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From the best tabletop radios, turntables, high-resolution digital audio players, soundbases to the best soundbars. These buying guides are the result of hundreds of hours of research, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more.

Curated by Technika Team · December 16, 2020

Best Tabletop Radios

Best Tabletop Radios Buying Guide: Welcome to Technika’s round-up of the top Tabletop Radios you can buy in 2021. This buying guide is the result of many days of research, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more. See our top picks from brands like Tivoli, Como Audio and Sangean.

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232 Reviews

Tivoli Audio Model One (M1CLA) AM/FM Tabletop Radio

Exceptional musical fidelity. Pulls in more radio stations. Large 5:1 ratio analog tuing dial
Furniture grade wood cabinet.
Auxiliary input and headphone output. Operates on AC or 12V DC
What's in the box: Model One AM/FM Radio, Power Cord, FM Antenna

99 Reviews

Como Audio Solo - Tabletop Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, Wi-Fi, FM, and Bluetooth

Multi-room music systems with one-touch streaming and Hi-Fi sound
Countless music sources including FM radio, internet radio, Bluetooth streaming, Wi-Fi connectivity
No phone or device needed for most functions
Hand crafted furniture grade real wood veneer cabinets for truly stunning decor matching

60 Reviews

Como Audio Duetto - Tabletop Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, Wi-Fi, FM, and Bluetooth

Multi-room music systems with one-touch streaming and hi-fi sound
Countless music sources including FM radio, internet radio, Bluetooth streaming, Wi-Fi connectivity
No phone or device needed for most functions
Hand crafted furniture grade real wood veneer cabinets for truly stunning decor matching

641 Reviews

Sangean WR-22WL AM/FM-RBDS/Bluetooth/USB Tabletop Radio

10 Station Presets (5 FM, 5 AM)
Built-In Bluetooth Wireless Audio Streaming
Clock Available For FM RDS-CT
Rotary Bass And Treble Control

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838 Reviews

Sangean WR-2 AM/FM-RBDS Tabletop Radio

Compact tabletop AM/FM radio with walnut-finished wooden enclosure and front-firing 3-inch speaker
7-watt amplifier and acoustic bass compensation system deliver warm, room-filling audio
Advanced RF/IF electronic circuitry clearly reproduces distant AM/FM stations
Full-range adjustable treble and bass controls; Radio Data System (RDS) support

613 Reviews

Sangean WFR-28 Tabletop Internet Radio with FM-RBDS

Internet Radio, FM-RBDS/ USB/ Network Music Player Digital Radio (USB MP3 playback and WMA compatible) with over 20, 000 Internet channels and podcast available.
Control the radio with the free undok remote control app, compatible with iOS and Android devices. The app allows selection of internet radio stations and control of media for UPnP/DLNA music streaming from a local computer, server or NAS device, as well as control of FM radio and other functions. Undok is also compatible with Spotify connect so you can play your music directly from your Spotify app
Easy to read LCD display with backlight and 10 station presets (5 Internet, 5 FM)
Stereo/ mono switch, rotary treble and bass controls, loudness on/ off

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Curated by Technika Team · January 17, 2021

Best Turntables Under $500

Best Turntables Under $500 Buying Guide: Welcome to Technika’s round-up of the top Turntables Under $500 you can buy in 2021. This buying guide is the result of many days of research, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more. See our top picks from brands like Audio-Technica, Sony, Rega, FLEXSON and U-Turn.

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408 Reviews

Audio-Technica AT-LP3BK Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable

Take your analog listening experience to the next level with advanced features not typically found on automatic turntables
Balanced straight tone arm comes with a 1/2" mount universal headshell and AT91R Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge, giving you excellent high-fidelity performance
Hydraulically damped lift control allows the stylus to be precisely and safely lowered and raised at any point on a record
Offers fully automatic operation; simply press the Start button to begin play and the Stop button to lift and return the tone arm and shut off the turntable

100 Reviews

Pioneer PL-30-K Audiophile Stereo Fully Automatic Turntable with Dual-Layered Chassis and Built-in Phono Equalizer

