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The 10 Best Jazz Albums of 2023: A Year of Melodies, Explorations, and Revelry
Discover the top 10 best jazz albums of 2023, filled with mesmerizing melodies, boundary-pushing explorations, and musical revelry. 2023 wasn’t just another year in jazz – it was a year that resonated with fresh melodies, daring explorations, and a resounding spirit of revelry. From intimate solo journeys to grooving ensemble collaborations, we were treated to…
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Remembering Wayne Shorter: A Tribute to His Life & Discography
We remember the incredible jazz composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter for his legendary discography and career. Wayne Shorter, the legendary jazz saxophonist, passed away yesterday, March 2, 2023, at eighty-nine. Shorter’s influence on the jazz genre was immense, and he was widely admired in both the jazz and classical music worlds. Shorter co-founded the influential…
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Awesome! Cambridge Audio Celebrates The 10th Anniversary of StreamMagic!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessToday, Cambridge Audio officially celebrates the 10th Anniversary of their Streammagic streaming platform, a combination of hardware and software that allows the playback of digital music from their network audio components. As a long-time user of their gear, I have followed the development of StreamMagic for a while, and I think the current incarnation of…
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Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers And Audiophiles 2021: 5 Best Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, News, Portable Audio, Streaming, Videos, WirelessIn this installment of the Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers And Audiophiles, we’re here to help you pick the perfect Christmas stocking stuffer gift! This time around, we have five inexpensive gifts you can tuck in a stocking and make someone very happy! Check out our list of the 5 Best Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas!…
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Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers And Audiophiles 2021: 5 Best Christmas Gifts Under $250
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Shows, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessHey Folks, Christmas is fast approaching, so here’s another installment of the Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers And Audiophiles to help you pick the perfect gift for the Hi-Fi enthusiast in your life! This time around we’ve picked out five exceptional gifts between $150 and $250 that will make an Audiophile very happy, including…
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#NewMusicFriday December 3rd: What’s New In Music This Week Feat. Jesse Cook, U2, & Jorja Smith!
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers And Audiophiles 2021: 5 Christmas Gifts For Those Who Have Everything!
Hey Folks, we’re back again with another Holiday Gift Guide, created to help you find the right gift for that hi-fi enthusiast a/k/a Audiophile in your life. I know that we all have that person on our list who seems to have everything, so it’s hard to figure out what gift they’ll appreciate! Well never…
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Black Friday Deals 2021: 10 Best Can’t Miss Sales For Audiophile & Music Lovers – Headphones, Speakers & Electronics
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessBlack Friday Weekend is here and stuff is flying off the shelves! We’ve seen a lot of good deals on audio gear sell out in minutes! Here’s our list of the best deals still available, hurry up and grab what you want because they probably won’t be around for long! If you’re looking for a…
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Cheap Amazon Black Friday Deals: The Best Hi-Fi And Audio Under $100! Speakers, Headphones & Earbuds
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, News, Portable Audio, Reviews, Speakers, WirelessWhile Black Friday technically doesn’t arrive until the 26th, Black Friday sales are in full swing! This list has some of the most affordable deals (under $100) on Amazon, perfect for stocking stuffers, or for those on a budget! Keep scrolling for the deep discounts! If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of Black Friday…
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Black Friday Deals 2021: The Best Of The Best Headphone, Speaker & Electronics Sales!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Speakers, Uncategorized, WirelessSo 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!
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Software, Streaming, Videos, WirelessToday, 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
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, Uncategorized, WirelessHey 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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#NewMusicFriday November 19th: New Music Releases You Need To Hear Feat. Sean Khan, Adele, & The Willie Nelson Family!
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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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)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessWell, 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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#NewMusicFriday November 12th: New Music Releases You Need To Hear Feat. Silk Sonic, Eric Clapton & WAR
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we 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…
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Audio-Technica Announces Availability Of High-End AT-BHA100 Tube Hybrid Headphone Amp & Matching AT-DAC100 DAC
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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The Best Audio Deals Right Now: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (11-4-21)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessIf 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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