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NEWS
By: Ricky Kovacs
Mar 2024
8 Audiophile Source Components You Cannot Live Without in 2024
Here are our favorite audio sources for the year. If you're looking for gear that plays your favorite music (digital [...]read more
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NEWS
By: Ricky Kovacs
Nov 2023
USB Cables – and Why They're Important
USB cables matter and they can directly affect the performance of your audio gear and the quality of your music. [...]read more
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NEWS
By: Cayla Menges
Jan 2021
Dragon Cables for Focal Headphones
Find the right premium cable upgrades for your Focal Headphones and speakers with Dragon Audio Cables, proudly handcrafted in the [...]read more
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NEWS
By: Moon Audio
Oct 2020
Connecting Your Aurender Music Streamer
Explore connections for Aurender music players and media servers and find the right upgrade cables with our Aurender Magazine Guide [...]read more
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NEWS
By: Moon Audio
Sep 2020
DAC Pairings for Aurender: Drew's Picks
Moon Audio founder Drew Baird recommends DACs to pair with Aurender music servers.read more
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NEWS
By: Moon Audio
Jul 2020
Astell&Kern Music Player Comparison
Compare features and specifications of some of the most popular digital audio players from Astell&Kern in our Astell&Kern Magazine Guide [...]read more
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NEWS
By: Ricky Kovacs
Jul 2019
HiRes Music Downloading Guide
Everything you need to know about downloading hi-res music to your portable DAP or desktop player.read more
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NEWS
By: Drew Baird
Mar 2017
USB Charging Optimized for Portable Audio
USB Charging Portable Audio Optimized for Amps, Dacs and DAPsread more
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NEWS
By: Drew Baird
Jan 2017
MQA Streaming with TIDAL Masters
MQA Streaming via Tidal Masters is now available to Tidal subscribers.read more
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NEWS
By: Moon Audio
Jan 2017
Universal v. Custom IEMs
What's the difference between a universal IEM and a custom IEM? Learn the differences and benefits of both types of [...]read more
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NEWS
By: Drew Baird
Jan 2017
Chord Mojo Toslink Connections
Chord Mojo Toslink Connections simplified for music playback from 44.1KHz to 192KHz PCM format.read more
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NEWS
By: Drew Baird
Nov 2016
Astell & Kern Music Players Menu Swipe Tip
AK Music Players FAQ Menu Swipe Tip when using a leather case.read more
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NEWS
By: Nichole Baird
Nov 2016
Lithium Battery Life Improved in 3 Easy Steps
Lithium Ion Batter Life Improved in 3 easy steps for music players.read more
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NEWS
By: Moon Audio
Sep 2016
Future Apple Connections
What does the future hold for USB cables and Apple products? Learn more from our USB Magazine Guide at Moon [...]read more
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NEWS
By: Drew Baird
Apr 2016
USB Audio Answers
USB Audio answers to iphone, android, and digital computer applications for music connections.read more
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NEWS
By: Moon Audio
Mar 2016
John Franks Profile
John Franks is the CEO of Chord Electronics. Learn more about him.read more
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NEWS
By: Moon Audio
Mar 2016
Robb Watts Profile
Rob Watts is the lead engineer at Chord Electronics and the brain behind the powerful technology behind products like the [...]read more
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NEWS
By: Drew Baird
Feb 2016
iTunes Connection to Music Players or DAPs
iTunes Connection to Music Players, DAPs or digital audio players from macbook, MACs or computers in 2 steps.read more
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