Dual-layered chassis with 4 mm-thick metal plate and low center of gravityprovides stable playback
Built-in phono equalizer with on/through selector: on for connecting amps without phono terminal, through when using external phono equalizer
Original 5 mm-thick rubber mat suppresses external vibration while firmlygripping the record

1,148 Reviews

Audio Technica AT-LP120BK-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable

Professional stereo direct-drive USB turntable
Professional cast aluminum platter with slipmat Direct drive high-torque motor Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds Stroboscopic platter speed indicator
Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software digitizes your LPs Includes: Mac and PC-compatible Audacity software, USB cable, Adapter cables
Switchable built-in pre-amplifier with line-level RCA output cables Included cables connect to your stereo or powered speakers

101 Reviews

Audio-Technica AT-LP5 Direct-Drive Turntable

Manually operated direct-drive, high-torque motor with stable on-axis rotation at two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
Balanced tonearm with hydraulic lift, anti-skate control and adjustable counterweight for perfect performance
Switchable built-in pre-amplifier enables connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input
Anti-resonance die-cast aluminium platter with heavy rubber damping mat for balanced rotation and improved low frequency reproduction

63 Reviews

U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus Turntable

High-performance turntable, made in the USA by U-Turn Audio
Precision tonearm with Ortofon OM 5E cartridge, machined acrylic platter, manual belt drive (33/45 RPM)
Easy to setup and use, lifetime technical support
Specs: 12.5 lbs, 5 x 17 x 13", 0.125% wow & flutter, -79dBA S/N ratio, -63dBA rumble

119 Reviews

Sony PSHX500 Hi Res USB Turntable

Meet the turntable that plays records and lets you convert tracks to portable, hi-res audio for the authentic sound of vinyl that goes with you
Enjoy all the smooth and warm sound expressions of your vinyl thanks to high-quality audio technologies that ensure the best possible analog playback
The integrated shell improves durability and stabilizes the cartridge for superior focusing and dimensionality of sound, while its lightweight structure improves traceability

5 Reviews

FLEXSON VinylPlay Turntable

Play, archive and stream your records
Set up in seconds; enjoy music in minutes Just add powered speakers for instant music system
Pair with SONOS CONNECT to stream records around your house Make back-up, digital copies of precious records
True hi-fi quality, precision made in the UK

Pro-Ject Essential II Digital USB Turntable

TOSLINK optical output for connecting to nearly any digital system
8.6" aluminum tone arm with sapphire bearings for accurate playback
Belt-drive with low-vibration synchronous motor for low operating noise
Low-resonance platter with stainless steel spindle and Teflon-coated brass bushing for smooth rotation and accurate speed

38 Reviews

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon

Simple and easy to install
Ortofon 2M Red cartridge pre-mounted
Turntable dust cover & felt mat included
Precision belt drive with synchronous motor

12 Reviews

Rega RP1 Turntable

Plug and Play design, set-up in less than thirty seconds
Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge
Hand assembled RB101 tonearm
High quality, low vibration motor

1 Reviews

Music Hall MMF 2.2 Belt Driven Turntable

Music Hall MMF 2.2 2-Speed Audiophile Turntable - (Black)

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Curated by Technika Team · May 21, 2019

Best High-Resolution Digital Audio Players

Best High-Resolution Digital Audio Players Buying Guide: Welcome to Technika’s round-up of the top High-Resolution Digital Audio Players you can buy in 2019. This buying guide is the result of many days of research, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more. See our top picks from brands like Astell&Kern, OPUS, Onkyo, Pioneer and Sony.

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41 Reviews

Astell&Kern AK70 MKII Portable High Resolution Digital Audio Player

High-Definition audio player / Sample rate: PCM 8kHz ~ 192kHz (8/16/24bits per Sample) / DSD64 (1bit 2.8MHz), Stereo / DSD128 (1bit 5.6MHz)
Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF
Built-in Memory 64GB / External Memory: microSD (Max 256GB) x1
Bluetooth: V4.0 (A2DP, AVRCP, aptXtm HD)

25 Reviews

Sony Walkman NWZX2BLK Portable High Resolution Digital Audio Player

Memory Size: 128GB
Wireless Capabilities: Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi
S-Master HX digital amplifier
Battery Life: 33 hours (Hi-Res Audio), 60 hours (MP3), Charging Time (Full Charge): 4.5 Hours

