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Luxman D-100 CENTENNIAL

2026-06-012026-06-01 press release

Shinyokohama, Japan | 2026 – Luxman D-100: A milestone in evolution, engraved in sound. Breathtaking exhilaration and the pulse of music ー A milestone in evolution, engraved in sound. Just as there are vistas that can only be seen once you reach the summit, there exists a musical landscape that only a truly pinnacle source component can reveal.From the most delicate pianissimo to the heroic fortissimo, the D-100 CENTENNIAL reproduces music with finely shaded gradations and a cantabile richness filled with life and emotion. Its solid mechanical construction, state-of-the-art digital…

Cantico J-DAC

2026-05-252026-05-25 press release

Ponderano, Italy | 2026 – Cantico J-DAC: Professional Digital Audio Converter Engineered for Pure Audio Performance!The J-DAC represents a focused approach to digital-to-analog conversion, where advanced engineering meets effortless operation. This premium converter delivers extremely high grade performance through carefully optimized design choices, eliminating complexity while maximizing audio quality. Effortless Operation The J-DAC features a refined “plug and play” approach that eliminates unnecessary controls and options. All critical parameters – filtering, oversampling, and conversion settings – have been carefully optimized to deliver exceptional performance from the moment you connect it to your…

Ideon Axiom DAC

2026-05-182026-05-18 press release

Athens, Greece | 2026 – The Axiom is the embodiment of Ideon Audio’s accumulated knowledge in digital design, power architecture, precision engineering and signal integrity. Every element of the system has been developed with obsessive attention to detail, from conversion architecture to power supply topology and signal synchronization. This convergence of advanced engineering and musical philosophy results in a DAC that pushes the boundaries of what digital reproduction can achieve. Conceived as a digital-to-analog converter that disappears entirely from the listening chain, Axiom allows only the living presence of music…

Rogers PM510 S3 Monitor Loudspeaker

2026-05-112026-05-11 press release

Eastbourne, UK | 2026 – Rogers UK proudly announces the return of a legend – the PM510 S3 Monitor Loudspeaker. Originally introduced in the 1980s, the Rogers PM510 is a passive loudspeaker derived from the highly regarded BBC Active LS5/8 Grade One studio monitor. The design follows the same engineering principles established by the BBC for professional broadcast monitoring, where tonal accuracy, low distortion, and consistent performance were considered essential for critical listening environments such as recording studios and outside broadcast units. By offering a passive implementation of this proven…

Dan D’Agostino C2Z Preamplifier

2026-05-042026-05-04 press release

Cave Creek, Arizona, USA | 2026 – The Momentum C2 – short for Concept 2 – represents a significant advancement beyond its predecessor, the acclaimed Momentum HD Preamplifier. It introduces an entirely new architecture, built around a complementary four-circuit topology inspired by the flagship Relentless Preamplifier, along with comprehensive innovations spanning the input stage, power supply, and an optional Digital Streaming Module. Together, these elements place the Momentum C2 in a class of its own. Building on this foundation, the Momentum C2Z extends the C2 platform to fully complement the…

Constellation Statement Monoblock Amplifier

2026-04-272026-04-27 press release

Thousand Oaks, California, USA | 2026 – The Statement Monoblock Amplifier combines the musicality of classic amplifiers with effortless power made possible through an entirely fresh approach to amplifier power supplies. Our new Constellation Switched-Mode Power Supply (C-SMPS) with Power Factor Correction (PFC) ensures that the Statement Monoblock performs at its absolute best with any speaker and AC power standard. No transformer-based linear power supply can make this claim. Our Greatest Achievement Our Statement Monoblock Amplifier is not just an amplifier; it’s a unique blend of musical and technological prowess.…

Dorpo DMP-A1 Digital Music Player

2026-04-202026-04-20 press release

Dongguan, China | 2026 – The DMP-A1 is a state-of-the-art digital music player designed for music lovers that demand the very best performance combined with the versatility required by the modern user. Integrating superlative digital music playback and file management as well as the functionality of network streaming, DMP-A1 is a DAC, Pre-Amplifier and Headphone Amplifier all in one beautifully designed device. Exquisite Exterior Design Based on Premium Audio Engineering The DMP-A1 combines a robust body structure with exquisite exterior design. It features a thickened full aluminium alloy chassis processed…

