Last reply by Chris on Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:38 +0000

Last reply by platen on Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:39:40 +0000

Last reply by Dave R on Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:30:31 +0000

Last reply by Chris on Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:50:30 +0000

Last reply by Chris on Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:08:18 +0000

Last reply by Dave R on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:18:44 +0000

Last reply by Dave R on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:11:52 +0000

Last reply by Dave R on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:33:55 +0000

Last reply by Dave R on Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:09:25 +0000

Last reply by Dave R on Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:01:04 +0000

Last reply by Dave R on Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:40:13 +0000

Last reply by Dave R on Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:22:05 +0000

Shanling has announced the launch of the EC Play, a compact portable CD player Weighing 418 grams and measuring 142 x 125.1 x 26mm, EC Play features an aluminium construction with three finishes: Feather Green, Onyx Black and Moonlight Silver. Shanling’s so-called Advanced Active Magnetic Clamp System, continuously adjusts pressure and positioning on the CD... […]

Priced at just £199, the E50 II is based upon the AK4497S, a new DAC chip representing the latest version of the company’s Velvet Sound concept Which says a lot for a lower cost DAC to feature such chip technology. Proprietary tech includes TopSync circuit with JitterNull processing using FPGA Phase-Locked Loop to deliver precise... […]

Ruark has announced the R710 Music Console and Talisman-R floorstanding speakers The R710 blends streaming technology, supports up to 24bit/384kHz with an integrated CD player and built-in phono stage. It includes a Bluetooth remote, large colour display, custom switch mode power supply and supports playback from both networked media servers and attached USB storage devices.... […]

Can modern engineering improve the legendary Quad ESL-57? I compare AQuadThing Audio’s new Quad panels with their own, older OTEC panels after nearly 20 years of ownership. To see the video, click below:   The post AQUADTHING AUDIO ESL-57 appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

The new streamer DAC from the Series 5.2 is a compact, fully balanced unit that is Roon Ready and supports TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect and Spotify Lossless HD You’ll also find Bluetooth 5.2 In and Out supporting the aptX HD codec. A dedicated digital output allows the DS-5.2 to be used as a... […]

Featuring a custom 78mm planar magnetic driver, the Apollo Pro is an open-back design  The composite diaphragm measures less than 800 nanometres thick. Apollo Pro also incorporates Sendy Audio’s Electron Beam Evaporation Deposition technology, which coats aluminium circuitry directly onto the diaphragm surface. The Apollo Pro features real wood earcups, a machined metal frame and... […]

A host of upcoming and newly released tech for you, this week To see the video, click below: The post HiFi NEWS, ETC. 21 JUNE 2026 appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

Welcome to Music Alerts, devoted this week to vinyl To see the video, click below… The post MUSIC ALERTS 20 JUNE 2026 appeared first on The Audiophile Man.

The new, so-called, WiiM Bar features is a 3.0.2 Dolby Atmos design powered by a 8-driver array with 4 passive radiators, including front mid-woofers, front tweeters, and top full-range height drivers You also get a 2.1 inch touch display. RoomFit room auto-correction is included alongside EQ facilities plus access to 20+ streaming services, all controllable... […]

This new streaming amplifier packs 300W per channel from its Hypex NCOREx Class D amplification in a dual-mono layout A balanced pre-amplifier stage and dedicated analogue volume controls for each channel sit alongside an ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC, supporting up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512. Cambridge’s own StreamMagic Gen 4 platform offers native support for Spotify Connect,... […]

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 […]

OK. Let's get the elephant in the room out of the way... Yes, they are glass speakers, and yes, they sound "transparent." OK. Phew. Glad we got that over with! At a high-end audio show in 2015, I met Jonas from Sweden for the first time in a big room on the first floor. All […]

This issue of EnjoyTheMusic.com's high-end-audio Review Magazine arrives at a moment when the global audiophile community feels more connected—and more energized—than ever! Over the past 30+ years, our publication has served music lovers with high-performance audio reviews, show reports, industry news, and heartfelt editorials that celebrate the musical art of listening. This month, we continue […]

In this review, I will describe and sonically examine Merrill Audio's Element 116MX monoblock power amplifiers. Given the number of Merrill Audio reviews I have written over the past decade, I suppose some may accuse me of favoritism. I'm often chosen to review their components simply because I live close to their factory. As a […]

Great news for music lovers and audiophiles alike as our July Review Magazine is out and it's loaded with hands-on looks at top-tier amplifier, two interesting loudspeaker designs, world premieres, and more! Think long listening sessions, gear that makes you smile, and plenty of great gear pics for your next system upgrade consideration. If you […]

I appreciate that Nagra designs many of its components, including the Preamp II-S, to evoke the look and feel of its classic reel-to-reel tape recorders. For example, its front-panel Nagra Modulometer allows users to see left- and right-channel audio levels. The Nagra Audio Modulometer is not only distinctive in appearance but also functional; its needle […]

The AGD Productions' Allegro stereo integrated streaming / MM & MC phono / DAC is a breeze to set up and configure. There really aren't any fancy setups or configuration options. It is all straightforward on the streaming side. In my case, everything was set up with banana plugs for the Gershman Symphonia speakers, using […]

Do you remember the part in the movie Amadeus where Emperor Joseph II, his Kapellmeister, and other music advisory staff, including Salieri, have just heard a part of Mozart's latest work, are less than pleased with it, and the emperor declares that it "has too many notes"? Mozart is shocked and amazed, and, to everyone's […]

The naysayers on internet forums will have a "hey"-day with this review. They complain about reviewers who proclaim that each new product they review is better than the last one. Well, I'm here to plead "guilty" as this is the third power conditioner I've reviewed in the past seven months, along with an incredible 650 […]

  Southwest Audio Fest 2026 returns to the Sheraton Dallas Hotel from July 23rd through 25th, and this year's show arrives with an exciting partnership: EnjoyTheMusic.com, one of the industry's most respected online publications for over 30 years, is the official lanyard sponsor for the three-day luxury high-end audio celebration. Their support ensures every exhibitor […]

Capital Audiofest 2026 is set to take over the Hilton Rockville in Rockville, Maryland from November 13th through 15th, reaffirming its status as the Northeast Coast's most anticipated luxury home audio showcase. Now in its 16th year, the high-fidelity home audio festival continues its evolution from a regional gathering into a nationally recognized celebration of […]