I worked as a high-end audio salesman for 16 years in New York in the 1980s and 1990s, and I've visited a lot of audio stores, but Audio Connection is a standout in a number of ways. First, it looks ...

EASTHAMPTON — In a world ruled by the microchip, David Mell’s customers at Viva Tubes crave the soft electric hum and warm audio tone of the old-fashioned analog vacuum tube. Tubes — simple devices ...

Book excerpt from Audiophile’s Guide: The Stereo, explains how to think about budgeting for a high-end audio system. The cost of building a high-performance, audiophile-grade two-channel stereo system ...

What will it take for the high-end audio industry to reach the next generation? We think a focus on the middle and system building is the answer. Hit the one in the middle. And I’m not just saying ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. For more than 70 years, Marantz has been making audio ...

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Listening to great music on a superior sound system is one of life’s sublime pleasures, and once you’ve been bitten by the audio bug, it’s impossible to go back to soundbars and earbuds. At its best, ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...