Marantz CINEMA 30 AV Receiver Review

Yongki Go, Ph.D.July 17, 2024

The CINEMA 30 replaces the SR8015 from the previous SR series and supersedes the CINEMA 40 as the flagship AV receiver in the increasingly...

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Estelon AURA Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review

Jim MiltonJuly 15, 2024

All Estelon speakers are hand-built, assembled, tuned, tested, and listened to individually before being shipped out. The AURAs are no less...

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SORTA HIFI, Episode 03 – When Does Rock Become Classic?

Carlo Lo RasoJuly 12, 2024

This week we chat about some new releases, the brand-new Cambridge Melomania P100 headphones, the Monitor Audio Studio 89 speakers, and the Marantz M1 streaming...

Blogs & Little Things

Analogue Productions UHQR Steely Dan Vinyl Review.

Rick SchmidtJuly 11, 2024

There is one question on the mind of anyone hovering their mouse over the ‘Buy Now’ button with a $150 UHQR record from Analogue...

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FiiO SP3 Active Desktop Speakers Review.

Mel MartinJuly 10, 2024

Can a little speaker like the FiiO SP3 get attention from audiophiles? I think it should. While not a high-end speaker, this feature-packed...

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Amped America AAP-1 Preamplifier and 2400 Amplifier Review

Gene HopstetterJuly 8, 2024

Amped America is a relatively new company based in New Jersey and owned by designer Boris Meltsner. Their AAP-1 preamplifier has a built-in...

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Hisense L9H Tri-Chroma Laser TV Review

Chris EberleJuly 3, 2024

The Hisense L9H Tri-Chroma Laser TV is an ultra-short throw projector and screen combo that delivers tremendous color and performance onto...

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The History of SECRETS

SecretsJuly 1, 2024

In 1994, John launched the SECRETS Primer and the original SECRETS website, while also attending the convention circuits, including CES and...

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30 Years of Loudspeaker Technology

Jim ClementsJuly 1, 2024

So, if I’m being honest, I must admit that I spend more time on social media than I would have ever imagined. I’m as hooked on social media...

30th AnniversaryThe Now

VIABLUE™ Audio Cable Review.

Carlo Lo RasoJuly 1, 2024

I’ve never been one to spend money on so-called high-end cables because, frankly, I’ve never found that I needed them. So, what is it...

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Really Nice Isolation Speaker Spikes for Isolating Components Too

John E. Johnson, Jr.June 29, 2024

My audio components stay on in standby mode, and they get warm. They get warmer when I turn them fully on. I used felt pads to separate them, but that does not ...

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SORTA HIFI, Episode 02 – Authentic, Artisinal, Italian Craftsmen.

Carlo Lo RasoJune 27, 2024

In this episode of SORTA HIFI, Taps and Carlo discuss Carlo's recent post-Munich trip into the wilds of Italy to visit three Italian audio manufacturers. Unison...

Blogs & Little Things

Focal Aria EVO X N°3 & Aria EVO X Center Speaker – A Video Review.

Taps DasJune 26, 2024

As I've had the chance to review a wider variety of speakers, I have slowly started to prefer floor-standing speakers over their bookshelf...

Floor Standing SpeakersReviewsSpeaker Reviews

EarMen Colibri Battery Powered Premium Balanced DAC/Headphone amp/Preamp Review.

Lory HawleyJune 24, 2024

In my search for a small yet powerful dongle DAC/amp that could drive my planar magnetic headphones, the EarMen Colibri Battery Powered...

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Marantz Cinema 70s Receiver: A Video Review

Taps DasJune 19, 2024

This review is late. Like really late. Like not just late for the Best of 2023 list. But late because this should have been done in mid-2023.

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