The Wireworld Stratus™ and Electra™Shielded Mini Power Conditioning cords

You Can’t Unhear em!

Wireworld founder David Salz makes some of the world’s finest cables, used by audiophiles and endorsed by recording engineers the world over. Read More >

The Formula xHD DAC (rev.2) and La Diva Transport

It seems appropriate to begin listening to the Aqua combination with Emerson, Lake, and Palmer’s “Still, You Turn Me On..” Even though the compact disc format was less than immersive when introduced back
in the early 80s, it has been transformed over the years. Read More >

Welcome to Distilled!

Hello and welcome to our new section – Distilled.

We are not abandoning our standard reviews, but for those of you that would like a little more than the canned press releases everyone else is posting, but not sure if you want to make the time investment in a full review, we present the distilled column. Read More >

Audio Research I-50 Integrated Amplifier

$6,500 – $8,500 (config. Dependent)

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Generating as much excitement as a new In-N-Out Burger restaurant, ARC’s I-50 integrated amplifier has taken about two years for supply to start to catch up with demand, and a review sample is finally available. Read More >

MoFi Distribution introduces the MoFi Electronics MasterDeck Turntable

MoFi Distribution proudly introduces the new MoFi Electronics MasterDeckturntable, a reference grade product designed by master turntable maker Allen Perkins. Read More >

Keeping the discs spinning – Naim’s CD5si

What’s more intriguing in 2023? That vinyl’s upsurge refuses to subside, or that some music lovers still love their CD collections? Crazy as it may seem, CDs are still being pressed, and used CDs languishing on music store shelves are one of the best bargains going. Read More >

New Wyred 4 Sound Power Conditioner

We all know how good quality power delivery is to your audio system.

The new ProPowerStream from Wyred 4 U/Wyred 4 Sound comes in at an introductory price of $699 with one of their power cords included – A nice touch. Read More >

RAW Power – 50th Anniv. Legacy Edition

Listening to the 50th anniversary edition of this punk classic raises a few questions: How did I get this old? How did Iggy make it this long? But the one question I can answer definitively is how does this record stand up half a century later?

It still rules. Read More >

New Network Players From Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio just announced the release of their AXN10 and (half chassis sized) MNX10 streamers.


Combining an ESS SABRE ES9033Q DAC chipset and Cambridge’s StreamMagic Gen 4 Module, these two streaming DACs let you connect to nearly anything with Chromecast built in, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth 5, in addition to accessing Spotify Connect, Tidal, and Qobuz. Read More >

The XSA Labs Vanguard – a new paradigm.

In case you’re wondering, XSA stands for “eXtremely Sexy Audio,” and the Vanguard monitors you see here, done up in bamboo are certainly that. Those of you that work with wood on a regular know how hard bamboo is to work with and get it to look right. Read More >

Aqua Audio LaDiva CD transport and Formula xHD DAC

If you are still committed to the compact disc, Aqua Audio’s LaDiva transport and Formula xHD DAC is the loveliest combination I’ve had the pleasure to listen to. Read More >

High End by OZ is now distributor for Lansche Audio

Lansche Audio is pleased to announce High End by Oz, based in Norwalk, Connecticut, as its official distributor for North America. Read More >

The Audio Research LS-28SE

Somehow, Audio Research is remembered too often only for their Reference series of components. (i.e. the most expensive), yet the LS series is still incredibly good, always incorporating the benefits of R&D from the REF series. Read More >

Zu Audio Dirty Weekend 6

Zu is back with the latest edition of their Dirty Weekend speakers.

If you’re not in the know, these are like a winery releasing a small batch of some of their best stuff, but not for crazy money. Read More >

New buds from Nura feature Dirac…

We are anxiously awaiting a review sample of these new ear buds from Australian manufacturer Nura. The following is their release info:

The NuraTrue Pro is designed to deliver audiophile-grade sound with the convenience of a wireless earbud, by combining lossless audio with Nura’s award-winning personalized technology for perfectly balanced sound. Read More >

Manley Labs Chinook Special Edition mk.II Phono

Many a vinyl enthusiast has envisioned owning a Manley Steelhead phono preamplifer.

It’s a killer phono stage, with tons of adjustments, and inputs for three turntables. Read More >