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The new Omnia integrated amplifier from Audiolab pretty much checks all the boxes—streamer, DAC, CD player—all wrapped up in a beautiful design. Could it be the most capable component ever?

If you have any audiophiles on your list or if youre one yourself here are some great components and accessories guaranteed to improve the sound of any system. The Debut Carbon EVOlution Handmade in the EU, the Debut Carbon EVO focuses on the core aspects that make a turntable sound great. Built to last you a lifetime, it offers technically advanced design and expert craftsmanship. The Debut Carbon EVO features the proven 8.6-inch one-piece elevated sound quality with a convincing sound stage. Gold-plated outputs provide the best connection, and the EVO comes with a capacitance cable with superior shielding. Paired...

The New, Reimagined Zeppelin from Bowers & Wilkins Its simple, beautiful, and it can reach sonic heights that will take your breath away. Indeed, the new Zeppelin has brought wireless speaker sound quality to a whole new altitude. Key Features: Unrivaled, Room-Filling Stereo Sound Deep & Throaty Bass Response High-Res Wireless Streaming 24-bit/192-kHz DAC Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, and Tidal Support Built-in Alexa Voice Control Sounds As Mighty As Its Name The new Zeppelin is overflowing with B&Ws advanced speaker technology, including a pair of Double-Dome Tweeters, borrowed from the heralded 600 Anniversary Series, and dual mid-range drivers...

Meet the Cambridge Audio EVO 150 We should probably amend that headline a bit and say One Player To Do It All Very Well because the new Cambridge Audio EVO 150 doesnt lag in any one departmentits great in all of them. Its a high-quality streaming DAC, amplifier, and preamp, packaged into one simple, compact, and beautifully designed chassis. Its like the virtuoso guitar player who is also an amazing drummer, keyboard player, and singer. And, oh yeah, just so happens to be really good looking too. Key Features: 150W Per Channel ESS Sabre 32bit High Res DAC Aptx HD...

Meet the reimagined Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond range.

Achieve Bass Nirvana in Your HiFi or Home Theater System 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Subwoofer By: Nick Brown, SVS, Vice President Marketing Adding a subwoofer is perhaps the most noticeable and thrilling addition you can make to a home theater or HiFi system. With such a wide range of subwoofer sizes, shapes and designs from SVS and other brands, choosing the best model can seem daunting. Were here to help remove the guesswork with important things to consider as you begin your journey to bass nirvana. 1 Ported or Sealed Subwoofer? This is often the first question...

With technological advancements in drivers, signal processing and Bluetooth audio quality, todays portable speakers sound better than ever. Heres a look at some of our favorites. On the go Sonos is known for its wireless music systems for the home, and theyve also got two great totally portable models. Just 6.61 x 2.44 x 2.36 inches and under 1 lb., the new Roam automatically connects to your home network when youre at your house, and it pairs with your phone when youre away so all you have to think about is what to play. Solidly constructed and rated IP67, Roam...

Choosing the Right Music Streamer for Your System Part 2 Last time we talked about some easy ways to add streaming music to your sound system. This time well be concentrating on solutions for higher performance systems. Youll see that some of these products are referred to as Roon-ready. What does that mean? Well, Roon is a software that goes beyond album art and track titles to show you what you want to know about the music you love. Roon finds and displays detailed metadata for your music, including reviews, ratings, recording and release dates, multi-tiered genres, high-resolution artist photos,...

Choosing the Right Music Streamer for Your System Part 1 Music systems used to be based on physical sources such as records, tapes, and CDs. Twenty years ago the paradigm began to change, as digital files could be stored on your computer for download to an iPod or other digital music player. Today, even though vinyl has made a resurgence and many people still enjoy their CD and downloaded collections, its really a streaming world, as all you have to do is sign up for the subscription service(s) of your choice and you have access to millions of songs. In...

Whether you're buying a turntable for the first time or youve had one for awhile and you want to rejuvenate its performance, the right cartridge can make all the difference.

Klipsch founder Paul Klipsch was a pioneer in horn-loaded speakers, which creates dynamic sound with lower distortion. This unique design philosophy has been the basis of all of the companys loudspeaker designs since 1946. Today, their cutting-edge Tractrix horns allow high-frequency sound to reach listeners' ears directly, limiting the amount of artificial reverb that occurs when sound reverberates off the walls. Put simply, Klipsch speakers are the most efficient designs available, meaning it takes less power than other speakers to produce the most detailed and lifelike sound possible. The Reference Premiere series from Klipsch sounds awesome across the board with...