What We’re Listening To. Vol.24 December 2021

SecretsDecember 23, 2021

At this festive time of the year, I love to listen to Christmas music. I have it streaming from Qobuz as I write this review.

What We Are Listening To!

Starke Sound IC-H2 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker Review

Craig ChaseDecember 22, 2021

Starke Sound takes on the mid-priced high-end speaker community with its $4398 per pair IC-H2 floor standing speakers.

Floor Standing Speakers

Florida Audio Expo 2022 — Ready to Host!

SecretsDecember 21, 2021

Tampa, Florida — December 2022 — The countdown to Florida Audio Expo 2022 has begun. The Florida Audio Expo is ready to host the audio-industry elite for it...

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Sonus Faber Lumina II Speakers Preview

Yongki Go, Ph.D.December 20, 2021

See the complete review for the Sonus Faber Lumina II Speakers. The Lumina II bookshelf speakers are part of Sonus Faber’s Lumina collection. Even though ...

Product Previews

Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand Reference Speakers Preview

Yongki Go, Ph.D.December 20, 2021

See the complete review for the Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand Reference Speakers. The Beethoven Baby Grand Reference model is the middle of the three...

Product Previews

SVS PB16-Ultra Subwoofer Review

John E. Johnson, Jr.December 20, 2021

Subwoofers have always been a favorite component for me, as the sounds can be felt as well as heard. They add substantial impact...

Subwoofers

AURALiC Launches Amazon Music Unlimited on All Products

SecretsDecember 17, 2021

Beaverton, Dec. 17, 2021 – AURALiC Inc., today announced that it will now offer the capability to stream Amazon Music Unlimited on all of its streaming prod...

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Happy Holidays and Thank You To All of Our SECRETS Supporters

John E. Johnson, Jr.December 17, 2021

Friends, As 2021 draws to a close, I want to thank our readers, sponsors, our Editorial Team, and our technical teams at Advontemedia and Systems S...

Editor's Desk

POLK AUDIO INTRODUCES THE SIGNA S4 DOLBY ATMOS SOUND BAR SYSTEM

SecretsDecember 17, 2021

The Signa S4 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Delivers Powerful Dolby Atmos® Surround Sound and Crystal-Clear Dialogue at an Unbeatable Value CARLSBAD, ...

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A Collection of New Vinyl for the Audiophile: December 2021

Jason CrawfordDecember 16, 2021

There wasn’t a ton happening for Record Store Day’s Black Friday event in 2021. Not for me, anyway. The Jason Isbell album of covers by...

Vinyl Music ReviewsVinyl Reviews

Naim Brings TIDAL Connect to Mu-So Wireless Speaker Family

SecretsDecember 15, 2021

Entire Naim music-streaming range can now enjoy TIDAL Connect Salisbury, England – December 9, 2021 - Naim Audio is delighted to introduce yet more liste...

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Cambridge Audio Evo 150 All-In-One Player Review

Yongki Go, Ph.D.December 15, 2021

The Evo 150 is an exciting all-in-one player from Cambridge Audio that is designed to be the heart of a hi-fi music system, promising high performance with an all-in-one setup simplicity and a touch of design artistry.

Media Streamer

CLEER AUDIO ANNOUNCES ALPHA, INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE ACTIVE NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONE

SecretsDecember 14, 2021

THE NEXT GENERATION OF CLEER San Diego, Calif. (December 14, 2021) – Cleer Audio, an industry-leading headphone and smart speaker manufacturer, is please...

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Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier Review

John E. Johnson, Jr.December 13, 2021

Bryston is a Canadian high-end audio company that has been around since 1962 More than half a century later, they continue to design and build very high-qu...

Preamplifiers

McIntosh Announces Two Wireless Speakers

SecretsDecember 10, 2021

The New RS150 and RS250 Feature Easy Streaming Options for Modern Listening Binghamton, NY – December 10, 2021 – McIntosh is proud to introduce its iconi...

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