iFi Audio iCAN Phantom Headphone Amplifier Review

Carlo Lo RasoApril 7, 2025

A Jack-of-all-Trades headphone amplifier for the headphone completist in your life.

Headphone AmplifiersReviews

SORTA HIFI Episode 14: Get Your Hearing Checked?

Carlo Lo RasoApril 5, 2025

Carlo and Taps sit down to chat current TV Shows, and products that come in for review. It's also essentially our weekly check in. And we just enjoy chewing the...

Blogs & Little Things

Magnetic Lazarus, or “How I Learned to Love Cassette Tapes”

Peter Lo RasoApril 3, 2025

Horrible news for the old “Home Taping is Killing Music” crowd: home taping is back in style. While I’m just 23 and this concern was more...

EditorialOpEd

Testing the BluOS Wireless System with a NAD Masters M66 Streaming Preamplifier and PSB ALPHA IQ Wireless Speakers

John E. Johnson, Jr.April 2, 2025

BluOS is one several wireless music-playing formats that are currently available to consumers. It was released by the Lenbrook Group...

BluOSBookshelf SpeakersPreamplifiersReviewsSpeaker ReviewsTechnicalTechnical ReviewsWireless AmplifierWireless Speakers

HIFIMAN Arya Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphones

Lory HawleyMarch 31, 2025

When HIFIMAN introduced the Susvara Unveiled, it was fair to say that it created a minor shock wave through the head-fi world.

Headphone and Earphone ReviewsReviews

Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 1: Introduction and Bluetooth

John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025

Wireless speakers have revolutionized the way we experience sound, allowing users to enjoy high-quality audio without the constraints of...

TechnicalTechnical Reviews

MOON 681 Network Player/DAC and MOON 641 Integrated Amplifier Review

Yongki Go, Ph.D.March 26, 2025

The MOON 681 network player/DAC and 641 integrated amplifier are grand-looking pieces of audio equipment from the MOON’s NORTH Collection.

Amplifier ReviewsIntegrated AmplifiersMedia StreamerReviews

TEAC VRDS-701T CD Transport and UD-701N USB DAC / Network Player / Pre-amplifier Review

Craig ChaseMarch 24, 2025

At the 2024 Capital Audio Fest in Rockville, Maryland, I got to check out TEAC's VRDS-701T CD Transport and UD-701N USB DAC. And now I...

Audio Player ReviewsCD TransportsDACsReviews

Southwest Audio Fest 2025 Show Coverage

staffMarch 21, 2025

Welcome SECRETS readers to our show coverage of the 2025 Southwest Audio Fest. This year, Senior Editor Jim Milton is roaming the halls of the Hilton Anatole Ho...

FeaturesShow Reports, Film Festivals and Concerts

A Collection of New Vinyl for the Audiophile: March 2025

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 20, 2025

In this edition we bring you three selections of vinyl for you to enjoy in your turntable, so get the coffee ready and let's roll!

SECRETS World of Vinyl

WiiM Ultra and Pro Plus Streamers Review

Jim MiltonMarch 19, 2025

WiiM wants to provide audiophile-quality streaming to everyone at affordable prices. With the Pro Plus and Ultra preamp streaming devices...

Audio Player ReviewsMedia StreamerReviews

DALI Epikore 3 Bookshelf Speaker Review

Chris EberleMarch 17, 2025

DALI’s Epikore 3 Bookshelf Speaker combines technology from its Kore and Epicon series to create a unique blend of driver types in a...

Bookshelf SpeakersReviewsSpeaker Reviews

SORTA HIFI, Episode 13 – Back To Florida!

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 14, 2025

For our latest Episode of SortaHIFI, Taps and Carlo discuss the recent Florida International Audio Expo and some of the memorable gear that both Carlo and Chris...

Blogs & Little Things

How Phono Cartridges Are Manufactured

John E. Johnson, Jr.March 13, 2025

The manufacturing process of a phono cartridge is intricate and involves a combination of precision engineering, materials science, and skilled craftsmanship. ...

Phono CartridgesTechnicalTechnical ArticleTechnical Reviews

Focal Azurys and Hadenys Headphones: A Video Review

Taps DasMarch 12, 2025

Focal sent over two of their newest headphones. The new Focal The Azurys and Hadenys. Both of them share similar traits but do have...

Headphone and Earphone ReviewsReviews