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In Remembrance Of The Great Man And Journalist Alvin Gold
Alvin Gold- May 13, 1948 to April 7, 2017
Article By Phil Gold

Audio Format Wars!
Roger Skoff writes about how it all changes, but always seems to stay the same.
Article By Roger Skoff

Answers To Questions You May Have
With high-end audio going in so many directions...
Article By Steven R. Rochlin

If Everything Keeps On Improving, How Come Nothing Ever Gets Better?
Roger Skoff writes about an old saying.
Article By Roger Skoff

KL International AV Show 2017 Report
Kuala Lumpur International Audio And Video Show 2017 report.
KLAV 2017 Report By Christopher Tan

LAAS 2017 Show Report
Los Angeles Audio Show 2017 Report Now Complete!

Reference 3A Reflector Stand Mounted Monitor
A speaker to live with... for a lifetime.
Review By Tom Lyle

Estelon YB Floorstanding Loudspeaker
The baby of the Estelon family.
Review By Phil Gold

Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC / Headphone Amplifier
Attempting to turn your ones and zeros into perfect tens.
Review By Dave Hanson

Rotel A12 Integrated Amplifier And Rotel CD14 CD Player
Rotel's dynamic duo delivers outstanding performance for their price.
Review By Dwayne Carter

Tekton Design Brilliance Floorstanding Loudspeaker
A very fast, detailed, and engaging speaker.
Review By Rick Becker

World Premiere Review!
conrad-johnson Classic 120SE Vacuum Tube Stereo Amplifier
conrad-johnson's CL120SE is a truly spectacular and emotionally engaging amplifier.
Review By Rick LaFaver

World Premiere Review!
JE Audio HP10 Vacuum Tube MM / MC Phono Stage
It's a win-win-win situation with great sound, excellent flexible, and easy to use!
Review By Tom Lyle

OPPO UDP-205 Hi-Res Music & 4k Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player
A truly outstanding high-end audio and video player at real-world pricing.
Review By Leonard Norwitz

World Premiere Review!
Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 UEF SE & Atmosphere Level 2 & 3 Power Cords
Goosebumps with my favorite music!
Review By Rick Becker

World Premiere Review!
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon RecordMaster HiRes Turntable
A feature packed, high quality design for all your vinyl ripping needs.
Review By Paul Rigby

Ampsandsound Agartha Vacuum Tube Stereo Amplifier And Headamp
Master Of Two: Making sweet music for headphones and speakers.
Review By Dave Hanson

Audio Research Vacuum Tube LS28 Line Stage And VT80 Power Amplifier
Far more than a foundation for a highly musical sound system.
Review By Rufus Smith

Rupert Neve Headphone Amplifier RNHP
Martin Colloms assesses a headphone amp from one of pro audio's famous names.
Review By Martin Colloms

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