Despite the oldest solid state audio circuitry now qualifying for a pension and a bus pass where this is being written, the thermionic tube retains a foothold in the world of audio — cherished by ...

Today I am taking a first look at the Galion Audio Victoria, a stunning single-ended Class A tube amplifier that bridges the ...

There’s a mystique among both audiophiles and musicians about vacuum technology, thus having a tube amp still carries a bit of a cachet. New ones can be bought for eye-watering prices and old ones can ...

So you’ve made the decision to buy an external headphone amplifier for your desktop setup. Awesome. It’s an easy way to make your nice pair of wired headphones sound better (because your computer’s ...

All electric guitar players know that the amplifier is just as important — if not more — as the guitar itself for shaping your sound. Each major amplifier model has unique dynamics and tonal ...

For audio enthusiasts looking to upgrade the sound quality of their smartphone or laptop, a portable DAC/amp can be a fairly simple and affordable solution. The tiny hi-fi component plugs into your ...

The hardware is chunky and the software is clunky, but this is the best portable audio player I’ve ever heard. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics ...

Fezz Audio is not some boutique tube brand trying to sell Americans a misty-eyed postcard from Eastern Europe. Designed and manufactured in Poland, the new Integrated Amplifier arrives in the U.S.

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Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...