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ELAC Solano 2.0 BS283 Bookshelf Speakers Reviewed
By Nasim Abbu-Daggar
Posted on: December 9, 2024
Reading Time: 8 minutesFor frequent FutureAudiophile.com readers, my fondness for ELAC speakers is no secret. My personal set of ELAC Debut Reference 6.2s remain the daily drivers in my setup, serving as pretty much the benchmark for what a $700 speaker can achieve. Naturally, when I learned I would be receiving a pair of ELAC’s Solano BS283s, I was eager Read More »
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FutureAudiophile.com 2024 Gear of the Year Awards
Reading Time: 11 minutesIt is awards time again. FutureAudiophile.com has been cranking out more, highly sought-after audiophile component reviews than any other online publication, print magazine, “influencer” or YouTube “expert.” You’ve told us you want lots of reviews of the absolute best gear (in all price categories) and we hear you. In 2024, we had a few categories Read More »
IsoTek V5 Sigmas Power Conditioner Reviewed
Reading Time: 10 minutesMy relationship with power conditioning products has always been a complex one. Over the years I’ve tried several from very respected brands, but not IsoTek. Most provided some sort of sonic improvement to my system, while others seemed to do nothing that I could easily hear. What I found was that, even with the best Read More »
Piega Ace 30 Wireless Bookshelf Speakers Reviewed
Reading Time: 9 minutesEvery few decades, a technological innovation transforms the audiophile world. The 1980s introduced the Compact Disc, standardizing audio fidelity. The 1990s saw the rise of MP3s and file-sharing, filling hard drives with music for the first time. In the 2000s, we were introduced to the iPod and the iPhone, putting personal music libraries in listeners’ Read More »
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What Is An Audiophile?
By Paul Wilson
Posted on: December 11, 2024
Reading Time: 10 minutesDefining an audiophile is a very interesting question and one with any number of reasonably correct answers. Speaking strictly, and in accordance with the English language’s derivation from Latin, the first part of the term, “audio,” relates to anything we hear – in our case music. The second part of the term, “phile,” in fact means lover Read More »
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Vincent Audio Updates SV-500 MK Hybrid Integrated Amp
Reading Time: 3 minutesVincent Audio is now shipping a new, updated edition of one of its most popular hybrid integrated amplifiers to date. Shipping this month, SV-500 MK (SRP: $1,499.95 USD) builds on the foundation of its predecessor, SV-500, with the addition of HDMI and Bluetooth to its extensive list of top-shelf components, including a 32-bit 384 kHz-capable DAC and Read More »
Bob Ludwig’s Personal Led Zeppelin II LP Test Pressing Up For Auction
Reading Time: 4 minutesHeritage Auctions of Dallas is in the early days of a one-month auction of Music Memorabilia. The auctions will end on December 4, 2024. The two headlining lots are the original illustration art for the album cover of Elton John’s Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975) and legendary mastering engineer Bob Ludwig’s personal Read More »
Andover Audio Unveils Second Generation of SpinBase Turntable Speaker System
Reading Time: 5 minutesAndover Audio just announced the launch of the SpinBase 2, the next evolution of its award-winning turntable-speaker system. Maintaining the clean, classic design of the original SpinBase, the new model dials up the aesthetic with heathered fabric wrap and Andover’s iconic main control knob. This compact and clever design blends convenience with high-quality sound and ease of Read More »
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