Acora Acoustics MRC-3

2026-04-132026-04-13 press release

Ontario, Canada | 2026 – The new MRC speakers from Acora Acoustics, the MRC-3 is the most accomplished in the MRC range. The MRC-3 is the largest offering in the MRC series, and is designed to provide truly room-filling sound from the same compact footprint as the other MRC column speakers. By using a third seven-inch ceramic cone driver in a 2 ½ way configuration, the MRC-3 effectively eliminates power compression allowing it to play cleanly at very high output levels in larger rooms with larger amplifiers. The perfect choice for…

Gryphon Helios Preamplifier

2026-04-062026-04-06 press release

Ry, Denmark | 2026 – Since its introduction, The Gryphon Pandora established a new benchmark in Line Preamplifier performance, embodying Gryphon’s philosophy of sonic excellence and timeless design. Now, this legendary lineage enters a new era with The Gryphon Helios—a preamplifier defined not just by refinement, but by a profound transformation of what is possible. Drawing on decades of expertise from The Gryphon Pandora and design innovations developed for The Gryphon Commander, The Gryphon Helios is the most versatile expression of Gryphon’s preamplifier concept to date. It delivers astonishing performance…

Quad Platina CDT

2026-03-302026-03-30 press release

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK | 2026 – The PLATINA series marks a considered evolution in design, application and performance for QUAD. The Platina CDT continues this approach — a digital source component that brings together heritage, precision engineering and a contemporary understanding of system integration. Designed to sit alongside the Platina Integrated and Platina Stream, it completes the system with clarity of purpose and consistency of execution. Overview Bold in proportion yet restrained in expression, the QUAD Platina CDT reflects a design language characterised by balance, symmetry, and control. As with…

Wilson Benesch Greenwich turntable

2026-03-232026-03-23 press release

Sheffield, United Kingdom | 2026 – The Greenwich Turntable establishes the entry point into the GMT® platform, built around the ALPHA–OMEGA direct drive architecture shared with the Prime Meridian and GMT® One Turntables. A Unified Analogue Architecture The Greenwich Turntable is designed as the foundation of the Wilson Benesch GMT® Collection analogue architecture. Built around the OMEGA Direct Drive motor platform and controlled by the ALPHA Drive electronics, Greenwich shares the same core drive foundation as the Prime Meridian and GMT® One turntables, while structural and isolation systems evolve through…

Buchardt S400 MK3

2026-03-162026-03-16 press release

Them, Denmark | 2026 – A new chapter for one of our most important speakers. The S400 MK3 is a complete redesign with a larger cabinet, new drivers and improved dynamics – while keeping the balanced and natural sound the S400 series is known for. The S400 has been a cornerstone of our product lineup since its first prototype in 2016. It was also the first HiFi speaker developed using the Klippel Near Field Scanner (NFS), which at the time represented the cutting edge of acoustic measurement technology. This allowed us to develop…

Leak TruStream

2026-03-092026-03-09 press release

Huntingdon, UK | 2026 – The LEAK TruStream is a dedicated high-fidelity network music player designed for the modern listener. Combining LEAK’s unmistakable mid-century design with a powerful contemporary streaming platform, it delivers effortless access to high-resolution music with the warmth, balance and realism that define the LEAK sound. Designed to complement the LEAK Stereo 130 and Stereo 230, TruStream brings the world’s music into your hi-fi system while preserving the timeless character of classic British audio engineering. Streaming Without Compromise At the core of TruStream is a high-performance streaming platform powered by…

Nagra Compact Player

2026-03-022026-03-02 press release

Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland | 2026 – Building on the success of the Nagra Streamer introduced in 2024, the Nagra Compact Player delivers a refined, all-in-one solution for high-end digital playback. By integrating a state-of-the-art D/A conversion stage directly into the unit, Nagra offers a simple, elegant, and deeply musical digital source. High-End Digital Playback, Perfectly CompactThe Nagra Compact Player is a complete digital source, while preserving the sonic signature that made the Streamer so successful (a fluid, natural presentation with a smooth, analog-like character), thanks to the replacement of the Streamer’s digital outputs,…

