October 1, 2024

Bose

Bose Introduces the SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker

Today, Bose welcomes a new addition to its iconic SoundLink Bluetooth® speaker family: the SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker. Compact yet powerful, the SoundLink Home Speaker delivers premium sound in a sleek design capable of blending seamlessly into any room. Wireless and versatile, it offers great acoustics and aesthetics — capable of tuning any space to your musical mood.

December 2, 2024

Ortofon

Introducing the SPU GTX S and SPU GTX E

Ortofon proudly unveils the SPU GTX S and SPU GTX E, the latest additions to our legendary SPU line. These new cartridges bring Ortofon’s signature warmth and rich tonal depth to today’s vinyl enthusiasts with enhanced engineering and design. Both models feature a durable, glass-fiber reinforced housing and an integrated step-up transformer, crafted in collaboration with Lundahl Transformers to provide seamless compatibility with any standard phono stage.

October 29, 2024

Gold Note

HP-10, The new generation headphone amplifier

The HP-10 is our brand new high-end headphone amplifier designed for discerning audiophiles, featuring a Dual-Mono Class-A balanced design that preserves signal purity and delivers exceptional audio quality. It supports any type of headphones thanks to its 4 headphone outputs, the extensive features and powerful output.

October 21, 2024

Turntable Setup Tips for Audiophiles: Beyond the Basics

As an audiophile, you know that the subtle details in audio playback make all the difference in how music is experienced. While setting up a turntable involves basic steps like balancing the tonearm and adjusting the tracking force, a truly optimized setup requires attention to factors that often go unnoticed.

October 20, 2024

The Comprehensive Guide to Horn Speakers: Design, Performance, and Audio Excellence

Horn speakers are revered by audiophiles for their ability to deliver dynamic sound with unparalleled efficiency and clarity. First developed in the early 20th century, horn-loaded speakers have evolved into high-end audio devices used in home hi-fi systems, professional sound reinforcement, and theater installations.

October 19, 2024

DSD vs. PCM: Understanding the Key Differences in Digital Audio

Digital audio has evolved tremendously over the years, and audiophiles, music enthusiasts, and professionals alike often find themselves navigating between different audio formats. Two of the most discussed formats are DSD (Direct Stream Digital) and PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).

October 18, 2024

The Evolution of Hi-Fi Hybrid Amplifiers: Bridging the Gap Between Tube and Solid-State Technology

By combining the warmth and musicality of tubes with the precision and power of solid-state circuits, hybrid amplifiers offer a compelling alternative for discerning listeners.

October 18, 2024

Hi-Fi Silver Cables vs Copper Cables: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to Hi-Fi audio setups, every component counts, and that includes the cables used to connect equipment. While amplifiers, speakers, and DACs tend to get most of the attention, the cables—often overlooked—can significantly impact the sound quality.

October 18, 2024

Solid State Amplifiers vs Tube Amplifiers: A Comprehensive Comparison

The debate between solid state amplifiers and tube amplifiers has been ongoing for decades, with enthusiasts on both sides defending their favorite technologies.

October 17, 2024

845 vs 300B Tubes

When it comes to vacuum tubes in the realm of high-fidelity audio, the 845 and 300B tubes stand as two of the most legendary and revered options. These tubes are integral to the audiophile world, offering unique sonic characteristics that influence how music is experienced.

January 15, 2025

Focal

UTOPIA MAIN

Comprising two studio monitors, the Utopia Main range offers maximum sonic precision for audio professionals (producers, engineers, mixers, musicians...) and marks a major turning point in the sound industry. With these models, main listening has never been so exceptional.

January 15, 2025

Lampizator

PACIFIC 3

Introducing: a new dac in our range. Lady and Gentlemen: here is PACIFIC 3 that is an old Pacific in its third incarnation since its conception in 2016. We kept its perfect electrical schematics that so many prople love, with its DHT triodes and Engine11-P electronics it is still our killer DAC.

January 14, 2025

Bluesound

Dirac Live Ready Now Available on Select Bluesound Players

Bluesound, creators of award-winning hi-res multi-room streaming players, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Dirac Live readiness, the leading room correction technology, to select Bluesound players. Starting January 14, 2025, owners of the NODE (N132) and NODE ICON (N530) will receive a firmware update enabling compatibility with Dirac Live.

