Classé Launches Sigma Integrated Amplifier: Binds DSP directly to amp section reducing noise and distortion

Venerable Canadian high-end electronics manufacturer, Classé has announced a new member of the Sigma family: The Sigma 2200i Integrated Ampl...

Yamaha Releases DTS:X Firmware for Select Yamaha AV Receivers and Flagship AV Processor

If you recently purchased a Yamaha receiver with an eye towards adopting immersive audio at home then today's announcement is a welcome ...

Vinyl Still Rocks: Highest vinyl sales since 1988 and continued growth befuddles everyone (except audiophiles)

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released its sales figures for 2015 and there is one constant: Vinyl still rocks. ...

When is a $3,000 Power Amplifier an Audiophile Bargain?

When it comes to amplifiers, great power comes at a significant cost.  That then begs the question, what constitutes a great amplifier barga...

Get A Free Hi-Res Music Download from Primephonic with Special Discount Code

Adding to the list of hi-res music download sites is the Classical Music-focused site, Primephonic .  As a way to advertise and promote the ...

Fluance Announces XL5F Reference Speakers: Audiophile Tower Speakers for the Budget-Conscious

Fluance today announced an expansion to it's Reference Series speaker line with the XL5F high performance floor standing speakers . The ...

Exclusive Special: 75% Off ($150) Puro Sound Labs IEM500. Now Only $50

Exclusive: Puro Sound Labs is extending a special discount on the IEM500 for readers of the Poor Audiophile. You can now get these incredibl...

Puro Sound Labs IEM-500 Review: Detailed Audiophile Sound From These In-Ear-Monitors

For a company that has made its name developing headphones geared towards hearing protection, one of the last things you'd probably expe...

The Art of Listening: Lost?

I'd like to think that I wasn't in a more pensive mood than usual, but this evening especially, I was thinking about the art of list...

How to play high-resolution audio with Apple iTunes

Can you play high-resolution music with Apple iTunes? Despite what you may have heard to the contrary, yes you can! However, if you don'...

These Swarovski Crystal Earbuds May be the Best Audiophile Valentine's Gift

Generally speaking, it's relatively safe to say that many audiophiles tend to be male.  What then do you get for the female music lover ...

Is There a Major Audiophile Cable Scandal Happening with Audioquest?

Audio cables have always been a very sticky subject for audiophiles.  For some, there is no question that cables make a difference.  For oth...