Sennheiser HD 620S Closed Back Headphones Review.

Mel MartinAugust 7, 2024

Here I am again with a review of some new headphones from Sennheiser, the model HD 620S. It was just about a year ago that I auditioned...

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DALI RUBIKORE Loudspeaker Series Now Shipping in North America

SecretsAugust 6, 2024

The now available 5-model RUBIKORE speaker series will debut in North America at Audio Advice Live 2024 DALI RUBIKORE Series Full Family Line-up. ...

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Continuing the Legacy: MartinLogan Unveils New Dynamo® Foundation, Dynamo®, and Abyss® Subwoofers

SecretsAugust 5, 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina: MartinLogan, a pioneer in high-performance audio technology, is excited to announce the launch of its latest subwoofer li...

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PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Review

Craig ChaseAugust 5, 2024

PrimaLuna has been designing and building tube pre-amplifiers, power amplifiers, and integrated amplifiers (along with DACs and Phono...

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Focal Naim America Releases New Immersive Playlists: “Mixed on Focal” & “Mastered with Focal”

SecretsAugust 2, 2024

Two new immersive music streaming playlists feature songs mixed or mastered on Focal Speakers Montreal, Canada — July 30, 2024 — Focal Naim Ame...

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madVR Labs Announces the Affordable Envy Core Video Processor

SecretsAugust 2, 2024

Rockville, MD, July 31, 2024— madVR Labs, the industry leader in high-performance video processors for media rooms and home theaters, is proud to ...

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Sonus Faber introduces The New Concertino, blending heritage and innovation.

SecretsAugust 2, 2024

New Edition Concertino G4 Loudspeaker that Combines Heritage and Innovation. Here at SoundNews, we are always impressed when a highly refined p...

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Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) and How they Work

David A. Rich, Ph.D.August 1, 2024

A Digital-to-Analog Converter or DAC box is an audio component that converts a digital audio signal, typically PCM, but some can decode...

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PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 Integrated Amplifier Review

John E. Johnson, Jr.July 31, 2024

I have known Paul McGowan, CEO of PS Audio, for many years and have reviewed a number of his products. They always deliver good value for...

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HARMAN Product Launch, JBL Stage 2 Loudspeakers, and MA Series Electronics.

Carlo Lo RasoJuly 30, 2024

Old Hollywood. That backdrop heavily framed what, for all intents and purposes, was a major new product announcement from JBL. Carlo Lo Raso The fine folks ...

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VPI Dragon Turntable and VPI Shyla Phono Cartridge Review

John E. Johnson, Jr.July 29, 2024

VPI Industries Inc. is a family-owned high-end audio manufacturer that was founded in 1978 by Sheila and Harry Weisfeld. Their specialty...

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How to Shop for Speakers

Francisco LiconJuly 25, 2024

I have a confession to make. I got the bug, the Audio bug. What is the Audio bug? Well, that’s when you get stung into thinking about...

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Dynaudio Emit 10 Bookshelf (Stand-mounted) Speakers Review

John E. Johnson, Jr.July 24, 2024

Danish brand Dynaudio’s speaker lines include some very affordable speakers such as the Emit series. The ones I received for review are...

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STAX SRS-X1000 Earspeaker System Review

Lory HawleyJuly 22, 2024

Electrostatic headphones are sublime. Also, expensive; that is until now. STAX has just released the SRS-X1000 system. The system, which...

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TAD Labs Upgrades TAD-M1000 Evolution Series Power Amplifier to TAD-M1000TX

SecretsJuly 19, 2024

- Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TAD Labs, TADL), today announced the TAD-M1000TX two-channel power amplifier as the newest addition...

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