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Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp
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Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp
By Kahron Spearman
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The Nocs Monolith Aluminum Is the Best Designed Bluetooth Speaker We’ve Ever Seen

Nocs Design returns with a stunning all aluminum edition of its Monolith Bluetooth speaker.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker Is New, Improved, and Affordable

The Beats Pill now comes equipped with a 24-hour battery life.

By John A. Paradiso
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Marshall Celebrates 100 Years of the Iconic Celestion Speaker With a Limited-Edition Amp

Marshall pays tribute to the speaker that started it all.

By John A. Paradiso
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Advanced Sound GT-R Planar Magnetic Headphones

New York-based Advanced Sound wants to help you "bring music home" with a new pair of headphones designed for musicians. The GT-R Planar Magnetic Headphones use a familiar yet more stylish design and advanced technology to create a truly exceptional experience. The biggest difference between these headphones and most other options…

By Cooper Fleishman
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PR/01 Native Union x La Boite concept Speaker

Whether you're talking inventive cables with monkey fist knots built in, sleek stands for your phone or Apple watch, a Bluetooth speaker, or a multi-charger with built-in cable management, it's safe to say that Native Union makes a slick version of the tech accessory you're looking for. The brand is…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Ballfinger’s Reel-To-Reel Tape Decks Are Almost Here

Not all that long ago, we talked about how German outfit Ballfinger was resurrecting the reel-to-reel tape recorder of yore. Prototypes were originally unveiled at the North German Hifi Days audio show, but now they're ready to release a whole line of new, old technology into the marketplace. Built with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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This App Lets You Stream an Album by Taking a Picture of It

We'll often find ourselves flipping through records at a shop and stumbling up on a small collection with killer artwork. Great cover art doesn't always equal great music, unfortunately. With Record Player, a new app that works with Spotify, you can snap a picture of an album cover and stream…

By Mike Newman
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The Como Audio SpeakEasy Has Google Assistant Built-In

When it comes to speakers and sound systems, Como Audio has always impressed us with their focus on functional design and a warm, wooden appearance. The new SpeakEasy with Google Assistant built-in has all the modern tech you could ask, all housed in a furniture grade wood cabinet that makes…

By Cooper Fleishman
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