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Robert Schryer finds himself unexpectedly swept away by NuPrime’s IDA-9, a sleek, compact powerhouse whose rich, dynamic sound belies its price.
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The hi-fi world gets a wake-up call as this piece slams the disconnect between lavish audio gear and underfunded artists—urging brands to fund music creation, not just polish playback of the same old tracks.
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Shanling’s EC Zero T lands in the U.S. with a proprietary R2R DAC, dual tube output, and CD ripping—blending hi-fi nostalgia with cutting-edge portable design.
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Doug Moore puts the Schiit Magni Unity headphone amplifier and HIFIMAN Arya Stealth headphones through their paces and comes out with some interesting observations.
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Writer Mike Harkins searches for audio gems at the Lone Star Audio Fest 2025 and digs up a saddlebag full of them.
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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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Kevin Fielding explores three subwoofer connection methods and five crossover strategies, ultimately finding that full-range mains with carefully overlapped subs yield the most natural, musically satisfying bass integration in a stereo system.
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Nick from Sydney blends Aussie-made classics like ME amplification and Serhan Swift Mu2 speakers with Naim digital gear, showing that thoughtful system synergy—and not price—creates holographic sound that’s pure, personal, and meditative.
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For the Bass-First Audiophile, sound quality is nice—but seismic bass is sacred. Subwoofers reign supreme, music is judged by tremor potential, and anything less than tectonic is simply background noise.
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Kevin Fielding lays out three subwoofer connection methods in a two-channel setup, showing how precision in crossover settings and time alignment can dramatically enhance bass integration and system coherence.
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The LSX ll LT is the newest addition to the award-winning LS Collection
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Hifitrends crowns the Wiim Pro Plus streamer ($219), SMSL DO300 DAC ($549), and iFi Hip Dac 3 ($199) as 2023’s best affordable audio gear—delivering top-tier performance without breaking the bank.
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Audio Appraisal’s reviewer praises Sivga’s open-back Luan headphones for their superb craftsmanship, warm midrange, and relaxed sound signature—delivering impressive value, though not bass-heavy or ideal for communal listening.
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“For the audio enthusiast in your life, give the gift of high-fidelity sound whether on-the-go or for the home.”
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Prices listed in CA$. The Hegel room was showing off its Viking CD player ($6000), on static display when I visited, and 308Wpc, dual mono, DAC-equipped H600 integrated amplifier ($15,000). The source was FLAC files streamed from a laptop hard drive, while the speakers were Magnepan’s model 3.7i ($11,875/pair), which looked taller to me, and…
