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AudioQuest DragonFly USB DAC v1.2 Review AudioQuest’s relatively new device– the DragonFly USB DAC v1.2 offers a great portable way to improve your current computer and smartphone set up. To find out more, click on this review.

Outlaw Audio Ultra-X12 Subwoofer Preview Outlaw Audio's Ultra-X12 subwoofer has a small footprint but large sound, earning our Large Bassaholic room size rating. Tight bass and a powerful amplifier makes this a sub worth looking at.

XTZ Divine 100.49 Tower Loudspeaker Review The XTZ Divine 100.49 Towers employ high end construction and parts. They offer exceptional midrange detail, bass resolution and have a calming presence that may make them your final speaker purchase.

ELAC Debut Loudspeaker Line Preview Andrew Jones designed speakers for Elac include custom drivers and waveguides. High performance at an astonishingly low price point. Full Subwoofer EQ setup via Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and app.

Classé Sigma SSP AV Processor and AMP5 Review The Classé Sigma SSP Processor and AMP5 multi-channel amplifier supports HD audio processing with a USB DAC for high res audio. Simple function, audiophile nirvana sound makes this combo a home run.

Steven Wilson Hand. Cannot. Erase. Blu-ray Review Steve Wilson's Hand Cannot Erase is a progressive rock concept album written from the perspective of a woman who lives in a large city. The Blu-ray multi-channel 5.1 DTS-HD audio mix is stellar.

Yamaha NS-SW1000 Subwoofer Preview The Yamaha NS-SW1000 subwoofer features a powerful 1,000 watt amplifier and high excursion cast 12" driver with a double ferrite magnet in a beautifully crafted cabinet with black gloss finish.

Reaction Audio Echo and Gamma Series Subwoofers Preview Reaction Audio's new line of Echo and Gamma subwoofers feature high excursion drivers with 3" peak to peak travel, cast frame baskets, concave dustcaps and copper shorting ring. A bassaholic dream?

RHA T10 & T10i In Ear Monitor Headphones Review RHA have grown to be a company which has impressed the industry with their value for money offerings. The latest model is the T10(i)In-Ear headphone which features outstanding sound and build quality.

Steve Wilson - Hand Cannot Erase & Multi-Channel Mixing Interview We interview Steve Wilson (formerly of Porcupine Tree) on his new album/ blu-ray Hand Cannot Erase. We discuss his views on multi-channel mixing and the state of hifi as well as the mood of his music.