HiFi News
Gryphon Audio Readies the EOS 5 Loudspeaker
I’ve been impressed with the complete Gryphon systems I’ve heard at shows, every single time. They always seem to marry great looks with impressive sound, two of my favorite things.
Get Your History On: From Cylinders to Surround Mixes: Daylong Demonstration Features Sound and Preservation at the Library of Congress
I recently had the rather unique pleasure of listening to a stereo LP of the Barbara Carroll Trio released in 1954 by the Livingston Electronic Corporation, a full four years before the major labels got to stereo.
Tidal Launches Max with HiRes FLAC Leading the Way
Anyone paying attention will have seen this day coming: Tidal Max is here.
Update: the Aurorasound HFSA-01 Integrated Amplifier’s Got Curves!
EQ curves, that is.
Linkplay Technology Launches the WiiM Pro Plus: A Better WiiM
I was first made aware of the WiiM streamers by my pal Darko (The Wiim Mini is the streamer you’ve been waiting for) last year who has been all over Linkplay Technology’s super affordable streamers.
Introducing The HiFi ROSE RS130 Ultimate Network Transport brought to you by MoFi Distribution
South Korea’s HiFi Rose burst! onto the hifi scene with their RS150b Reference Network Streamer back in 2001 which I reviewed and had this to say, If you looked at the HiFi Rose RS150b and thought — I need that — you may want to […]
DENAFRIPS Readies the ARCE Streamer
DENAFRIPS has hit a number of DACs and DDCs out of the park with a few landing on my Favorite Digital List so I’m excited to hear they’ve turned their attention and tech to a streamer.
Woo Audio TUBE mini Balanced Headphone Amplifier / DAC
Just when I thought we’d seen it all when it comes to dongle DACs, Woo Audio pulls a rabbit out of the hat with their TUBE mini Balanced Headphone Amplifier / DAC. Yes, a portable pocket-sized Headphone Amp/DAC avec vacuum tubes.
BE@RBRICK Portable Bluetooth® Speaker in 400% Size
Medicom Toy’s beloved BE@RBRICK collectible figures have got a new voice thanks to Ukrainian acoustic engineering company RINARO ISODYNAMICS.
Hegel Prepares to Launch Their New Flagship H600 Integrated Amplifier
Around these parts, Norway’s Hegel Music Systems is known for classic designs that offer appealing price to performance stats. The new H600 integrated amplifier sits at the top of their lineup of integrated amplifiers in performance, power, and price.
AVID HIFI’s Lovely Turntables Back in the USA!
I first saw a lovely AVID Acutus turntable up close and personal way back in 2006 and remember thinking—nice design! That first impression still holds to this day so I am thrilled to see AVID’s line of ‘tables available once again in the USA thanks […]
Meet Matrix Audio’s New Full Featured mini-i 4 and mini-i Pro 4 Streaming DACs
China-based Matrix Audio popped up on my radar thanks to a recommendation from someone in the know just in time for the recent release of their new mini-i 4 and mini-i Pro 4 Streaming DACs.
The Brand New Schiit Urd: CD Transport Meets USB Hub with a Twist (for less than you might expect)
Leave it to Schiit Audio to stir the pot with their new Urd CD Transport / USB Hub that costs less than you might expect. It is Schiit, after all.
SME M2 Series Tonearms Now Available in the US and Canada
SME was established in 1946 as the Scale Model Equipment Company but in 1959 the company turned their attention to tonearms and changed their name SME Limited. And the rest is hifi history.
Darko.Audio Podcast #47 (Uncensored): Rick Rubin, Dolby Atmos & Audiophile Red Flags
If there were rails on Podcasts, I’d have gone off them on Darko’s latest where I join John to discuss Rick Rubin on 60 Minutes, Dolby Atmos, and more.
Hi-Res FLAC Coming To Tidal HiFi Plus in August
Tidal teased this news back in April and company CEO Jesse Dorogusker has taken to Reddit once again to announce that Tidal has rolled out hi-res FLAC for Tidal’s Early Access Program (EAP) users on iOS.
MartinLogan’s New Motion Foundation Series Speakers Ask: How Low Can You Go?
The new Motion Foundation Series Speakers from MartinLogan, consisting of five models, brings the brand’s offering to new lows—pricewise.
Bowers & Wilkins Tweaks the 800 Series Up to Signature Status
“I Want to Take You Higher” should be the theme song for B&W’s 800 Series that have enjoyed a running series of upgrades since their introduction in 1979. The company has just announced two new “ultimate” models—the 801 and 805 D4 Signature.
Wilson Audio Updates the Sasha to V Status
I gained newfound appreciation for what goes into a Wilson speaker after watching Darko’s “American Made: WILSON AUDIO TuneTot” video, shot and edited by none other than Jana Dagdagan.
(Great) Audio Research News!
This just in: “The acquisition of Audio Research finally took place late yesterday afternoon and we are delighted.” So am I!
Hegel Readies the New Viking CD Player
Is the CD Revival in full swing? Oslo, Norway’s Hegel Music Systems suggests spinning silver discs is still a thing with the pending release of their Viking CD Player.
Chord Readies the BerTTi Stereo Power Amplifier with Next-Gen ULTIMA Technology
More tech for less.
The Limited Edition Naim Nait 50: Celebrating 50 Years in Business
I’m a sucker for a celebration and England’s Naim seems to share these sentiments with their new (old looking) Nait 50 Limited Edition Integrated Amplifier. Yum.