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Top 12 uncompressed, lossless, and lossy audio file formats

The countless audio formats available might confuse even the most experienced musicians and audiophiles.

Getting the audio format wrong might lead to missing job opportunities, sub-par reproduction quality, or time-consuming adjustments.

So I decided to focus this article on the most popular file and compression formats, their purpose, and when you should use one or the other.

The 6 best floor-standing speakers in 2025 for most people

To me, floor-standing speakers define the commitment of a music listener to achieving the finest audio quality, with an immersive and detailed sound that can transform a music listening session into an evocative sonic experience.

If you’re looking for inspiration in your search for the best tower speaker for your sound system, here are the 2025’s best floor-standers, from budget to high-end options.

DAC vs amp: What’s the difference, and why you need both

The first step in building your desktop hi-fi system is defining what you need in order to upgrade your sound. And one of the first questions you should ask yourself is: do I need a DAC, an amp, or both?

In this article, I’ll help you understand the difference between these two components and how each of them affects your sound.

The 6 best integrated amplifiers in 2025: Mid-range to high-end

In the constantly evolving landscape of hi-fi audio systems, integrated amplifiers bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, embodying the industry’s effort to adapt to new generations of audiophiles while maintaining the highest standards of sonic reproduction.

Below is a list of what I believe are the 2025’s best stereo integrated amps, based both on performance and value for money.

Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 review: Accuracy and acoustic dynamism

With its renewed 600 Series, Bowers & Wilkins set up new standards of engineering among attentive audio listeners. While we often used the 603 S3 as a comparison with other high-quality floor-standing speakers, we never got the chance to look deeper into their specs and sonic performance.

So, let’s do these speakers justice and praise them for what they are: a celebration of cutting-edge technology and craftsmanship!

Active vs passive speakers: Which is better for your use case?

While the distinction in itself is rather obvious, choosing between active and passive speakers can easily become an insurmountable task, especially if this is your first pair of speakers or you don’t know exactly which option will work best for you. In this article, I won’t just highlight the differences between active and passive speakers, but also clarify which option I think is the right one for every situation, giving you a few examples of scenarios when one works better than...

The 5 best turntable speakers for any record player setup 2025

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the vinyl resurgence, it is that there’s a legion of music enthusiasts who need the music to be tangible and look for a sense of impermanence in music that the digital simply can’t offer.

If you’re one of those music listeners who need to touch, feel, and admire a record, here are the best speakers you can pair with your turntable to enhance the beauty of your vinyl collection.

Wharfedale Linton review: Rich, immersive, nostalgic

With a history spanning almost a century, Wharfedale has created dozens of incredible speakers that seem to stand the test of time, thanks to a distinctive sound and relentless technical exploration to always be in step with the times.

Preamp vs power amp, integrated amp: Which do you need?

Understanding the roles of preamps, power amps, and integrated amps is crucial when building a hi-fi system, as they define your sound signature, system complexity, and financial investment.

Let’s analyze the differences between these three components and identify which one is right for you.

The 6 best budget bookshelf speakers for $100, $200, and $300

Today, you can find a pair of bookshelf speakers without blowing your budget easier than ever before. There are plenty of options provided by both established brands and newcomers, each offering a great formula of quality and affordability.

While it’s great to have so many options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. To make things a bit easier for you, I’ve compiled a list of what I believe are the best budget bookshelf speakers to buy in 2025.