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Hi-Fi on the Go

For many of us the Holidays involve traveling to see family and friends or in some cases those loved ones come to visit us. In either case with the stress of the holidays I rely on finding a few moments alone with my music to stay grounded in the chaos. Whether it is preparing for takeoff after a hustle through an airport, or walking the dog while I leave a house full of family for 15 minutes, some of my favorite gear allows me to have these magical musical moments when I am on the move. So what constitutes a Hi-Fi on the go product? For me it is any device that allows me to listen to Hi-Res content that can reasonably be worn or put in a pocket while I am on the move.

High-Res Audio Anywhere! New iFi hip-dac 3

The latest hip-dac 3 comes in a new titanium shadow color and features both balanced 4.4mm and single end balanced 3.5mm outputs. And, it now has a USB-C charging and data port, replacing the USB-A port on the hip-dac 2.

A Music Streamer With Many Talents

Officially, the Denon DNP-2000NE is classified as a "high-resolution streamer," but it offers much more than that label suggests. Aside from being a capable hub for a variety of digital sources, it can also handle preamplifier duties, allowing you to simplify your system down to a few components. Or, if you have active speakers, then just connect the DNP-2000NE and call it a system. 

HiFi Sound in a Small Package: Kanto ORA Review 2-Way Active Wireless Desktop Speakers

Looking for some new desktop speakers to elevate your audio experience in your home office or studio? Look no further than the Kanto ORA 2-Way Active Wireless Desktop Speakers. These little powerhouses are all about delivering top-tier sound and modern convenience, catering to creators, gamers, musicians, and anyone who appreciates exceptional audio quality.

Klipsch RP-504C II Review - The Best Center Channel On the Market For the Price

The RP-504C II Center Channel, at $699, may be the only speaker at this price point that sounds like you are not compromising—exceptional sound clarity and dialogue reproduction that lands in a performance category levels above.

The Viking Has Landed | Hegel Viking CD Player

In a world where music streaming and digital downloads dominate the audio landscape, it's easy to forget the pure joy of popping a CD into a player and immersing yourself in the crystalline sounds of your favorite tracks. Hegel takes an audiophile purist approach with the Viking, committed to getting the very last drop of musicality from your CD collection.

Elevate Your Desk-Fi or Wherever–Fi With the iFi NEO iDSD 2

The new iFi NEO iDSD 2 is another iFi product that forces you to confront the law of diminishing returns in our beloved HiFi hobby. At $899 this DAC/Headphone Amp/Preamp has the features and performance to rival components at 2-3 times its price.

Upgrade Your HiFi and Home Theater System for Less

The end of summer marks the end of outdoor and blue-tooth speaker season and the beginning of indoor HiFi and Home Theater season. But is your system ready for the cozy listening sessions or marathon movie runs that come with the cooler months ahead? ListenUp can help you get set up with the ultimate opportunity to upgrade your system. And we can help you do it for less. 

Win A Limited Edition Bluesound Node X

We’re partnering with Bluesound to give away a Bluesound Anniversary Edition ‘Node X’ hi-res multi-room streamer in metallic blue. Learn how to enter the contest.

New 800 Series Signature From Bowers & Wilkins

The new Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Signature models have officially arrived, unveiled at a ListenUp special event by Bowers & Wilkins’ own Andy Kerr. Building off the exceptional design of the 800 Series D4, the new Signature Series offers yet another evolution in performance and aesthetics. Comprising two new models—the 801 Signature floor-standing loudspeaker and the 805 Signature stand-mount loudspeaker—these new designs represent Bowers & Wilkins unwavering commitment toward building the best loudspeakers imaginable. 

HiFi Reaches a New Latitude

Introducing the North Collection From Moon

Moon by SimAudio has long held a reputation for being in the upper echelon of high-end HiFi Components—”The Best of The Best” would be an appropriate handle. So when it came time to rethink the upper tier of their audio component offering, what direction would they take it? North, of course.

SmartXplained - Frequently Asked Questions

SmartXplained 2023 will be taking place at the ListenUp Colorado Springs showroom on Saturday, May 6th from 10:00AM - 3:00PM. Check out a few frequently asked questions about the event.

Colorado's Premiere Smart Home Design Expo

Colorado's Premiere Smart Home Design Expo, SmartXplained, is coming to ListenUp Colorado Springs Saturday, May 6th 2023. Are you curious about Smart Home Technology? Do you want to make your home smarter and life simpler?  Start by joining ListenUp at SmartXplained from 10:00AM - 3:00PM on Saturday, May 6th and experience how much simpler smart home technology can make your life.  Interactive and informative workshops will be presented by ListenUp’s knowledgeable technical staff as well as many of the major manufacturers in smart home technology. Each session includes a 20 minute presentation with Q&A to follow. RSVP required through Eventbrite. Sessions include:...

Modern Home Spaces: A Jewel in the High Desert

This vacation home in New Mexico boasts a state-of-the-art theater and elevated whole-house entertainment and automation.

Best Selling Stereo Amplifiers

An amplifier’s most basic, but nonetheless super-important, job description is to provide a source of clean, reliable power so your loudspeakers can operate at peak performance. This power amplification comes housed in a variety of different components. Traditional separates-based analog systems consist of a power amplifier, a preamplifier (with volume control and inputs for sources) and source components such as a turntable, disc player and/or streaming device. An integrated amplifier includes two channels of power amplification plus the functionality of a preamplifier (volume control and inputs). Many modern integrated amplifiers also add a high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to make them...

Modern Home Spaces: A Klipsch Oasis

Longtime ListenUp client Carlos has been into stereos since he was in his late teens — back in the '60s, early '70s. Senior Sales Consultant Scott Genaw worked with Carlos to build him the ultimate Klipsch system, which includes a pair of Klipschorns, Fortes, and Heresys.