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From reel-to-reel romance in British Audio Guys’ room to the ultra-luxe finesse of Lansche speakers with Thrax amps, Jonson Lee captures T.H.E. Show 2023’s sonic splendor—with Katli, AGD, and Audio Limits all making standout impressions.
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BELLMORE, NY, June 21, 2023 –HIFIMAN, a leader in high fidelity personal audio, today announced both the acquisition of a respected audio designer/manufacturer and the debut of a new DAC/headphone amplifier that takes full advantage of HIFIMAN’s acclaimed Hymalaya Pro ladder DAC. New from the GOLDENWAVE brand, the SERENADE desktop DAC/headphone amplifier (SRP: 1,199 US$)…
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Roon-backed Dutch & Dutch wowed AXPONA 2023 with their $14,950 DSP-powered 8c speakers, while class-D amps from Amped America and live demos from Yamaha and GoldenEar showcased serious sonic chops.
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Back in full force, AXPONA 2023 saw 366 exhibitors take over 12 floors of Chicagoland’s Renaissance Hotel, with standout launches from Luxman, DALI, Innuos, and Cabasse—and plenty of eye-watering cable prices to match.
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In celebration of the company’s 50th Anniversary and its first amplifier, the NAIT 1. 1973/2023: Naim celebrates its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the leading English brand in hi-fi electronics unveils NAIT 50, a remaster of the very first NAIT amplifier released in 1983. Made in Salisbury, UK, the NAIT 50 is limited to…
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In Part 2 of Gilles Laferriere’s revealing interview, Michael Fremer reflects on his departure from Stereophile, his triumphant return to The Absolute Sound, and the exciting ventures fueling his passion—from producing records to mentoring young writers—all while reaffirming vinyl’s enduring magic.
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Simaudio unveils its long-awaited North Collection—six all-new, Canadian-made models featuring revamped circuitry, advanced MDCA topology, and a show-stealing BRM-1 remote—marking a bold evolution 18 years after the Evolution series launch.
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After decades in hi-fi retail and personal loss, Greg from Boise rekindled his passion for audio with a system built for emotional connection—not status. Now, it’s music, not specs, that moves him.
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Defying the trend of home-based hi-fi retail, Mark Jones renovated a century-old house into a full-fledged audio store, driven by a love for vinyl, a commitment to accessibility, and a disdain for industry snobbery.
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Trent Suggs reveals how Audio Research’s Certified Pre-Owned program boosts customer loyalty and resale value, while teasing major product launches and reaffirming the company’s uncompromising focus on sonic perfection and sustainability.
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New high-end Roon Powered Streamer/DAC/Preamplifier New York, March 16, 2023 – 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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SACD/CD/DAC player supports the most advanced file formats BALLSTON SPA, New York, March 2023 – “This is a transformational period in digital audio, and the new D-07X digital player is at the cutting edge,” 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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From Acora’s granite giants to Endow’s space-age arrays, Mike Harkins captures the innovation and immersive sound at Florida Audio Expo 2023, where 77 exhibits showcased audio’s finest and boldest in Tampa’s warmth.
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Robert Schryer recounts the Canadian launch of Esoteric’s Grandioso M1X monoblocks, where Focal Scala Utopia speakers and jaw-dropping dynamics delivered a “grandioso” performance marked by explosive realism and lush musicality.
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Trent Suggs of Audio Research defends hi-fi’s future, citing surging interest from younger listeners and the runaway success of the $5K I/50 amp. With expansion plans underway, he’s betting on loyalty built early.
