Valencia

SecretsMarch 8, 2022

After nearly a decade of development, the Valencia design team has continued to bring in the world’s top furniture designers...

AV Directory

Dali Oberon 9 Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review

Craig ChaseMarch 7, 2022

DALI’s OBERON 9 Floor Standing Speaker is a defining example of a superb loudspeaker at a price level that brings full-range performance to the masses.

Floor Standing Speakers

Bowers & Wilkins Delivers the Ultimate One-Box Immersive Audio Experience with the New Panorama 3

SecretsMarch 3, 2022

Bowers & Wilkins, the renowned British audio brand, has unveiled its all-new state-of-the art sound bar, the Panorama 3.

Press

What We’re Listening To. Vol.26 February 2022

SecretsMarch 3, 2022

Taps Das I'm generally at a loss when it comes to describing the sonics of a Drum and Bass tune. It's beats and bass and vibe. Others have no problem waxing po...

What We Are Listening To!

Paradigm Founder 120H Loudspeaker Review

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 2, 2022

Do you covet the Paradigm Persona loudspeakers but don’t quite have the pocketbook for them? Scott Bagby and the rest of the Paradigm team offer you something a little more down-to-earth for your consideration. Hint, it starts with the name “Founder.”

Floor Standing Speakers

Astell&Kern Launches First Bluetooth Speaker, the ACRO BE100

SecretsFebruary 28, 2022

Audiophile Quality Bluetooth Speaker is World’s First to Include Support for Both apt-X HD and LDAC 24-bit Bluetooth Codecs.

Press

CanJAM NYC 2022

SecretsFebruary 25, 2022

Well it’s been a bit of a whirlwind week with us just wrapping up coverage of the very successful, and fun, Florida Audio Expo, and now rolling right into CanJamNYC coverage this weekend.

Show Reports, Film Festivals and Concerts

HIFIMAN Debuts Fully Balanced HM800 Mini-DAC/Amplifier, Featuring New HIMALAYA DAC R2R Architecture

SecretsFebruary 25, 2022

HIMALAYA DAC’s R2R Chip Incorporates New Algorithm For Improved Power Handling and Efficiency BELLMORE, NY, February 23, 2022 – HIFIMAN, the leader in hi...

Press

HIFIMAN’S EF400 Balanced Desktop DAC/Amplifier Epitomizes Performance and Flexibility in One Compact Chassis

SecretsFebruary 25, 2022

New DAC/Amplifier Features HIMALAYA R2R Architecture for Next-Level Sonic Output BELLMORE, NY, February 23, 2022 – HIFIMAN, the leader in high fidelity p...

Press

Sonus Faber OMNIA Preview

Todd CooperiderFebruary 25, 2022

Italian speaker juggernaut Sonus faber may be best known for their ultra-high-end speaker systems that lead the way in both sound reproduction and industrial design, but they have also been known to introduce innovative audio gear that is aimed at a much broader audience.

Product Previews

What We Are Watching Vol. 21: February 2022

SecretsFebruary 25, 2022

A mysterious alien attacks Earth with vast ships and insect-like soldiers that kill everyone in their path.

What We Are Watching!

Sonus Faber Introduces Omnia, The New All-In-One Wireless Speaker System

SecretsFebruary 23, 2022

Sonus faber is thrilled to announce the premiere of Omnia, the brand’s new premium wireless speaker.

Press

Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000T Portable Digital Music Player Review

Mel MartinFebruary 23, 2022

Can a tube amplified portable audio player make a difference in the audio quality you experience?

Portable Audio

Rotel RC-1572MKII Stereo Preamplifier and RB-1582MKII Power Amplifier Review

Taps DasFebruary 21, 2022

The Rotel RC-1572 Stereo Preamplifier and RB-1582MKII Power Amplifier are two boxes, with loads of connectivity, and gobs of power.

Preamplifiers

Paradigm Founder 120H Loudspeaker Preview

Carlo Lo RasoFebruary 18, 2022

As an outsider looking in, the new Paradigm Founder line of loudspeakers seems to take some of the magic of the no-holds-barred Persona Series and melds it with a more straightforward, purposeful aesthetic and design focus, reminiscent of the company’s earlier days.

Product Previews