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MartinLogan unveiled a new range of flagship in-wall loudspeakers at CEDIA 2019, and the next generation Motion series. The Masterpiece CI 40XW retail for $40,000/pair making them one of the most expensive in-wall loudspeakers every developed. MartinLogan has been firing on all cylinders of late with new ESL electrostatic models that are priced well below its more expensive audiophile range...

This was my experience at T.H.E. Show 2019 as an exhibitor/vendor. TL;DR (Too long didn't read) Summary Report - I had a great time. Our rooms were always packed. Our systems sounded fantastic and attendees thought so too. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Thank you to the companies who trusted in us. Thank you to everyone who came...

If you look at the high prices of audio cables in 2019; especially in a world that is evolving towards wireless connectivity, it's easy to understand why non-audiophiles question the sanity of those of us who are willing to spend $1,000 on a pair of loudspeaker cables, or $500 on a single power cord. QED is one brand that...

MartinLogan has introduced more than a few flagship loudspeakers over the past four decades including the classic Monolith, CLS, Statement e2, CLX, and Neolith. Audiophiles who prize the transparency, speed, and detail that electrostatic loudspeakers can provide have a special bond with the manufacturer that began its journey in Lawrence, Kansas in 1979. Having owned five pairs over the...

Listen to the New Record Day Podcast on Anchor. RMAF 2019 Day 2 Polk Audio L800 Speakers with SDA ELAC Debut Reference Series Bookshelf Speakers The HiFiGuides room hosted by ZReviews and DMS

At RMAF 2019, Andrew Jones discussed his new ELAC Debut Reference bookshelf speakers. which were powered by their DS-A101-G WiFi Streaming Integrated Amplifier. They are a lot more expensive than the older model that they are replacing, but the uptick in sound quality will silence all of the critics who might feel it's now out of reach for those...

Pro-Ject is one of the leading manufacturers of audiophile turntables in the world; with two state-of-the-art facilities in Slovakia, and the Czech Republic that produce tables under the parent brand, and for OEM partners such as Music Hall. The brand has branched out into other categories including phono pre-amplifiers, DACs, streamers, and offers one of the most comprehensive selections...

Joey and I had a chance to film for Elac at RMAF 2019 where Andrew Jones discussed the NEW $499 Elac Reference Debut Audiophile Loudspeakers! Please follow us for the full video which will be out soon! Also, be sure to check out the podcast https://dailyhifi.wpengine.com/category/podcasts/ where we discuss our impressions of this new speakers from https://www.elac.com/

Richard Schram Talks About Their New Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated at RMAF 2019 Watch this video on Joe N Tell's YouTube channel. While I was filming this, Phil Jackson, (not the former Lakers coach,) had the NewClassic 200 Integrated connected to some giant Tekton speakers. He was playing them loud! I commented that they were "bumping" them and they all laughed...

Watch the video on Joe N Tell's YouTube Channel The HiFiGuides.com room at RMAF 2019 was the coolest experience by far. Second place wasn't even close. Nearly every other room, with a few exceptions, felt stuffy and boring in comparison. My favorite part was that trying out and touching the products was encouraged. I didn't need to ask anyone for...