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Since February 1, many NAIM users with older devices might have found themselves without access to internet radio. The culprit? **vTuner**, the aggregator that provides internet radio stream links, has ceased its services for several brands,...
Samsung Display has unveiled its latest generation of OLED panels, engineered specifically for integration into laptops and smartphones. This new display technology achieves a typical brightness of 3,000 nits, with peak brightness reaching an...
Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, the latest iteration of its digital assistant, integrating advanced generative AI to enhance user interactions. This new version aims to bridge the gap with competitors like Google Gemini by enabling more natural and...
It's the end of an era, folks. Remember the days when we meticulously organized our shelves with gleaming discs, each one a testament to our passion for high-quality audio and video? Those days might be numbered. Sony has announced that, effective...
Audiophilia has long been considered a niche hobby, dominated by passionate individuals who spend years perfecting their listening setups. But recent YouTube analytics shared in an Audiogon forum thread paint a stark picture of the aging...
In an era where streaming seems to have taken over, it's refreshing to see some companies still committed to physical media. Recently, Sony announced it would stop producing blank Blu-ray discs, causing quite a stir among those of us who still value...
Infrasonic bass—those ultra-low, sub-20Hz frequencies that you _feel_ rather than hear—has become a bit of an obsession in the home theater world. It’s the kind of thing that sounds amazing on paper: deep, room-shaking bass that hits so low you...
In the realm of high-fidelity audio, there's an invisible dance happening right in our living spaces – a performance by sound waves influenced by the very rooms we sit in. This is the world of room modes and standing waves, where physics meets the...
## Quick Start Highlights 1. **Set a Manageable Budget** Start small and scale up as you get more comfortable with the hobby. 2. **Test Gear in Person** Whenever possible, visit a hi-fi shop or attend audio meets. 3. **Understand Basic...
### Understanding High-End Audio: The 2.0 Channel Foundation **Introduction to High-End Audio and the 2.0 Channel System** High-end audio systems are revered for their ability to reproduce sound with exceptional clarity, depth, and fidelity. At...
In an era where our music choices are merely a few clicks away, the digital vs physical media debate takes center stage among audiophiles. As traditional physical formats like CDs and vinyl contend with digital music libraries and streaming...
## The Evolution of DAPs in the Digital Age Digital Audio Players (DAPs) have come a long way since their inception, evolving from simple MP3 players to sophisticated devices catering to audiophiles and music enthusiasts. In 2024, DAPs have...
