Paradigm Persona 9H loudspeaker $35,000 Along with Legacy, Paradigm is one of the two manufacturers I’ve found that can really do room compensation well. Its Persona 9H is truly flat, goes very deep, and is ...

The following is a press release issued by McIntosh. Binghamton, NY | August 17, 2017 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce ...

What ignited your interest in high-end audio? My father exposed me to music by taking me to lots of classical concerts. Since he was also into hi-fi, we always had good systems at home. It ...

It is difficult to imagine high-end audio without the contribution of Martin Borish and NAD. More than any other company, NAD introduced to music lovers the idea that better-designed audio equipment translates into greater musical ...

On July 11th, 2017, Martin L. Borish (Marty), who is credited with leading NAD Electronics from a distribution sourcing co-operative into an iconic 45-year-old audio brand, passed away after a quiet and dignified battle with ...

The Absolute Sound invited five of high-end audio’s greatest designers and company founders to talk about how they started their businesses, invented new technologies, and created iconic products. Moderated by The Absolute Sound’s Executive Editor ...

Some say the first L.A. audio show in recent times was a success. Crowds were more than respectable for a first outing, attendees had access to a bevy of gear and industry figures, and the ...

The following is a press release issued by OPPO Digital. MENLO PARK, California | June 6, 2017 – OPPO Digital announced that its UDP-203/UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc players can now receive a firmware ...

The big story at this year’s Munich show was the rapidly increasing number of manufacturers incorporating MQA decoding in their products. Perhaps even more significant for the format, however, was Sony Music’s statement that it ...

In anticipation of an early start on Friday morning at AXPONA, I went to set the hotel’s alarm clock before turning in. That’s when I discovered that it was an iHome “Clock Radio” that required ...

The following is a press release issued by OPPO. MENLO PARK, California | April 24, 2017 – OPPO Digital announced that its UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc player is available for purchase. A ...

Riva Turbo X $299 Nominally, Riva’s Turbo is just another Bluetooth speaker system. But look (or better yet, listen) a little closer and you’ll discover that the Riva Turbo is high-end audio in miniature. Weighing ...

Do you ever think you’ve lost control of your audio system? I know the feeling. Yes, it was a simpler time back then in BC (before computers). Digital sources were mostly limited to compact-disc players, ...

Theory + Application Elektroakustik (T+A) may be the biggest and most technically innovative high-end audio company you’ve heard little or nothing about. The Germany company has been on a long-term growth trajectory but has intentionally ...

The following is a press release issued by Esoteric. Upper Saddle River, NJ | February 13, 2017 - The supreme SACD Player reigning over all other single chassis models. ESOTERIC announced a new single unit ...