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The Six Major Problems of Audio Believability

The Six Major Problems of Audio Believability
Atmos Redeemed

Atmos Redeemed
Best DACs Under $50k Series: Tidal Camira LC Review

Best DACs Under $50k Series: Tidal Camira LC Review
Döhmann Audio Helix Two Mk3 turntable

Döhmann Audio Helix Two Mk3 turntable
Best Wireless Headphones Series: Bang & Olufsen H100 Wireless Review

Best Wireless Headphones Series: Bang & Olufsen H100 Wireless Review

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Quad 33 preamplifier and 303 power amplifier

Quad 33 preamplifier and 303 power amplifier
  • Jun 11, 2025
Best Headphones Series: Stax SR-X9000 electrostatic headphones

Best Headphones Series: Stax SR-X9000 electrostatic headphones
  • Jun 10, 2025
Schiit Audio Kara F Preamplifier, Gungnir 2 DAC, and Wotan Power Amplifier

Schiit Audio Kara F Preamplifier, Gungnir 2 DAC, and Wotan Power Amplifier
  • Jun 10, 2025
2025 Cable and Interconnect Product of the Year: Shunyata Theta

2025 Cable and Interconnect Product of the Year: Shunyata Theta
  • Jun 10, 2025
Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review

Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review
  • Jun 07, 2025
2025 AC Power Product of the Year: Nordost QBase8 MKIII

2025 AC Power Product of the Year: Nordost QBase8 MKIII
  • Jun 07, 2025
REL Classic 99 subwoofer

REL Classic 99 subwoofer
  • Jun 04, 2025
Best Speakers $5k-$10k Series: Tekton Design Ulfberht Speaker Review

Best Speakers $5k-$10k Series: Tekton Design Ulfberht Speaker Review
  • Jun 03, 2025
2025 Accessory of the Year: A.R.T. Electromagnetic Treatment

2025 Accessory of the Year: A.R.T. Electromagnetic Treatment
  • Jun 03, 2025

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2024 Golden Ear: MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 10 Loudspeaker

2024 Golden Ear: MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 10 Loudspeaker
  • Mar 18, 2025
Editors’ Choice: Best Loudspeakers $20,000 and Up

Editors’ Choice: Best Loudspeakers $20,000 and Up
  • Dec 31, 2024
Editors’ Choice: Best Cartridges Under $2,000

Editors’ Choice: Best Cartridges Under $2,000
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Editors’ Choice: Best Turntables Under $2,000

Editors’ Choice: Best Turntables Under $2,000
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Editors’ Choice: Best Disc Players Under $2,000

Editors’ Choice: Best Disc Players Under $2,000
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High End Munich 2025: Highlights

High End Munich 2025: Highlights
  • May 30, 2025
High End Munich 2025: Michael Fremer on Analog

High End Munich 2025: Michael Fremer on Analog
  • May 30, 2025
High End Munich 2025: Electronics and Digital Sources

High End Munich 2025: Electronics and Digital Sources
  • May 30, 2025
High End Munich 2025: New Loudspeakers under $50,000

High End Munich 2025: New Loudspeakers under $50,000
  • May 30, 2025
High End Munich 2025: Loudspeakers $50k and Up

High End Munich 2025: Loudspeakers $50k and Up
  • May 28, 2025
AXPONA 2025: Loudspeakers Under $50k

AXPONA 2025: Loudspeakers Under $50k
  • Apr 22, 2025

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  1. Sierra Sound named new distributor for Sorane tonearms in the USA
  2. Small and Mighty: MXW70 Power Amp extends the half-width MX Series
  3. Hybrid Tube/Solid State Shanling EC Zero T Portable CD Player Emphasizes Outstanding Sonics and User-Friendly Industrial Design
  4. Harmonic Resolution Systems Introduces New Configurations of the Patented EXR Audio Stand System
  5. Shanling All-in-One SM1.3 Amplifier with Music Streamer Now Shipping in the U.S.
  6. 2024 Golden Ear: MBL C41 Network Player

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The Physics of Describing Music Reproduction

The Physics of Describing Music Reproduction
Detailed Frequency Ranges of Instruments and Vocals

Detailed Frequency Ranges of Instruments and Vocals
Measuring the Relative Cost of Audio Experiences

Measuring the Relative Cost of Audio Experiences
Below-threshold Distortions – What They Are and What To Do About Them

Below-threshold Distortions – What They Are and What To Do About Them
A Very Special Record Label

A Very Special Record Label
The Six Major Problems of Audio Believability

The Six Major Problems of Audio Believability

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Debussy. Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (arranged for chamber ensemble by David Walter); Sonatas; String Quartet in G Minor. Nash Ensemble

Debussy. Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (arranged for chamber ensemble by David Walter); Sonatas; String Quartet in G Minor. Nash Ensemble
Joe Fonda Quartet: Eyes on the Horizon

Joe Fonda Quartet: Eyes on the Horizon
Black Artist Group: For Peace and Liberty: In Paris, Dec. 1972

Black Artist Group: For Peace and Liberty: In Paris, Dec. 1972
Bobby Bradford and His CuZns: Freddie Ain’t Ready

Bobby Bradford and His CuZns: Freddie Ain’t Ready

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Best Headphones Series: Stax SR-X9000 electrostatic headphones
Best Headphones Series: Stax SR-X9000 electrostatic headphones
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Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review
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Best Speakers $5k-$10k Series: Tekton Design Ulfberht Speaker Review
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A Very Special Record Label

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