Adding a new sibling to its premium hi-fi Reference 500 series, TEAC has launched the AP-507 power amplifier, a component that aligns with its range that aims to offer high power and performance while ...

Here’s how it works. Every surround-sound system starts with one thing: an AV receiver. The AVR (also known simply as an amplifier) is the beating heart of any setup, powering the speakers and acting ...

Here we'll break down what these file formats are, what makes them different from their alternatives and why that matters. We'll also spell out which qualify as hi-res audio. So read on, get up to ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Testing the best MP3 players is no trivial matter. Most of these palm-held players are ...

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Our tried and tested pick of USB and Thunderbolt interfaces for Mac and PC across every budget, plus full reviews, in-depth testing, and buying advice Whether you're making music or getting into ...

The amplifier remains a transformative invention ... For simplicity’s sake, let’s focus here on audio signals. A microphone is a type of transducer — a device that converts energy in one ...

This isn’t cheap by any means, but in the realm of all-analog integrated amplifiers, you won’t find all that much else out there in this sub-$500 price range. For those looking for similarly priced ...

In 1962, high import taxes made it impossible for Jim Marshall, a music-store owner in London, to meet demand for popular American-made Fender amplifiers, and he set out to create his own.

Here comes a new compact power amplifier that isn’t made in China: Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ Amp Box RS2 is made in Europe; it connects a tube-buffered input stage to an all-discrete Class A/B output ...

Microsoft has confirmed a bug is taking out audio on some PCs It’s affecting all versions of Windows 11, and also Windows 10, mainly hitting those who use a DAC with their PC setup A fix is in ...

Integrated amplifiers have become very popular again with audiophiles for a few reasons and we think it’s fair to say that expensive separates are becoming less relevant. Build quality matters.