ELEVATE YOUR COMPUTER AUDIO TO THE NEXT LEVEL. JCAT INTRODUCES OPTIMO NANO – POWER SUPPLY UPGRADE SET FOR THEIR USB & NET CARDS PROMISING EXCEPTIONAL SONIC IMPROVEMENT. OPTIMO nano filters and enhances power coming from computer or almost any ‘audiophile grade’ power supply on the market. It will revitalize JCAT cards and allow them to express their […]

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So…I spent the last four months listening to the world’s best linear power supplies. If you’re looking for power supply upgrades for your gear, this review may help point you in the right direction. Any audiophile knows: having high-performance linear power supplies is essential for an enthralling listening experience. Sure it can sound decent and […]

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AudioWise Inc. announces the launch of PGGB.IO – PGGB PCM Remastering (https://pggb.io), a cloud version of Remastero PGGB for those who want to audition PGGB technology but don’t have the available computer resources to run the full PGGB product. PGGB.IO’s simplified web-interface allows upload of music tracks, remastered according to the settings for the selected […]

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Undoubtedly, your amplifier could be a major decider of the sound of your entire system. Being placed only before your speakers and cables, it has the power to dramatically alter what you hear. I’ve heard amplifiers that would completely “override” the benefits of having better source equipment. Resulting in the stereo sounding the same no […]

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In my opinion, these are the world’s best-sounding loudspeakers so far. I’ll mention the specific models of loudspeakers that have been the most memorable throughout my years in HiFi. And I’ll be buying one of them.

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New MB20 transceiver adds McIntosh-quality wireless Bluetooth to all home audio systems, even legacy onesThe MB20 sends and receives Bluetooth, modernising systems with wireless audio in fabulous McIntosh quality 20th May, 2021, Binghamton, NY, USA: McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to introduce the MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver (£649). […]

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Production run limited to 300 units, of which 100 allocated to North America Product Page BALLSTON SPA, New York, May 2021 – The new Luxman L-595A SPECIAL EDITION is a premium Class A integrated amplifier built to commemorate Luxman’s 95th anniversary. The unique industrial design reimagines the highly regarded L-570 series inaugurated in 1989. “Not […]

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In 2019, I flew to Taiwan right after AXPONA, then flew back to LA just to leave for Munich High-End a few days later. I never had a chance to go through all the footage I shot at AXPONA. Well, here are are the listening rooms! There’s a special live performance from Seth Walker at […]

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This is a review of the new Periodic Audio Rhodium portable DAC. It’s meant to replace the cheap USB dongle that came with your phone. As you probably know, those dongle sound absolutely terrible so the bar is set pretty low. But can the Rhodium beat the popular $100 Audioquest Dragonfly Black or $200 Dragonfly […]

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What a tremendous loss for music. This GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) started from the bottom from the streets of Brooklyn, New York. One of the most prolific and gifted producers and recording engineers passed away Monday at the age of 91. With a record-breaking 20 Grammys under his belt, he had more awards than […]

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The audio grade network card, sN1-1G, is finally available. There are already a number of network audio devices on the market, but it would be fair to say that none of them have Ethernet ports designed for audio purposes.. When USB audio devices were first available on the market, more than 10 years ago, there were many […]

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I have an older HDPlex 400W power supply and thought it sounded pretty good. So I purchased HDPLEX’s 300W power supply a few weeks ago. Came out to $585 for a quad-rail power supply – which isn’t bad considering others are charging more than double for a single rail. I have linear power supplies for […]

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 7, 2021 — THX Ltd., a world-class audio and video certification and technology company, today announced the global launch of its first consumer electronics device, THX Onyx™. Staying true to its mission to empower high fidelity for entertainment, the company unveiled THX Onyx with improvements over traditional DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) amplifiers by including […]

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I’ll be comparing the original Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless to their latest release – the Momentum True Wireless 2. There seems to be a lot of mixed opinions on these two so I’m here to set the record straight. I’ll go over the best settings to get the most out of the MTW2 and do […]

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A precision DAC that delivers category-leading performance and value March 2021—Ventura, CA—Periodic Audio proudly announces the Rhodium, an ultra-compact high-resolution DAC that offers the music lover incredible performance, value ($49), and versatility. “The Rhodium is a no-brainer for anyone looking to seriously boost their digital music’s sound quality,” said Periodic Audio co-founder Dan Wiggins. “Its simple […]

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I’ve used the acoustic track for many of my comparative reviews. It’s a very emotional and romantic piece. This song was allegedly inspired by musician Louise Post. It’s interesting to hear how this went from a demo to arguably one of Foo Fighters’ most revered recordings. “That song’s about a girl that I’d fallen in […]

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I received many emails requesting a review of HQPlayer: A $260 piece of software that is potentially better than the $5,000 Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler. I’m setting up a new listening room so I figured this was worth looking into. If I could save a ton of money and have one less box, power […]

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The organizer is delighted about the strong exhibitor interest in the world’s leading audio trade show The organizer of the event, the HIGH END SOCIETY Service GmbH, is pleased to announce that the HIGH END 2021 is now fully booked, even before the registration deadline at the end of March! After more than a year […]

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This might be a concern for other lossless streaming services. Mostly because Spotify’s curation and recommendation engine are leagues ahead of their competitors. I’ll do comparisons between all the services and provide my thoughts. These definitely exciting times for Spotify. From: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2021-02-22/five-things-to-know-about-spotify-hifi/ Artists and fans have told us that sound quality is important to them. […]

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