The Lina DAC X: dCS Takes the Gloves Off
The new Lina DAC X is a full-throttle evolution — born from obsessive firmware development and hardware refinements so granular they border on mad science. It inherits the soul of the original Lina DAC but pushes every critical detail further: enhanced...
Celebrating the Iconic Albums of 1975 and 50 Years of Definitive
1975 was a landmark year for music — and, as it happens, the year Definitive opened it's doors in downtown Seattle. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we're reflecting on the albums that helped shape a generation of music lovers....
AXPONA 2025 just wrapped up last week, and we're diving in headfirst with highlights from the expo. Consider this your backstage pass, packed with fresh insights from the frontlines. UPDATE - 4.15 11:30 PM Our experts spent the weekend at...
Easy St. Records Spinning at Definitive
It was an evening where the pulsing heart of Seattle's music scene met the refined world of high-performance audio. Matt Vaughan, the owner of iconic Easy Street Records, joined us at the Experience Center in Bellevue for a turntable takeover...
Now Hear This: Majik DSM Gets Some Serious Upgrades for 2025
Linn has long stood as a pillar of innovation in the audiophile world, and their updated Majik DSM for 2025 continues this proud tradition. Since pioneering the realm of high-fidelity streaming in 2007, Linn has refined and redefined what a...
Definitive Insider: A look into 2025 so far.
2025 is off to a phenomenal start, and if you're even remotely thinking about upgrading your system, now is the time to dive in. We've got new gear from some of the most respected names in high-end audio, fresh trade-in...
On Saturday, May 3rd, we're shifting into high gear. We’ve teamed up with Seattle’s premier private car club, Avants, to host a one-of-a-kind event that brings two worlds of precision engineering together under one roof — and out into the...
Why You Should Consider a Dedicated Music Server.
Definitive clients know that every detail in a sound system matters, from the turntable's needle to the speakers' tweeters, and yes, even cables. However, the heart of modern high-fidelity setups is increasingly becoming the music server, a device designed to...
Celebrating Record Store Day 2025: Vinyl, Community & the Magic of Music in Seattle There’s something timeless about vinyl. The ritual of dropping the needle. The warm crackle before the first note. And nowhere is that magic more alive than...