Nesconset, NY, February 11, 2026 — Vana Ltd, a specialty […]The post Okki Nokki ONE Record Cleaning Machine Represents Major Leap Forward in Product Design appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 1 day ago, 11 Feb 26, 1:59pm -
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Musically and sonically, Shikiori is an intoxicating delight. Throughout the […]The post Sinne Eeg & Jacob Christoffersen: Shikiori appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 3 days ago, 10 Feb 26, 8:30am -
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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. No brand has done more to usher in the “Golden Age of IEMs” than Moondrop. The Kato, S8, and Variations all assumed “must-hear” status upon their relea… - 3 days ago, 10 Feb 26, 12:52pm -
Audio: Listen to this article. This just in from Steven Wilson, a new music purchase / download site for high resolution and immersive audio. Looking around the site, one can see a fe… - 7 days ago, 6 Feb 26, 7:35am -
Audio: Listen to this article. I watched the 68th annual Grammy Award show last night, with a few back and forth flips between the NHL Stadium Series hockey game. As a lover of all mu… - 11 days ago, 2 Feb 26, 10:30am -
Audio: Listen to this article. The release of the Beatles’ albums on compact disc was a defining moment for the future of the CD format. Newspapers and broadcasters treated the rollout lik… - 14 days ago, 30 Jan 26, 8:55am -
Audio: Listen to this article. I love listening to music, feeling the emotion of it, and hearing absolutely everything the artists and engineers have put into their albums. An AM radi… - 21 days ago, 23 Jan 26, 6:58am -
Hi,I noticed this integrated on the website. I would like to know if there are any reviews out there and where it fits in with the Amp Comparison Chart.Thanks - 13 days ago, 31 Jan 26, 5:43am -
The crew at Ranger HiFi has been winning awards left and right for their small but mighty speaker systems at $299 and $149 per pair, and some great cables at $99. So it made perfect sense to see a compact integrated with similar performance. But this… - 41 days ago, 3 Jan 26, 1:21pm -
Cover Story: World’s first review of the new Klipschorn AK7 Speakers! Old School: Janszen Z-500 – by Jeff DorgayAudiophile Apartment: The Arcam A25+ Integrated AmplifierJourneyman Audiophile: The ampsandsound “Stereo Preamplifier” Review: … - 44 days ago, 30 Dec 25, 6:20pm -
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… - 68 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… - 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… - 23 Oct 25, 11:30pm -
Not all power conditioners and power distributors and other power management devices are created equal. That should go without saying, especially in a hobby like ours where competition is fierce and an audio manufacturer needs to come up with a new a… - 2 hours ago, 13 Feb 26, 12:00am -
Collector? Or just a low-down hoarder? A million years ago when I was a kid, I collected things. All kinds of things. Chance and serendipity determined exactly what kinds of things, although I had my favorites: comic books, Matchbox cars, foreign coi… - 1 day ago, 12 Feb 26, 12:00am -
The The DC Hi-Fi Group was treated to something special on a cold, icy Saturday when one of our standout local dealers, Alma Music and Audio, hosted an open house featuring a major new loudspeaker debut. Alex Siufy, who manages Alma’s East Coast op… - 2 days ago, 11 Feb 26, 12:00am -
MoFi Electronics introduces the UltraPhono Pro Phono Preamplifier MoFi Electronics Introduces the Ultra Pro Phono Preamplifier FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chicago, IL - February 5, 2026 Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs is known for more than four decades of ana… - 3 days ago, 10 Feb 26, 12:00am -
Exploring the Esoteric XE Series Introducing the Network DAC Preamplifier "N-05XE" and the Class A Stereo Power Amplifier "S-05XE" Tokyo, JP (February 6, 2026) — Esoteric is pleased to announce the launch of two new products: the Network DAC Preamp… - 4 days ago, 9 Feb 26, 12:00am -
I Thought About You was one of my favourite test and music CDs of the late ‘90s. Originally released in 1997 on Chesky Records by American jazz singer Christy Baron, it was a beautifully recorded, arranged and most importantly, sung recording of th… - 13 hours ago, 12 Feb 26, 12:42pm -
While many listeners associate Birdbox Records primarily with jazz, the Italian boutique audiophile label has been quietly expanding its scope under the direction of founder Lorenzo Vella, who also serves as the label’s recording and mastering engi… - 5 days ago, 8 Feb 26, 10:20am -
How one powers their audio system is essential, and there are many ways to do so besides just plugging components into a wall socket. Issues such as nonuniform voltage, electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio-frequency interference (RFI), and groun… - 11 days ago, 2 Feb 26, 11:09am -
These two great symphonies by Finland’s Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) are taken from the famous box set of his seven symphonies conducted by English conductor Colin Davis and played by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The Sibelius symphony recordings w… - 12 days ago, 1 Feb 26, 6:29am -
Several months ago, I was contacted by IsoAcoustics asking me if I would like to review their new GAIA-Neo series of isolation feet for loudspeakers, a new version of the GAIA. The timing could not have been better: Months earlier, I had upgraded my… - 12 days ago, 1 Feb 26, 6:24am -
Thousands of music lovers and audiophiles explore flagship hi-fi brands, experience hands-on demos, and learn at expert-led seminars. The eighth annual Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE) 2026 will draw thousands of visitors for a weekend cel… - 19 hours ago, 12 Feb 26, 6:11am -
I have something to admit. I am a music lover. No, it's worse than that, I'm a certifiable music junkie. I listen to music at home. I listen to music at work. I listen to it in the car. I even hear music in my head when no music is playing. I'm alwa… - 23 hours ago, 12 Feb 26, 2:41am -
Founded near Warsaw Poland in 2010, while LampizatOr builds electronics and speakers, many are not aware of those offerings, as it was their exceptional tubed DACs that first put the company on the map. Owned and operated exclusively by its designer… - 23 hours ago, 12 Feb 26, 2:41am -
I can trace my interest in high-end audio back to the 1970s, long before the internet, and the 1995 launch of EnjoyTheMusic.com. Before we discuss today's review of Audio Research's impressive I/70 vacuum tube integrated amplifier, let us step back… - 3 days ago, 10 Feb 26, 1:12pm -
StereoNET today announces the launch of the Asia Hi-Fi & AV Expo, a landmark event marking the brand's first major showcase in Southeast Asia. Set in Singapore, the Expo underscores the city-state's role as a regional hub for consumer audio and vis… - 3 days ago, 10 Feb 26, 2:52am -
David Price looks at this famous company’s latest Classic Series amp, said to blend modern sound with retro design… - 19 hours ago, 12 Feb 26, 6:57am -
The 2026 Bristol Show has cause for celebration as Michell’s new turntables make their UK premiere alongside PMC’s Prophecy speakers’ first anniversary. - 21 hours ago, 12 Feb 26, 4:46am -
The small-but-mighty Kii SEVEN speakers have been upgraded and a new finish option added, all in time for the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026. - 23 hours ago, 12 Feb 26, 2:45am -
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 -
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