audiophile system builder Archives - ecoustics.com everything hi-fi Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:30:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 ATC SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/atc-scm50asl/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/atc-scm50asl/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:15:09 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/atc-scm50asl/
Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level. ]]>
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WiiM Ultra Music Streamer: The Cabin Audiophiler https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/wiim-ultra-music-streamer/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/wiim-ultra-music-streamer/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:39:20 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/wiim-ultra-music-streamer/
Looking to build a hi-fi audio system around a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer in a small space? The Cabin Audiophiler shows you how.]]>
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Muarah MU-2 Phono Preamplifier: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/muarah-mu-2/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/muarah-mu-2/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:14:16 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/muarah-mu-2/
Can the $2,150 Muarah MU-2 compete with phono preamps from EAR, Pro-Ject, and MOON? Rich and filling like our favorite cabbage rolls and nobody could dislike that. ]]>
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MOON 250i v2 Integrated Amplifier: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/moon-simaudio-250i-v2/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/moon-simaudio-250i-v2/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/moon-simaudio-250i-v2/
Can a French Canadian integrated amplifier and pair of British speakers prove that making love is better than war? The MOON 250i v2 is a keeper. ]]>
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Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Loudspeakers: One of the Best Kept Secrets in Audio? https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-4/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-4/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-4/
Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000. ]]>
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Q Acoustics 3050i & Magnepan LRS: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder/
Can you build a great sounding system in 2022 for under $4,000? The Magnepan LRS and Q Acoustics 3050i prove that you can. ]]>
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Linear Tube Audio MZ3: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/linear-tube-audio-mz3/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/linear-tube-audio-mz3/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/linear-tube-audio-mz3/
For under $11,000 build a state-of-the-art headphone system with Linear Tube Audio, Meze Audio, Cambridge Audio and Holo Audio.]]>
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Arcam RADIA A25 Integrated Amplifier: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/arcam-radia-a25/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/arcam-radia-a25/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:05:51 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/arcam-radia-a25/
Does the Arcam A25 have what it takes to compete with some excellent integrated amplifiers from Rega, Cambridge Audio, and NAD? So many choices. All of them good. ]]>
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Vandersteen 1Ci+ Loudspeakers: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-13/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-13/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-13/
Does your budget max out at $5,000 for a stereo system? The Vandersteen 1Ci+ speakers, Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 or Cambridge Audio Evo 75 need to be on your list. ]]>
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DeVore Fidelity O/baby Loudspeakers: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/devore-fidelity-o-baby/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/devore-fidelity-o-baby/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:48:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/devore-fidelity-o-baby/
For those with deep pockets, this $25,000 system featuring the DeVore Fidelity O/baby and Unison Research Simply 845 puts almost everything I heard at CAF 2023 for a lot more money in a very uncomfortable position. ]]>
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