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Amazon's much-anticipated Amazon Music HD, has finally launched and with it comes millions of CD-quality and high-resolution audio tracks that consumers can stream. The new streaming service offers 50 million tracks with a CD-quality bitrate of 16 bit/44.1kHz (which Amazon interestingly has labelled as "HD tracks") but also millions more in 24-bit/192 kHz which will raise more than a few...

Does the world really need any more soundbars? We were hoping that consumers were finally getting over that and thinking about investing in a dedicated 5.1 surround system again. But we would be wrong. Very wrong. Consumers are deeply committed to their soundbars for a number of good reasons in 2019 -- cost, they sound better now, cost, and...

With Rocky Mountain Audio Fest set to begin in Denver on September 6th, manufacturers are starting to pull the curtain back on some new products that will be introduced for the first time this weekend. PSB Speakers; which is owned by the Lenbrook Group (parent company for NAD, Bluesound) will be in attendance and introducing two affordable subwoofers as...

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...

Polk Audio has been manufacturing loudspeakers for over 45 years, and the California-based company continues to plow ahead with innovative technology that is both forward-thinking but also respectful of the company's past. Those of us old enough to remember the aggressive marketing campaigns of the 1980s featuring Matthew Polk, have reason to smile with the announcement of the new...

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...

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/

Listen to the New Record Day Podcast on Anchor. It’s hard to assemble a home audio system with so many options and ever-changing technology. Join Ron Brenay, the host of New Record Day, as he discusses the latest trends, new products, and answers questions to simplify your journey. Tune in each week as Ron and industry veterans cut through all...