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The REL T/x5 in Eric's living room.

REL T/5x Subwoofer Reviewed

Reading Time: 8 minutesI’ve always loved the idea of squeezing every ounce of potential out of a compact system. Don’t get me wrong, I love me a pair of big, imposing floorstanding speakers with massive bass drivers, but for my purposes and in my current home listening space, a compact two-channel system is my sweet spot. My ELAC BS312.2 compact bookshelf speakers Read More »



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For $1,599, the Quad 33 preamp is an audiophile value with a whole lot of vintage appeal.

QUAD 33 Stereo Preamplifier Reviewed

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe interest in nostalgic products from the audiophile world has become quite the phenomenon in the last few years. One need only observe the unexpected resurgence of the previously all-but-dead vinyl format as a prime example. And recently, cassette tapes amazingly are beginning to rise from the ashes of yesterday’s forgotten formats as well. I Read More »


The VPI Cliffwood is a very stylish, audiophile turntable.

VPI Cliffwood Turntable Reviewed

Reading Time: 7 minutesOne of the prevailing thoughts that has come to me in 2025 is, how can I upgrade my audiophile gear and setup with components that are still being made in the United States? This is the tariffed world we live in; however, it shouldn’t stop us from dreaming about or seeking our meaningful upgrades or Read More »


Notice the tall/narrow form factor of the GoldenEar T66s.

GoldenEar T66 Loudspeakers Reviewed

Reading Time: 10 minutesMost young audiophiles enjoy a period of their lives where they are not responsible for anything but themselves and their hobbies. During this period of life, you can pour every extra penny you have (as well as the pennies you don’t have) and feed the beast that is your audiophile habit. Sure, your total disposable Read More »


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Many younger audiophiles don't know a world without unlimited access to music via the Internet

Are Audiophiles Too Reliant on the Internet?

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe mission statement for FutureAudiophile.com is clear and well-stated, in that we are trying to inspire the next generation of audiophiles to fall in love with the hobby in the same way that the original gangsters did. Generation X and the Baby Boomers have many shared experiences, like remembering the grandeur and importance of the stereo store. Read More »



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Thank you Wayback Machine. Here's the first screenshot of FutureAudiophile.com from November 2022.

How is FutureAudiophile.com Doing After Three Years of Publication?

Reading Time: 10 minutesTo say I can’t believe that it has been three years since we started FutureAudiophile.com might be a little bit clichéd, but is completely truthful. 2025 has been an absolutely brutal year, with the Palisades Fire that destroyed our home. 10 months later, we are still waiting for the money needed to restore our home to January Read More »

Having adjustable shelves and/or racks can really help you grow and expand your system over the years.

Are Equipment Racks A Beneficial Part of Your Audiophile System?

Reading Time: 9 minutesAfter cutting the grass and raking the leaves at almost every one of the neighbors’ homes surrounding my Mom and Dad’s house, I had finally saved the requisite sum of money to purchase my first audiophile stereo system. My Mom, ever the kind soul, took me to the stereo store to purchase my beloved system. Read More »

Location, location, location is as relevant for retail as it is for real estate

How Stereo Stores Can Successfully Sell To the Next Generation of Audiophiles

Reading Time: 8 minutesCan you imagine how bad things must have gotten at General Motors back in the day when they realized that their highest end, most iconic car brand, Cadillac, was fully positioned to The Greatest Generation at a time when they were long-past the age when they needed new cars. The early 1990’s pivot to making a luxury, large-format SUV called Read More »

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