11 Reviews

Sony NWWM1Z Signature Series Portable High Resolution Digital Audio Player

Hear music at its best with Hi-Res Audio, expanded compatibility with headphones, enhanced Hi-Res Audio amplification with New S-Master HX and DSEE HX
Enjoy high quality wireless sound via Bluetooth with LDAC, uncompromised quality components, New, intuitive touchscreen interface with side key control
Stronger power and amp power supplies, extended Hi-Res Audio playback on a single charge, 256Gb built-in memory + Micro SD slot

OPUS#2 High-Resolution Digital Audio Player

Native DSD Playback; Full Metal Body (Aluminum)
32bit / 384kHz High Resolution Sound; 32bit processor core
Cirrus Logic SABRE32 ES9018K2M x 2EA Dual DAC
ARM Cortex-A9 1.4GHz, Quad-Core CPU DDR3 1GB

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Onkyo DP-X1 High-Resolution Digital Audio Player

DAC & HP Amplifier- two ESS SABRE DAC ES9018K2M & two Headphone AMP SABRE 9601K with two types of balanced drives: ACG and BTL, for greater stability and clean, crystal clear sound; Balanced Output- 150 mW + 150 mW (Balanced / 1kHz, THD=1%, 32ω);
Sampling Rates & Bits are 11.2MHz/ 5.6MHz/ 2.8MHz / 1 bit 44.1k/ 48k/ 88.2k/ 96k/ 176.4k/ 192k/ 352.8k/ 384k 16bit/ 24bit(32 bit float/integer can be played down converted to 24 bit)
2.5mm 4-pole (for balanced output) and 3.5mm 3-pole output; standard balanced and active control ground (ACG) Modes
Support for up to 432GB of Storage- internal storage / RAM 32 GB Included Android OS system area (RAM: 2 GB); extended storage 400 GB via two 200 GB Micro SD Card Slots;

27 Reviews

Pioneer XDP-100R-S High-Resolution Digital Audio Player

Aluminum build for extended durability strength with removable bumpers
4.7 inch (1280 x 720) touch screen for easily navigating music files
32GB Internal storage
Two SD card slots for extended file storage (Max 256GB/128 x2, Micro SDXC type)

2 Reviews

Pioneer XDP-300R-S High-Resolution Digital Audio Player

Pioneer hi-res digital audio player XDP-300R (S) (Silver) (Open Box)

2 Reviews

Pioneer XDP-300R-S High-Resolution Digital Audio Player

Pioneer hi-res digital audio player XDP-300R (S) (Silver) (Open Box)

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Curated by Technika Team · July 15, 2019

Best Soundbases

Best Soundbases Buying Guide: Welcome to Technika’s round-up of the top Soundbases you can buy in 2019. This buying guide is the result of many days of research, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more. See our top picks from brands like Sonos, ZVOX, Sony and Bose.

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93 Reviews

Sonos PLAYBASE - Home Theater and Streaming Music Soundbase - Black (PBASEUS1BLK)

The sleek soundbase for TV, movies, music, and more.
Playbase practically disappears beneath the TV while its ten amplified speaker drivers deliver deep booms and crystal clear whispers.
Stream sound directly from your iPhone or iPad and ask Siri to play Apple Music.
Playbase is just the beginning of the ultimate home theatre experience. Wirelessly connect Sub and a pair of surrounds at any time for even more immersive entertainment.

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93 Reviews

Sonos PLAYBASE - Home Theater and Streaming Music Soundbase - White (PBASEUS1)

The sleek soundbase for TV, movies, music, and more.
Playbase practically disappears beneath the TV while its ten amplified speaker drivers deliver deep booms and crystal clear whispers.
Stream sound directly from your iPhone or iPad and ask Siri to play Apple Music.
Playbase is just the beginning of the ultimate home theatre experience. Wirelessly connect Sub and a pair of surrounds at any time for even more immersive entertainment.

