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AudioQuest Ethernet & Network Cables: A Complet...

What are ethernet and network cables in a hi-fi system? Ethernet and network cables are the wired links that carry digital audio data between your network devices, such as a...

AudioQuest HDMI Cables: A Complete Buying Guide

What is an HDMI cable and what does it actually do? An HDMI cable is a single connection that carries both high resolution video and multichannel audio between your source...

Ortofon MC X50: An Audiophile Deep Dive

Who is Ortofon and why does their moving coil pedigree matter? Ortofon is a Danish audio manufacturer that has been building phono cartridges since the 1940s and effectively pioneered the...

Ortofon MC X50: A Plain-English Guide

If you are new to the world of turntables and vinyl, welcome. There is a lot of jargon in this hobby, and it can feel like everyone is speaking a...

Ortofon MC X40: An Audiophile Deep Dive

The Ortofon MC X40 is a low output moving coil cartridge that sits near the top of the MC X range, and it represents the point where Ortofon's mainstream moving...

Ortofon MC X40: A Plain-English Guide

If you are new to the world of turntables and high-end audio, welcome. The gear can seem like it comes with its own secret language, full of acronyms and numbers...