Is there a difference between cheap and expensive HDMI Cables?
I'm sure you've gone into a store and someone's tried to sell you an expensive HDMI cable. You know, those costing $75, $150 or even $500 or more. You'll be told all sorts of things as to why this...
View ArticleShout out to the Daily Audiophile
I've been a big fan of the Daily Audiophile (http://www.dailyaudiophile.com) for years. If you haven't checked out the site, you should have it on your short list. This is a great site managed by...
View Article75% Off Harman Kardon CL Precision On-Ear Headphones with Extended Bass
Today only, you can save 75% off Harmon Kardon Harman Kardon CL Precision On-Ear Headphones with Extended Bass. You can now pickup these $249.95 headphones for only $59.95. The CL’s have...
View ArticleErzetich releases Deimos – a prestige dual mono class-A headphone amplifier
With the explosion of the portable music revolution over the past 10+ years, headphones and headphone amplifiers have become an increasingly popular part of audiophile interest. Slovenian-based...
View ArticleSVS Launches Prime Series Speaker Family: An Array of Speakers From Tower to...
SVS Prime Series Speakers include a Tower, Center, Bookshelf, and Satellite Speaker. Shown here is the Tower and Center with an accompanying SVS SB-1000 Subwoofer.At this past week's Rocky Mountain...
View ArticleWould You Clean Your Vinyl Records with Wood Glue?
I love cleaning my vinyl collection. A clean LP, free of dirt or dust is as pristine as a CD—it has none of the chronic pops and clicks that people have unfortunately associated with listening to...
View ArticleKrell Announces Duo 125 Stereo Power Amplifier—Now Shipping
The Krell Duo 125 Stereo AmplifierKrell has announced that their Duo 125 Stereo power amplifier is now shipping. The Duo 125 is based on Krell's Class A iBias circuitry. Krell states that their iBias...
View ArticleDeal of the Day: Roku LT Streaming Player 20% Off
The Roku LT Streaming Player features over 1,500 channels of contentToday only, the Roku LT Streaming player is 20% off as part of the BestBuy Deal of the Day. You can pick up the Roku LT player for...
View ArticleDeal of the day: 50% Off Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 7.2 receiver
Today only, save 50% on this high-performance Yamaha receiver, featuring 4K Ultra HD pass-through and upscaling with network features like AirPlay and Internet radio. You can even control it from your...
View ArticleAmp Case Promises to Personalize Portable Audio Experience with hardware and...
Audiophiles haven't been truly satisfied with the audio quality of their portable devices. Some, like legendary rocker Neil Young have launched audiophile-focused music players like the Pono. Others,...
View ArticleHBO Go Available Without Cable Subscription in 2015
HBO Go will be available as a stand-alone service in 2015.If you're like me, you're fed up with paying a large monthly cable bill for the relatively few channels that you watch. I finally cut the cord...
View ArticleReader Questions: Focal Profile 908 Diamond in a 2-Channel Setup
I occasionally get reader questions via email. If those question are of broader interest, I like to address them here. The Focal Profile 908 Diamonds are on Sale and Music Direct in Chicago.Luke F....
View ArticleSVS Subwoofers Now Available at Magnolia Design Centers at Best Buy
SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer along with the SB-1000 and SB13-Ultra will be available at select Magnolia locations.For years, SVS has been well known and respected in the audio and home theater community. Many...
View ArticleReader Questions: Speaker Upgrade on a budget—used Paradigm Studio or...
I occasionally get reader questions via email. If those question are of broader interest, I like to address them here. I received an email from Chris M., who is a fellow poor audiophile. Chris has been...
View ArticleBowers and Wilkins Announces the T7 Bluetooth wireless streaming speaker
Bowers & Wilkins needs no introduction in the world of high end audio. Some years ago, the venerable speaker maker ventured into the portable and digital audio world with tabletop speakers that...
View ArticleTAD launches CE1 Bookshelf Speaker with Beryllium Tweeter and Bi-directional...
I've personally been a fan of speaker designer Andrew Jones and the team over at TAD. It's not often that you find someone who makes both cost-no-object designs (with TAD)and well-regarded speakers...
View ArticleEmotive Announces Fall and Winter Deals on Select Products
Emotiva has announced its traditional fall and winter site-wide sale on amplifiers, pre-pros, receivers, and speakers. Sale pricing ranges from about 5% to 10% of list price. Emotiva's E-Club members...
View ArticleFree Immersive Sound for Cinema Webcast by SMPTE (The Society of Motion...
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 1:00pm Eastern, 10:00am Pacific and 18:00 UTC, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (known as SMPTE) will be holding a free webcast on immersive sound...
View ArticleDynaudio Launches Focus XD Active Loudspeakers
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to do an extended listening session with a pair of Dynaudio monitors driven by an integrated amplifier. There was so much to like about the presentation of...
View ArticleMartinLogan to Demo New Flagship Neolith Speaker at Free Event in Wilmington,...
The MartinLogan Neolith LoudspeakerThis Saturday, November 8, MartinLogan will be holding a free event to demo their new flagship loudspeaker, the Neolith. The event, called "Truth in Sound," will...
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