Tag: hi-fi

Want to quit music streaming and go back to physical formats? This TEAC CD player/cassette deck is just the thing for it

One of the problems with music streaming services is that many of them don’t seem too focused on, y’know, music – so Spotify is trying to compete with Audible as well as podcasting platforms while planning to charge quite a lot more money for decent-quality audio (having already boosted its prices…

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Does your turntable need a USB port? Here’s why it does (or doesn’t) matter

When you look at the back of most of the best turntables, you’ll see the familiar shape and color of its RCA outputs, with their red and white inserts. They’ve been with us for nearly a century, and they remain the most common way to connect turntables to other audio…

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I built my dream turntable using Pro-Ject’s new Configurator, and now I have to sell my house

I really like Pro-Ject’s turntables – I’ve been testing some of its more affordable options, and I love the way they sound – so when the firm announced its new Configurator, which enables you to build the ultimate turntable by specifying everything from the power supply to the plinth, I didn’t need…

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The new Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker is leaked again, along with a probable launch date

A brand new Beats Pill speaker, an updated version of the old Beats Pill+ speaker that Apple discontinued in 2022, has been popping up on Instagram in recent weeks, as various sporting celebs just happen to be captured waving it around.  Only now, it looks like the speaker will finally…

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The cheapest Sonos sales and deals for July 2024

Whether you’re building a surround sound setup or simply investing in a quality home speaker, Sonos deals are essential to keeping costs low while securing excellent audio. It’s easy to get carried away syncing multiple speakers for a full surround sound experience, but such a luxury audio system is well…

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New Beats Pill leak promises better sound and a 24-hour battery life

It’s been almost a decade since Apple launched the Beats Pill Plus, and while it was on the market for about five years it was discontinued in 2022. In recent months though, we’ve seen leaks for a new Beats Bluetooth speaker, including celebrities showing it off in the wild.  So,…

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