December 11, 2025: Supreme Acoustic Systems (SAS) was founded in […]The post Supreme Acoustic Systems, Las Vegas Retail Experience Opening appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 20 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 5:36am -
December 11, 2025 – Audio cassettes have regained significant importance […]The post NEW Blank cassettes now available from Revox appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 2 days ago, 11 Dec 25, 6:18am -
For decades, music videos have done more than just accompany […]The post Spotify Expands Music Videos in Beta to Premium Users in the US and Canada appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 3 days ago, 9 Dec 25, 7:02pm -
Chicago, IL – December 9, 2025 – Thorens, one of […]The post Thorens Appoints MoFi Distribution As Official North American Distributor appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 3 days ago, 9 Dec 25, 2:20pm -
When I read the press release for Denon’s new DCD-1700NE […]The post Denon DCD-1700NE CD/SACD Player appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 4 days ago, 9 Dec 25, 7:11am -
Why should we worry about the conservation and preservation of old analog master tapes when they've long ago been transferred to digital? It's a reasonable question—especially since AI-powered digital signal processing is on the horizon, promising… - 11 Jul 25, 12:00am -
Black Oak Ensemble: Dance Of The Night SkyCedille CR 90000 237. CD (reviewed as 24/96 FLAC). 2025. James Ginsburg, prod.; Bill Maylone, eng.Performance ****Sonics ****Forgive the pun: Scores of women are active today as classical composers, but… - 10 Jul 25, 12:00am -
Black Oak Ensemble: Dance Of The Night SkyCedille CR 90000 237. CD (reviewed as 24/96 FLAC). 2025. James Ginsburg, prod.; Bill Maylone, eng.Performance ****Sonics ****Forgive the pun: Scores of women are active today as classical composers, but… - 10 Jul 25, 12:00am -
Harvey Diamond/John Lentz: how strange the road should be so easyDiamond, piano; Lentz, vocalsOrchard of Pomegranates 006 (CD). 2025. Ayelet Rose Gottlieb, prod.; Craig Welsch, eng.Performance ****Sonics ****If there was ever a sleeper album, t… - 10 Jul 25, 12:00am -
Harvey Diamond/John Lentz: how strange the road should be so easyDiamond, piano; Lentz, vocalsOrchard of Pomegranates 006 (CD). 2025. Ayelet Rose Gottlieb, prod.; Craig Welsch, eng.Performance ****Sonics ****If there was ever a sleeper album, t… - 10 Jul 25, 12:00am -
Audio: Listen to this article. I have a long history with the Schiit Audio Yggdrasil DAC. From the OG version to the blind listening test of OG, LIM, and MIB at the Schiitr, and many… - 18 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 7:47am -
Audio: Listen to this article. The amount of music available to us today, with the tap of a finger, is overwhelming. To ease the trouble, I put together a list of my favorite new, or… - 8 days ago, 5 Dec 25, 4:40am -
Audio: Listen to this article. JPLAY for iOS continues to get better. Two months ago I wrote about its fantastic, user friendly, customization options. Today I installed the 1.3.12 up… - 11 days ago, 2 Dec 25, 8:50am -
Audio: Listen to this article. Gustard’s one of those Chinese hi-fi companies whose reputation exceeds its online presence. Its English-language website offers detailed information… - 11 days ago, 2 Dec 25, 7:21am -
Audio: Listen to this article. I love music and what it does for me. I have a suspicion readers of Audiophile Style feel the same way. Music is magical and comes in all flavors. No fl… - 18 days ago, 25 Nov 25, 10:11am -
I don't know how many of Danny's designs have the woofers wired out of phase with the other drivers. I am posting this so it doesn't get buried in an NX-Otica build thread. I was setting up my speakers and dialing them in with a single 3 driver open… - 2 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 11:51pm -
MichaelIf you transfer any files you have on a computer or NAS to the internal SSD's you should be able to control everything with the Eversolo app. - 3 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 9:56pm -
I have had this AV123 ELT525C center channel speaker for more than 10 years. I bought it and the left and right channel speakers for my son when he went off to college a million years ago. He very quickly declared he had no use for the center channel… - 4 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 9:54pm -
Cover Story: Speakers – Mostly Old School: Quad vs. Quad – by Ken KesslerAudiophile Apartment: The Dynaudio Focus 50 – by Todd CooperiderJourneyman Audiophile: The AVA C1A Control Amplifier – by Darin KongReview: The Wharfedale Dovedale Sp… - 6 days ago, 7 Dec 25, 1:27am -
Why is this so cool? Because none other than Joe Nino-Hernes has mastered the first four titles. That’s why. If you aren’t familiar, Joe is the newest mastering engineer that’s been the rising star of analog for some time now. So we’re just g… - 40 days ago, 3 Nov 25, 9:44am -
Nearly everything The Bad Plus does is pretty trippy and off the map. And I say that in a really good way. This double LP set of classic covers on For All I Care might just trigger your inner art school kid. Or you might run away screaming. One thing… - 50 days ago, 23 Oct 25, 11:30pm -
