Shure makes a rare misstep with its new Aonic 215 True Wireless earphones ($279) and RMCE-TW1 True Wireless Secure Fit Adapter ($229). Although the company has a well-established reputation for excellence in the earphone world, Shure missed the mark with its first true wireless offering, which was designed to allow its in-ear monitors to be converted into AirPod-like devices. Shortly after shipping began, Shure cancelled all outstanding orders and offered to buy back faulty units.

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Chris Martens says the iFi Pro iDSD 4.4 delivers the richest mix of audiophile-oriented features and functions of any DAC/headphone amp/streamer near its size or price.

If you have the good fortune to have a smart TV connected to your stereo and are a fan of the genre, then I encourage you to participate in this Latin Jazz listening party. These are not cell phone audience recordings, but professional productions with good sound. Grab a favorite beverage, a dance partner hopefully,... Read More »

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HDMI 2.1 brings with it a lot of new features, and officially codifies a few features we've had for a while now. But do you need it? And if so, when?

Focal is offering a $1,000 voucher towards the purchase of a Focal Arche Amplifier to anyone who owns a Focal Utopia, Stellia or Clear at any period of time before or during the promotion.  The promotion is valid from July 24th to December 31st, 2020. The Focal Arche amplifier has a preset that optimizes the... Read More »

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Andover Audio releases a user-friendly turntable that is compatible with its own and other audio systems.

BishopSound has introduced the Delta Dual BD212AS—a compact, 18 mm, 1,000-Watt RMS active twin 12" subwoofer.

When it comes to turntables, I have to admit that my top MC reference remains the Aidas Mammoth Gold. It is the benchmark by which I compare all comparable MC cartridges. It lacks nothing I can hear and is listenable to the maximum. The Gala Gold LE is their limited-edition cartridge in honor of the... Read More »

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Mastering engineer Chris Bellman worked with the original stereo master tapes at Bernie Grundman Mastering for the new 14-LP VMP Anthology: The Story of the Grateful Dead set.