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The Most Common Isolation Feet in Hi-Fi Have a Flaw That Sounds Like an Upgrade, Claims Hi-Fi Designer

One designer says that arrival is the sound of something going wrong. Szymon Rutkowski of Graphite Audio says metal, ceramic and bearing-based supports can introduce a character of their own. If so, ...
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Your Phone Can Sound Better Than CD Without an Expensive Streamer Under One Condition, Says Hi-Fi Brand Co-Founder

iPhones make the 48 kHz part simpler. Apple’s own documentation says Apple Music Lossless ranges from CD-quality 16-bit/44.1 kHz up to 24-bit/192 kHz, with an [external DAC required for songs above 48 ...
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A DAC With No DAC Chip Gets So Clean, It Could Make Dedicated Converters Optional for Some Audio Gear

A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with no dedicated DAC chip sounds like a contradiction. XMOS has built one anyway. Its ...
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Hi-Fi Brands Are Running Out of Drives to Build CD Players, Even as CD Revenue Jumps 58% in Early 2026

Colin Toh is the Editor-in-Chief of Headphonesty. He founded the website in 2016 to provide reliable headphones reviews and insights. Headphonesty has quickly established itself as a trusted source in ...
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Modern Turntables Still Can’t Do Everything 1980s Decks Could Despite Decades of Developments, Warn Turntable Engineers

Langer also sells direct-drive turntables inspired by Dual’s 1980s 7-series, listed from €7,900 to €16,990 (roughly US$9,000–$20,000, depending on exchange rates). His commercial interest is worth ...