Pass Labs, best known for producing powerful amplifiers with exceptionally low distortion, has released the Pass Labs INT-60 and INT-250 integrated amplifiers, building upon the success of the company’s popular standalone Point 8 amplifier series. Many audiophiles would argue that, in general, because integrated amplifiers often use multiple gain stages, they sound inferior to a system with a separate preamplifier and multiple amplifiers. However, Pass Labs’ extensive experience in developing amplifiers allowe…

When the stunning Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 (bentleymotors.com) made an unexpected debut at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, the marque’s chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer, indicated that the two-seater is more than just a show car and could become a production model—the Bentley sports car. Why not? Certainly the idea of a Bentley sports car is no more far-fetched than that of a Bentley SUV, and the Bentayga is on its way, possibly for the 2016 model year. The EXP&nbs…

Seafaring sojourners can now book reservations for the once-in-a-lifetime World Cruise 2017 tour, a 116-day ocean voyage that highlights 62 destinations in 25 countries. Orchestrated by Silversea Cruises aboard its luxury ship Silver Whisper, the cruise departs from San Francisco Bay on January 6, 2017. The lineup includes overnight stays in historic locales, gorgeous panoramas of tropical vistas, and breathtaking views of ancient citadels. The cruise will accept only 382 guests, ensuring passengers can mingle…

Every year in August, the classic-car world converges on Monterey, Calif., for Monterey Car Week, which, in addition to the illustrious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, includes highly anticipated sales from the leading automotive auction houses. At the 2015 Russo and Steele Annual Collector Automobile auction—August 13 through 15—the Scottsdale, Ariz.–based house will offer more than 250 cars during its interactive (and highly animated) sale, taking place right next to Monterey’s famous Fisherman’s Wharf. Here are our seven favorite lots—from carmakers includin…

The crown jewel of Bel Air, a 4-acre lot with 360-degree views, will soon be home to the largest residence built in the United States this century. Located at the very top of the prestigious Los Angeles neighborhood, the lot sports completely unobstructed views. The Pacific Ocean, neighboring Beverly Hills, downtown Los Angeles, and the San Fernando Valley will all be visible from various rooms in the soon-to-be-completed modern home. The 20-month construction project will yield a 74,000-square-foot main resid…

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The striking Phantom by Devialet wireless audio system makes a statement in any room. It is not just loud for a speaker that could conceivably fit on a shelf, but loud for any speaker—period. The compact music system has been called a Sonos killer, and indeed its sound does far surpass that increasingly ubiquitous unit—at $1,990 to $2,390 per Phantom, the killer…

Sigmund Yacht Design’s recently launched AU60 concept is an evolution of the Austrian firm’s highly acclaimed Vestar 197-foot sailing yacht. The AU60 has the same elegant hull shape as the Vestar, but the company’s head designer, Peter Symonds says that the AU60 is a “sensitive upgrade” in both form and function. The practical changes will also enhance its performance.

“Curves, transitional forms, and tensile lines are the key to the AU60’s beauty,” says Symonds. “They add to its singular style, which is di…

A favorite getaway for gourmands in New York’s Greenwich Village, Gotham Bar and Grill—named the city’s best American restaurant by Zagat—is celebrating summer with a new Mediterranean-inspired menu from chef Alfred Portale that will be served until the end of August. Known as one of the culinary auteurs of New American cuisine, Portale allows his Sicilian heritage to shine with dishes that fuse traditional fare found along the French and Italian coasts. Aptly named Gotham Riviera, the selections comprise a si…

The African safari experts at &Beyond are best known for facilitating encounters with big cats, wildebeest migration watches, and sunset toasts in the bush; but in July, the travel company took to a new continent, launching operations in South America. Offering luxury-tour-operating and destination-management services to guests traveling in Chile, the company’s office in Santiago opened on the 15th. By mid-August, trips to Argentina will launch. And by 2016, guests will be able to book Peru and Ecuador exp…

The lyrics to the song Home on the Range could easily describe Cordillera Ranch, an 8,700-acre private community outside of San Antonio, Texas. Brimming with understated elegance, the community offers sweeping views of the surrounding terrain and nearby wildlife.

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Interested buyers who want to build their dream home from the ground up can choose between quarter-acre slices of paradise or one- to 10-plus acre plots with views of the valley, the golf course, or the Gu…