Audiophile News, Opinion and Insights

We post a weekly featured audiophile news story that dives into the often controversial topics surrounding stereos, audio systems and the audiophile hobby.

Here's a little starter audiophile system from Munich 2024 including reference Wilson speakers and a ton of CH Precision electronics.

Featured Audiophile News, Opinion and Insights

A Visitor’s Guide to Regional Audiophile Shows in the United States 

Most commonly, emails and notices start well before the show actually begins. Websites allow interested visitors to see what brands exhibitors demoing products will showcase. These same exhibitor lists allow consumers to expeditiously map out their favorite rooms and the… Read the Review »



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The speaker room at the in-store Magnolia in West Los Angeles.

Trying To Save Magnolia AV in Hopes of Protecting the Audiophile Hobby Long Term

One of my best industry friends is an absolute king maker in terms of building and managing the top selling and performing audiophile brands. He’s been the president and/or CEO of a few of the most lofty brands out there… Read the Review »


Selling gear on US Audiomart

A Modern Audiophile Guide To Smartly Selling Your Used Gear

When the desire to upgrade a component becomes reality, audiophiles are faced with the burdening decision of how best to resolve the used component that the new joyous purchase will replace. One option is to simply trade it into the… Read the Review »


Jim Swantko's living/listening room mid-upgrade (switching walls for speakers) decorated for the holidays.

Four Tips on How to Never Have a Problem with Audiophile Wife Acceptance Factor Ever Again

Let’s not fool ourselves … there are sadly very few women involved in the audiophile hobby. I would be shocked, if we did a study of 1,000 people who attended one of the growing number of regional audiophile shows, we… Read the Review »


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