TEAC VRDS-701T CD Transport and UD-701N USB DAC / Network Player / Pre-amplifier Review

Craig ChaseMarch 24, 2025

At the 2024 Capital Audio Fest in Rockville, Maryland, I got to check out TEAC's VRDS-701T CD Transport and UD-701N USB DAC. And now I...

Audio Player ReviewsCD TransportsDACsReviews

Southwest Audio Fest 2025 Show Coverage

staffMarch 21, 2025

Welcome SECRETS readers to our show coverage of the 2025 Southwest Audio Fest. This year, Senior Editor Jim Milton is roaming the halls of the Hilton Anatole Ho...

FeaturesShow Reports, Film Festivals and Concerts

A Collection of New Vinyl for the Audiophile: March 2025

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 20, 2025

In this edition we bring you three selections of vinyl for you to enjoy in your turntable, so get the coffee ready and let's roll!

SECRETS World of Vinyl

MartinLogan Motion XT F200 Home Theater Speaker System Preview

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 19, 2025

MartinLogan. The name conjures visions of large flat HiFi speakers that excite the air with effortless music reproduction.

Product Previews

iFi Audio iCAN Phantom Headphone Amplifier Preview

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 19, 2025

The iFi Audio iCAN Phantom can essentially drive any type of headphone with any of the most commonly used terminations.

Product Previews

HIFIMAN Arya Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphone Preview

Lory HawleyMarch 19, 2025

HIFIMAN has released the third in its series of “Unveiled” planar magnetic headphones with the release of the Arya Unveiled.

Product Previews

Canton Reference 7 Speakers Preview

Yongki Go, Ph.D.March 19, 2025

Canton has a well-established reputation in the hi-fi speaker industry. As the highest series in the Canton product lineup, the Reference...

Product Previews

Experimenting with BluOS using the NAD M66 Streaming Preamplifier and the PSB Alpha iQ Wireless Speakers

John E. Johnson, Jr.March 19, 2025

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

Product Previews

WiiM Ultra and Pro Plus Streamers Review

Jim MiltonMarch 19, 2025

WiiM wants to provide audiophile-quality streaming to everyone at affordable prices. With the Pro Plus and Ultra preamp streaming devices...

Audio Player ReviewsMedia StreamerReviews

Bathys, The Must-Have Wireless Hi-Fi Headphones from Focal, Get a New Finish: Deep Black

SecretsMarch 18, 2025

March 18, 2025 - In October 2022, Focal made a brilliant entry into the Bluetooth® hi-fi Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) headphones with Bathys. This succes...

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DALI Epikore 3 Bookshelf Speaker Review

Chris EberleMarch 17, 2025

DALI’s Epikore 3 Bookshelf Speaker combines technology from its Kore and Epicon series to create a unique blend of driver types in a...

Bookshelf SpeakersReviewsSpeaker Reviews

SORTA HIFI, Episode 13 – Back To Florida!

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 14, 2025

For our latest Episode of SortaHIFI, Taps and Carlo discuss the recent Florida International Audio Expo and some of the memorable gear that both Carlo and Chris...

Blogs & Little Things

How Phono Cartridges Are Manufactured

John E. Johnson, Jr.March 13, 2025

The manufacturing process of a phono cartridge is intricate and involves a combination of precision engineering, materials science, and skilled craftsmanship. ...

Phono CartridgesTechnicalTechnical ArticleTechnical Reviews

WiiM

SecretsMarch 12, 2025

Address 8000 Jarvis Avenue Suite #130 Newark, CA 94560 Email [email protected] Website https://www.wiimhome.com/ WiiM's mission is to...

AV Directory

Focal Azurys and Hadenys Headphones: A Video Review

Taps DasMarch 12, 2025

Focal sent over two of their newest headphones. The new Focal The Azurys and Hadenys. Both of them share similar traits but do have...

Headphone and Earphone ReviewsReviews