Tag: Streaming
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Atlantic Technology FS-252 Wireless Powered Bookshelf Speakers Review: Multi-Room Wireless Revolution!
Have you ever wondered about doing multi-room audio without Wi-Fi? Maybe you don’t want to go through the setup, or your Wi-Fi is too slow to support stable audio connections? Well, Atlantic Technology’s $749 FS-252 Powered Bookshelf Speakers use a technology called SKAA that allows you to do multi-room without an arduous setup process, or worrying…
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iFi’s New $129 ZEN DAC: The Specs Are Tremendous!
iFi Audio just released the full info on their new budget desktop DAC/Headphone Amp, and the feature list is impressive. The ZEN DAC will sell for $129 in the U.S., and unlike the similarly-priced portable DAC/Amps they’ve put out in the past, (see iFi Audio Nano iDSD LE) this product doesn’t have a rechargeable battery.…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Kim Gordon + 9 Other Artists!
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) Here are my picks for…
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Album Of The Week: Chick Corea & Christian McBride & Brian Blade-“Trilogy 2”
This week’s Album Of The Week is from one of my favorite Jazz Artists, Chick Corea. It’s called Trilogy 2, and it’s a sequel of sorts, where he teams up again with his trio consisting of himself, Drummer Brian Blade, and Bassist Christian McBride. He’s not breaking any new ground with this album, it’s really…
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Deal: ELAC Fall Sale-Save At Least 25% On These Sensational Hifi Speakers!
If you’re looking for a deal on some spellbinding audiophile speakers, check out the specials on the ELAC AMAZON Store. You can save up to 25% off their standmount speakers, floorstanders, even their center channel speakers and subwoofers if you’re looking to do the home theater thing. To me, these are the best deals: ELAC Debut…
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BLON BL-03 In Ear Monitors Review: Are These Cheap Earphones Worth The Hype?
If you read through headphone forums and Facebook groups, you will find the $39 BLON BL-03 IEM is a hot commodity. It’s a budget earphone that sells for a little less than $40, and people love the way it sounds! I finally got my hands on a pair, and I must admit, just judging from…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Hiromi + 15 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including a new song from great Japanese Jazz pianist Hiromi plus 15 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this album out in High-Resolution Audio!…
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Upgrade Your Sound: These Enchanting Hi Res Audiophile Earphones Are Now Less Than $35!
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in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable AudioThe Final Audio Design E2000 High-Resolution Headphone in Black is now only $33.97 on Amazon, which is $11 off or almost 25% off the list price of $45. This earphone is a favorite of many audiophiles, including myself, because they are lightweight, comfortable, and have a rich mid-centric sound. If you listen to a lot of…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Robert Glasper + 9 Other Artists!
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) Here are my picks for…
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France’s Triangle Just Unveiled Their New Budget Speakers…And They’re Alluring!
French speaker manufacturer Triangle isn’t really known for their budget offerings, even though they have products at all price points. But their new line, called Borea, looks to change that by raising the bar for entry-level performance. From the press release: Affordable loudspeakers with no compromise, the Borea range delivers a clear vocal and midrange…
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Album Of The Week: Binker Golding-“Abstractions of Reality Past and Incredible Feathers”
This week’s Album Of The Week is yet another album from the London Jazz Scene, featuring a Tenor Saxophonist named Binker Golding. London Jazz is so hot right now, but a lot of it is experimental stuff that may not appeal to traditional jazz fans. This new album, however, curiously called “Abstractions of Reality Past and…
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Buchardt Audio S400 Bookshelf Speaker Review: My Uncensored Take On A Seductive Speaker!
The Buchardt Audio S400 Monitor Speaker is somewhat an enigma in the Audio World, being a direct-to-consumer speaker that is almost impossible to audition before you put some cash down. However, reviewers have sung its praises for over a year now, and it also received some favorable press from several audio show appearances. The speakers…
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Now’s The Time To Save Money On These Intoxicating KZ ZSX 6-Driver HiFi Earphones
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in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable AudioThe ZSX 5BA+1DD 6 Driver Hybrid in-Ear HiFi Earphone is the newest and many say the best KZ IEM ever made. If you want to get audiophile sound on a budget, then this earphone will seduce you with its clear and open sound. The ZSX uses five balanced armature drivers for high and midrange sounds, then an…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Moonchild + 19 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Nu-Jazz Trio Moonchild plus 19 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this album out in High-Resolution Audio! Amazon Music HD-90…
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Zorloo Ztella: The Tantalizing Specs On This Tiny MQA-Enabled DAC Will Entice You
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Almost two years after the launch of their well-received Zorloo Zuperdac-S, Zorloo has announced a new, MQA high-resolution audio-enabled USB DAC. It’s called Ztella, and it’s the smallest MQA DAC released thus far, not much bigger than a standard USB-C dongle. From the press release: Zorloo is pleased to introduce Ztella, the smallest USB-DAC with high-end audio…
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KZ ZSX In Ear Monitor Review: Get Your Thrill With This Captivating 6-Driver KZ IEM!
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So there’s this thing amongst headphone enthusiasts (of which I’m a full card-carrying member) called “YAKZ.” It stands for “Yet Another KZ,” and it’s a signal of growing fatigue regarding KZ’s relentless release of new IEMs. Many feel they constantly release new products that are at best incremental evolutions over what came before. Their latest…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. The Beatles + 10 Other Artists!
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) Here are my picks for this…
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iFi ZEN Blue: A Bluetooth Receiver Crafted For Audiophiles
Our full review of the iFi ZEN Blue is up! Check it out here. iFi is bringing High-Resolution Audio via Bluetooth to a desktop near you. The $129 iFi ZEN Blue is their new desktop-sized Bluetooth Reciever that leverages hi-res Bluetooth codecs like LDAC and aptX HD to convey 24-bit “better than CD quality”…
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HiBy Packs A Bunch Of Tech In Their New $59 Bluetooth Headphone Amp
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HiBy’s new Bluetooth Reciever/Headphone Amp, the W3, packs a bunch of features in a compact and inexpensive package. From the announcement: The W3 is packed with powerful hardware, utilizing a CSR8675 Bluetooth 5.0 receiver and a separate AK4377 DAC+amp chip to bring you audiophile quality wirelessly. It is compatible with our patented Ultra Audio Transmission…
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Deal: Bowers & Wilkins PX Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones: Best-In-Class Sound-$120 Off!
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If you’re looking for a nice pair of active noise-canceling headphones, then your search should stop right here. The Bowers & Wilkins PX Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones have best in class sound, with better sound than Sony or Bose noise-canceling headphones, and that’s why I personally own a pair. While the Sony and Bose…