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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
Summary The $255 SIVGA Phoenix is an affordable open-back, over-ear dynamic driver headphone with a beautiful design and crisp, rich sound. The polished zebra wood cups, protein leather, chrome accents, and black lacquer metal frame
Planar Magnetic headphones (read how they work here) are hot right now. That’s because compared to headphones with traditional dynamic drivers, headphones with planar magnetic transducers often sound crisper, more controlled, and have better extension
There’s something fun about discovering a good-sounding pair of cheap headphones. It’s really satisfying to pick up a pair of $30 headphones and get much of the musical satisfaction you get from a $300 pair
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
Summary 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
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
Today, 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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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IFi’s Latest Portable Dac/Amp Combo Has Unrivaled Power And Refinement At Its Price! It’s no secret that I have a bit of a soft spot for iFi products. Their combination of innovative design, thoughtful features,
Two British Brands. Two Budget Bookshelf Speakers. Two will enter, one will leave! Sorry, got carried away there! But anyway, today I’m doing a comparison review of two popular Bookshelf Speakers under $500, the Wharfedale
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