Do you remember when the video for “Ironic” broke on MTV? With that clip, no one knew (then) that Morissette’s third record was headed for five Grammy’s and 17x Platinum status, but it was stunning then, as it is now. 30 years later, this rec… - 53 days ago, 21 Oct 25, 7:11am -
Im still in that 60s groove… Somehow Moby Grape and Steppenwolf always make me dig out In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Yeah, I know the new kids don’t care for this, but it’s my party and I’ll play 60s music if I want to. When I bought my original copy of… - 55 days ago, 18 Oct 25, 7:45pm -
Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from pt.AUDIO! This page will cover best turntables 2025. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Guide, we're sim… - 1 hour ago, 13 Dec 25, 12:00am -
Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from pt.AUDIO! This page will cover 2025's Best Preamplifiers. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Guide, we'r… - 13 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 12:00pm -
Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from pt.AUDIO! This page will cover 2025's Best Power Amplifiers. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Guide, w… - 16 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 9:01am -
Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from pt.AUDIO! This page will cover 2025's Best Integrated Amplifiers. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Gui… - 19 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 6:00am -
Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from pt.AUDIO! This page will cover 2025's Best Floorstanding Speakers. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Gu… - 22 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 3:00am -
A cause for celebration, as here we have DG The Original Source’s first remastering/reissue release from DG’s “Archiv Produktion” imprint. Founded in 1948 under the DG umbrella, it became a subsidiary in 1958 and specialized in Early and Baro… - 6 days ago, 7 Dec 25, 11:35am -
Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World.”Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”The great German conductor Otto Klemperer (1885–1973), a leading interpreter of the classical and Romantic Austro-German repertoire includi… - 7 days ago, 6 Dec 25, 10:39am -
There’s a particular kind of anticipation that comes with a new John McLaughlin release — not nostalgia, not reverence, but the feeling that he might still surprise us. Music for Abandoned Heights does exactly that. It arrives without fanfare, bo… - 9 days ago, 4 Dec 25, 6:29am -
Here’s a very interesting vinyl reissue from a new independent record label, Gammaut, “A record label for the curious mind, music lover, hi-fi enthusiast.” Founded by record collector Philipe Berman and based in North Carolina, this is the comp… - 10 days ago, 3 Dec 25, 6:22am -
Our writers are lucky to intersect with the gear we do. Even more fortunate to have the kit in our homes and review it for you. There are numerous requests for reviews that we do not have the manpower to cover. Imagine the hundreds of pieces we miss.… - 12 days ago, 1 Dec 25, 3:32am -
Humans have practiced mindfulness for thousands of years. Mindfulness is the art of being completely engaged in the present moment. It is a transformative practice that allows the mind to be attuned to any present experience, with a clear sense of o… - 18 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 7:55am -
As an audio manufacturer and owner of Audible Arts, Jeff Wells is at the very foundation of what drives high-end, high-performance luxury audio. Need proof? Then read the below review of the Wells Audio Innamorata III power amplifier to truly grasp… - 2 days ago, 11 Dec 25, 3:47am -
As a classically trained percussionist / composer whose forte gravitates towards modern chamber music, I naturally seek out and explore the most current of musical ideas – Those that delve into sonic territory yet undiscovered. Contemporary percus… - 2 days ago, 11 Dec 25, 3:45am -
Welcome one and all to EnjoyTheMusic.com's extraordinary 17th annual Great Audiophile Gift recommendations! We all love gifts, yet getting something special for a passionate music lover can be quite challenging! Our annual Great Audiophile Gift wish… - 4 days ago, 9 Dec 25, 2:51am -
I've spoken to many luxury hi-fi manufacturers and distributors during 2020, and without a doubt the saying "May you live in interesting times" holds true. While that saying is an English expression that is claimed to be a translation of a tradition… - 5 days ago, 8 Dec 25, 1:17am -
Hi all, Looking to move on my Rega Aria Mk3 phonostage which was purchased brand new by myself around 2.5-3yrs ago. Have used it with a couple of Rega carts and previously a Clearaudio MM, all of which sounded fantastic through the Aria. Unfortuna… - 3 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 10:13pm -
