24 Results for "audiophile"

The Technics SL-1200GR2: a next-generation turntable?

The new Technics SL-1200GR2 and SL-1210GR2 turntables get a facelift and some improvements aimed at increasing the overall sound quality.

Why do we need Headphone Amplifiers?

Headphone amplifiers have a cult-like status in hi-fi headphones communities. We find out how to get better results when using headphones!

Endless immersive listening with the Shure Aonic50 Gen 2

The Shure Aonic50 Gen 2 is a major upgrade on the previous model, with improved battery, ANC, and the addition of 3D audio simulation.

Sony PlayStation acquires Audeze for Audio Innovation

Sony PlayStation acquires Audeze in a move that is sure to place it streaks ahead of the competition in the area of audio innovation.

Introducing the SPL Phonitor 3 DAC, a complete monitoring solution

The new SPL Phonitor 3 DAC is a headphones amp, monitor controller, and DA converter for listening, mixing, and mastering workflows.

Meet the new Sony MDR-MV1 Open-back studio headphones

Originally designed for mixing 360 Reality content, the Sony MDR-MV1 is a new open-back headphones design from the market leader, Sony.

Hot Topic: Audiophiles vs Gen Z – Are you a vinyl head or a TikToker?

The Vinyl vs Digital debate. Opinions abound as Bob and Stefan discuss different music appreciation formats. Lend us your ears, folks!

Wormsign: Monster Audiophile SATA SSD Cable with “Superstar Crystals”

If you're wondering what this is you're not alone. This $500 Audiophile SATA SSD Cable is the “best computer Hi-Fi cable ever built.”

Dekoni Cobalt Headphones: an audiophile collaboration with Hifiman

An HD-600 killer? The Dekoni Cobalt is a dynamic closed-back audiophile-grade headphones design created in partnership with Hifiman.

Introducing the new Sennheiser HD 660S2 audiophile headphones

The Sennheiser HD 660S2 offers a more detailed and immersive hi-fi listening experience than ever. Let's find out about the new design!

Portable players are NOT dead: meet the SONY Walkman NW-A306

The Sony Walkman NW-A306 (also called the NW-ZX707 in some territories) is a new addition to the old world of digital music players.

The OTO Bébé Chérie is an analogue mixer for electronic music

We check out the new OTO Bébé Chérie. A new mini-jack-based 6-input analogue mixer from the boutique French manufacturer, OTO Machines.

Neumann NDH 20 studio/audiophile headphones – now in Black

Neumann NDH 20 is a set of closed-back headphones made out of sleek and lightweight aluminum with flat frequency response and high fidelity.

64 Audio Duo: IEM’s for Luxury Audiophiles?

Are IEMs still IEMs when they're open-back audiophile monitors? We delve into the impressive & puzzling 64 Audio Duo IEMs to find out more.

Audeze LCD-5: New luxury reference headphones for the upper 1%

Spending $4.5k on a pair of headphones isn't something that most can justify. But if you can, the new Audeze LCD-5 boasts some pretty impressive specs.

Audeze Euclid: Listen in style with these $1300 closed-back earphones

Audeze has taken its planar driver technology and stuck it into a pair of closed-back earphones. The Audeze Euclid earphones may be expensive, but the tech is impressive.

Phonitor One and Phonitor One d: Two new headphone amplifiers from SPL

Germany's SPL introduces a pair of high-end headphone amplifiers with crosstalk functionality and optional DA conversion: Phonitor One and Phonitor One d. The latter is also a 768kHz DAC!

Avantone Planar: open-back reference headphones with planar drivers

Avantone Pro has announced the Planar reference headphones. With an open-back design and planar drivers, they're designed for reference sound and high wearing comfort.

Audeze introduces the (relatively) affordable LCD-1 reference headphones

Audeze has announced the LCD-1 reference headphones for mixing and mastering. And here's the kicker: they're only USD 399! Do the LCD-1 headphones deliver Audeze quality at an affordable price?

Antelope Audio takes on mastering engineers and audiophiles with Amari

With some pretty hefty new HMWC technology and a price tag to match, Antelope's Lamborghini-colored hi-end converter is finally shipping and competes with products by RME and Ferrofish.

NAMM 2019: Dangerous Music D-BOX+ rackmount monitor controller and summing mixer

At NAMM 2019, Dangerous Music debuted the D-BOX+ rackmount controller and summing mixer. It's an all-new design with 8 channels of summing, DA stereo conversion, and new features like USB audio.

Upcoming Electrostatz-based heaphone range – exclusive!

Small British Hi-Fi company Mitchell and Johnson are about to release five new headphones following the success of their newly developed Electrostatz technology, which was launched on the back of a Kickstarter ...

Focal promise Utopia with new headphones

Focal have announced three new models of headphones which quadruple in price, ending with the Utopia's for 4,000 USD!

REVOX new R2R tape machine set to arrive next year

REVOX and tape manufacturer Horch House have announced a joint project, releasing a new reel-to-reel tape machine arriving in 2017!