Luxman L-100 Centennial Integrated Amplifier

2026-02-232026-02-23 press release

Shinyokohama, Japan | 2026 – LUXMAN 100th Anniversary — L-100 CENTENNIAL, the Ultimate Pure Class-A Integrated Amplifier, reviving our musical experience! Created to commemorate LUXMAN’s 100th anniversary, the L-100 CENTENNIAL is a pure Class-A integrated amplifier devoted entirely to the joy of exquisite music reproduction. Every element has been designed to preserve the integrity of the most delicate of musical signals while pursuing the highest level of sonic purity. At its core is LIFES 1.1, the latest evolution of LUXMAN’s proprietary amplification feedback engine, which cancels only the detected distortion…

Aavik M-880 Mono Amplifier

2026-02-162026-02-16 press release

Aalborg, Denmark | 2026 – The Aavik M-880 is the most advanced and uncompromising expression of Aavik’s amplification philosophy to date. Developed to meet the highest demands of modern loudspeaker systems, it stands as a definitive statement of absolute control, stability, and authority. As loudspeaker performance advanced to unprecedented levels of speed, resolution, and scale, conventional stereo amplifier architectures reached their limits. Complete channel independence, power stability, and unwavering control became essential. The M-880 answers these demands as a true mono amplifier, purpose-built for reference-level performance. Designed as part of a complete…

Nagra Preamp II-S

2026-02-092026-02-09 press release

Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland | 2025 – Nagra Preamp II-S: The Birth of a New Nagra Series Long before Nagra became a reference name in high-end home audio, its recorders were designed for sound engineers requiring absolute reliability and uncompromising sound quality in the most demanding environments. Yet from the very beginning, music lovers recognized their exceptional sonic qualities and adopted them for home use. In 1998, Nagra officially entered the high-end Hi-Fi world with the PL-P, its first home-oriented product: a battery-powered tube preamplifier with phono stage, featuring the legendary Modulometer™…

Revival Audio Atalante

2026-02-022026-02-02 press release

Alsace, France | 2026 – Grande Réserve is the highest mark of distinction in French Cognac and Champagne — a title reserved for the rarest and finest. In the same spirit, ATALANTE Grande Réserve represents our most elevated creation, crafted in a single run of 300 pairs worldwide. Evolving the benchmark set by ATALANTE 7 Évo, it is conceived for listeners who seek the reference-grade performance in refined proportions, embodying both heritage and evolution within the ATALANTE family. With the debut of the RASC™ Évo tweeter and midrange, the re-engineered 12-inch BSC™ Grande Réserve woofer, and the StrataBaffle™ multi-layer…

Mission 778CDT CD Transport

2026-01-262026-01-26 press release

Huntingdon, UK | 2026 – The 778CDT is a dedicated, compact, purposeful and digitally optimised CD Transport, designed for pure signal delivery and seamless system integration. The Mission 778X marked the brand’s return to integrated amplification after more than three decades — a compact, powerful amplifier that redefined expectations at its price point. Built on that foundation, the 778CDT brings the same philosophy to CD playback: focused design, uncompromising engineering, and music as the priority.Housed in the same elegant, compact half-width design and striking retro form that made the 778X…

Dan D’Agostino Momentum Z Monaural Amplifier

2026-01-192026-01-19 press release

Cave Creek, Arizona, USA | 2025 – The new Momentum Z Monaural Amplifier marks the next stage in Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems relentless pursuit of musical perfection. Taking the Lead The new Momentum Z Monaural Amplifier marks the next stage in Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems relentless pursuit of musical perfection. Introduced in celebration of the company’s fifteenth anniversary, it builds upon the core technologies that have defined our amplifiers—advanced circuit design, precision-machined enclosures, and extraordinary power delivery. The Momentum Z takes performance to an entirely new level of…

