HiFi News
The AudioQuest DragonFly Copper DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp Has Landed
Can you believe the first AudioQuest DragonFly DAC—v1.0—arrived, alighted?, some 14 years ago? Where does time fly?
Year: 2026
HiFi News
Klipsch Unveils the (Mini Me) Heritage Rebellion Premium Bookshelf Loudspeaker
Are you a fan of vintage salesmen samples? I am.
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Bowers & Wilkins New Flagship 800 Series Diamond Loudspeakers Have Arrived
I have a soft spot, a certain nostalgia if you will, for the classic B&W 801 loudspeaker.
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File Under Bad News: Jürgen Reis Has Left MBL
I recently received an email from Jürgen Reis, MBL’s chief engineer for more than 40 years, announcing he’s no longer with the company.
HiFi News
Grimm PA1 Monoblock Amplifiers to Debut at High End Vienna 2026
One thing I’ve learned from spending time as a reviewer with the Grimm MU2, LS1c Active Loudspeaker System, and as an owner of the MU1 is to expect the unexpected when it comes to sound quality from everything Grimm.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Wattson Audio Madison Power S
The Wattson Audio Madison Power S was designed to the perfect power companion for the Wattson Madison Streamer.
HiFi News
Stereophile Sold!: On Mergers, Acquisitions & Value
Back in my IT days we had a number of suitors express interest in buying our company.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: May 29, 2026
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Nocturnal Consolations by Iztok Koren & Raphael Rogiński
We first visited Polish guitarist Raphael Rogiński and his album Plays John Coltrane and Langston Hughes back in 2024.
Digital Reviews
Review: LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC
LAiV Audio is three for three when it comes to delivering affordable DACs that don’t sound cheap.
HiFi News
Jadis Releases Not One But Two New Integrated Amplifiers
The new EL-34 based Jadis Aria and the KT-120 based Jadis Óde to be exact and the idea is to offer a more affordable entry into the world of Jadis at $6,900 and $10,900 respectively while keeping that Jadis juju.
HiFi News
Germany’s Tidal Audio Launches the Piano Classic Loudspeakers
The new Tidal Piano Classic are based on the company’s first speaker which hit the scene in 1999 and this ‘reinterpretation’ represents the new entry point into the Tidal lineup at $31,990/pair.
HiFi News
The Limited Edition Klipsch/OJAS kO-R2 Loudspeakers Are Available for Pre-Order
“You’ve got the look I want to know better.” If you’re as old or older than me that’ll be familiar.
Classic Albums
Classic Albums: Freedom Suite by Sonny Rollins
There were a handful of cassettes at the ready in my painting studio back in college—Hank Williams Greatest Hits, Black Flag Damaged, and Sonny Rollins Freedom Suite.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: May 22, 2026
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.