Vacuum Tubes (Valves) in Audio, Video, and Other Industries – History, The Different Types, and How They Work

John E. Johnson, Jr.February 13, 2025

Vacuum tube preamplifiers and power amplifiers never went away. Perhaps they were on pause for a while, but now, they are everywhere . . . again.

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Amphion Argon 0 Bookshelf Loudspeakers with TEAC AI-303 Integrated Amplifier/DAC and PD-301-X CD Player and FM Radio

Chris GroppiFebruary 12, 2025

I miss the days of bookshelf stereo systems. The Amphion Argon 0 paired with the TEAC AI-303 integrated amplifier and PD-301-X CD player...

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TEAC Announces AP-507 Power Amplifier with Custom Tuned New Generation Hypex NCOREx Module

SecretsFebruary 12, 2025

Tokyo, JP (February 12, 2025) — TEAC, a global leader in premium audio innovation since 1953, is proud to announce the AP-507, the Reference 500 Series comp...

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Magnetar

SecretsFebruary 11, 2025

Address 41593 WINCHESTER ROAD SUITE 200 TEMECULA, CA 92590 Telephone 888-433-4UHD (433-4843) Email [email protected] Website https...

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IsoAcoustics Orea Isolation Feet and Aperta Stands Review

Jeff WheatonFebruary 10, 2025

I received a call from Secrets Editor-In-Chief, Carlo Lo Raso, asking me if I wanted to review some products from IsoAcoustics....

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Introducing 30 Years of Award-Winning Sound: After Generations of Growth Abroad, Advance Paris Expands its Reach to the U.S. Market

SecretsFebruary 6, 2025

Paris, France – Advance Paris, the award-winning French audio manufacturer known for its remarkable blend of form, function, and value, officially announce...

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dbx 510 Subharmonic Synthesizer for Creating Amazing Deep Bass in Your Home Theater

John E. Johnson, Jr.February 6, 2025

If you have a big subwoofer and you like to watch action movies, consider adding a subharmonic synthesizer like the dbx 510...

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FiiO DM13 Portable CD Player Review

Mel MartinFebruary 5, 2025

After spending time with the FiiO DM13, my view is that this is a portable CD player that you should take a serious look at.

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SORTA HIFI, Episode 12 – Vomiting with the Village People.

staffFebruary 4, 2025

In this latest episode of SortaHiFi, we feature special guest Jason Zidle, Brand Manager for DALI Loudspeaker at Lenbrook Americas. We chat about his role, DALI...

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Focal Pushes The Boundaries of Its Integration Offering, With Its Exceptional Utopia Cinema Range

SecretsFebruary 4, 2025

Focal Naim at ISE 2025 Hall 2 – Booth #2J420 Demos at ISE February 4, 2025 - Focal presents Utopia Cinema, a range designed for private cinema room...

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TEAC W-1200 Cassette Tape Deck Recorder/Player Review and Comparison with a Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck

John E. Johnson, Jr.February 3, 2025

Cassette tape decks, like vinyl, have re-emerged, and the younger crowd (Gen Z: Ages 12-27 in 2024) are having a great time with them. The new TEAC W-120...

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TADL Announces TAD-ME1TX Bookshelf Speaker System Featuring Upgraded CST Driver and Other Refinements

SecretsJanuary 30, 2025

Tokyo, JP (January 30, 2025) – Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TADL), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-end audio components...

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Audio Capacitors: Their Purpose, How They Work, How They Are Manufactured, and How They Affect the Sound

John E. Johnson, Jr.January 30, 2025

As audiophiles, we have all heard about the parts in the audio equipment we purchase such as transistors, tubes, capacitors, resistors,...

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Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaner Review

Carlo Lo RasoJanuary 29, 2025

If you have a serious record collection, then the Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic record cleaner could very well be your new best friend!

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Triangle Capella Self-Powered Wireless Stand-Mounted Speakers Review

John E. Johnson, Jr.January 27, 2025

Triangle's Capella Self-powered Wireless Speakers are a pleasure to listen to. They are competitively priced, smooth-sounding, very flexible, and easy to set up.

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