Head-to-Head Wireless Stereos

GoldenEar Triton Seven

The audiophile world is rife with specious claims, but here’s an immutable truth: Bigger speakers sound better. These 40-inch towers, each equipped with two main drivers, a ribbon tweeter, and dual sub-bass boomers, deliver amazing clarity and a sumptuous soundstage.

$1,398/pair

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Schiit Mani Phono Preamp

You can’t plug a turntable straight into a modern amplifier—signal boosting is required, and that’s where the Mani excels. This low-noise preamp works with both moving-magnet and moving-coil phono cartridges to reveal all the groovy details with no distortion.

$129

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Peachtree Audio nova220SE

Capable of outputting 350 watts per channel, this do-itall integrated amp has the power to drive just about any speaker. The woodsheathed beauty also comes with a built-in headphone amp for when your partner refuses to listen to Physical Graffiti one … more … time.

$1,599