HiFi News
The New Peachtree GaN400 Power Amplifier
The new Peachtree GaN400 Power Amplifier employs GaNFETs (Gallium Nitride Field-Effect Transistors) for generating its 400 Watts of output power. Why GaNFETs you ask?
HiFi News
Nordost’s New Odin Gold Cables: The Midas Touch
Imagine you need a 2M pair of speaker cables, a 1M pair of interconnects, and two 1.25M power cords. If you choose Nordost’s new Odin Gold, we’re talking about $189k worth of cables, before tax.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Audio Note Cobra Integrated Amplifier
Some hifi companies have name-magic. As if just saying the name conveys meaning, to those in the know. Audio Note is one such company that seems to have a near mystical quality to it, conveying a deep connection to the inner workings of music reproduction. […]
HiFi Thoughts
Darko.Audio Podcast #25: For hi-fi beginners ONLY (+ further thoughts on hi-res)
Darko and I have done it again, only this time its even longer — we recently sat down for another Darko-produced podcast, this time to talk about hifi for beginners.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: August 6, 2021
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: Pan Daijing | Jade
Pan Daijing’s Lack from 2017 remains a force to be reckoned with.
HiFi News
Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up Speaker
How much luxury is too much?
HiFi Reviews
Audio Physic Cardeas: It’s all about the music!
The new Cardeas loudspeaker captivates any listener with its unparalleled vigor and vibrancy. Built by Audio Physic – based in Brilon, Germany – this new, top-end model is one of those rare speakers that makes the world around you disappear. But the new Cardeas has […]
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I can’t imagine any other reaction to seeing the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III than to declare, Che bella vista!
HiFi News
Happy 1 Year (Back) Anniversary
I enjoy a good celebration.
HiFi Bargains
HiFi Bargains: Sony WF-1000XM3 Bluetooth Noise Canceling in-Ear Headphones Black (Renewed)
Renewed. I’d like to get renewed.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: July 30, 2021
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: Ghédalia Tazartès / Jérôme Lorichon / Quentin Rollet | La chute de l’ange
I’m drawn to outsider art. Adolf Wölfli, Martin Ramírez, Bill Traylor, and Henry Darger set my mind on fire. So its no wonder I’m drawn to the music of Ghédalia Tazartès which strikes me as being about as out as out gets.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: HiFi Rose RS150b Reference Network Streamer
South Korea-based HiFi Rose is new to me, but their RS150b Reference Network Streamer looks like it sprung from mature minds.
HiFi News
AudioConLA: There’s A New HiFi Show In Town
What makes a HiFi show good? In addition to location, the thing that makes a HiFi show a good one is its organizers, and AudioConLA promises to be good if not better, thanks to Sarah Tremblay and Michel Plante, the dynamic duo behind Montreal Audiofest […]