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Daily Audio News — April 15, 2026

Highlights: AVID Velsonic Phono Stage; This underrated Rage Against The Machine album holds a special place in my vinyl collection; Grado Labs Signature S550 Autism Awareness Headphone Auction; Global feedback: The two faces of snake oil; Sony PS-LX3BT

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Battle Of The Dongles – DD HiFi TC44Grip, Fiio QX13, and Campfire Audio Relay

Topic: DACs

BATTLE OF THE DONGLES REVIEW This review is going to be a little different; Oscar will be looking at 3 slightly different USB-C dongle DAC/Amps for portable use. In this review, he will go over the features and audio quality of the DD HiFi TC44Grip, Fiio QX13 and Campfire Audio Relay. USB-C dongle DAC/Amps have […]

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Jamo Loudspeaker Brand Returns

Topic: Speakers

JAMO LOUDSPEAKER BRAND RETURN ANNOUNCED UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP The Jamo loudspeaker brand is set to return to the international audio market following a change in ownership. Now backed by Cinemaster and Rayleigh Lab, the Danish-founded company is preparing a relaunch with a new product range and renewed focus on its core identity. The first products […]

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Turntables

This underrated Rage Against The Machine album holds a special place in my vinyl collection

It may be well and truly out of its rebellious teenager phase, but this album is still as relevant as ever

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Sony PS-LX3BT

As an entry point into the world of vinyl, the PS-LX3BT is an excellent pick. Automatic operation, Bluetooth, built-in phono stage and great sound at this price? Sold.

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We pick 8 of the best Record Store Day 2026 releases – The Cure, Nas, Miles Davis, Pavement and more

Exclusive releases and vinyl editions we're adding to our wish list

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Don't dismiss the dirt – cleaning your records properly could revitalise your vinyl collection

Pops and crackles be gone! Don't underestimate how filthy your records can get

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A hi-fi classic: meet Rega's first-ever record player, the Planet

The Planet established the engineering DNA that has made Rega so successful

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Other

The 42-inch LG C5 can be yours for its lowest-ever price with this cheeky discount code

Save almost £400 on this Award-winning OLED

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Feeling nostalgic? We Are Rewind's limited edition cassette player takes you back to the '80s

The WE-001 lets you create your own mixtape

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This gory sequel is finally getting a 4K Blu-ray release – and it's a great way to jumpstart your home cinema system

There's a snazzy steelbook to boot

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AVID Velsonic Phono Stage

AVID VELSONIC PHONO STAGE LAUNCHED AS NEW FLAGSHIP ANALOGUE DESIGN British HiFi brand AVID has announced the launch of the AVID Velsonic phono stage, its first entirely new phono stage design since 2012. Developed in Cambridgeshire, the Velsonic replaces the long-standing Pulsare II and Pellere models, marking a significant update to the company’s analogue electronics […]

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Speakers

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning speaker packages and AV receivers deliver home cinema heaven

The May issue is on sale now!

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Danish speaker brand Jamo returns under new ownership, will unveil new range soon

The longstanding brand was sold in 2024, and now it's making a comeback.

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Kanto Audio Redesigned Speaker Range

KANTO AUDIO TUK GRAND LEADS NEW GENERATION OF LOUDSPEAKERS Kanto Audio used AXPONA 2026, which took place last weekend, to introduce a refreshed range of loudspeakers, headlined by the new Kanto Audio Tuk Grand. The launch also included updated versions of the Kanto Audio Tuk, Kanto Audio Yu4, and Kanto Audio Yu6, representing a broad […]

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Cables

Global feedback: The two faces of snake oil

Ask a hundred audiophiles whether power cables make a difference, and you’ll start a fight. Ask them what “snake oil” means, and you’ll likely start two. I know this because I put the question to my YouTube audience. Nearly 6,000 of them voted. Two definitions were on offer. The first: […]

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Headphones

Grado Labs Signature S550 Autism Awareness Headphone Auction

GRADO LABS MARKS AUTISM AWARENESS WITH ONE-OFF HEADPHONE AUCTION SUPPORTING EDEN II PROGRAMS Grado Labs has announced a one-of-a-kind headphone created to support autism awareness, with all proceeds going to Eden II Programs. The Brooklyn-based manufacturer has a long history of producing limited and special edition designs, but this release is notable as a single, […]

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