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Triangle Elara LN01A Active Bookshelf Speaker Review-Bluetooth Speakers Fit For An Audiophile
Triangle is a French manufacturer of high-end speakers and the Elara is their entry-level series of speakers. The range is made up of both passive and active variants, and what I’m looking at today is one of the active models, specifically the $649 LN01A bookshelf speaker. They also make an active floorstanding model, the LN05A. As…
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AXPONA 2019 Show Report: High End Audio In Pictures
Be sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1 Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2 As with every audio show, there were some great rooms and then there were some duds…but at the end of the day, I heard some…
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AXPONA 2019 Show Report: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics
Budget, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessBe sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1 Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2 High End Audio In Pictures Since I usually cover affordable or budget audiophile gear on a daily basis, I tried to keep an eye out for some of the low-cost,…
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#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Bruce Hornsby and Herlin Riley
Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from Jazz Drummer Herlin Riley and Rock Veteran Bruce Hornsby! 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.…
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AXPONA 2019 Show Report: Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2
Be sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1 High End Audio In Pictures ZMF Headphones makes some of the most beautiful wood headphones out there, both in looks and sound, and they had a large presence at AXPONA this year. Their…
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AXPONA 2019 Show Report: Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1
Be sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2 High End Audio In Pictures Ear Gear Expo, AXPONA‘s headphone showcase, is one of my favorite parts of the show every year, but this year it seems like it shrunk. Some of my…
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#NewMusicFriday feat. Anderson .Paak & Norah Jones
Every Friday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your hi-fi fix…here are my picks for this week, including new music from two of my favorite artists, Anderson .Paak & Norah Jones!…(TIDAL streams below!) Norah Jones-Begin Again (Jazz/Pop) Bill Frisell, Thomas Morgan-Epistrophy (Live at the Village Vanguard 2016) Glen…
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EMOTIVA BasX TA-100 Integrated Amplifier/Tuner In The House!
EMOTIVA is known for making some heavy duty audio gear and selling it at very low prices. Because of this, I have been really wanting to get some of their stuff in for review, and it has finally happened! This is the BasX TA-100 Integrated Amplifier (w/ tuner!) and it does a whole lot for…
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SVS Announces New $799 Prime Pinnacle Audiophile Tower Speaker
The following is courtesy of SVS: SVS Announces Prime Pinnacle Tower Speaker. All-new SVS floorstanding speaker features new driver array, trickle down technology from the reference Ultra Series speakers and performance that will delight both discerning audiophiles and home theater fans, while blending seamlessly in a room. Youngstown, Ohio – April 2, 2019 – SVS, manufacturer of…
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#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Marvin Gaye and Steve Earle
Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from soul legend Marvin Gaye’s Lost Album “You’re The Man”…enjoy! 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.…
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NAD D 3045 Hybrid Digital DAC Integrated Amplifier In The House!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Power Amps, Reviews, Streaming, WirelessNAD D3045 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier ($699) – I call it a little wonder box…Integrated Power Amp, High-Current Headphone Amp, USB DAC w/ MQA and DSD, not to mention an APT-X HD Bluetooth Reciever. There’s not much this relatively small box can’t do. I can’t wait to put it through its paces! Stay tuned for the review……
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PSB Speakers Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speakers In The House! (+ Unboxing Pics)
As an audiophile, there’s nothing I love more than bookshelf speakers. It never ceases to amaze me how speaker designers can stuff amazing musical performances in such relatively tiny little boxes. One tiny little speaker that bowls me over is the PSB Speakers Imagine Mini. I first heard them hooked up to a Rega Brio Integrated Amp, and…
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TRIANGLE ELARA LN01A Active Bookshelf Speaker In The House!
Powered, or Active Speakers are becoming a big thing in the 2-Channel audio world. For those who are turned off by the prospect of matching an amp to a set of speakers, or even hooking up stereo equipment, active speakers are a simple way to get into audio with a minimum amount of fuss. There…
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#MusicMonday Playlist feat. The Coathangers and Van Morrison
Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of some more great sounding songs for your hi-fi rig, including new music from Garage Rock Band The Coathangers…enjoy! 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…
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TIDAL Now Supports MQA on iOS App
UPDATE: Check out my post on How to get the best sound quality from the TIDAL app and MQA! As of today, TIDAL supports the MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) Hi-Res audio format on their iOS app, bringing better than CD-Quality streaming to Apple devices like the iPhone. The following is courtesy of TIDAL & MQA:…
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10 Building Blocks for Your Budget/Affordable 2-Channel Audiophile System! (2019)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Wireless(Check out our new post on this topic: How To Build A Mind-Blowing Affordable Hifi System In 5 Steps!) While I spend a lot of time covering headphones, earphones, and headphone DAC/Amps, 2-channel audio systems are my first love. While headphones can create a wonderful listening experience, they can’t re-create the sound of a well-matched…
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iFi xCAN Portable Headphone Amp Review
Powerful Portable Audiophile Amp with Excellent Wireless Sound Judging from my research and general discussion about the xCAN, it seems like people are really confused about what it actually is. I guess part of the confusion is the existence of the xDSD, a portable headphone amp/DAC that is more along the lines of what people…
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Cambridge Audio CXA60 Integrated Amplifier Review
DACs, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, StreamingClass-leading sound in the sub-$1000 price range. I purchased a Cambridge Audio Azur 540a V2 integrated in the early 2000s because I was impressed with its robust design. The thick metal faceplate and big toroidal transformer told me this amp meant business, It also didn’t hurt that it cost less than $500 at the time.…
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PSB Speakers Updates Low-Cost Alpha Series
The following is a press release provided by PSB Speakers. CES, Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, NV January 7, 2019 – PSB Speakers, long renowned for affordable excellence in loudspeaker design, launched an all-new range of Alpha speakers that, like their predecessors, deliver remarkable value and performance. Four models in all, the new Alpha Series is…
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Technics Releases Two Premium Headphones with apt-X HD and LDAC Bluetooth
Bluetooth, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Streaming, WirelessAt CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Technics released two premium over-ear wireless headphones, the EAH-F70N and EAH-F50B. Both models are aiming for audiophile sound quality, incorporating high-resolution Bluetooth codecs (both apt-x HD and LDAC) along with custom 40mm diaphragms. The F70N model adds active Noise Cancelling with an Ambient Awareness feature that will allow you to…
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