Audiophile News, Opinion and Insights

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Bowers & Wilkins Launches Pi8 McLaren Edition Earbuds

The Pi8 McLaren Edition, a new version of the award-winning Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 wireless earbuds has been unveiled, developed in collaboration with McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Formula 1 Team. The new earbuds build on the success of the award-winning… Read More »



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Paul McGowan's signature design preamp being released in the fall of 2025

PS Audio To Release Paul McGowan Designed Reference Components This Fall

PS Audio just announced its all-new PMG Signature Series of top-of-the-line ultimate-performance audio components. The four models in the series include the PMG Signature Preamplifier, PMG Signature 512 PureStream DAC,PMG Signature Phono Preamplifier and PMG Signature SACD Transport. All are… Read More »


The compact space yet powerful audio capabilities of most installed, premium car audio systems present an audiophile an easy way to damage his or her hearing.

How To Protect Your Audiophile Hearing When Jamming Out in the Car

For audiophiles, driving with music blasting from the speakers in our car audio system is a ritual that makes long commutes bearable and road trips legendary. Installed premium car audio systems have evolved significantly over the years, with upgraded components… Read More »


Rotel's new DX-5 Integrated is a beauty

Rotel DX-5 Launches a New 33 Watt Integrated Amp for $1,499

Rotel DX-5 Stereo Integrated Amplifier – a sleek integrated amp that delivers 33 Watts/channel into 4 ohms (25 Watts/channel at 8 ohms) via a class AB internal amp. The 768kHz ESS ES9039Q2M Sabre DAC ensures ultra-low noise (100 dB SNR)… Read More »