Van Den Hul The Name 1m length RCA interconnect. I bought this a couple of years ago from Carlton AV, and used with one specific phono cartridge for about 6 months. Has been in a drawer at least a year but probably longer, there's nothing wrong with… - 4 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 9:11pm -
No longer required to due system downsize. The difference this makes (particularly to Chord DACs) cannot be understated. As you will see in the photos, this performs and presents as new in all original packaging. - 5 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 8:27pm -
No longer required due to system downsize. This makes a substantial audible improvement over switch mode power supplies and presents as new in all original packaging. - 5 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 8:01pm -
Here I have my highly regarded Allnic T-2000 integrated amp with standard KT-120 tubes with low hours. Had this amp for many years, and never missed a beat. Superb sounding amp with little use only. Comes with original remote control, plus a spare on… - 6 hours ago, 12 Dec 25, 7:30pm -
There is one thing that all high end audio components require to function as a system, and that is signal and power cables. No getting around it. Of course, there is no market segment more controversial than audiophile cabling. This is partially due… - 22 Mar 17, 1:45pm -
Multi-function powered speakers are all the rage in 2017, and no other company has been more at the forefront than Read more... (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-loudspeakers/bookshelf-monitor-loudspeakers/audioengine-hd3-powered-speakers-dac-review… - 6 Feb 17, 8:02pm -
A lot of excellent HiFi products are designed and produced in Australia, and none more than Conductor DAC/Preamp and Timekeeper power amp combo (home-theater-power-amplifiers/stereo-amplifiers/the-burson-conductor-timekeeper-review.html) sometime ago… - 24 Jan 17, 9:10am -
Sony has detailed the latest additions to its EXTRA BASS Wireless Speaker Series. The new models include the SRS-XB40, SRS-XB30, SRS-XB20, and SRS-XB10.Read more... (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-news/speaker-systems-news/sony-details-new-extr… - 24 Jan 17, 9:02am -
Hulu and Magnolia Pictures have announced a new output licensing agreement. As part of the deal, Hulu will receive the pay one window streaming rights to films released by the distributor.Read more... (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-news/indust… - 24 Jan 17, 8:58am -
The latest additions to the Audionet Scientist Series, the new Mach linestage and the Schrödinger mono amplifiers are under examination in my reference system. At two-thirds the price of the Audionet statement Stern linestage and Heisenberg monos, a… - 11 Aug 25, 11:19am -
Craft Latino celebrates Latin and Salsa music across a host of subgenres, with eight new LP reissues, many of which have been long out of print. Featuring three albums that are continuing the centennial celebration of "The Queen of Salsa," Celia Cruz… - 11 Aug 25, 9:12am -
Sound Liaison founder and recording engineer Frans de Rond makes some wonderful recordings. He and his business partner Peter Bjørnild have been doing so for quite a long time, and my music library is delightfully filled with their superb small ense… - 11 Aug 25, 9:06am -
Woodinville, WA – Genesis Advanced Technologies and Merrill Audio Advanced Technologies co-sponsored the Friday Night entertainment for show goers at the inaugural Pacific Audiofest in 2022. We hired a local band-leader, Mr. Paul Sawtelle, to put a… - 10 Aug 25, 4:02pm -
Rhino Entertainment is celebrating the musical legacy of the B-52's with multi-LP and CD catalog box sets, The B-52's The Warner/Reprise Years, which collects the band's eight albums from the years between 1979 and 1992. Formed in Athens, Georgia in… - 10 Aug 25, 10:16am -
21 Songs About Being 16 – The Soundtrack to Youth, Identity, and First Love Turning sixteen marks a thrilling and emotional chapter in life—caught between childhood and adulthood, independence and uncertainty. Across generations and genres, music… - 9 Aug 25, 9:38pm -
¡Viva México! 23 Songs That Celebrate Mexico in Music Whether it’s the sun-drenched beaches of Cancún, the romantic streets of Guadalajara, or the wild freedom of a border-town night, Mexico has long inspired songwriters across every genre. Thes… - 9 Aug 25, 9:32pm -
Doors are more than just physical barriers—they’re powerful metaphors in music. Whether it’s knocking on heaven’s door, slipping through the back door, or choosing to leave one open, doors represent change, transition, intimacy, secrecy, and… - 9 Aug 25, 9:26pm -
Drift Away: 21 Songs About Clouds, Sky, and Emotion Clouds have long inspired musicians, serving as metaphors for change, uncertainty, hope, and transcendence. From the soft white shapes drifting across a blue sky to the dark, brooding masses of stor… - 9 Aug 25, 9:21pm -
Discover the Spirit of the North: 27 Songs About Alaska From vast snow-covered landscapes to tales of solitude, escape, and reinvention, Alaska has long fascinated songwriters. Whether used as a literal setting or a powerful metaphor, the Last Fronti… - 9 Aug 25, 8:50pm -