Shanlingโs new ECZero AKM portable CD player lands in the U.S. via Forte Distribution, blending AKM DAC tech, dual amps, and Bluetooth 5.3 in a sleek, $349 design aimed at serious CD-loving audiophiles.
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.
MOON by Simaudioโs 371 network player/amplifierโthe debut of the new Compass Collectionโhas landed, packing serious tech and features into one sleek box.
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.
Eversolo has unveiled its long-awaited T8 streamer, a $1380 transport boasting femtosecond clocking, isolated outputs, evotune room correction, and dual SSD slotsโaimed at delivering pure, uncompromised digital audio.
Is Dutch & Dutch’s 8c speaker system really future-proof? Rob Schryer gets the lowdown in an interview with the company’s Jannis Dossis and Martijn Mensink.
Media are the unsung lifeblood of the audio world, quietly sustaining the passion, discovery, and connection that drive the high-fidelity ecosystemโmaking thoughtful support from the industry more important than ever.
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.
Shanlingโs EC Zero T lands in the U.S. with a proprietary R2R DAC, dual tube output, and CD rippingโblending hi-fi nostalgia with cutting-edge portable design.
Doug Moore puts the Schiit Magni Unity headphone amplifier and HIFIMAN Arya Stealth headphones through their paces and comes out with some interesting observations.
Stรฉphane Hautcoeur’s Eon Art blends class-A purity with class-D power in modular, upgradeable ampsโrejecting separates to preserve signal integrity and maximum linearity through science, not myth, with their flagship Hadron leading a bold push into the high-end market.