Streaming &amp; Playback

April 11, 2025

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Streaming & Playback

Dive into the world of streaming and playback, where digital convenience meets superior sound. Explore the best music streaming services, playback software, network players, and smart devices designed to deliver seamless, high-fidelity listening. Whether you’re into Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, or local FLAC files, we cover everything you need for optimal performance — from app reviews and device compatibility to playback settings and sound quality tips. Stay updated, stream smarter, and hear every detail.

Can Your Phone Tell If Your Turntable Is Worth It? Yes — And It’s Brutal - image credit to Headphonesty

Vinyl Fans Use Apps to Test Turntables — The Results Might Shock You

Vinyl Fans Are Using Smartphone Apps to Expose $5,000 Turntables — And the Results Are Brutal High-end turntables have long...

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CDs Are Back: Why Audiophiles Are Ditching Streaming

CDs Are the Hottest Audiophile Flex in 2025—Here’s Why CDs Were Supposed to Be Dead—But They’re Making a Comeback For...

25 Tracks That Reveal What Your Audio Gear Is Hiding - image credit to Headphonesty

How to Spot Audio Problems: 25 Tracks Every Audiophile Needs

25 Songs That Instantly Expose a Bad DAC or Amp If you’ve ever found yourself questioning whether your audio gear...

From Bass to Treble: 46 Songs to Test Your Sound System - image credit to Headphonesty

Music & Audio

The 46 Best Songs to Put Your Speakers to the Test

The 46 Best Songs to Test Your Speakers: A Complete Audio Guide Are Your Speakers Up for the Challenge? When...

Do Streaming Platforms Really Sound Different? Here's Why - image via Headphonesty

Music & Audio

Why Streaming Services Sound Different, Even with the Same Quality

4 Reasons Why Streaming Services Sound Different (Even at the Same Bitrate) When it comes to streaming music, you might...

Why Vintage Audio Equipment is Making a Big Comeback

Why Vintage Audio Equipment is Making a Comeback In Manchester, Mars Tapes is one of the last shops in the...

A Complete Guide to Audio Formats: MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, and More