Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author of the daily Insider newsletter. He has rigorously tested, reviewed and written about AV equipment for the company since 2006.

FiiO debuts the Jade Audio LEVEL 1 desktop amp, JT9 planar headphones, and CLASS A headphone amp at High End Vienna 2026.

The accepted wisdom in audio circles is that in order to get the best quality sound you really need to invest in separates: a separate amp, CD player, network streamer or vinyl turntable. Building a ...

I'm planning to gut and redo the stereo system in my car with a goal of improved sound quality and am really stuck understanding some of the suggestions of car audio shops in my area. Basically ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. For many car owners, the stock stereo just won't cut it and thankfully there are plenty of cost-efficient ways to ...

If you’re an automotive enthusiast of taste, you can’t stand the idea of fitting a janky aftermarket stereo into your nice, clean ride. Flashy, modern head units can spoil the look of a car’s interior ...

Periodic Audio’s Nickel headphone amp will elevate your smart device’s audio performance to rival some dedicated high-res digital audio players. Periodic Audio’s Nickel portable headphone amplifier ...

Most audiophiles and enthusiasts have grown up with at least a basic understanding of what an amplifier does. It takes a tiny alternating electrical signal that represents the moment-to-moment ...

The surest mark of your descent down the audiophile rabbit hole is the first time you start to seriously consider buying a dedicated headphone amplifier. It’s like a photography enthusiast looking ...

Sonos has announced Sonos Amp Multi in India. This is a multi-channel streaming amplifier, which is designed to make complex residential audio installations simpler. The Amp Multi will enable the ...