During my years at The Absolute Sound I’ve often had manufacturers approach me, after a review was published, to offer their “next generation” product for evaluation. I usually demur and point them toward a different ...

Valerio Cora is singularly qualified to be designing and manufacturing his Acora Acoustics loudspeakers. Cora is passionate about music—he’ll listen six or seven hours a day, if he can—built amplifiers as a kid, and sold ...

The following is a press release issued by Sonus faber. Vicenza, Italy (September 8, 2020) -- Sonus faber is proud to announce Lumina collection, the new line conceived on the notion that now, more than ...

As a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Australia native Rod McCormack didn’t need a solo album to make him one of roots music’s most important players. With credits involving work in all the above categories with ...

The following is a press release issued by McIntosh. Today, September 3, 2020, the Grand Wagoneer Concept debuted with a heart-racing, new McIntosh Audio System. The system is exclusively designed, and custom tuned to the ...

It seems like an eternity ago that I attended the annual Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver. But if someone had told me last September that a pandemic would sweep the globe just a few ...

The following is a press release issued by ELAC. Cypress, CA | September 2, 2020 – ELAC, a leading global provider of high-performance speakers and electronics, today announced the Uni-Fi 2.0 line of home speakers. ...

The following is a press release issued by Wilson Audio. Flagship DNA The Chronosonic XVX® is Wilson Audio’s most ambitious and complex production loudspeaker to date. Daryl Wilson and his team of designers and engineers ...

Excerpted and adapted from The Complete Guide to High-End Audio, fifth edition. Copyright © 1994–2020 by Robert Harley. To order call (800) 841-4741. hifibooks.com Many mechanisms for making air move in response to an electrical ...

The following is a press release issued by Audio Research. MAPLE GROVE, MN – August 28, 2020 – Audio Research is honored to partner with author Ken Kessler in releasing a book timed to the ...

Chasing the Dragon’s first jazz release aimed high: As the album cover states, the album features an all-star quintet. The drummer, Gary Husband, has worked extensively with John McLaughlin; bassist Joe Sanders’ resume would fill ...

From Audionet’s beginnings in January 1994, Thomas Gessler’s goal has been simple: to create the finest amplifiers. As Audionet moves into its 26th year, Thomas will tell you that over the past quarter of a ...

The following is a press release issued by Qobuz. August 27, 2020 - Qobuz, the world’s first Hi-Res streaming and download service, is launching its family plan today. The release of this much-anticipated feature comes ...

Do you consider loudspeaker design more of an art or a science? Loudspeakers can and have been seen, superficially, as relatively straightforward elements in a music playback system. With over 46 years of continuous research ...

VISTA, Calif. | August 26, 2020—Marantz® today announced the new PM6007 Integrated Amplifier and CD6007 CD Player, designed for listeners ready to take the next step in their two channel Hi-Fi system with new levels ...