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A couple years ago I reviewed iFi Audio’s bluetooth DAC, the Zen Air Blue and called it a great stocking stuffer for the audiophile on your shopping list. The sound quality on that device was and still is fantastic. My main complaint was that it wasn’t a true ‘streamer’, but only a bluetooth...

(November 19, 2024) One year after Lenbrook Media Group acquired MQA’s intellectual property and key personnel, the newly formed MQA Labs is unveiling two significant advancements within its QRONO product line. These technologies, QRONO dsd and QRONO d2a, will debut this month in Bluesound’s...

(October 22, 2024) Today, Marantz is launching two of its better-kept secrets and, likely, least-expected audio products of the year. Called "Horizon" and "Grand Horizon," these wireless speakers defy conventional expectations. They’re not just about delivering excellent sound—they bring a new...

(October 17, 2024) Bowers & Wilkins has announced the latest addition to its Zeppelin line with the all-new Pro Edition. Born from a speaker known for its iconic design and generous output capabilities, the Zeppelin Pro Edition is outfitted with several key upgrades to enhance aesthetics and...

(October 16, 2024) What better way to kick the fall season into full gear than a killer giveaway? Over the next 4 weeks (October 16 through November 11), you can enter to win a Flexus Core 200 Soundbar ($499 MSRP) shipped directly by Klipsch! Launched in April this year, the Core 200 is...

(September 26, 2024) Luxman is celebrating the release of its all-new L-505Z integrated amplifier, the latest addition to the company's Z Series of gear. This integrated amp blends decades of expertise with advanced technologies, presenting an entry-level ticket to Luxman's take on high-end...

(August 25, 2024) Bluesound is gearing up for fall with a new, exciting group of wireless streamers: the Node Nano, Node, and flagship Node Icon. Shipping will be staggered across the three models, with the Node Nano available now and the Node and Node Icon hitting store shelves on September...

(June 13, 2024) McIntosh Labs has launched the MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver, a reboot of its older MB20 model. Designed to seamlessly integrate Bluetooth streaming capabilities into virtually any high-end home audio system, the MB25 ensures that audio enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite music...

(June 7, 2024) As MQA hit the rocks, the Lenbrook Group stood at the ready waiting to snatch it up. Roughly one year ago, the self-anointed king of Hi-Res streaming found itself clinging to life, filing for the US equivalent of Chapter 11 and searching for a financial rescue line. That's when...

(February 1, 2024) Naim has bolstered its Uniti platform with its beefiest member yet. The all-new Uniti Nova PE, or "Power Edition," stands as the company's top-shelf all-in-one player and stereo amplifier, and a burly companion designed to mate with demanding hi-fi loudspeakers. At its...

(April 16, 2021) XCINEX's founder Cihan Fuat Atkin isn't looking to disrupt the status quo; he wants to smash it, altering the way we access premium media content at home. His tool of choice isn't a rehash of currently available streaming services, nor is it backed by exclusive rights to a...

Heading into this review, I was guardedly intrigued by iFi’s Zen Blue Hi-Res Bluetooth streaming device. Having covered its launch, I had a general understanding of Zen Blue’s design and technologies but wasn’t sure what to make of its audiophile-grade billing. Perhaps it’s the device’s $129...

Bad Boys For Life Movie: :3.5stars: Video: N/A Audio: N/A Extras: :3stars: Final Score: :3.5stars: Movie With Covid-19 messing with supply chains around the world and keeping...

(September 5, 2019) Denon has officially unveiled a new voice-controlled integrated network amplifier. Designated as the PMA-150H, it features a small footprint designed packed to the gills with wireless connectivity and the ability to tap Sound United’s unique HEOS streaming technology. The...

After painfully suffering thru several months of Roku and then attempts at substituting a Chromecast Ultra and an Amazon Fire with 4K Ultra HD, I think I have finally found Nirvana with the Apple TV 4K. I just got sick of all of the monkeying around I had to do to get decent 4K streaming...

Anyone use a music subscription service? I've had Tidal HiFi for almost a year now and really enjoy the service. They offer the highest bit rate of any service that I know of, and even offer lossless master audio recordings. It's worth checking out at least for a month if anything. I think...