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Cambridge Audio CXN v2 now Roon ready

Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) and Edge NQ network streamers gain Roon support

I've been testing out Cambridge Audio's CXN (V2) network streamer for several months and today my one glaring complaint about the CXN (V2) just got...

MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X Subwoofer: High tech and earth-shattering bass.

MartinLogan’s Dynamo 1100X features high tech and earth-shattering bass performance.
Cambridge Audio's Yoyo (L) streaming speaker.

Cambridge Audio Yoyo (L) review: The perfect audiophile streaming speaker

High tech features and sweet sound make Cambridge Audio's Yoyo an instant audiophile favorite.

Denon, Marantz, and Heos publish final list of Airplay 2 compatible components

Denon, Marantz, and Heos—all subsidiaries of Sound United—have published the final list of models that will support Airplay 2 via Firmware upgrade.  The table...
Marantz X8500H AVR will support Apple AirPlay 2

Marantz and Denon announce AirPlay 2 Upgradable Receivers and Sound Bars

Marantz and Denon have announced current receiver and sound bar models that will be firmwareupgradable to Apple's forthcoming AirPlay 2 whole home streaming technology. AirPlay...

How to extend USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 connections for media servers and DACs

We'll show you how to extend USB 1.0 and 2.0 connections up to 100 feet or more so you can connect audio servers and...
Get a free 32GB AppleTV 4K with a DirectTV Now subscription.

Free AppleTV with DirectTV Now streaming service subscription

DirectTV is offering a free 32GB AppleTV 4K for new subscribers of their DirectTV Now streaming service who prepay three months of service for...
SVS 4000 Series Subwoofer Models

SVS launches 4000 Series Subwoofers: Incredible subwoofer performance and high tech

SVS has set the subwoofer world on notice yet again with the launch of their new 4000 series subwoofers that promise to raise the...
Puro Sound JuniorJams headphones don't just look cool, they come packed with lots of high tech.

Puro Sound Labs new JuniorJams headphones protect kids’ hearing

Puro Sound Labs is back with a new line of specially designed kids headphones geared protect a child's hearing from permanent damage. Puro says...
1More Quad Driver THX certified headphones

1More Quad Driver headphone review

1More's THX-certified Quad Driver headphones deliver superb sound and outstanding value for the audiophile who wants a reference in-ear-headphone. Introduction I’ve become a fan of 1More...
Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded, moves westward towards Florida. Photo credit: NOAA

Hurricanes and disasters: The case for Radio

Hurricane Harvey has flooded Houston and devastated a large swath of Texas. On the horizon, hurricane Irma—the most powerful Atlantic storm in recorded history—has...
Anypro headset stand for headphones and smart devices

Anypro headphone stand: Smart design, budget price

The Anypro aluminum headphone stand is versatile, well-built, and modestly priced headphone stand that will support full sized headphones to ear buds and double as a stand for your smart device.
Adding two or more subwoofers to your setup will give you better and smoother bass response.

What’s the best location for a subwoofer in my room?

Today's questions are a follow-up from our friend Nalin, an Anthem AVM 60 user. We previously answered Nalin's question about the proper way to...
How to calibrate dual subs with Anthem's AVM 60 pre-pro and MRX receivers

How to calibrate dual subwoofers on an Anthem AVM 60 and MRX Receivers

Today's question comes from one of our readers, Nalin, who asked about the best way to calibrate dual subwoofers using an Anthem AVM 60...
1More quad driver packaging

1More Quad Driver in-ear-headphones arrive for review

If our previous experience is any indicator, then we're really excited about 1More's new quad driver in-ear-monitor headphones. 1More shipped us a pre-production engineering sample...
Rotel's RAP-1580 Dolby Atmos processor

Rotel launches RAP-1580 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround processor

When new audio technologies launch, big box store brands are the first to adopt. Venerable hi-fi brands usually come along later making sure they've...
V-Moda's custom caps come in precious metals too.

V-Moda Forza In-Ear Sports Headphone Review

We love V-Moda's headphones. Comfort, stellar build quality, customizability, and superb sound (though with a bit of extra bass emphasis) stand as hallmarks of...
Oppo UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-ray universal disc player

Oppo Announces UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-Ray Universal Disc Player

Videophiles with audiophile blood, your wait is over. Oppo Digital today announced their long-awaited 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player, the UDP-203. The UDP-203A is the successor...
Like many retailers, Best Buy is offering Cyber Monday deals on audio and home theater.

CyberMonday Audiophile Deals

CyberMonday, the Monday after Black Friday, is another day that retailers attempt to entice consumers with the promise of deeply discounted wares.  So what...
Oppo HA-2SE portable headphone amplifier and DAC

Oppo HA-2SE portable headphone amp and DAC preview

Oppo has announced the HA-2SE, an upgraded version of the company's award-winning HA-2 portable headphone amplifier and DAC. The updated model follows the same physical styling and...