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Sound Service U.K. Ltd has been appointed the official UK and Ireland distributor for German loudspeaker manufacturer Canton Effective from 1 October, the agreement covers Canton’s complete home audio range, including Reference, Vento, GLE and Puro passive speakers, Smart active wireless models and its custom-installation products. Based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, Sound Service brings more than... […]

Esoteric’s N-01XE network streamer, Marantz MCR 60n all-in-one, Blok Axis, Audio-Technica + Fell Audio Click blow to view video:   The post HIFI NEWS 4 OCTOBER 2026 (VIDEO) appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

The Qlearsoul HiCore H2 is tiny, affordable and easy to use — but is it really a £120 HiFi amplifier? Turns out, location is everything with this little Class D amp.   The post HICORE H2 FROM QLEARSOUL (REVIEW) appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

A set of speakers cables and an interconnect pairing, by QED, under the Performance banner by Paul Rigby. That’s it  QED’s Performance cables are low resistance designs with a small cross section that makes them rather svelte and flexible which means they go anywhere. They are light so they won’t pull your DAC over when... […]

AVID’s OPUS pre/power pairing, FiiO’s valve-driven EA13, Yamaha’s WXA/WXC-70A streamers, Rotel’s Michi Prestige amplifiers and Majority’s Fitzwilliam range—all featured in the latest video Click below to see the video?   The post HiFi NEWS 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 (VIDEO) appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

New Music Alerts! A final vinyl special before the CDs return, featuring Quiet Sun’s new Mainstream remix… …The Selecter at the BBC, The Sixteen, Soul Revivers, Whitesnake and more. Which would you choose?   The post VINYL NEWS 26 SEPTEMBER 2026 appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

Yamaha has announced the WXA-70A streaming amplifier and WXC-70A streaming pre-amplifier, two compact components designed for music and TV use Both include an ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC, ASRC clock reconstruction and Yamaha’s YPAO room-correction system. Connections include HDMI eARC/ARC, while streaming support covers MusicCast, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and... […]

Big and beefy, packed with inputs and outputs but still has room for a couple of valves, Paul Rigby gets to grips with the A10, a French fancy That’s right, the Class A/B amplifier, all the way from France, pushing out 130W into 8 Ohms, features a pair of ECC81 triode valves. Be aware that these... […]

Q Acoustics’ compact 3040c floorstanding speakers promise a blend of room-friendly dimensions, punchy bass and an impressively coherent soundstage Click below to see the video: The post 3040C FROM Q ACOUSTICS (REVIEW) appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

More vinyl has arrived—and this time I’m digging into a decidedly eclectic backlog To see the video, click below: The post NEW VINYL: ROGER HODGSON, TINA TURNER & MORE! (VIDEO) appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

Mini Music Powerhouse $995.00 fiio.com/k17 Nestled in between my mighty Klipschorns, with ROON playing “Paranormial” by The Art of Noise, it amazes a few of my audiophile buddies that the source is the tiny FiiO K17 DAC. And it’s not just a DAC, it’s a full-blown streamer, preamplifier (though I am only using it as […]

A great beginning to a system from Decibel+www.decibel-plus.com Neoson Genese Tube Integrated – $7,885Atlantis AT 16 Pro speakers ($1,609/ea. as tested, in black leather – $1,729 ea. in white) With such a wide range of hifi gear at your disposal, even someone who doesn’t suffer from severe FOMO can get overwhelmed in a hurry. We’ve […]

These are our picks in the last 14 months or so for our favorite products to go in smaller environments where space is at a premium, and an extra splash of style is a bonus. A few of these products’ full reviews will be posted in the next couple of weeks, but we wanted to […]

Think about cables for a few minutes. Then think about having only a pair of power cords in your system.If you’re in a small space, less is usually more, so this is not a bad thing for you. The Dynaudio Focus 10 speakers only need a pair of power cords. You can link the two […]

You Can’t Unhear em! Wireworld founder David Salz makes some of the world’s finest cables, used by audiophiles and endorsed by recording engineers the world over. He’s a big thinker, and this time he’s solved a problem that a lot of us didn’t know we had – mini power cords. Applying their Fluxfield™ technology, he’s […]

