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** Cover photo supplied by Josh W. from the TMR Photo Contest. The vinyl record storage furniture shown was built custom by R/D Record Cabinets. What Makes a McIntosh Pairing Special? You don’t…

Some speakers are easy. These are not. If you’ve spent time finding the right amp to pair with Magnepans, ATCs, big Dynaudios, or classic Thiels, you know not every amp can do them justice. Sure…

Letters That Matter (But Maybe Not the Way You Think) If you’ve spent any time browsing hi-fi forums or amp spec sheets, you’ve probably seen references to Class A, Class AB, and Class D a…

“It's becoming more and more apparent as I visit friends and family that a soundbar is becoming more of a staple in homes, and not just an accessory for movies. These have become the communal ju…

Vacuum tubes are fragile, valuable, and essential to the performance of tube amplifiers, preamps, and other Hi-Fi components. Whether you're shipping gear to a buyer, sending it in for service, or mov…