Focal Powered by Naim Experience
Houston, TX Opening Report

Jim ClementsJuly 13, 2021

The concept is known as “Focal Powered by Naim”. The shops will be a fusion of offerings from these two iconic brands and will...

Tours, Interviews and Book Reviews

ROTEL CELEBRATES 60 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

SecretsJuly 12, 2021

The Family-Owned Japanese Brand Commemorates 60 Years of Innovation in the Hifi Audio Business.

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HIFIMAN HE-R10P Planar Magnetic Headphone Review

Carlo Lo RasoJuly 12, 2021

In the ever-expanding market of ultra-premium headphones, has HIFIMAN brought us a new reference standard with its new closed-back planar magnetic design?

Headphone and Earphone Reviews

ISOAcoustics Aperta Sub Isolator

Indiana LangJuly 8, 2021

If you've ever heard a sub rattle on the floor, then you know just how annoying it can be. IsoAcoustics hopes to solve this issue...

Blogs & Little Things

Parks Audio Puffin Phono DSP Preamplifier Review

Gene HopstetterJuly 7, 2021

“Analog sound.” “Vinyl.” “Phono preamplification.” One rarely encounters those words with “digital” or “DAC” or “software” nearby.

Turntable Accessories

Valencia Theater Seating Preview – Premier Series Tuscany

Robert KozelJuly 2, 2021

It’s been a good while since we’ve taken a look at quality home theater furniture. When putting together or upgrading a home theater...

Product Previews

PSB Synchrony B600 Bookshelf Speaker Preview

Chris EberleJuly 1, 2021

The all-new PSB Synchrony B600 Bookshelf Speaker looks poised to advance the state of the art in Canadian speaker design.

Product Previews

The Un-Integrated Amplifier OP/ED

Glenn YoungJuly 1, 2021

Definition of Integrated – “combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.”

OpEd

It’s official: ARCAM’s ST60 is Roon Ready

SecretsJune 30, 2021

ARCAM announces Roon Ready certification for the ST60 streamer. ARCAM is pleased to announce that its ST60 streamer has received Roon...

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

Mel MartinJune 30, 2021

The last few years I’ve reviewed a lot of great sounding headphones. It’s been quite an interesting opportunity.

Headphone and Earphone Reviews

Rotel A14 MkII Integrated Amplifier Preview

Taps DasJune 28, 2021

Up until now, one product line has always captured my imagination while escaping my reach – Rotel. I’ve seen their amps online and talked about in public...

Product Previews

Polk Audio Legend L800 Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review

Craig ChaseJune 28, 2021

The Polk Audio Legend L800 loudspeakers are a tremendous example of a speaker company making a product that exceeds one’s expectations.

Floor Standing Speakers

Fluance Ai61 Powered Bookshelf Speaker Preview

Taps DasJune 25, 2021

To say that I've been looking forward to this review is an understatement. Fluance has gone and updated their wonderful Ai Series Powered Bookshelf Speakers, the Ai41, and Ai61.

Product Previews

JBL SA750 amplifier adopts Roon Ready status

SecretsJune 25, 2021

Northridge, CA. June 18, 2021 — In honor of its 75th anniversary, JBL infused the SA750 integrated amplifier with retro styling together...

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BenQ Helps Homeowners Master the Best Dual-Purpose Home Theater and Golf Simulation Entertainment Space

SecretsJune 25, 2021

Latest Golf Simulator Laser Projectors Deliver Twice the Impact in SimTheaters.

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