Five Most Significant Product Introductions McIntosh MP1100 Phonostage and D1100 Digital Linestage McIntosh launched the highly capable new MP1100 all-tube phonostage. The MP1100 is packed with features including three inputs along with nine profiles (five ...

This year’s Munich High End show was a hot one in every sense of the word (more so than ever given the unseasonably warm temps in Bavaria and the heat generated in demo rooms full ...

As Rotel has been manufacturing hi-fi gear for over 55 years, it’s surprising I’d never heard any of its components. The 14 Series gear reviewed here falls towards the entry level of the Rotel line. ...

This was the fourth (and final) year for AXPONA being held at The Westin Hotel in Rosemont, IL, right next to O’Hare airport. While this is the last exhibit at this location, it’s not the ...

Five Most Significant Debuts Aavik Acoustics M-300 Monoblock Amplifiers, C-300 Preamplifier The Aavik M-300 monoblocks ($48k) and C-300 made their active-demo debuts in a sweet-sounding setup (alas, all digitally sourced, a Naim CD player used ...

AXPONA 2017 is just around the corner, taking place April 21–23 at the Westin O’Hare just outside Chicago in Rosemont, Illinois once again. The hi-fi show offers audiophiles of all stripes the chance to check ...

The following is a press release issued by NAD Electronics. Pickering, Ontario, Canada | March 23, 2017 – NAD Electronics, a leading manufacturer of premium high-performance home audio and video products, today announces the new ...

The following is a press release issued by Take 5 Audio and Zanden Audio. March 17, 2017 - April 1st, 2017, Take 5 Audio will be hosting an event featuring Zanden Audio from 2pm to ...

The following is a press release issued by Audio Research. Plymouth, MN, March 14, 2017 – On March 13th, Senior Design Engineer Ward Fiebiger suffered a sudden and fatal heart attack. Ward was 58 years ...

Back in the day, Yamaha components were always regarded as a cut or three above the usual imports from Japan such as Pioneer, Sansui, Kenwood, even Sony. They boasted solid build, superb engineering, very good ...

The following is a press release issued by Musical Artisans. February 21, 2017 - Musical Artisans will host their Winter open house event on Saturday, March 4th from 5:00-9:00pm. We are pleased to introduce Nagra ...

The following is a press release issued by Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society. February 8, 2017 Beware Hotel Scams Don't book with 3rd parties for shows, ever! IMPORTANT REMINDER: Reserve your $189/night LA ...

The following is a press release issued by Lyngdorf Audio. February 6, 2017 - Lyngdorf Audio is proud to move boldly into multi-channel with the unveiling of the new MP-50 surround sound processor. Shown for ...

I’ve encountered some great amplifiers over the years, but few have left the enduring impression that the Rotel RB-1090 did back in 2000. A looming and intimidating object, it weighed in at a spine-fracturing 100 ...

Just the thought of France, and my brain instantly slips into sensory overload. I start recalling the delights of a Michelin-starred restaurant, a drive through Provence, the smell of a freshly baked pain au chocolat, ...