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Cambridge Audio released their DacMagic 200M DAC($549) and MXN10 network streamer ($499). The DACMagic comes with Dual ESS ES9028Q2M chips and supports TONS of digital options. Read on.

Enter to Win a THX Ultra Certified Perlisten R210s Subwoofer($4,995 value) & get a free special promo for entering! Perlisten, where luxury meets engineering in audio, and YOU take home the best bass!

Garmin has signed a purchase agreement to acquire JL Audio, the maker of some of the world’s best subwoofers. It might seem like a mismatch if you don’t follow JL Audio’s hugely successful offerings.

This 3-strong lineup of Monitor Audio's Anthra subwoofers feature all new drivers, amps, and app control. Make them wireless with REL’s new HT-Air MKII Wireless subwoofer connection kit for only $139!

Today we look at the SPA25 Prisma, an 11 channel high-end AVR with Dirac Live from the Swedish audio manufacturer Primare. We also look at Tidal’s newly revamped artist support program, Tidal Rising.

We’re taking a look at 3 promising BluOS streaming products; the Bluesound Node X Streaming amp, PSB Alpha iQ streaming speaker, and the NAD M66 Streaming DAC-Preamplifier with Dirac and 4 sub outs!

Sony’s PlayStation 5 is getting support for Dolby Atmos gaming! Less exciting is the news that Tidal’s adoption of high-res FLAC is turning out to be less of a crowd-pleaser than we first expected.

Audeze MM-100 ($399) planar magnetic headphone and Sennheiser's HD 660S2 headphone($599.95), both are open-back designs with neutral sound signatures aimed at the pro audio and audiophile communities.

Klipsch Reference RP-1600SW 16" Monster Subwoofer Giveaway! Entry is Free! Shipping is FREE! Enter to WIN this truly monstrous subwoofer before midnight Halloween night, Oct 31st, 2023 11:59PM ET.

Looking to add streaming to your existing audio system? The WiiM Pro Plus ($219), NAD CS1 ($349), and Cambridge Audio AXN1($499) and MXN10 ($499) let you choose your preferred form-factor. Read on.

There is a rapid expansion of the Focal Powered by Naim store network which is good news for you. The VerVent Audio group, which owns Focal and Naim, has opened 11 new locations since January 2023!

AVPro Global, the parent company of AVPro Edge, Murideo, and Bullet Train audio/video distribution products, has acquired the Home Audio division of AudioControl.

The BluOS 4.0 control app was announced at CEDIA, promising an improved interface with better search, a more personalized experience, and faster navigation for popular devices from Bluesound, NAD, and PSB.

Sony is acquiring Audeze, the California company known for making some of the world’s best planar magnetic headphones. Will Sony's newest headphones and earbuds have Audeze tech inside? Read on.

Today we look at three existing products that get refreshed with new looks! The KEF LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition, and the PSB Alpha iQ streaming speakers.

Today we'll look at Dayton Audio's DTA-100ST ($135), a compact Bluetooth stereo amplifier, and the BST-300EX ($90), a powerful bass shaker for serious home theater and gaming rigs. Read on.

Can't do a fixed screen? Check out the new in-ceiling motorized projection screens from Severtson. Making their formal debut at CEDIA 2023, these new screens are designed for all kinds of environments.

At the 2023 High End audio show in Munich, a new Musical Fidelity A1 made an appearance, looking VERY similar to the 1984 original. Naim launched the NAIT 50, a “remaster” of the NAIT from 1983.

Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service has launched a new accessibility feature called Dialogue Boost. This innovative feature uses artificial intelligence to make dialogue easier to hear. Read on.

We Review it, You Win it! The Audioholics giveaway is back! An RSL Speedwoofer 12S Subwoofer is up for grabs for one lucky winner. Easy entry is always FREE to register! Enter now to WIN!

MQA has filed for bankruptcy as it looks for a buyer. Meanwhile, Tidal will begin streaming in high-res FLAC. For now, Tidal’s existing MQA catalogue will remain available but can they coexist?

Denon has acquired Nura, the relatively small Australian headphone maker known for its personalized sound technology that tunes itself to the users unique hearing capabilities. Read on.

There's a new classical music streaming service from Apple, and Audyssey’s new MultEQ-X Pro software for AV businesses with ver 1.5 updates offering much needed performance improvements we discuss.

Today we look at the Dayton Audio HTA Series hybrid tube integrated amps and the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set of Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side Of The Moon” in Spatial Audio surround!

New Klipsch’s Reference Premiere series subwoofers promise huge improvements in driver tech, amplifier power and reliability. The RP-1600SW has a 16" driver and we will be reviewing that beast soon.

Audioholics IsoAcoustics loudspeaker isolation system Giveaway! Win two sets of GAIA isolation feet for tower speakers & an Aperta300 isolation stand for a center channel speaker. Improve your sound!

Yamaha A-S1200 integrated amplifier Sweepstakes. Entry FREE to WIN one of Yamaha's new audiophile-grade amplifiers, designed for the love of music. Entry ends June 12, 2023.

The WiiM Pro music streamer is both versatile and affordable with a built-in high quality DAC to satisfy the most discerning audiophile that wants to get the highest streaming resolution possible.