TAD A1000 Integrated Amplifier

2026-01-122026-01-12 press release

Tokyo, Japan | 2025 – TAD A1000: Innovations transform your Audio Experiences! The first integrated amplifier from TAD—born from the fusion of our preamplifier and power amplifier technologies. Designed and engineered to reproduce the artist’s intent with absolute purity, the TAD-A1000 embodies the philosophy, materials, and mechanisms that bring music to life as it was meant to be heard. Technologies In the TAD-A1000, the circuit pattern and components are symmetrically arranged along the center of the chassis on the audio motherboard of the critical preamplification circuit to suppress even the…

Wattson Audio Madison Streamer

2026-01-052026-01-05 press release

Préverenges, Switzerland | 2025 – Wattson Audio Madison Streamer: Swiss Precision Meets Musical Engagement! The new Madison Streamer represents a streamlined evolution of Wattson Audio’s celebrated network player. With the retirement of the Classic and Lounge Edition models, the Madison line now converges into a single, unified design that preserves the performance and topology of the Madison Lounge Edition, while introducing refined exterior detailing. Internally, it remains identical to its predecessor—built around Wattson Audio’s proprietary streaming platform renowned for its natural, time-coherent musicality. Externally, the updated cosmetics and simplified model structure bring visual…

Michel Revolv

2025-12-292025-12-29 press release

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK | 2025 – Revolv is more than just a turntable — it’s your gateway to a richer, more emotionally engaging listening experience. Positioned between the minimalist TecnoDec and the fully suspended Gyro, Revolv delivers the precision, clarity, and enduring quality that defines the Michell name, in a format that is effortless to live with and endlessly rewarding to use. Built around a precision-machined aluminium chassis and incorporating advanced technologies developed through our engineering programmes — including a Delrin® platter with peripheral brass mass, a grounded and shielded motor…

Quad 3CDT

2025-12-23 press release

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK | 2025 – The QUAD 3CDT is a dedicated CD Transport designed to deliver uncompromising digital performance in its purest form. Crafted as the natural companion to the QUAD 3, this new model embodies QUAD’s philosophy of “the closest approach to the original sound.” By focusing solely on the mechanics of disc retrieval and data integrity, the QUAD 3CDT strips away unnecessary circuitry to achieve class-leading accuracy, ensuring that every note is reproduced with absolute precision. Housed in a sleek, compact chassis, the QUAD 3CDT’s understated styling…

Morel SOPRAN 622

2025-12-152025-12-15 press release

Ness Ziona, Israel | 2025 – The Morel SOPRAN 622 bookshelf speaker embodies the perfect fusion of craftsmanship, innovation, and emotional connection. Designed for audiophiles who demand nothing less than perfection, the 622 brings the soul of live music into your listening space — with precision, warmth, and pure musicality. The SOPRAN 622 continues Morel’s tradition of acoustic excellence, drawing inspiration from our iconic Fat Lady design. Compact yet powerful, this two-way bookshelf speaker system delivers breathtaking performance, offering the same sonic DNA found across the Sopran family. It’s the…

Lumin X2 Discrete DAC

2025-12-082025-12-08 press release

Hongkong, China | 2025 – With our brand new in-house Discrete DAC, everything is built around precision conversion. Why LUMIN X2 After years of dedicated in-house R&D, LUMIN X2 introduces our brand-new discrete DAC! The introduction of a fully discrete DAC architecture marks a milestone in LUMIN’s digital evolution. By building the converter from individually selected components, every aspect of the digital-to-analogue process can be precisely optimised — from circuit topology and power delivery to clocking and signal integrity. Tailored to our streaming engine, this cohesive and stable foundation sets…

Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 streaming amplifier

2025-12-012025-12-01 press release

Skive, Denmark | 2025 – The TDAI-2210 is the newest integrated streaming amplifier by Lyngdorf Audio, featuring the company’s unique digital amplifier technology, best-in-class volume control, and a color touchscreen. With various digital inputs including HDMI 2.1 and USB-C, analog inputs, an integrated music streaming player, and the unique RoomPerfect™ room calibration, the TDAI-2210 is ready for any kind of audio system and room. The amplifier delivers 2 x 210 watts to drive even the most demanding loudspeakers effortlessly. Color touchscreen with smooth glass surface. The touchscreen makes it easier than…

