Last reply by Chris on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:38:31 +0000

Last reply by Chris on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:29:01 +0000

Last reply by Chris on Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:48:32 +0000

Last reply by speakertom on Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:27:53 +0000

Last reply by mike1212 on Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:41:22 +0000

Last reply by Chris on Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:53 +0000

Last reply by Dave R on Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:45:56 +0000

Last reply by Chris on Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:54:05 +0000

Last reply by Chris on Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:21:02 +0000

Last reply by Chris on Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:13:39 +0000

Last reply by speakertom on Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:27:15 +0000

Last reply by larrys on Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:43:15 +0000

Dali’s new Basik Sub, a compact active subwoofer is designed to partner bookshelf speakers including Dali’s Kupid and Sonik 1 It combines an in-house 203mm, down-firing, long-stroke paper-pulp driver with 170W Class-D amplification. The cabinet features four decoupled feet and comes in solid black, solid white, caramel white, golden yellow or chilly blue. Controls cover... […]

Esoteric has launched the T-01 turntable, bringing technology from its flagship Grandioso T1 to a less expensive, if still high-end, design The deck uses Esoteric’s contactless MagneDrive system. A magnetic driver rotates a soft-iron induction wheel beneath the platter. With no physical connection between motor and platter, vibration is isolated. A Magne-Float system uses magnetic... […]

Welcome to Hifi News, Etc. for 6 September 2026 This time, Technics celebrates 55 years of the SL-1200 with a colourful, globally limited anniversary edition. Pro-Ject adds Bluetooth, a built-in phono amplifier and five hand-painted finishes to its E1.2 turntable range and more! To see the video, click below: The post HiFi NEWS 6 SEPTEMBER […]

Welcome to Music Alerts and another vinyl special, featuring an eclectic selection of new vinyl releases, reissues and rediscovered curiosities To see the Vinyl News video, click below:   The post VINYL NEWS 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 (VIDEO) appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

Turntable specialists, Pro-Ject, has expanded its E1.2 turntable range with the BT and Phono variants The E1.2 BT features a new Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.4 transmitter supporting aptX HD and aptX Adaptive. It can send vinyl playback directly to compatible wireless speakers, headphones and amplifiers. A dedicated pairing button should also make connecting new devices easier.... […]

Rotel is making a return to passive loudspeakers with the Amora 5, a two-way stand-mount model costing £999 per pair It combines a 25mm silk-dome tweeter with a 165mm woven-fibre composite mid/bass driver. Sensitivity is 87dB and Rotel recommends amplifiers rated from 30W. The drive units sit inside an MDF cabinet featuring a rear-facing reflex... […]

Eversolo’s DMP-A8 Gen 2 and DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 are available in the UK, priced at £1,949 and £2,489 respectively Both combine a network streamer, high-resolution DAC and preamplifier, allowing connection to a power amplifier or active speakers. Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect and DLNA are supported, alongside NAS playback and optional SSD storage... […]

The Advance Paris A10 Apex is big, powerful and packed with features—but does this hybrid integrated amplifier deliver the sound quality to match its imposing specification? Click below to see the video: The post A10 APEX FROM ADVANCE PARIS (REVIEW) appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

I have a quick channel announcement: I’m launching a new video channel on Spotify The Spotify channel is a companion to YouTube, offering another way to watch or listen to my content. Follow m on Spotify here: https://shorturl.at/tOSwP To see the video, click below:   The post LAUNCHING A NEW VIDEO CHANNEL ON SPOTIFY! appeared […]

New vinyl releases and reissues from George Clinton, Candi Staton, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Space Debris and more feature in the latest Music Alerts Also included: jazz, soul, ambient, indie and two collectable 7-inch singles. Watch now:     The post MUSIC ALERTS: ELP, CANDI STATON & MORE – 28 AUGUST 2026 appeared first on […]

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 […]

In an act of musical and marketplace bravery, the esteemed French electronics firm Métronome Technologie has taken the bold step of offering music lovers still wed to physical media a device many long ago consigned to the dustbin of audio history: a dedicated CD player. When Toronto, Canada-based audio distributor / dealer Wynn Wong of […]

When I first heard of Audeze's first foray into a headphone utilizing ribbon drivers, my heart jumped. Traditionally a pioneer in the world of planar magnetic headphones, the possibility of hearing what this world-class producer of personal audio could do with ribbon drivers.... I still very much put the LCD-4 / LCD-4z in my personal […]

ESS Technology has introduced the SABRE ES9292PRO, a flagship SMART CODEC engineered to deliver the highest audio conversion performance the company has ever achieved. This new device targets professional, automotive, and audiophile applications requiring uncompromising electrical signal fidelity, advanced processing flexibility, and next-generation integration. The ES9292PRO builds on ESS's Hyperstream IV architecture, combining premium ADC and […]

Capital Audiofest (CAF) 2026 will once again anchor the Northeast's high-fidelity audio calendar as it arrives at the Hilton Rockville in Rockville, Maryland from November 13th through 15th marking its 16th year as one of the region's most influential gatherings for premium home audio. What began as a local meet-up has evolved into a nationally […]

April is a busy month for the audiophile world as it hosts various luxury home audio shows, with many companies releasing their products to enthusiastic music lovers worldwide. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend it this year as planned, but, as luck would have it, something even better came down the pike. AGD announced its […]

High-fidelity sound reproduction, as we now know it, didn't just spring fully formed from the brow of Zeus. It was coaxed into existence by brilliant, stubborn, endlessly curious people who believed that electricity could be taught to carry not just sound, but music — real, recognizable, and emotionally convincing music. Bell Labs was the first […]

Editorial: Science Of Serenity: How Music Lowers Stress, Heart Rate, & Blood Pressure Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems Momentum Z Waversa Systems WAMP2.7 Air Tight ATM-1E Valve Integrated \ Chord Electronics Suzi/Suzi Pre Power Amp Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier Advance Paris A10 Apex Integrated Amp Rega Aos MC Phono Stage Musical Fidelity M5xiIntegrated Amp Soulnote […]

First, spending time with the Gershman Symphonia reference floorstanding loudspeakers at the Florida International Audio Expo (FAIE) was mind-blowing. I remember thinking that these things were extraordinary, and that it would be a dream to get them in-house and do a full-scale review of them myself. So, towards the end of the show, when my […]

When I was asked to review the Genesis Advanced Technologies Simplicity, a battery-powered moving-coil (MC) phono preamplifier, I immediately agreed. This was because I was very impressed with Genesis's Premium Platinum phono preamp, which I reviewed in September of 2025. I was looking forward to hearing what the Genesis designers were capable of with a […]

Kimber Kable is one of the few cable companies that have remained a leader through various upheavals in the audiophile world. This is a substantial achievement, considering that throughout the industry's history, one of the longest and perhaps most heated debates has been the acceptance and validity of using high-quality audiophile-grade cabling. Though it would […]