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  • Interview with Trent Suggs, Owner of Audio Research, final part

    โ€œIn late 2020, early 2021,โ€ Trent said. โ€œI looked at the high-performance luxury watch and automotive worlds because they’re so successful. I looked at BMW, Mercedes, all of these companies that offered CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) programs. Why should we be any different? […]โ€

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  • Mytek launches the Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core

    New high-end Roon Powered Streamer/DAC/Preamplifier New York, March 16, 2023 โ€“ The new Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core is a new high-end Roon Powered Streamer/DAC/Preamplifier. The device combines a Roon Core server, network streamer, exceptional DAC and preamplifier with phono MM MC input, and a headphone amplifier, in a single unit. It allows users to…

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  • Luxmanโ€™s new D-07X digital player

    SACD/CD/DAC player supports the most advanced file formats BALLSTON SPA, New York, March 2023 โ€“ โ€œThis is a transformational period in digital audio, and the new D-07X digital player is at the cutting edge,โ€ said Jeff Sigmund, president of Luxman America. The player supports MQA-CDs, MQA files, 32-bit/768 kHz PCM, 22.4 MHz DSD, conventional USB…

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  • Florida Audio Expo, 2023

    This yearโ€™s edition boasted 77 exhibits, with over 180 brands on display.

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  • Experiencing Esotericโ€™s new M1X monoblock

    Some moments in my audio listening journey are especially memorable, even remarkable. Moments that stick out and mark my journey like notches of sonic bliss on my bedpost. Such a moment happened recently, when I accepted to attend the official Canadian launch of Esotericโ€™s new M1X monoblock amplifier at audio retailer Audiophile Experts.

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  • Interview with Trent Suggs, Owner of Audio Research, Part 2/3

    And I thought only the old baby boomers like me were still interested in hi-fi.

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #11: The Vibrant Echoes of a California-based Audiophile

    “That made such a drastic difference. I put it through A/B tests with some of my buddies and my wife, and they were all flabbergasted by what it did.”

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  • AC Infinity T8 component cooling system and beyond! An appraisal

    An inexpensive solution designed to extend the optimal performance and life of your gear.

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  • Interview with an audio trailblazer: Norman Varney, on room acoustics, Pt 2

    โ€œLet’s talk about common things like modal resonances, early reflections, reverberation times, ambient noise, and signal-to-noise ratio […]โ€ โ€œLet’s talk about common things like modal resonances, early reflections, reverberation times, ambient noise, and signal-to-noise ratio,โ€ said Norman. “These are important issues because they greatly affect the listening experience.

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  • Interview with Trent Suggs, Owner of Audio Research

    Audio Research is not only one of the most iconic American brands, it remains vital today and continues to push the limits of what’s possible to achieve in audio technology and sound reproduction.

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  • FiiO launches the M11S Hi-Res Portable Music Playerย 

    Las Vegas: January 5th โ€“ The versatile M11S builds upon the success of previous award-winning portable audio players from FiiO. Alongside its 3.5mm single-ended and 2.5mm/4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, and dedicated line-out, the M11S also offers LDAC, aptX HD, and LHDC Hi-Res Bluetooth connectivity. Further wireless options are available thanks to the support for AirPlay…

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  • Naim Audio launches New Classic range

    Create the music system youโ€™ve always wanted with the new Naim Audio Classic range, featuring cutting-edge innovation, sharp styling, and exquisite quality. CES, Las Vegas โ€“ January 4, 2023 โ€“ Naim Audio launched in 1973 with a simple aim: to experience music replayed in its truest and purest possible form. That meant pushing the boundaries…

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Speakers

    This may seem like a radically bold statement, but here goes: The choice of speakers accounts for 12.5% of the sound quality in your room. โ€˜How the heck did he get to that number?โ€™, you may ask. That number is a half of a half of a half, a calculation Iโ€™ll explain soon. Iโ€™ve owned…

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  • ROTEL launches its first Integrated Network Streamer

    With over 60-years of design experience, Rotel is proud to introduce its S14 Integrated Network Streaming Amp, offering discerning listeners a high-performance product to access and enjoy online music with ease. This solution delivers the family-owned audio companyโ€™s promise of quality, value and performance, aiming to bring music to life without compromise. The S14 delivers…

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #8: Priyoโ€™s Audiophile Journey

    In his native India, Priyo was raised on a steady diet of classic rockโ€”Led Zep, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd. His musical tastes began to widen when he took guitar lessons from a teacher who played the blues. โ€œI had never heard the blues beforemโ€ Priyo said during our Zoom interview. โ€œAnd I was like โ€˜wow,…

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