Evaluating high-end digital audio players: Aurender 15th Anniversary A1 and the WADAX Studio Player. We analyze the decision-making tree to find your best fit. Both the Aurender and Wadax function as volume controllers with built-in streaming capabilities, but their performance [...]
Do power conditioners and regenerators improve sound quality in a high-end audio system? Yes—under the right circumstances. They can provide meaningful benefits when your home has unstable voltage, excessive electrical noise, brownouts, surges, or aging grid infrastructure. But what happens [...]
Can an audio rack really improve the performance of a high-end audio system? In Music Room One, we upgraded to Magico’s MRack, VDP platforms, QPods, and MPods—and the improvement was immediate: a sonic upgrade. Magico applies the same advanced engineering [...]
Choosing high end speakers is a major decision. Join Mike Lavigne, Elliot Goldman from Bending Wave and myself for a practical look at the process. Finding the right high end speakers requires careful consideration of your room and listening preferences. [...]
Explore the history of PASS Labs at their Auburn, California workshop. See where iconic audiophile gear gets designed and built. Join hosts Kent English, Anastasia, and Wayne for a rare look inside the PASS Labs facility. This conversation highlights the [...]
I’m back at the Magico factory, where I catch up with my good friend Alon Wolf, the CEO of Magico, LLC. The day kicked off with Alon demonstrating his barista prowess, crafting what I think is the best espresso and [...]
After spontaneous dinner party invites from a vinyl enthusiast, I suddenly thought, “Why not bring the Revox B77 MKIII reel-to-reel tape player to see how it stacks up against his vinyl collection in a non-reference-grade HIFI system?” Since the new [...]
This video explores the pricing structure of high-end audio systems. If you have ever looked at the price tag of premium CH Precision or Pass Labs amplifiers, WADAX Studio Collection sources, Audioquest or Turnbull cables, Magico loudspeakers, or Dohmann and [...]
Fix ground loop noise in your high end audio setup without replacing expensive gear. Learn the connection secrets to silence hum. Dealing with constant audio hum is frustrating, especially when you have already invested in quality power management and cables. [...]
Ever wonder why your HIFI system sounds off sometimes? It might not be the equipment, but your own state of mind. We discuss how your personal perception and current mood can greatly influence your hearing experience, making you, the audiophile, [...]