Brands like PSB, Bowers & Wilkins, Sonus faber, ELAC, Focal, Triangle, Dynaudio, Klipsch and KEF are leveraging their future on the bet that the new generation of audiophiles are going to demand wireless and the ability to integrate legacy devices and home theater into that system. Our picks...
Until now the only way of distributing, storing and listening to even the highest resolution digital music has, at some stage, involved computers or computer-like devices – equipment designed to handle far more than music, so it has never been solely dedicated to sonic excellence. Even when ...
Known for its sleek design and built-in USB ports, the Satechi Aluminum Headphone Stand is a popular choice among audiophiles. It also comes with a built-in 3-port USB hub to transfer files or back-up data, with speeds up to 5 Gbps. The USB-A ports do not support charging or Apple...
and the bass is tight and accurate. Our only complaint is that the midrange could be a little richer on some vocal recordings. Additionally, the finish on these speakers left little to be desired in terms of a luxury finish – but now knowing their true price, we feel this is almo...
Editors’ Choice: Music Servers - Our editors have evaluated music servers over the past several years (newer isn’t always better!) and discussed which products stand out as having merit for likely applications, including room size and ancillary equipme
Many audiophiles wouldn't hesitate to buy a more expensive turntable but guess what, I'm no audiophile and prefer to spend my money elsewhere (I really could use a better amplifier and a new set of speakers for my stereo system). The RT82 turntable matched not only my price point but ...
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Some audiophiles will after hearing the latest iteration of VPI's 3D printed arm undoubtedly question the necessity to spend more money on a tonearm. The new 3D Fatboy tonearm is a significant improvement—both structurally and sonically—over VPI's original printed tonearm. Mounting some ...
Following its award-winning LS50 Wireless active loudspeaker system introduced in 2017 (HFC 413), respected hi-fi speaker maker KEF looks set to continue to be the go-to-brand in compact music systems with the introduction of its £1,000 LSX wireless stereo speakers. Packing in 200W of Cla...