And, indeed, what is an audiophile? For us, it simply means caring about sound quality and appreciating great sound production. Never at the expense of the music – we love all the albums on this list, first and foremost, for the great music they contain – but rather alongside the ...
2.Miles Davis – Kind of Blue SACD– (out of print) – While this all time classic is available on all kinds of vinyl – you will have to make it your audiophile mission to find a used copy on SACD because it was released and it was good. Like Dark Side, this is a defining reco...
While CDs and Vinyl still hold a special place in many an audiophile’s heart, wireless music streaming devices have become commonplace on the racks of hi-fi enthusiasts. That’s because they offer flexibility and a range of music discovery not possible in the olden days. With a good streame...
A cartridge is the small box mounted to the end of the tonearm on your record player. It includes the stylus (or needle) that lowers onto the vinyl itself. The best turntables feature a user-replaceable cartridge, which allows you to experiment with a higher-quality cartridge (such as an ...
When it comes to selecting the best-powered speakers for your needs, there are several factors to consider. Whether you're an audiophile, a music producer, or simply someone who enjoys high-quality music playback, understanding the nuances of speaker design and functionality will help you make ...
This excellent compact hifi player is capable of bringing their timeless albums and well-loved compilations back to life with crisp audio quality and it has handy built-in DAB+/FM radio support and Bluetooth connectivity too. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Vinyl every month Rough Trade ...
Vinyl ruled the Sixties and Seventies, cassettes helped define the Eighties, CDs caught fire in the Nineties, and digital music stores like iTunes took over in the early aughts — but nothing has made music more accessible than the streaming services launched in the past decade. Major tech...
Technology has since made the rest of an audiophile’s stereo setup much smaller and more lightweight, but the turntable remains basically the same device it was back in my parents’ basement. Of course, that’s only in appearance.
Possibly so, if you’re into the relative novelty of audiophile vinyl — this is billed as having been cut from the original masters, using an all-analog cutting process on a vintage Capitol lathe. By the way, if you’re into very, very non-audio singles, Capitol is also putting out...
Despite a recent surge in popularity of vinyl and record players, music streaming continues to be king. A wide variety of subscription-based music streaming services now grant access to millions of songs that you can access on any device you own. From Apple Music to Spotify and even Pando...