Call it “lifestyle at the high end.” Yes, I know “lifestyle” can be a dirty word in some audiophile circles, but the Berlin-based Burmester brand has never shied away from bringing luxurious aesthetics to its ...

If the AVM CS 8.2 is more than you need or can afford, I’m happy to say you can get virtually all of the features and much of sound quality of AVM’s flagship in the ...

The Munich High-End Show’s preeminence as the world’s biggest and most important event was solidified by this year’s gathering. Munich has not only effectively replaced CES for international business but has also become the major ...

Historically, all-in-one audio components have been looked down upon by serious audiophiles, who typically prefer big-boy, multi-piece component systems. I suppose the category’s lack of respect is due in part to not-so-pleasant flashbacks to ancient ...

Paris | May 11, 2018 - Audirvana, maker Audirvana Plus, the reference hi-fi audio player initially made for Mac users, announced today the launch of its Windows 10 version for the pleasure of PC owners. ...

One of the primary complaints from audiophiles who prefer room-based-system listening to headphones is the way headphones image. Instead of a soundfield portrayed in front of you with the instruments’ dimensions in width, height, and ...

The following is a press release issued by Hi-Fi Centre. March 20, 2018 - This year's show will feature 10 demonstration areas with cutting edge audio equipment ranging from world class manufacturers including: Antipodes, Audeze, ...

MQA Live Launches in Austin With Exclusive Jake Isaac Livestream The following is a press release issued by MQA. Austin TX / London | 19 March 2018 - An invite-only audience in Austin experienced the ...

The Sonore microRendu falls on the less expensive end of the price spectrum for streaming music players, but still brings remarkable capabilities to the audio enthusiast. It handles PCM files up to 768kHz and DSD512, ...

Astell&Kern KANN $999 When Astell&Kern unveiled the first photographs of the KANN, many enthusiasts thought it was so different from A&K’s 100, 200, and 300 Series players that it couldn’t possibly be from the same ...

The following is a press release issued by Axpona. SCHAUMBURG, IL | January 18, 2018 - Calling all audiophiles, music lovers, vinyl collectors, audio engineers and musicians, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will open April ...

The following is a press release issued by Gold Note. January 30, 2018 | FIRENZE, Italy - Gold Note - the Italian High-End manufacturer based in Firenze – is introducing IS-1000, an innovative all-in-one source ...

How do you put a smile on the face of an oenophile and an audiophile at the same time? Easy—just take a peek inside the wooden box bearing the name Playback Designs. Not only will ...

Taking High-Resolution Mainstream The biggest event at CES, at least for the high end, was a press gathering at the Las Vegas Convention Center to promote high-resolution audio. Organized by the Digital Entertainment Group, the ...

PS Audio recently updated the software for its Bridge II card to enable it to “unfold” MQA files. The Bridge II card is an accessory that plugs into a slot in the rear of the ...