January 10, 2025

Fonolab

The fonolab Qvattvor 4x4 Dual Mono MC Step-Up transformer

The new QVATTVOR 4x4 Dual Mono model has been meticulously designed for use with high-performance MC cartridges, catering to audiophiles and professionals who demand the highest level of precision.

January 7, 2025

Technics

New Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds bring the most authentic sound yet

Technics announces the EAH-AZ100, its latest true wireless earbuds, adding to the family of award-winning audio products backed by 60 years of sound engineering and product development. The EAH-AZ100 levels up your sound experience once again with a newly developed, proprietary “Magnetic Fluid Driver” that creates ultra-low distortion, accurate and rich bass, and high-resolution sound for the most authentic, balanced audio that’s true to the original source.

December 26, 2024

Nordost

Introducing the Lifestyle Tonearm Cable

Nordost is introducing an exciting new entry-level option: the Leifstyle Tonearm Cable. This cable is a unique, simplified version of a Nordost tonearm cable, offering analog enthusiasts the chance to experience Nordost’s innovative technology in their home sound system at an incredible value.

December 19, 2024

PS Audio

The Stellar DAC

At the heart of Stellar DAC is its industry-leading ESS Hyperstream 32-bit DAC and its fully balanced, Class A gain stage. While numerous DACs employ ESS parts, no one but PS Audio combines those parts with our Digital Lens reclocking technology at its input and our hybrid Class A gain stage at its output.

December 16, 2024

Focal

For the first time, Focal and Opel collaborate on the OPEL GRANDLAND.

This next-generation electric vehicle comes with an optional Focal Premium Hi-Fi System featuring 10 speakers with exclusive technologies.

December 14, 2024

Grimm Audio

PW1 Phono Preamplifier

This is a story about the first phono preamp of Grimm Audio, the PW1. I have designed quite a few phono preamps in my time, between 10 and 20 I guess, and using all types of technology: transistors, fets and tubes. I also analyzed and modified three or four times that number of commercial phonos for friends and clients.

December 13, 2024

Vitus Audio

MP-M201 Mk.II Monaural Power Amplifier

The toughest design task in our history. The MP-M201 Mk.II is the result of 9 years of research and development by the Vitus Audio design team. This is a massive, four chassis system that weighs in at an astonishing 300kg.

December 12, 2024

T+A Elektroakustik

New Pulsar S 130 Speakers

The Pulsar S 130 was crafted not to resolve apparent contradictions, but to merge them: refined elegance meets audiophile-grade music reproduction in a compact, subtle form factor.

December 12, 2024

Khozmo

Khozmo's Long-awaited Transformer Volume Control

Long-awaited Transformer Volume Control - 61 steps.

December 9, 2024

Nagra

NEW NAGRA REF AMP

The Reference AMP finds its roots in the HD AMP. The HD AMP was originally designed about 10 years ago and it is based on several previous technological advances of predecessor Nagra amplifiers.

December 6, 2024

Lumin

LUMİN T3X UPGRADES FOR THE T3!

LUMIN T3X takes our award-winning platform and adds even more technology from our flagship players. Now featuring a toroidal linear power supply and optical fibre networking, the new T3X is better value than ever!

December 5, 2024

Goldmund

EIDOS STREAMER MUSIC STREAMER & SERVER

AUDIOPHILE, SIMPLIFIED. Goldmund x @pink_faun Eidos Streamer: created for music enthusiasts who demand audiophile-grade sound quality combined with effortless usability. Designed to seamlessly complement Goldmund’s active speaker collection, the Eidos Streamer caters to the increasing demand for streamlined online music playback. For those with extensive music libraries, the Eidos Streamer features a high-performance 8TB internal storage. Through the intuitive Roon app, users can also access pop

December 4, 2024

Brinkmann Audio

Brinkmann Audio Turntable Power supply TraNt

When innovation meets high-end audio, extraordinary things happen. At Brinkmann Audio, we’ve taken another step forward with our latest power supply innovation – the TraNt. The TraNt is a universal power supply for all our turntables. In terms of Performance, the TraNt power supply falls between the RöNt and the standard power supply options.

December 3, 2024

DS Audio

DS Audio TB-100 Tube phono equalizer. A new era of analog experience

We are excited to announce the release of DS Audio’s first-ever vacuum tube phono equalizer. Experience a new era of analog audio reproduction created by the synergy of optical cartridges and vacuum tubes.