712 Reviews

Bose Solo 15 Series II TV Sound System Soundbase (740928-1110)

Dramatically better sound than your TV: detailed dialogue, wide soundstage, deep bass
Setup is easy with only one connection to your TV;Speaker:7.6 cm H x 62.8 cm W x 35.6 cm D (5.4 kg)
Single speaker fits under most TVs up to 50 inches or on an open shelf
Bluetooth connectivity is built in so you can stream music wirelessly

142 Reviews

ZVOX SoundBase 770 42-inch Sound Bar with 3 Built-In Subwoofers, Bluetooth, AccuVoice

Left, right and center speakers for super-clear voice reproduction
Beautiful full-range sound from a single cabinet, no separate floor standing subwoofer needed
Each sound base can learn to respond to your preferred remote control
Designed to support a TV placed directly on top of the sound base, if desired

167 Reviews

Sony HT-XT2 2.1 Channel Soundbase with Bluetooth

One-piece speaker with built-in subwoofer that fits nicely under your TV, Play music wirelessly via Bluetooth Control easily with SongPal app.
Easily add wireless surround sound speakers, Enjoy wireless multi-room listening, Control your TV and sound bar with a single remote via HDMI ARC connection
Google Cast ready for easy streaming of your favorite music apps, Music playback via USB. Chromecast built-in and spotify compatible for more music accessibility

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Curated by Technika Team · January 3, 2018

Best Soundbars

Best Soundbars Buying Guide: Welcome to Technika’s round-up of the top Soundbars you can buy in 2018. This buying guide is the result of many days of research, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more. See our top picks from brands like Sonos, Bose, Yamaha, ZVOX and Samsung.

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1,685 Reviews

Sonos PLAYBAR TV - Home Theatre Soundbar and Music Speaker in one. Works with Alexa. (PBAR1US1BLK)

The mountable soundbar for TV, movies, music, and more.
Enjoy crisp dialogue and impressive bass from wall to wall with Playbar. Control it with the Sonos app, your remote, and more.
Whether you mount it on the wall or place it below your TV on a stand or console, Playbar automatically tunes itself for the best possible sound.Power supply Auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz AC universal input
Playbar was specially tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers to emphasize the sound of the human voice so you can always follow the story.

843 Reviews

Bose SoundTouch 300 Soundbar (767520-1100)

Packed with Technologies that deliver immersive and spacious sound, so you can bring your music, movies and TV shows to life
Premium glass and metal grille make the sound bar look as good as it sounds
Bluetooth with NFC pairing and Wi-Fi technology let you stream music wirelessly, whichever way you prefer; Listen to music services like Prime music, Spotify and Pandora and your personal stored music
Add optional acoustimass 300 wireless bass module and virtually invisible 300 wireless surround speakers anytime for deeper bass and full-on surround sound

862 Reviews

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar (732522-1110)

Single sound bar provides better sound quality compared to your TV
Dialogue mode to make every word and detail stand out
Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly stream music from any of your devices
One connection to your TV. You can adjust the bass control to your liking with the remote control’s bass control button

4,843 Reviews

Yamaha YAS-107BL Soundbar with Dual Built-In Subwoofers

Ultra-Slim, beautifully-simple design
Built-in subwoofers for Deep bass without a second box
Clear voice for enhanced dialogue clarity

344 Reviews

ZVOX SB500 Aluminum Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer, Bluetooth Wireless Streaming

Room-filling 3D sound from a single anodized aluminum cabinet.Works well with TVs from 50 ”- 90”. Works with your current remote control.
AccuVoice feature uses hearing aid technology to deliver ultra-clear dialogue.Amplifier: The SB500 uses a high-efficiency 140 watt Class D digital amplifier,Speakers: (3) 2" long-excursion full-range speakers
Bluetooth wireless music streaming from your phone or tablet. Frequency range: 42 Hz - 20 kHz.
Dual built-in subwoofers with Mega Bass produce great bass without external subwoofer. Can be wall-mounted, placed upright on furniture, or placed "flat" on furniture

52 Reviews

Samsung HW-MS750 Sound+ Soundbar

Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
Soundstage Expansion technology Projects sound upward to give your movies and music a greater sense of Elevation
Stream music from your smartphone or tablet. Simply connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Internet Connection required

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