous headphones, speakers, and other popular products! The best time for home audio shopping is definitely after Christmas! With so many great deals on headphones, speakers, and other electronics, now is the perfect time to get the top-notch…
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The List: The Hottest New Gear For Audiophiles On A Budget! (12/3/22)
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Looking for the latest components to upgrade your audio system? We’ve rounded up the hottest new gear for audiophiles on a budget. Finding the best gear to fit your needs can be difficult if you’re an audiophile on a budget. But don’t despair! We’ve done the hard work and compiled a list of the hottest…
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The List: The Coolest Affordable Audio Out This Week! Feat. NAD, Cabasse, 1MORE, & Meze
We’ve rounded up some of the coolest audio products on the market right now. Check out our list of new and affordable audio options! More: High-End Affordable Audio: Cabasse RIALTO Wireless Hi-Fi System (2990 € /approx. $2950) The RIALTO is a beautiful new active speaker system designed by the French company Cabasse, and inspired by…
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The List: The Hottest New Gear For Your Hi-Fi System!
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The best way to enjoy music is with high-quality sound. Whether you’re listening at home or on the road, there are many options for upgrading your hi-fi system! Here’s a list of the coolest new speakers, headphones, amps, and other components designed to improve your experience. Audioengine DAC3 Headphone Amplifier/DAC ($149) The Audioengine DAC3 is…
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We’ve Built A Intoxicating Budget Audiophile Setup Using One Of The Best New Bookshelf Speakers!
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in Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessI just finished reviewing the new Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II speaker, and I was very impressed by its transparency and dynamics. The soundstage and imaging are also top-notch. You get a lot for a very affordable $749, which inspired me to build a musical budget audiophile around this awesome bookshelf. The only knock against…
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The Best Budget Audiophile Gear Of 2022 (So Far): Speakers, Headphones, Etc.
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If you’re putting together an audio system on a budget, it’s an excellent time to be alive. Affordable hi-fi gear has never been better made or better sounding, so you get more system for your money. The first six months of 2022 have produced some innovative products, like iFi Audio’s Go Bar, an ultra-portable DAC…
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KEF Previews LSX II Wireless Speaker With HDMI, USB-C, And Chromecast Support
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Today, June 9, KEF announced the $1400 LSX II, an upgraded version of their award-winning LSX Wireless Speaker system. The company promises more than a simple upgrade to the original, as it uses a whole new wireless platform. That would be the same W2 wireless platform utilized in the more expensive LS50 Wireless II and…
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“Level Up” With This Simple, Yet Awe-Inspiring, Budget Audiophile System!
You don’t need tons of money and “know-how” to build a top-notch hi-fi sound system! There’s a misconception that you need to be some kind of “guru” or expert to put together an affordable high-end hi-fi system. But with the new class of audiophile streaming amplifiers, building a capable system has never been easier! A…
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Best Headphone Amps For Audiophiles On A Budget (2022)
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in Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, MQA, Portable Audio, Reviews, VideosBuilding an Audiophile Headphone system can be a rewarding and economical way to enjoy high-fidelity music reproduction. For example, when I was younger and couldn’t afford a super-expensive 2-channel hi-fi system (I also didn’t have much room for one), I was able to piece together my personal hi-fi nirvana using a tube headphone amp and…
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Best Floorstanding Speakers For Audiophiles On A Budget (2022)
Floorstanding or Standmount Speakers? That’s an age-old question for many an audiophile (one which I covered here). In most cases, the size of your listening room will dictate which one to pick. Standard-size rooms will usually get sufficient output from standmount speakers, which provide the added benefit of enhanced image focus. That said, those with…
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Ifi Audio’s New GO Bar Ultraportable DAC Features Detachable Cables, Balanced Output, And Full MQA Decoding
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in Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, News, ShowsThis weekend, at the High End Audio Show in Munich, Ifi Audio is unveiling its latest DAC/Amp combo, the ultraportable Go Bar. This new compact DAC/Amp will provide much of the functionality of its larger siblings like the iFi hip-dac 2 and xDSD Gryphon while being a fraction of the size (65x22x13mm). It’s said to…
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NAD Reveals C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier, A $1499 Integrated With 130W Per Channel, ESS DAC, And Optional BluOS Streaming
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in Bluetooth, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Streaming, Videos, WirelessAs a preview to the Munich High End audio show this weekend, NAD Electronics has announced a new integrated amp, the C 389 HybridDigital DAC amplifier. The C389 features NAD’s well-received HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and the same ESS Sabre DAC chip (32-bit/384kHz) used in their step-up Masters Series amplifiers. Conservatively rated at 130 Watts…
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Premium Audio Company, LLC Confirms Commitment To Onkyo Brand Following Outside Bankruptcy Filing
Today, Premium Audio Company, LLC (PAC) put out a statement clarifying its commitment to and future plans for the Onkyo (and Integra) Brands following reports of Onkyo Home Entertainment’s (OHE) Bankruptcy Filing in Japan. In addition, they also wanted to combat suggestions by some outlets that the filing would somehow spell the end of Onkyo…
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PSB Speakers To Celebrate Their 50 Year Anniversary With A Live Virtual Event
I’ve always been a big fan of PSB Speakers. Their speakers always provide tremendous insight and warmth, no matter the price point. My favorite PSB Speakers product of all time is the Imagine Mini, a speaker that defies belief when you hear the clarity and scale coming from such a minuscule enclosure. A little while…