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Fosi Audio ZA3 Balanced Stereo Amplifier Reviewed
By Michael Zisserson
Posted on: February 4, 2026
Reading Time: 10 minutesIt was some time ago that I was able to demonstrate that it is entirely possible to capture the essence of loving music through a $500 audiophile system (read the article). The “TL;DR” of this article is simple: Synergy and careful selection of high-value components can go a very long way toward achieving your audio goals on Read More »
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Questyle Sigma Portable DAC with Headphone Amplifier Reviewed
Reading Time: 8 minutesOne of the most amazing things about the audiophile business is that, at times, it can feel like there are an endless number of companies that make and sell the various types of gear and, at other times, it can feel like there are only a handful. Questyle is a Chinese audio company that has Read More »
REL Acoustics Serie S 212 Black Label Subwoofer
Reading Time: 11 minutesThe REL Acoustics Serie S line, in second position to the Reference Line, has undergone a full revamp six years in the making. The Serie S line comprises four models featuring new amplifiers, drivers, and enclosure designs. The Serie S 212 Black Label, with an MSRP of $5,999, the topic of this review, is the Read More »
U-Turn Orbit Special Turntable Reviewed
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 »
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Should You Keep Your Audiophile System Always Powered Up?
By Paul Wilson
Posted on: January 28, 2026
Reading Time: 10 minutesBefore leaving for the 2025 Capital Audiofest (read Jerry Del Colliano’s 15 Thoughts article here)in Rockville, MD, I took the time, as is my custom, to completely power down my entire audio system. I also took the extra precaution of unplugging the entire system from the AC power supply. I use an AudioQuest Niagara 7000 Power Purifier (read review here) Read More »
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What’s the Difference Between Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Equipment?
Reading Time: 11 minutesSpend any time whatsoever perusing the wealth of technical information on the audiophile hobby, and the importance of a low noise floor will be prominently discussed. Simply put, noise, aka distortion, is the enemy of an excellent-sounding audiophile musical reproduction system. Formally called Signal to Noise Ratio, or SNR, this term refers to the ratio of the Read More »
SVS Launches New 3000 REvolution Series Subwoofers
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 »
FutureAudiophile.com To Donate High-End Audio System to the Shelemay Music Lab at Harvard on 2/11/26
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 »
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When is the Best Time to Replace an Audiophile Component?
Reading Time: 10 minutes“Because things eventually wear out and need replacing…” This simple answer to…
