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Lenco LBT-345 Bluetooth Turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Red
Discover the Lenco LBT-345WA, a fully manual belt-drive turntable with a carbon-fiber tonearm, Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, Bluetooth streaming, and a built-in phono preamp. See how it stacks up against other entry-level options and why it’s a great choice for vinyl beginners!
McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier
McIntosh's new MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier combines a robust amplifier and preamplifier section with a high-end streamer and DAC section to serve your digital music needs in one small, easy-to-live-with package. With HDMI ARC and a moving magnet phono input, the MSA5500 should be at home in any modern high-end audio system.
HiFi Rose RS151 High Performance Network Streamer Gen 2
Discover the new HiFi Rose RS151, a high-end network streamer packed with major upgrades over the RS150B. With a stunning display, improved DAC, and eARC support, it delivers an even more immersive Hi-Res Audio experience. Find out why this might be the best streamer at its price!
DMP-A6 Gen 2/DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2
Explore the updates in Eversolo’s DMP-A6 Gen 2 and DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2 streamers! From a linear power supply to HDMI ARC and Wake-on-LAN, see how these upgrades enhance performance and features.
Hegel Music Systems Full Component Lineup Overview
Hegel Music Systems offers exceptional performance and value, letting you enjoy your music like never before. We’re excited to announce Hegel is now part of our trusted brands. Watch our latest video to learn more about their lineup of products!
Power, Sensitivity, Impedance - What Do I Need To Know?
Power, sensitivity, impedance—what do they really mean? Understanding these three terms is key to building the perfect audio setup and making smarter gear choices. In our video we show you how they impact your system and let you get the sound you’ve been dreaming of!
2-Channel Speaker Set Up Guide
In our latest guide all about how to set up your stereo speakers we will help you find the perfect spot to extract the best sound from your set up. We help you understand some ways to improve your sound, even with limited space, and use a little science to find a good starting point for options that will keep everyone in your household happy without having your speakers take over your room.
Best Stereo System Demo Songs
In this article we will be going over some of our favorite test tracks for a stereo system. These are some of our favorite tracks to play that help us cover a lot of different things you might want to listen for. And if you are just starting out, we hope you have fun learning about just how good a well set up audio system can sound.
Understanding Digital Music: Bit Rate, Sample Rate, Bit Depth and Hi-Res Audio Explained
If you’ve ever looked at all those digital numbers like 24-bit, 44.1KHz, or 328kbps and wondered what they mean and how they affect the sound of your music, you are certainly not alone. In this article, we will try to explain these in simple terms so you can be better informed when looking at audio gear, streaming services, and downloadable music files.
Most Common 2-Channel Mistakes
Setting up a 2 Channel system with a turntable or streaming source can be pretty simple. However, there are some common mistakes that we often see so many people make that can give them a less than ideal experience. In our latest video, we discuss these common mistakes and give you some easy fixes to be sure you avoid them.
Headphone Buying Guide
With new headphones coming to the market all the time, it can be difficult to fight through the noise and decide which ones are best for you. We’ve spent countless hours listening to hundreds of different headphones here at Audio Advice to curate the best options from the top brands in the industry.
EverSolo AMP-F10 High-Fidelity Class AB Power Amplifier
The NEW Eversolo AMP-F10 is here! This is a 2-channel, Class AB, 200-watt-per-channel power amplifier that pairs perfectly with their new A10 streamer/preamp. Watch our video to learn more about the new AMP-F10 and see if it’s the right fit for you!
Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 & T1 EVO Turntable Overview
Discover the New Pro-Ject Turntables: Debut EVO 2 & T1 EVO! Pro-Ject has raised the bar with the Debut EVO 2, featuring key upgrades for even better sound, and introduced the T1 EVO—an affordable way to elevate your vinyl experience. Want to know what’s new and which is right for you? Watch now and find out!
Denon AVR-A10H 13.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver
Take your home theater to the next level with the new Denon A10H AV Receiver. It packs 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms and has Denon’s 70% power guarantee! It also has full preamp outputs for future growth and HEOS built in for high-resolution music streaming. Use the built-in Audyssey MultEQ XT32 or, better yet, with its Dirac compatibility, upgrade to Dirac for the ultimate system performance.
Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer
The new NODE ICON reference music streamer is the highest-quality streamer Bluesound has ever made! Featuring a beautiful 5” screen, full-sized headphone jack, balanced audio outs, HDMI eARC, two flagship ESS DACs, and more, Bluesound has set a new standard for music streamers under $1,000!
2024 Music & Movie Lovers Gift Guide
Whether you’re after Christmas gift ideas for vinyl lovers or film fans, a new smart speaker or pair of headphones, a brand new hi-fi system or need a 4K TV, our Gift Guide promises a treasure trove of ideas to keep you one step ahead of the manic shopping crowd.
