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HiFiMAN RE300 In-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN has now announced three new compact in-ear phones that focus on value, convenience and great sound. All three new models full with the HiFiMAN RE300 line, and include the: RE-300a for Android-based phones; RE300i for iPhone and; RE300h with an OFC cable and [...]
HiFiMan EF100 Hybrid Headphone Amplifier
HiFiMAN, a leading designer/manufacturer of high performance headphones, amplifiers and portable audio products, announced their newest headphone amplifier, the EF100. The new compact headphone amplifier is a hybrid design, which combines tube and solid state within a moderately priced [...]
TAVES Consumer Electronics Show 2014 – Now We Have a CES North! Part 2 by George de Sa
Welcome to Part 2 of George de Sa's TAVES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show coverage. If you missed Part 1, please give it a read here first: http://wp.me/p30fO1-3fV Bluebird Music I came upon the Bluebird Music room [...]
3 Christmas Ideas From Monitor Audio
Bronze BX Factory Sale Just in time for the holidays, Monitor Audio's Bronze BX Series is available at Factory authorized, reduced pricing! See your local Monitor Audio retailer for further details. Monitor Audio's Bronze BX series [...]
Would You Fancy a Custom Porsche ELAC Speaker?
Rutherford Audio, the North American distributor of many fine audio brands from around the world, recently made one of its clients one happy camper - with a pair of Custom Porsche ELAC Speakers. The customer, a [...]
TAVES Consumer Electronics Show 2014 – Now We Have a CES North! Part 1 by George de Sa
This year, the 2014 TAVES Consumer Electronics Show took place between Oct. 31 and Nov.2, 2014, marking the 4th edition of the event. This fall, TAVES grew substantially in just about every regard, having more product [...]
Audioengine B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker
Audioengine has just introduced the Audioengine B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker. The B2 pulls together the signature sound and performance of the Audioengine 2+ Powered Desktop Speakers to the wireless world within a single convenient all-in-one portable stereo speaker system. [...]
Akiko Audio HQ Power Cord
Akiko Audio, based out of The Netherlands, has jut introduced a new value focused power cord line, the HQ (High Quality) Powercord line. Akiko Audio is aware of the growing awarenes in the importance of a good power supply chain; however, though many appreciate the benefits [...]
Unison Research Sinfonia Integrated Tube Amplifier
Since 1987, Italian manufacturer Unison Research has brought great listening pleasure to those passionate about music with its fine hifi components. Over the years, the company continued advancing and evolving its product designs with the goal [...]
TAVES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show – Coverage by Phil Gold
TAVES is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. So big it had to relocate to a larger venue this year, and bursting with new ideas. High art (yes there were paintings and other artworks [...]
The Chord Company C-line Interconnects
The Chord Company (Chord) has launched a new entry-level interconnect cable that combines their proprietary ARAY technique with a very affordable price. Chord claims the new C-line cable series to be a "game-changer" and "the most technically advanced cable at its price [...]
JansZen zA2.1A Active Electrostatic Hybrid Loudspeaker
JansZen has just introduced a new sibling to their zA2.1 passive electrostatic hybrid loudspeaker; namely, the new self-amplified (active), floor-standing electrostatic hybrid zA2.1A. The new JansZen zA2.1A uses JansZen’s new Act of Nature (AoN) drive system, which JansZen [...]
Yamaha EPH-M200 and EPH-M100 Earphones
Yamaha just introduced their new EPH-M200 earphones, which incorporate the world's first sound tubes made from beta-titanium - a very flexible material that allows the EPH-M200 to conform perfectly to a user's ears. Beta-titanium is a strong and lightweight alloy that is typically [...]
Merrill Audio Taranis Power Amplifier
Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs has just announced their new Taranis Stereo Power Amplifier. The Taranis incorporates Ncore Technology that is derived from Merrill's own $12,000 Veritas Monoblock amplifiers. The new Taranis Stereo Power Amplifier provides very high value in a cost [...]
It’s a Wrap! TAVES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show Breaks All Records!
A great big thank you goes out to everyone who participated in the show, attended the show and helped us produce and run the show! This past weekend, the fourth edition of the TAVES Consumer Electronics [...]
Adsum Audio – The Detonator Speaker Review
Adsum Audio is a relative newcomer to the speaker market, having released their inaugural speakers, the Detonators, in April of 2013. Founded in 2009 by James Osualdini and winner of the 2011 Hatch Business Plan Competition [...]
Bryston BOT-1 – Adding CD Ripping and Playback to the Bryston BDP Digital Player
The Bryston Optical Transport BOT-1 allows owners of the Bryston BDP Digital Player to add CD ripping and playback to their audio system. By reusing the bit-perfect audio engine designed for high-resolution file playback, the BOT-1 [...]
Dynaudio Focus XD Active Loudspeakers
Dynaudio has just released their actively powered, digital high-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz Focus XD loudspeaker series. Focus XD aims to provide high-end sound performance at a new level of convenience. Within the series are a compact 200 [...]
