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Robert Schryer shares juicy details about his evening with Focal’s new Diva Utopia speaker.
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I set out to pinpoint which signal cables offer the biggest sonic gains, but instead ran into resistance from AudioQuest’s Bill Low and Audience’s John McDonald, who questioned the premise itself and steered the discussion into deeper philosophical territory.
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Reviewer Doug Moore finds the Atoll IN300’s warmth, clarity, and punch impressive—and predicts it will make a serious dent in the audiophile world thanks to its smart design and power.
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Rotel’s new DX-5 delivers 33W of Class AB muscle with HDMI ARC, Sabre DAC, and Roon-tested finesse—compact, versatile, and tuned for sonic purity.
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Steven Stone rounds up three ultra-budget audio components—the Fosi ZD3 DAC, iFi Zen Phono 3, and FX Audio R07Plus—that rival gear costing far more. After blind tests and strategic upgrades, Stone finds the ZD3 indistinguishable from elite DACs, the Zen Phono nearly noise-free, and the R07Plus a neutral powerhouse across headphones.
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Rob Schryer and his photographer sidekick Karim Sénoussi spend a jazzy afternoon at 2xHD Fidelio, where René Laflamme pushes audio boundaries with vintage gear to capture raw musical emotion.
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Shanling’s ET3 CD transport returns to stock at Forté Distribution—this compact powerhouse blends CD playback with high-res streaming and top-tier connectivity.
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There are myriad products that claim to clean audio power, but which matter most? Industry experts rank dedicated lines, power conditioners, and wall outlets as top upgrades, while opinions diverge on fuses and power cables.
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Howard Milstein calls the Musician Pegasus II R2R DAC a “giant killer,” rivaling pricier models with its smooth mids, deep bass, and spacious soundstage. In NOS mode, it delivers an organic, natural presentation, making it a standout choice. Milstein hails it as a must-hear for audiophiles seeking top-tier musicality.
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Tom Gibbs discusses why any self-respecting audiophile should dispense with copper wires for streaming and opt instead for the glorious sound that can be achieved with a fiber optic connection.
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Zidoo’s UHD8000 blends 8K muscle with audiophile finesse—dual ES9038PRO DACs, Dolby Vision, and Atmos make this streamer a sensory force, not just a player.
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Shanling’s CR60 hits the U.S. via Forté—this $299 CD transport and ripper packs high-end parts, easy ripping, and sleek design into a compact, audiophile-friendly form.
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Simon Wilce takes McIntosh’s new McIntosh C2800 Preamplifier for a spin, and shares his impressions.
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HF&MS’s “Best Products of 2024” continues with the best in cabling, amplifiers, and more, including Outstanding Product of the Year!
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It’s that time of year again—the season of giving! In that spirit, I’ve put together a list of Holiday audio gift ideas that even Scrooge might approve of.