December 2, 2024

Magico

Magico is pleased to announce the S2 loudspeaker.

The design objective was ambitious: create the most compact three-way S Series loudspeaker ever, with a size-to-performance ratio never achieved before. We at Magico are proud to say: mission accomplished.

December 2, 2024

Ortofon

Introducing the SPU GTX S and SPU GTX E

Ortofon proudly unveils the SPU GTX S and SPU GTX E, the latest additions to our legendary SPU line. These new cartridges bring Ortofon’s signature warmth and rich tonal depth to today’s vinyl enthusiasts with enhanced engineering and design. Both models feature a durable, glass-fiber reinforced housing and an integrated step-up transformer, crafted in collaboration with Lundahl Transformers to provide seamless compatibility with any standard phono stage.

November 30, 2024

Constellation Audio

Constellation Audio Revelation 2 Phono Preamplifier

Experience the warmth and richness of vinyl like never before. The Revelation 2 Phono Preamplifier is designed for music enthusiasts, extracting every ounce of emotion from your favorite records.

November 28, 2024

Bonawatt

Triton - integrated amplifier

Mounted on anti-vibration spikes, the Triton- 250W integrated amplifier offers powerful capabilities, combining the warmth of tube sound with modern, high-efficiency power.

November 28, 2024

T+A Elektroakustik

The new Audiophile Streaming Architecture G3 has now also found its way into the MP 200

We are pleased to inform you today about an interesting piece of news: The new Audiophile Streaming Architecture G3 has now also found its way into the MP 200.

November 26, 2024

SOtM

The dCBL-CAT8e: Cost-Effective High-Performance Audio Cable

The dCBL-CAT8e offers high-end audio performance at an accessible price, making it ideal for both beginners and advanced network audio systems. While many premium cables are expensive, the dCBL-CAT8e delivers sound quality that exceeds its cost, ensuring impressive results without the hefty price tag.

November 23, 2024

Bausound Audio

Vital and vibrant. The Vee 5 speakers from BAUSOUND.

Vibrant sound shaped by high performance first-order two-way crossovers, offering a dynamic and authentic audio experience.

November 22, 2024

TAD

TADL EXPANDS SPEAKER CABLE LINEUP WITH NEW "TAD-SC030WT" RELEASE

Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TADL) today announced the launch of the "TAD-SC030WT" speaker cable to expand its product lineup and meet a broader range of customer needs.

November 15, 2024

Goldmund

APOLOGUE BY PINEL ET PINEL X KONGO

Goldmund unveils the limited-edition APOLOGUE series, a celebration of acoustic excellence and artistic mastery. Crafted in collaboration with Pinel et Pinel and artist Cyril Kongo, this series blends 36 years of technological advancements with unparalleled leather craftsmanship and urban artistry.

November 12, 2024

Chord

Alto – Professional grade amplification for your home

Previously reserved for studio professionals, the new Alto (built with our renowned ULTIMA technology) has now reached the global retail stage, bringing the power of professional-grade audio to home users everywhere.

November 6, 2024

Audio Research

REF6 SE: CAPTURING MORE OF LIVE MUSIC’S NATURAL CUES

As attested to by uniformly positive reviews and customer feedback, the latest REF160 series amps (and now the REF750SEL) manifest speed, time coherence, dynamics and transparency –an overall aliveness– never before experienced in Audio Research tube amplification.

November 6, 2024

Audio Research

Audio Research Announces: REF160S Stereo Power Amplifier

Audio Research is pleased to announce the launch of the Reference 160S stereo power amplifier. The new product distills the astonishing resolution, dynamic impact, musical purity and finesse of the 160M into one beautiful and attainable chassis designed for the music lover in all of us.

October 30, 2024

Dan D'Agostino

Momentum C2 Preamplifier

At the heart of the Momentum C2 Preamplifier lies Dan D’Agostino’s revolutionary complementary four-circuit topology. This unique input stage circuitry sets a new standard for performance and precision, delivering unparalleled clarity and fidelity to your audio experience. Utmost attention to design detail ensures optimal mechanical and electrical isolation, guaranteeing pristine signal integrity throughout the critical preamplification stage.

October 30, 2024

Pro-Ject

The Classic Reference

The new The Classic Reference combines technical finesse and luxury design like no other turntable. It is based on the The Classic EVO and the experience we gained designing our iconic turntable for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.