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Cambridge Audio’s Alva TT is the fancypants Bluetooth turntable I didn’t know I wanted
To high-end audio enthusiast, the idea of a Bluetooth turntable seems almost oxymoronic. Part of the core appeal of a turntable is that it’s pretty much the only way to listen to music through a completely analog signal chain (ignoring the fact most modern pressings are mixed digitally). дальше »
2019-8-29 21:39 | |
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Bluesound wants its wireless hi-fi equipment back — they’re gonna have to fight me for it
I’ve been trying to perfect my wireless music streaming set-up for years. That’s not an exaggeration, I’m talking literally years. And, friends, I thought I’d solved it. I thought I’d found the solution to my struggle, but something horrible — nay, bloodcurdling — happened: Bluesound wants the review units of its wireless hi-fi audio equipment back. дальше »
2019-8-8 18:27 | |
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KEF R3 Review: Exemplary speakers that do almost everything right
In the world of enthusiast speakers, few names stand out as much as KEF. The British speaker company has been an influence on high-end audio since the 60s, and to date makes some of the most popular hi-fi speakers on the market. дальше »
2019-6-22 02:23 | |
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This is how rich you’d be if you bought Apple stock instead of its products
People don’t usually regret their first bit of exciting hardware. On the contrary, the majority of folks have strong nostalgic feelings about their earliest computer, game console, audio player, or phone. дальше »
2019-6-18 18:48 | |
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CHEAP: Exceed all norms of decency with $100 off two Sonos Play:1 speakers
Sonos released its Play:1 speaker in 2013. In the fast-moving world of consumer technology, that’s an age. And yet, it’s still a really decent piece of kit. And now, you can get two of them for $298 on World Wide Stereo – that’s down $100 from the usual price of $398. дальше »
2019-6-6 15:13 | |
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Hands on: The touchscreen NAD M10 is the shape of amps to come
Unless you’re obsessed, keeping up to date with audiophile hi-fi equipment is tough. There’s a never ending supply of generically-named companies combining some random letters and numbers, slapping them on a black cuboid, and then selling it for thousands of dollars. дальше »
2019-5-24 18:41 | |
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Bowers and Wilkins Formation Hands-on: If Sonos made $4,000 speakers
It’s no secret that audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts are skeptical of wireless speakers. Sure, there are some successes – KEF’s LSX is a recent example – but wireless technology typically degrades sound quality at least a little, and almost certainly introduces some degree of latency. дальше »
2019-4-23 09:21 | |
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Review: Cambridge Audio’s Yoyo (L) is a hi-fi Sonos alternative with Google Cast
The most popular wireless speakers tend to be part of a walled garden. Sonos, Google, and Apple’s speakers force you into their own wireless protocols, with few or no inputs for wired sources. дальше »
2019-1-31 20:59 | |
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Why I’d spend $1,000 on hi-fi earbuds before speakers or headphones
When I reviewtop-of-the-line (read: expensive) hardware, I often find myself having to make a disclaimer: you don’t need to spend this much, because there’s something 95 percent as good for a far lower price. дальше »
2018-12-20 10:00 | |
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Focal Elegia Review: Neutral hi-fi headphones you can actually commute with
The Focal Elegia is not your typical high-end headphone. After the highly successful Utopia and Clear, the Elegia is Focal Audio’s first contribution into the high-end closed market. Closed-back headphones have traditionally been something of a rarity in the high-end market, simply because physics makes it harder to reduce resonances and distortion on closed headphones, and limits the sense of space compared to open-back cans. дальше »
2018-12-14 20:56 | |
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KEF’s LSX speakers are a smaller, cheaper take on its legendary LS50W
In just a couple of years, KEF’s LS50W speakers have become something of a modern classic among audio circles. Clever digital processing allowed them to deliver pristine, powerful sound that belied their bookshelf speaker size – and even their $2,200 price tag. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:11 | |
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Review: Monoprice’s M565 is a $200 gateway to planar magnetic headphones
Dissect a random pair of headphones and there’s a good chance you’ll see something like this: a cone-shaped diaphragm speaker placed in front of a metal coil magnet. This basic design has been the foundation for most speakers and headphones for roughly a century; you’ll find it in everything from everything to the cheapest earbuds to the most expensive hi-fi setup. дальше »
2018-9-19 03:00 | |
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Prove your audiophile skills with this blind test on lossless music
Audio enthusiasts often pride themselves on their ability to discern the tiniest nuances of a recording. They’ll research the best gear they can afford and seek the highest quality music formats to play on it. дальше »
2018-9-8 00:53 | |
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Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless bring a hi-fi pedigree to $300 earbuds
It was just a few years ago that Bluetooth headphones were utterly unacceptable among audiophiles, but now even classic hi-fi companies are making ‘truly wireless’ earbuds. Right after Audio Technica unveiled its first pair, Sennheiser is jumping into the fray as well. дальше »
2018-8-31 20:41 | |
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