Future Audiophile

Reading Time: 7 minutesWith so many respectable turntables on the market right now in the less-than-$600 market, it can make it hard for any of the different options to really stand out. The Orbit Special by U-Turn Audio finds itself directly in that space. It is priced at $549, which puts it near the higher end. The Special Read More »

Reading Time: 9 minutesWattson Audio is a relative newcomer to the high-end audio world that you likely haven’t heard of. However, like many recent quasi-start-ups, they have a long history of working with established ultra-high-end brands. The Wattson mission statement is to bring components that offer high-end performance at attainable prices. Many have tried this, and some actually Read More »

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe QUAD 303 amplifier, the subject of this review, was developed as the companion to the recently introduced QUAD 33 preamplifier (read the review), with both intended to be modern versions of the British manufacturer’s iconic original QUAD 33 and 303 units introduced in the late 1960s. The new QUAD 303 amplifier is also a compact industrial design Read More »

Reading Time: 3 minutesSVS, a leading manufacturer of high-performance home audio products, proudly announces the 3000 R|Evolution Series subwoofers, bringing transformative advancements from the flagship R|Evolution platform to make reference subwoofer experiences possible for more people than ever. Building on the technology platform developed for the 17-Ultra R|Evolution and recently introduced 5000 R|Evolution Series, the 3000 R|Evolution Series represents Read More »

Reading Time: 4 minutesOn February 11, 2026, FutureAudiophile.com and a select group of its most generous partners are scheduled to donate a studio-quality audiophile system to the Shelemay Audiolab at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Under the leadership of John Pax, PhD., the students at Harvard have been learning about the emotional power of listening to music via a high-resolution Read More »

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Metronome DST Compact Disc transport is a product that is a bit of an anomaly in a world where so much of today’s audiophile content is consumed by streaming services. Why build something to play antiquated Compact Discs, you ask? The simple answer is lots of audiophiles have massive CD collections that they still Read More »