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Rickie Lee Jones – Rickie Lee Jones

Back in the beginning of 1979, when this record made its debut, it became a demo staple in every hi-fi store. Even the original pressing sounded decent, and budding vinyl enthusiasts can usually find a clean copy for a few bucks about anywhere. Read More >

Sonus faber Venere 3.0 Loudspeakers Rolling Out the Red Carpet

I always look forward to the arrival of houseguests. And, as far as visitors go, the Sonus faber Venere 3. Read More >

Penaudio Sinfonietta Loudspeakers

Growing up with a Finnish grandma, the word “sisu” became part of my vocabulary at an early age. Read More >

Dynaudio Xeo 3 Wireless Speakers Releasing the Tether

Dynaudio’s reputation for coaxing great sound from a small cabinet remains intact with the Xeo 3 speakers, which add wireless operation to the mix, as do the floorstanding Xeo 5s. Read More >

Chord Electronics Chordette QuteHD DAC 2013: A DAC Odyssey

“Open the pod bay door, Hal.” As I unbox the Chord Chordette QuteHD DAC, I cannot help but recall that famous quote from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Read More >

Parasound Halo CD 1 Player It Wore Blue Velvet

As I dislodge the packing material from the shipping box containing the Parasound CD 1, it’s easy to have a positive first impression of the flagship of the Halo product line. Read More >

IQ Audio M300 Monoblocks Giving Your Stereo the One-Two Punch

As class-D amplifiers continue to evolve, it’s exciting to have the opportunity to test examples such as IQ Audio’s new monoblock, dubbed the M300. Read More >

Zu Soul Superfly Truth and Soul

High-end companies like to claim that they create speakers that don’t sound like other audiophile speakers. Read More >

Devialet D-Premier Ooh La La! It Does It All

As you look at the gorgeous French polished aluminum box that isn’t much larger in size than a medium Dominos pizza container (and probably not much heavier if you order your pizza with extra meat and cheese), forget everything you know about high-end audio. Read More >

Totem Acoustic Forest Loudspeakers

One of the most exciting aspects of high-end audio is finding an unassuming product that delivers big results. Read More >

Polk Blackstone TL2 and PSW111 Speaker Combination Budget Audio Redefined

One of the biggest concerns facing the audio industry is how to lure new converts to the wacky world of gear. Read More >

Nagra MSA Amplifier A Marvel of Miniaturization

Swiss hi-fi manufacturer Nagra built its reputation on the ability to produce high-quality audio components in very compact casework. Read More >

Silverline Audio Minuet Supreme Speakers Mini-Monitors, Max Performance

Mini-monitor speakers have long been audio’s little darlins—easy to place, reasonably prices, aesthetically pleasing. Read More >

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