Say, who says we have to hand out awards at the end of the year? We’ve always tried to be a little bit different so here goes. The Audiophile Apartment section of our magazine and site has always tried to concentrate on audio gear with a smaller form factor that doesn’t give anything up in […]

After spending an afternoon with staffer Earle’s Focal Sopra 3s, just before firing up their new Vestia no.1 at my place, the level of sonic excellence they bring to a $1,198 pair of speakers seems amazing. Listening to the same handful of tracks that I shuffled through at Earle’s house, not too much sonic memory […]

Portable music for those on-the-go By Rob Johnson I still remember my first stereo, a 1981 Sony Boom box, which served as a loyal companion from middle school through college. It finally failed after a decade of use. However, my nostalgia for the old-school portable form factor persists. So, I’m thrilled to see Teenage Engineering, […]

Class-D Perfection $8,995 -$9,495 (finish dependent) Javahifi.com Spoiler alert. The Java Integrated is a Class D amplifier. Just in case you’re predisposed to a certain idea of how Class D is supposed to sound, you need to abandon it, or stop reading. To be fair to Java’s Martin Bell, I’ve always been Class D adverse, […]

We’ve decided to do something different this year… How about giving out an award at the beginning of the year and start out on a happy note? Bam. If you’re looking for a great all in one, turnkey system that will serve up music in every format, we suggest this setup. Also, just so we’re […]

Breaking into the high end for manufacturers has a fairly straightforward path, although there are variations on this theme. First, you come up with a product, and then you present it at a show. There you will meet reviewers and hopefully convince them to work their magic on your product to get the word out […]

hi-fi+ is a magazine that is serious about hi-fi. Our articles are intended to help you get the best from your system, rather than simply telling you to buy another one. Our reviews only cover product that we think is worthwhile. You can read more about that by looking at our reviews policy, but lets […]

The Toronto Audiofest 2026 returns October 16th through 18th at The Westin Toronto Airport, promising one of Canada's most immersive high-fidelity events of the year. With more than 100 exhibitors and thousands of attendees expected, the show continues its mission of elevating high-quality sound and strengthening the community of music lovers and audiophiles across Ontario. […]

Breaking into the high end for manufacturers has a fairly straightforward path, although there are variations on this theme. First, you come up with a product, and then you present it at a show. There you will meet reviewers and hopefully convince them to work their magic on your product to get the word out […]

Ah, yes, the lowly AC outlet. It's the least glamorous gadget in our daily lives. If we need to charge a phone or vacuum the room, their location becomes critically important. Otherwise, once we plug a lamp or TV into one, we forget they are there. I'd never thought much about the outlet I use […]

The October issue of Enjoy the Music.com's Review Magazine delivers another exceptional collection of high-end audio reviews, in-depth analysis, and industry-leading editorial content designed for passionate music lovers and discerning audiophiles. As one of the most respected online destinations for premium audio since 1995, we continue our 30+ year tradition of bringing readers authoritative coverage […]

For 2027, organizers highlight an even broader lineup of leading audio brands, including manufacturers, designers, dealers, distributors, and product specialists from across the global high-fidelity landscape. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate new releases, build relationships, and engage directly with a highly motivated audience in one of the country's most welcoming audio markets. Education […]

Qualcomm Technologies has officially introduced its new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform, a major advancement designed to transform traditional wireless audio products into intelligent AI-powered companions. Positioned as the company's first premium audio platform purpose-built for Personal AI, Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 combines high-fidelity audio technologies, advanced on-device artificial intelligence, integrated micro-power Wi-Fi […]

"Practice makes perfect." As with performing music, audiophilia is a practiced art, defining a very personal journey through a sequence of inspired choices and construction. Perhaps better stated, "Practice develops awareness." It is why musicians and audiophiles make for natural bedfellows. The art of reproducing recorded music at the highest levels is every bit a […]

Younger audiophiles, those first entering the benefits of an outboard high-end DAC, or those who don't want to spend a fortune on a DAC will likely be blown away by the Geshelli Labs TORC's performance. Even though I didn't hear it, I suspect that even the TORC's base model will be very impressed. While the […]