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Theory Audio Design Introduces First In-Wall Loudspeaker and Two Accessories for Added Installation Flexibility

SecretsJune 10, 2021

Available worldwide this month, the iw25 is the first of a series of architectural speakers to be announced by the brand this year.

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A Collection of New Vinyl for the Audiophile: June 2021

Jason CrawfordJune 10, 2021

I gotta say: Vinyl Me, Please seems to have seriously upped their game recently. There was a much-ballyhooed price increase a...

Vinyl Music ReviewsVinyl Reviews

Fluance XL8 Home Theater System Review

Taps DasJune 9, 2021

Today, I’ll be checking out Fluance’s new XL8 Reference Series speakers. They sit between the flagship Signature and entry-level Elite lines and represent Fluance’s commitment to delivering high performance for the money.

Surround Sound Speaker Systems

Topping DX7PRO Headphone Amplifier/DAC Review

Carlo Lo RasoJune 7, 2021

The Topping DX7PRO is a small, yet high-quality DAC/headphone amp, with Bluetooth, USB input, and balanced headphone connections...

Headphone Amplifier Reviews

Scenic Labs introduces the LX1: Affordable and accurate bias lighting for the home

SecretsJune 3, 2021

The newest addition to Scenic Labs’ acclaimed MediaLight lineup offers breakthrough performance and unprecedented...

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Bryston Joins Azione Unlimited

SecretsJune 3, 2021

Bryston, a leading manufacturer of ultimate-performance audio electronics and loudspeakers for music and cinema systems...

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AudioControl The Director Model M4800 Matrix Amplifier Review

Indiana LangJune 3, 2021

AudioControl sent me a beast of an amp, the M4800 from its Director Series. It’s not a beast in the sense that it’s physically large but...

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Heavenly Soundworks to officially debut their FIVE17 Loudspeaker System at T.H.E. Show 2021

SecretsJune 2, 2021

Heavenly Soundworks’ FIVE17 Loudspeaker System will make its trade show debut at T.H.E. Show, 11-13 June, at the Hilton Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, CA.

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Heavenly Soundworks

SecretsJune 2, 2021

Heavenly Soundworks offers premium audio products that deliver the highest level of audio performance.

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Now shipping, the 2yu digital interface heralds the arrival of a standalone Chord Electronics network bridge

SecretsJune 2, 2021

The 2yu digital interface and 2go streamer/server combine to create a Chord Electronics-quality network bridge

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Stax SR-009S Signature Electrostatic and SRM-D50 Driver and DAC Preview

Mel MartinJune 2, 2021

Stax is the undisputed leader in electrostatic headphones, or Earspeakers, as they call them.

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SOUND UNITED ANNOUNCES HDMI 2.1 8K UPGRADES TO FLAGSHIP AV COMPONENTS FROM DENON AND MARANTZ

SecretsJune 1, 2021

Denon and Marantz Are Also Introducing Two Factory Upgraded Models of the Flagship AVR and AV Processor, the Denon AVR-X8500H“A“ and Marantz AV8805“A“

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Parks Audio

SecretsJune 1, 2021

Puffins are designed, assembled, and tested in our Pacific Northwest family-owned facility.

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Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier Review

Jim ClementsJune 1, 2021

The newest integrated amplifier from Pass Labs is the pure Class A INT-25. This conservatively rated 25 wpc beast of an amp is filled with all kinds of high-quality parts that were specifically selected and assembled by one of the greatest amplifier design teams on the planet.

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What We Are Watching Vol. 12: May 2021

SecretsMay 27, 2021

A few months ago, I picked up the new iPhone 12, and with it came a free year of Apple TV+.

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