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In our search for hifi playlists curated by the pros, we stumbled upon an absolute gem: a playlist by The Audiophiliac himself, Steve Guttenberg! What makes Guttenberg so beloved within the audio community is his down-to-earth approach. While he deeply appreciates high-end audio, he rarely gets bogged down in dense technical jargon or unattainable exotica….
This playlist is compiled by the team of Bang & Olufsen and published on their website. I made it to a complete playlist, the link to the article can you read at the bottom of this page
Blue Note Records: The Legendary Jazz Label That Made Music History Few record labels have created an identity as powerful and immediately recognisable as Blue Note Records. Founded in New York City in 1939, the legendary jazz label did more than release important albums. It helped define the sound, appearance and cultural language of modern…
The Art of Listening: How French High-End Retailer Club Hifi Humanizes Audiophile Sound Along France’s Atlantic coast, a quiet revolution is taking place in the world of high-fidelity audio. While much of the consumer electronics industry has rapidly shifted toward online storefronts and mass-market retail, French specialist Club Hifi (club-hifi.fr) is taking the exact opposite…
John Darko is one of the most recognizable and influential voices in modern high-end audio journalism. While much of traditional hi-fi coverage still relies heavily on technical measurements, charts, and specification-driven analysis, Darko has developed a completely different language, one centered on experience, musicality, and the emotional core of listening. His platform Darko.Audio has…
dCS (Data Conversion Systems) is a British high-end audio manufacturer founded in 1987 in Cambridge, England. The company originally developed advanced digital conversion technology for military and aerospace applications before entering the world of high-end audio. Today, dCS is regarded as one of the most respected names in digital playback, known for its DACs, streamers…
DIMI VESOS: THE CURATOR REDEFINING HIGH-END LISTENING EXPERIENCES In a world where hi-fi often gets lost in specifications, graphs, and technical overload, Dimi Vesos has carved out a completely different space, one where sound is not measured first, but felt first. Based in Germany, Vesos is not just a dealer or showroom owner. He is…
Fernanda Gunsan is not a traditional artist or celebrity, but a modern hi-fi content creator and audio lifestyle figure operating in the world of music experience and digital sound culture. He originally started as a social media specialist and content creator, where he stood out through strong visual storytelling and a refined sense of aesthetics….
Guy Sternberg is a rare figure in today’s music world: a producer who does not follow the flow of streaming culture, but deliberately chooses a different path — one centered on purity, character, and capturing music in its most tangible form. From his studio in Berlin, he has built a clear identity through LowSwing Studio…
Haute Fidélité: The French Magazine Listening Beyond the Specifications For more than three decades, Haute Fidélité has chronicled the world of high-end audio from a distinctly French perspective. Its pages cover loudspeakers, amplifiers, turntables, DACs and music streamers, but its central subject has always been the same: the emotional experience of listening. In an industry…
Located in Heidelberg, Germany, you’ll find a true high-end headphone specialist. With extensive expertise and years of experience, the team at Headphone.shop can help you find the perfect headphones to match your personal taste, listening habits, and budget. Through their informative blog and worldwide webshop, they share their passion and knowledge with music lovers across…
Steve Huff, the Emotional Voice of Modern Hi-Fi Reviewing In a hi-fi world often divided between laboratory measurements and romantic listening impressions, Steve Huff has built his reputation on something refreshingly direct: the emotional experience of music. Through HiFi Huff, he approaches audio not as a cold technical exercise, but as a personal journey into…
HIFI CONNECT Perpignan: Specialist Hi-Fi Store for High-End Audio Systems in France HIFI CONNECT is a specialist hi-fi store in Perpignan, France, offering high-end audio equipment, stereo systems, audiophile loudspeakers, amplifiers, DACs, music streamers, CD players, turntables, cables and carefully selected second-hand hi-fi equipment. Located at 52 Rue René Leriche in Perpignan, HIFI CONNECT serves…
THE DIGITAL BEAT OF BENELUX AUDIOPHILIA: HOW HIFI.NL SHAPED A REGION’S SONIC LANDSCAPE In the world of high-end audio, certain territories carry an oversized cultural weight. The United Kingdom has its storied heritage of BBC-monitored box speakers; the United States boasts its monolith American muscle amplifiers. But nestled quietly in Western Europe, the Benelux region—comprising…
HIFI113 in Paris: Five Decades of High-End Audio and Musical Passion In an industry increasingly dominated by online specifications, automated recommendations and mass-market electronics, HIFI113 continues to defend a more personal vision of high-fidelity sound. Located at 113 Rue de Cambronne in Paris’s 15th arrondissement, this independent hi-fi store has been helping music lovers assemble…
In the vast and often intimidating world of high-end audio, where sterile measurements and elitist jargon can easily drown out the actual joy of music, one voice stands out like a beacon of warmth and authenticity: Jay’s Iyagi. To call Jay a mere “reviewer” would be a massive understatement. He is a storyteller, a passionate…
JL Acoustique in Bouzonville: A Hi-Fi Destination in France’s Grand Est In Bouzonville, a small town in the Moselle department of northeastern France, JL Acoustique has established itself as a specialist destination for music lovers seeking genuine high-fidelity sound. The independent hi-fi store combines an extensive selection of audio equipment with personalised advice, showroom demonstrations…
L’Auditorium Nantes: Half a Century of High-End Hi-Fi, Home Cinema and Personal Service In an audio market increasingly dominated by online specifications and automated recommendations, L’Auditorium in Nantes continues to defend a more traditional idea: serious hi-fi equipment should be heard, compared and understood before it is purchased. Located at 22 rue Jean Jaurès in…
This playlists have been carefully curated by Qobuz, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved in creating it. Compiling a selection like this takes a great deal of time, knowledge, and dedication, and I truly appreciate the effort behind it. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for bringing…
The New Sound – Not Listening to Sound, but Coming Home to Music There are hi-fi stores that sell equipment. And then there are places that remind you why you fell in love with music in the first place. The New Sound belongs firmly to the latter. A conversation about wattages, philosophy, and the art…
What Hi-Fi? has, for decades, stood as a cornerstone in the world of high-end audio and home entertainment. The platform has evolved into an international reference point where both beginners and seasoned audiophiles turn for clear, reliable, and consistently structured product reviews. What makes it truly unique is its balance of accessibility and authority. While…
