Eric Forst

Reading Time: 9 minutes I had the opportunity to review the sub-$1,000 per pair Chesky Audio LC1 bookshelf monitors (read the review) in 2025 and came away impressed by what was likely the first of many loudspeaker designs by college student and audio prodigy Lucca Chesky. The unique 3D-printed cabinet and quality components Chesky employed in the LC1s have made their way into the second-generation LC2s but are now refined with a series of meaningful upgrades.

Reading Time: 9 minutes U-Turn Audio  began humbly in 2012 via a Kickstarter campaign aimed at producing stylish, affordable analog turntables. After a successful crowd-funded launch, the Massachusetts-based brand has since grown into an industry favorite nearly a decade-and-a-half later, building a reputation for unpretentious, affordable, well-engineered gear that consistently punches above its weight class.

Reading Time: 10 minutes FutureAudiophile’s mission has always been, at its core, to bridge the gap between seasoned audiophiles and those just discovering and (hopefully) falling in love with the hobby. This means we review, discuss, and report on gear across the entire performance and price spectrum.