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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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Sidewall reflections can make or break a soundstage, but when their delays fall under 10ms, as in this case, treatment is optional. Kevin Fielding favors angled plywood over absorption to maintain openness and spatial realism.
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Taylor Swift’s re-recording of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) isn’t just a chart-topping triumph—it’s a defiant, billion-dollar victory over an industry that tried to control her, solidifying her as pop’s most powerful force.
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Michael Fremer steps into the role of record producer with Rufus Reid Presents Caelan Cardello, a live, all-analog jazz LP born from a chance performance—and now a top-seller, expertly mastered, pressed, and produced with passion and purpose.
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A fiery Facebook debate ignited over Herb Reichert’s claim that Hegel’s Viking CD player outperformed streamed files, reigniting the clash between “bits are bits” objectivists and subjectivists who trust their ears over theory.
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For newcomers, this beginner’s guide demystifies music streaming, comparing top platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Qobuz by audio quality, features, and artist payouts—helping users find the service that best suits their listening style.
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Mike Harkins dives deep into the tactile and sonic quirks of vinyl playback, exposing factory flaws, groove grime, and pressing imperfections that plague even “audiophile” editions—yet still finds joy in the ritual and magic of spinning LPs.
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T+A’s DAC 200 takes the spotlight in HIFI AND MUSIC SOURCE’s summer review, praised for its exquisite build, versatile input suite, and superb sonic clarity—easily outperforming streamers and anchoring high-end systems with grace and precision.
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From LEGO marvels and glowing Brian Eno art to $650,000 audio spaceships, this 12-turntable roundup from PMA Magazine spins through high-tech wonders and jaw-dropping designs that blend sonic excellence with wild creativity.
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From a farm boy in Altoona to a legend in high fidelity, Henry Kloss transformed home audio with the KLH Model Six, the Advent Loudspeaker, and the Cambridge SoundWorks Ensemble—pioneering gear that made superb sound affordable for all.
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With 1200 watts of muscle and a vacuum tube soul, PS Audio’s Stellar M1200 monoblocks combine stunning dynamics and bass control with refined neutrality—earning praise as a reference-grade hybrid amp at a surprisingly accessible price.
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Skeptical of audio’s placebo effect, Jonson Lee tested AGD Productions’ class-D Audion amps—disguised as glowing tubes—and found their stunning design inseparable from their sonic magic, both subtly shaping the listening experience.
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From crafting radios at 15 to redefining high-fidelity audio with the Klipschorn, Paul W. Klipsch’s century-spanning legacy fused military precision, engineering genius, and musical passion into a revolution that still echoes in modern hi-fi.
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Fed up with hype and high prices, this reviewer bought Cambridge Audio’s MXN10 with their own cash—and found a compact streamer that nails neutrality, boasts stellar software, and delivers serious value under £400.
