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ListenUp sits down with Hegel’s head of marketing and communications, Anders Ertzeid, to discuss Hegel’s unique philosophy of sound and how this philosophy, along with SoundEngine, has guided Hegel toward developing one of the finest collections of amplifiers and audio components in the world.

    The Eversolo DMP A6 is easily one of the most buzzed-about products of 2023. It certainly has been big with the staff here at ListenUp. In fact, we could hardly do this review, because the demo unit sent to us by Eversolo  kept getting checked out—literally everybody wanted to listen to it. But before we get into the A6, we’ll start by saying this is not a traditional review. It’s more of a take on the current state of high-res streaming, inspired by the Eversolo A6. There’s no disputing the Eversolo A6 is an amazing piece of Hi-Fi...

Introducing ListenUp’s Best Gear of 2023. We’ll cover our favorite, and your favorite, music streamers, integrated amplifiers, A/V receivers, speakers, subwoofers, turntables, TVs and more. 

The House of Sound is a destination where style and technology come together—offering guests the chance to spend the day indulging in Hifi and Home Theater works of art. This is a space to experience the best gear made by McIntosh, Sonus faber, Rotel/Michi and Pro-Ject—all in an exquisite Manhattan townhome, featuring impeccable design, and hospitality. 

The H600 has 303 WPC into 8 ohms with a damping factor of 4000. Not only does it spec high power, but it sounds powerful and can drive virtually any speaker. The H600 features a Dual Mono design, bringing it close to mono block performance in a single box—again, the performance expected from a large system in a single chassis. 

Introducing JBL’s Classic Series of audio components—gear that pays tribute to Hi-Fi’s golden era in the 60s and 70s. The Classic Series features an amplifier and a range of source components with retro looks and sound along with some modern touches to meet the needs of today’s Hi-Fi enthusiasts.

Technics has refined their classic turntable with some new improvements to reduce noise and vibrations, reestablishing it as one of the most celebrated and sought after direct-drive turntables ever. Introducing the new Technics SL-1200 GR2.

The new Kanto ORAs are a powered, compact speaker, ideal for workspace listening, mixing, or even for small to midsize rooms. Inspired by powered studio monitors, they have the sound quality and impact of a high-end bookshelf speaker driven by a dedicated external amplifier. Don’t their size fool you. These speakers sound huge and well-defined. 

The iFi NEO iDSD 2, priced at $899, is the first lossless Bluetooth DAC/Amp with a host of features designed to elevate listening experiences, especially in workspaces. Despite its workplace orientation, it's equally adept in various listening environments. This device delivers features and performance that punch well above its price point, rivaling components costing 2-3 times more. 

The new Marantz CD 50n is much, much more than a CD player. It’s a complete digital hub for your system—a foundation piece really, because it’s a CD Player and also a High-Res Network player/Music Streamer with a ton of other capabilities.

Take a tour of ListenUp’s new HiFi Retro Room—a room completely dedicated to vintage modern speakers, amplifiers, and source components. There’s even decor to match, including lighting, artwork and audio cabinets from Tactile.