
Aidasโs Truestone cartridge and CSPort turntable system delivered a cohesive, channel-free soundstage playing Bridgework, with a Leonidas amp driving Audio Solutions Figaro M2 speakers.

Scott Berryโs Computer Audio Design shifts focus from amps and DACs to the hidden culprit in system performanceโhigh-frequency noiseโoffering Ground Control and USB Filter devices that reviewers credit with sharper imaging and more natural tonality.

Chris Baillie finds the Melco S1 network switch so transformative, it pushed his already high-end system into territory he hadnโt thought possibleโrevealing stunning realism, expanded dynamics, and a truly immersive soundstage.

Steven Stone details his DIY journey building a dual-Raspberry Pi streamer, ultimately finding its subtle sonic and ergonomic benefitsโespecially long-term listening easeโsurpass even pricier, dropout-prone built-in Ethernet solutions.

Now branded โPowered by HEOSโข,โ Denonโs wireless platform marks its 10th year with a major firmware update, evolving from three speakers to a cross-brand audio ecosystem spanning over 50 products.

Luxsinโs X9 arrives with unapologetic swagger, pairing flagship AKM chips with clever features like auto headphone gain and a 2,500-profile EQ libraryโmarking a rare DAC-amp that might truly replace multiple high-end boxes.

Unveiled at High End Munich 2025, the Eversolo Play blends DAC, amp, and streaming in one sleek unit, challenging hi-fi excess with minimalist elegance and room-tuned performance.

Ten listeners, two DACs, one question: could they hear a difference? Steven Stone’s single-blind test pits a $2150 DAC against a $500 oneโwith surprising results.

The ultimate Shanling ET3 guideโevery feature, flaw, and forum opinion dissected. From CD playback to IยฒS and upsampling, this is the most complete ET3 breakdown you’ll find anywhere.

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.

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.

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.

Zidooโs UHD8000 blends 8K muscle with audiophile finesseโdual ES9038PRO DACs, Dolby Vision, and Atmos make this streamer a sensory force, not just a player.

Simon Wilce takes McIntosh’s new McIntosh C2800 Preamplifier for a spin, and shares his impressions.

From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “itโs the ear, not the gear.”
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