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Steven Stone seeks out more super budget components and emerges with a two-way that does it all, a nifty no-brainer bluetooth adapter, and a small but mighty amp.
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Asked by a friend for a budget turntable setup, Simon Wilce suggested the WiiM Amp for its streaming prowess and flexibility, confirming it as a top-value choice after testing.
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Cambridge Audio’s Melomania M100 IEMs deliver impressive sound quality and comfort, making them a top pick for wireless listening, despite some minor quirks.
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Tom Gibbs dismantled $8,000 worth of high-end gear—only to find a $150 Topping E30 II DAC paired with Euphony’s Mozzaik upsampler delivered better, more analog-like sound than ever before. Mind blown, wallet intact.
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The Tanchjim 4U IEM impresses with its customizable bass tuning, refined sound, and sleek build at just CA$99.99—though its subtle low-end may leave hardcore bass fans wanting more.
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The Yamaha NS-800A rivals speakers three times its price, delivering a luxurious sound, piano-gloss finish, and instrument-like musicality. Built on the same vibration-control principles as Yamaha’s grand pianos, it preserves sonic energy rather than deadening it.
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“Manufacturers of hi-fi equipment like to brag about their flagship products, but in any company’s product lineup, the key role is played by the models that simply sell best.”
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TAD Labs unveils the TAD-M1000TX amplifier, a US$24,950 powerhouse delivering 500W per channel with ultra-low distortion, revamped transformers, and precision Class-D design—all housed in a vibration-controlled chassis for exceptional clarity.
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Tom Gibbs defends the value of Chi-Fi in high-end audio, spotlighting PrimaLuna’s EVO 300 tube amp and budget marvels from Vera-Fi, Gustard, and Topping—while calling out the fearmongering and hypocrisy in anti-Chinese gear rhetoric.
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The eye-catching player goes on sale this week at CA$ 149.49 / US$ 129 / £99. 2024 benefits include USB-C charging, 13-hour battery life and an all analog circuit for a enhanced yet classic sound. Calling all bandcamp fans!
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Magnat’s Signature Edelstein bookshelf speakers may be small, but their robust construction, clever engineering, and surprisingly weighty, detailed sound prove they’re no gimmick—just serious value and musicality in a compact package.
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Latest generation of NAD’s popular compact, value-driven “just add speakers” solution upgraded with ESS Sabre DAC, MM phono input, Dirac Live readiness, and Dolby Digital decoding.
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The SIVGA P2 PRO boasts several features that set it apart from the competition. Its most notable feature is SIVGA’s new sapphire vibration circuit, a so-called first in the industry designed to enhance audio performance.
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The iFi ZEN CAN 3 supports in-ear monitors (IEMs) using xMEMS, an innovative speaker technology to push the boundaries of headphone performance.
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“ALBA is the bridge between the current in-ear market and Meze Audio’s best-in-class collection. Priced at US$ 159.”
