Shunyata Research Gamma Cable Line Preview

Stephen ScharfApril 3, 2025

The new entry-level Gamma cable line from Shunyata Research line represents a notable upgrade in performance and features from the preceding...

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Bowers & Wilkins introduces the Pi8 McLaren Edition, designed to take its award-winning earbuds to new heights of prestige and exclusivity

SecretsApril 3, 2025

● The award-winning Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 wireless earbuds receive new McLaren-inspired styling complete with a Galvanic Gray and Papaya orange finish ● P...

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Advance Paris Announces LINK

SecretsApril 3, 2025

New Range of Hi-Fi Cables Coming April 2025 April 3, 2025 (PARIS, France) Advance Paris, the award-winning French audio manufacturer known for its remark...

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T+A Talis R 330 Stand-mount Speakers Preview

John E. Johnson, Jr.April 3, 2025

In for review are a pair of T+A Talis R 330 stand-mount speakers in brushed black aluminum enclosures. It has a 1” magnesium tweeter and...

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Shanling CR60 Transport/Ripper Preview

Mel MartinApril 3, 2025

Recently I’ve seen a lot of products aimed at CD collectors, as CDs seem to be experiencing a ground swell of popularity.

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Magnetic Lazarus, or “How I Learned to Love Cassette Tapes”

Peter Lo RasoApril 3, 2025

Horrible news for the old “Home Taping is Killing Music” crowd: home taping is back in style. While I’m just 23 and this concern was more...

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Testing the BluOS Wireless System with a NAD Masters M66 Streaming Preamplifier and PSB ALPHA IQ Wireless Speakers

John E. Johnson, Jr.April 2, 2025

BluOS is one several wireless music-playing formats that are currently available to consumers. It was released by the Lenbrook Group...

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HIFIMAN Arya Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphones

Lory HawleyMarch 31, 2025

When HIFIMAN introduced the Susvara Unveiled, it was fair to say that it created a minor shock wave through the head-fi world.

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Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 3: Sonos

John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025

Sonos wireless technology is a proprietary multi-room audio system that allows users to stream music, podcasts, and other audio content...

TechnicalTechnical Reviews

Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 5: Google Chromecast and Conclusions

John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025

Chromecast Audio is a wireless audio streaming device developed by Google that allows users to stream music from a smartphone, tablet, or...

TechnicalTechnical Reviews

Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 2: BluOS

John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025

BluOS is a proprietary high-resolution multi-room audio streaming platform developed by Lenbrook International. It is designed to deliver...

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Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 1: Introduction and Bluetooth

John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025

Wireless speakers have revolutionized the way we experience sound, allowing users to enjoy high-quality audio without the constraints of...

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Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 4: Apple AirPlay 2

John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025

AirPlay 2 is Apple's wireless streaming technology that allows users to stream audio, video, and other media from Apple devices to...

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MOON 681 Network Player/DAC and MOON 641 Integrated Amplifier Review

Yongki Go, Ph.D.March 26, 2025

The MOON 681 network player/DAC and 641 integrated amplifier are grand-looking pieces of audio equipment from the MOON’s NORTH Collection.

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Focal Pushes Back the Boundaries of Wireless Sound Excellence: Bathys MG Headphones

SecretsMarch 26, 2025

What’s new * New, exclusive full range drivers with magnesium « M » shape dome (same dome as Clear MG) for natural, dynamic and extremely detailed sound ...

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