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FiiO unveil the M27: a flagship portable music player

SecretsAugust 22, 2025

The reveal offers hi-fi streaming and amp power alongside Dragonwing AI tech from Qualcomm... FiiO today announce the launch of its groundbreaking M27 re...

Bluesound Introduces New POWERNODE

SecretsJune 25, 2025

A modern, simpler high-performance streaming amplifier that redefines home audio and entertainment. PICKERING, CANADA, JUNE 24, 2025 – BLUESOUND, the ori...

The Differences Between ®Dolby Atmos and ®DTS: X

John E. Johnson, Jr.May 29, 2025

®Dolby Atmos and ®DTS:X are both object-based spatial audio formats, but they differ in terms of their mathematical processing, encoding...

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What We’re Listening To – Winter 2024

Carlo Lo RasoDecember 11, 2024

We review a fine selection of LPs for welcoming in Winter 2024!

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JBL L42ms Integrated Music System Review

Mel MartinNovember 27, 2024

The JBL L42ms is a new product created as a ‘lifestyle’ music system, something that would fit nicely into a smaller apartment or condo...

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WAKING TO LIVE JAZZ

Lory HawleyOctober 31, 2024

This is a story about how someone (me) who knows almost nothing about jazz groups or jazz was blessed with the early morning sound of live...

30th AnniversaryThe Now

HOW TO USE ROON.

Glenn YoungSeptember 12, 2024

In its simplest form, Roon is a music player app. So, the first question to be asked is: With a plethora of free (or at least inexpensive)...

30th AnniversaryThe Now

How to Shop for Speakers

Francisco LiconJuly 25, 2024

I have a confession to make. I got the bug, the Audio bug. What is the Audio bug? Well, that’s when you get stung into thinking about...

30th AnniversaryThe Now

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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Lenbrook Media Group Partners with HDtracks to Create Streaming Service for Music Enthusiasts and Audiophiles

SecretsJune 13, 2024

Service will showcase scalable audio technology while offering consumer choice in hi-res audio formats JUNE 13, 2024, TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA —...

Musings on Binaural Recordings

Lory HawleyJune 12, 2024

In many ways, binaural recordings are what brought me to Secrets. I was invited to join the review team because of my passion for...

30th AnniversaryThe Now

The Challenges of Audio Distortion

SecretsJune 10, 2024

"Accuracy, Distortion, and the Audiophile" challenges the negative perception of distortion in audio reproduction. Distortion can enhance...

30th AnniversaryFrom the Vault

Listening “Through” your Equipment.

Mel MartinJune 4, 2024

Anniversaries are for reflecting, so on this 30th anniversary celebration for Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity I wanted to share...

30th AnniversaryThe Now

David Rich’s Classical Corner Vol.2

David A. Rich, Ph.D.January 3, 2024

In my last installment, I looked at the best recordings on LP and CD of Nielsen symphonies from the start of stereo issues (1963) to the...

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What We Are Listening To – Winter 2023

Carlo Lo RasoDecember 27, 2023

Some fun stuff in the form of great music to get you to, and through, the holiday season in a variety of ways!

FeaturesWhat We Are Listening To!