T+A Symphonia Streaming Integrated Amplifier

2025-11-242025-11-24 press release

Herford, Germany | 2025 – With this streaming amplifier, we pay homage to nearly 50 years of Engineering Emotion. Breathing life into the claim “The Future of Retro” this device is both a bold look to the future of audio as well as a nod to the generations of T+A engineers, designers and craftspeople past and present whose ideas and hands have helped shape some of the most iconic devices, be it in terms of technology, looks or aesthetics. Merging our very latest in streaming technology, digital to analogue conversion…

Quad Platina Integrated

2025-11-172025-11-17 press release

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK | 2025 – The PLATINA series marks a leap forward in design, application and implementation for QUAD.This new flagship seamlessly blends QUAD heritage with a thoroughly modern digital core. Overview Bold in design and substantial in form, the QUAD PLATINA INTEGRATED delivers reference-grade sound, exceptional power, and peerless finesse. Typically QUAD, yet offering a new timeless form, reimagined with crisp, modern intent, the PLATINA series retains the soul of its heritage while embracing today’s clean geometry, refined materials, and purposeful simplicity. An exercise in restraint and refinement,…

Albedo Achema

2025-11-102025-11-10 press release

Montelabbate, Italy | 2025 – Achema is our new entry-level Loudspeaker into the World of ultra-high performance audio systems!Our new model boasts all the design techniques that have distinguished our brand over the years, such as the traditional Albedo transmission line loading system, and all the new acoustic improvements that have further enhanced the musical qualities of our products. Achema is a slim 2.5-way floorstanding tower designed to fit easily into any type of home environment and thus bring “High-performance High Fidelity” to a greater number of enthusiasts.High-quality ceramic drivers remain…

Eversolo DAC Z-10

2025-11-03 press release

Shenzhen, China | 2025 – Eversolo DAC-Z10: Precision Engineering, built for Authentic Sound! From digital to analog, the DAC-Z10 lets music unfold in its purest form. A DAC that reveals the authentic character and finest details of sound. Full Isolation Design Eversolo FIA™ The DAC-Z10 is built on Eversolo’s Fully Isolated Architecture (FIA), which completely separates the digital and analog domains to minimize interference and preserve signal purity. Three independent linear power supplies individually power the left channel, system, and right channel, allowing each to operate in an ultra-low-noise environment.…

Simaudio Moon 371 Network Player / Amplifier

2025-10-27 press release

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada | 2025 – Simaudio Moon 371: There are systems that go along for the ride,and others that redefine it. The exceptional MOON 371 network player/amplifier is the keystone of the groundbreaking COMPASS Collection. It seamlessly combines the functions of an amplifier, state-of-the-art network player, DAC, preamplifier, and phono stage in a single, beautifully crafted unit. Starting at: 6800 € Try one. Book a demo Available finishes are dependant on location. Let’s start with an overview. Performance and Reliability Experience unparalleled audio performance with the MOON 371, powered by the…

Artisan Fidelity Garrard 301 Statement SE

2025-10-202025-10-20 press release

St. John, Indiana, USA | 2025 – Artisan Fidelity Garrard 301 Statement SE: Raising the bar… A brief history The design architecture in its modest beginning is based on a factory stock Garrard 301 transcription record player. These British developed idler drives were first introduced in late 1953 and successfully sold some 75,000 plus units during its 12 year production run which lasted through 1965. After a long successful production period, the enormously accomplished Garrard 301 officially retired, immediately thereafter, the Garrard 401 model circa 1965 – 1976 was announced…

