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Bluesound Node X, PSB Alpha iQ, Radical NAD M66 Streaming Preamp We’re taking a look at 3 promising BluOS streaming products; the Bluesound Node X Streaming amp, PSB Alpha iQ streaming speaker, and the NAD M66 Streaming DAC-Preamplifier with Dirac and 4 sub outs!

PlayStation Adds Atmos and Tidal’s FLAC Woes Sony’s PlayStation 5 is getting support for Dolby Atmos gaming! Less exciting is the news that Tidal’s adoption of high-res FLAC is turning out to be less of a crowd-pleaser than we first expected.

Audeze MM-100 & Sennheiser HD 660S2 Two Affordable Open-Back Headphones! Audeze MM-100 ($399) planar magnetic headphone and Sennheiser's HD 660S2 headphone($599.95), both are open-back designs with neutral sound signatures aimed at the pro audio and audiophile communities.

Klipsch Reference RP-1600SW 16" MONSTER Sub Giveaway! Klipsch Reference RP-1600SW 16" Monster Subwoofer Giveaway! Entry is Free! Shipping is FREE! Enter to WIN this truly monstrous subwoofer before midnight Halloween night, Oct 31st, 2023 11:59PM ET.

Get Streaming with WiiM, NAD, and Cambridge Audio Looking to add streaming to your existing audio system? The WiiM Pro Plus ($219), NAD CS1 ($349), and Cambridge Audio AXN1($499) and MXN10 ($499) let you choose your preferred form-factor. Read on.

AV Quick Takes: Focal And Naim Continue Their Quest For World Domination There is a rapid expansion of the Focal Powered by Naim store network which is good news for you. The VerVent Audio group, which owns Focal and Naim, has opened 11 new locations since January 2023!

AVPro Global Acquires AudioControl Home Division AVPro Global, the parent company of AVPro Edge, Murideo, and Bullet Train audio/video distribution products, has acquired the Home Audio division of AudioControl.

BluOS 4.0 Promises Improved Interface, Better Search, Faster Navigation The BluOS 4.0 control app was announced at CEDIA, promising an improved interface with better search, a more personalized experience, and faster navigation for popular devices from Bluesound, NAD, and PSB.

AV Quick Takes: Sony Acquires Headphone Maker Audeze Sony is acquiring Audeze, the California company known for making some of the world’s best planar magnetic headphones. Will Sony's newest headphones and earbuds have Audeze tech inside? Read on.

AV Quick Takes: Looks Matter in Audio? Today we look at three existing products that get refreshed with new looks! The KEF LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition, and the PSB Alpha iQ streaming speakers.