Fluance RT80 Classic Turntable

Carlo Lo RasoMay 26, 2021

A simple, straightforward, and quality turntable for people looking for just such a thing. If you had told me a few years ago that both my...

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Bluesound Pulse Sub+ Review

Indiana LangMay 6, 2021

Bluesound was nice enough to send me over some new gear to test out. I will be honest and say I haven't heard of them until I got these...

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Topping D10s USB DAC and USB to SPDIF Converter

Carlo Lo RasoApril 28, 2021

The Topping D10s USB DAC and USB to SPDIF converter has to be the handiest little $100 DAC in the land! About a year ago our Technical...

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PreSonus Eris E3.5 and E4.5 Powered Desktop Speakers Compared

Indiana LangFebruary 9, 2021

I recently reviewed the PreSonus Eris E3.5s and had a stroke of luck a few weeks later when I stumbled upon a good deal on the larger Eris...

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Yamaha A-S301 Stereo Integrated Amplifier Review

Indiana LangFebruary 3, 2021

Are you looking for a budget stereo amplifier that you can A/B speakers with; how about bi-wire with? The Yamaha A-S301 Integrated...

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AudioEngine B-FI Network Streamer Review

Jim ClementsJanuary 13, 2021

I received a press release from AudioEngine one day announcing a new W-Fi-Enabled multi-room music streamer. They call it the B-FI. I...

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The MediaLight Flex Mk2 6500K LED Bias Lighting System

Indiana LangDecember 9, 2020

Looking to upgrade your media room or home theater lighting? MediaLight has just the solution you need with standard illuminant D65 "video...

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G.E.M. Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus MKII

Chris GroppiDecember 3, 2020

You can spend a lot of money cleaning your vinyl records if you want, with vacuum or ultrasonic machines costing more than $1000. While...

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Heavy Duty Audio: Music While You Work

Indiana LangOctober 29, 2020

Some of us work outside or in the garage all day, and we need a tougher solution for audio. Delicate systems won’t last but a few minutes in some of the

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PreSonus Eris E3.5 Powered Speakers Review

Indiana LangOctober 8, 2020

In a recent search for the perfect powered desktop speakers, I ventured onto Amazon and checked the best sellers. The two top picks were the Presonus...

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Anthem MDX-8 Distribution Amplifier

Indiana LangOctober 1, 2020

Hi-fi DSP meets whole-house audio? It’s not a new idea but it’s still uncommon in practice. Anthem sent me their new MDX-8 distribution amplifier which...

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Kanto YU4 Powered Speaker Review

Indiana LangAugust 13, 2020

I recently upgraded from my old and failing desktop Logitech speakers to the Kanto YU4 Powered Speakers. Coming in at $329.99 for the basic white and...

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Andover Audio Spinbase Turntable Speaker System Review

Indiana LangJuly 9, 2020

Andover Audio is a young and fun company I saw at the Florida Audio Expo earlier this year. Formed in 2012, they provide design and manufacturing...

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The RAIS Concept

Glenn YoungJune 25, 2020

Out of idle curiosity, I decided to test the theory espoused by many online, that only “matched” subwoofers should be used simultaneously.

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Cheap Wireless Audio With An Older Receiver Amplifier

Bruce E. Krell, Ph.DJune 18, 2020

I was born in and grew up in the deep South in rural MS. In my high school years, I attended live Blues performances of Blues greats such as BB King at a...

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