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Rotel's smooth sounding, low power DX-5 integrated amp.

Rotel DX-5 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed

Reading Time: 8 minutesThere are not too many audiophile brands out there today that have the history that Rotel does. As a company, they are in their 64th year as a family-owned and operated business that makes some of the most well-known, affordable audiophile products on the market. Earlier in 2025, Rotel launched their new DX line of audiophile Read More »



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Monitor Audio's Gold 500 6G speakers in walnut

Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Speakers Reviewed

Reading Time: 8 minutesAudiophile floorstanding speakers from between $7,000 to $10,000 are among the most contested products in the market these days. Many of the biggest brands in the audiophile world have speakers in this price range. Companies like Revel, Sonus faber, Dali, Focal, and Bowers & Wilkins each have an offering here, which can make picking the right set of speakers for you Read More »


NAD M23 in silver

NAD Masters Series M23 Stereo Power Amplifier Reviewed

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe NAD M23 Stereo Power Amplifier ($4,799 – Buy at Crutchfield) is a solid, handsome stereo power amplifier built around Purifi’s highly-regarded 1ET400A amplifier modules, combined with NAD’s custom power supply, input stages, and elegant full-width Masters Series casework. As part of NAD’s Masters Series (their most advanced product line), the M23 is a natural compliment to NAD’s Read More »


The Vitus Audio RI-101 Mk.II in a striking orange finish.

Vitus Audio RI-101 Mk.II Reference Integrated Amplifier Reviewed

Reading Time: 11 minutesHans-Ole Vitus, founder of Vitus Audio, began playing drums at age 12, and soon thereafter developed his admiration of the gear being produced by a company founded by fellow Danes, Gryphon Audio Designs. By 18, he was studying electronics and, in 1995, began his design efforts of an amplifier, line-stage preamplifier and a phonostage. Vitus’ commercial unveiling, as it Read More »


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Room acoustics are the fastest and most affordable way to improve your audiophile system.

Nine Rules for Aspiring Audiophiles Looking to Build a Killer Audiophile System Without Going Broke

Reading Time: 10 minutesIf you’re just getting started in the audiophile hobby – or maybe you’ve been dabbling for years but haven’t wrung the full potential out of your system – here’s the tough-love truth: most people blow their budgets in all the wrong places. Dealers won’t tell you this (for obvious reasons), but I will. Audiophilia doesn’t Read More »



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Martin Logan's new Grotto sub.

MartinLogan Introduces High Performance Grotto Series Subwoofers

Reading Time: 3 minutesMartinLogan, a pioneer in high-performance audio technology, is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its all-new subwoofer lineup, the Grotto® Series. This new series follows the introductions of the Dynamo® Foundation, Dynamo® and Abyss Series, announced in August 2024. Grotto® Series subwoofers utilize MartinLogan’s largest and most powerful Hybrid Woofer Systems to date. “Subwoofers Read More »

The Kanto REN are a great way to get started in the audiophile hobby on a budget but with cool, modern features included.

Kanto REN Powered Bookshelf Speakers Reviewed

Reading Time: 9 minutesKanto likely needs no introduction for the majority of audiophiles these days, but in case you’re new to the brand, here’s a quick refresher: based out of Canada, Kanto has been crafting high-quality, user-friendly audiophile speakers for almost 20 years. They are one of the few contemporary audio brands that seemingly predicted the future of Read More »

Here is about $1,000,000 in WADAX and CH Precision electronics installed on ultra-high-end HRS equipment racks to avoid any vibration or distortion from the physical domain.

Distortion Is an Audiophile’s Enemy. Here’s How to Reduce It in Your System

Reading Time: 12 minutesAs audiophiles, our auditory DNA encourages us to seek better sound in virtually any way possible.  Our main stated goal is to enhance and improve our listening experience. We move speakers and listen. We change settings on components and listen. We move furniture, rearrange our audio rooms and listen. We even replace existing components with upgraded Read More »

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