Matrix Audio MA-1 Power Amplifier

2025-10-132025-10-13 press release

Shaanxi, China | 2025 – The all-new M series marks a milestone for Matrix Audio as it advances towards traditional Hi-Fi systems. This series includes the music streamer MS-1, the preamplifier MP-1 and the power amplifier MA-1, forming a complete flagship system of Matrix Audio that presents our understanding of Hi-Fi audio. The M series is the first lineup to adopt the new Matrix Design language, serving as a precursor to the future evolution of Matrix Audio products. Matrix Design Evaluating audio products from the dimensions of “listening” and “looking”…

Teac PD-507T CD Transport

2025-10-062025-10-06 press release

Tokyo, Japan | 2025 – The Reference 500 Series CD transport, based on TEAC’s proprietary CD transport mechanism long used in the broadcast industry, and has been meticulously enhanced to deliver even greater sound quality. The PD-507T is a CD transport that uses highly acclaimed TEAC‘s in-house manufactured CD transport mechanism. By specializing in pristine digital output without DAC, it enables high-quality CD playback through various audio systems equipped with digital inputs, including Reference 500 Series USB DAC models. The basic CD transport mechanism is the TEAC CD-5020A, which has…

Wattson Audio LE Streamer

2025-09-292025-09-29 press release

Wattson Madison LE Streamer featured image

Préverenges, Switzerland | 2025 – Wattson Audio’s flagship digital streamer and DAC, the Madison LE Streamer, embodies Wattson’s philosophy of purity and simplicity while pushing the boundaries of digital audio performance at its price point. At its core, Madison LE Streamer’s advanced and upgradable DSP-driven digital circuitry elevates musical fidelity and musicality. Engineered and crafted entirely in Switzerland using premium materials, the Madison LE Streamer produces undeniable accuracy and musical beauty, offering a listening experience that’s as precise as it is emotionally resonant. Designed with a singular focus on delivering extraordinary sound in its purest form, the…

Davone Reference Three

2025-09-222025-09-22 press release

Værløse, Denmark | 2025 – Capturing the essence of the acclaimed Reference series into a simpler, elegant form, the Reference Three combines clarity and openness with a room-filling sense of atmosphere. Music is revealed with refinement and ease, making every performance both engaging and inviting. More than Beryllium Due to its incredible rigidity, Beryllium represents the ultimate material for a tweeter dome. Where soft domes turn choirs into grain, hard rock into noise, Beryllium can separate the complex harmonics with ease and keep the music clean and precise, also at…

Unitra DSH-508 DAC

2025-09-152025-09-15 press release

Warsaw, Poland | 2025 – The DSH-805 is an advanced digital-to-analog converter featuring the latest ESS SABRE® circuitry combined with Unitra’s proprietary solutions. The device was created to fully utilize the potential of modern digital sources. The design emphasizes conversion precision and signal path purity, ensuring natural, dynamic sound in all conditions. The heart of sound At the heart of the DSH-805 is the flagship ESS SABRE® ES9039MSPRO digital-to-analog converter, which utilizes eight integrated DACs—four per channel—using the patented Hyperstream® IV architecture. This design guarantees absolute linearity, minimal distortion, and…

Hegel H150 Streaming Amplifier

2025-09-082025-09-08 press release

Oslo, Norway | 2025 – The H150 Streaming Amplifier is our most impressive value proposition to date. We have nicknamed it the Prodigy because, while being at the entry level in our range, the H150 displays a level of performance and versatility usually reserved for far more expensive models, showing talent well beyond its price point. The H150 draws inspiration from the Hegel reference products, but also adds to the user experience with its own unique solutions. With a wealth of connectivity options and a powerful, articulate amplifier section, the…

Sonus faber Amati Supreme

2025-09-012025-09-01 press release

Arcugnano, Italy | 2025 – Sonus faber Amati Supreme: The latest touchstone in audio excellence! By integrating advanced technologies and finely tuned aesthetics, Amati Supreme incorporates Suprema exclusive “Voice of Sonus faber” technology and custom crossover components. Through meticulous craftsmanship, Amati Supreme refines and reinterprets the sonic performance. Unveiling an opus of unrivaled sound and design. Prepare to be captivated by Amati Supreme, an extraordinary work of art that transcends the boundaries of traditional audio. It’s more than just a speaker; it’s an immersive experience, a testament to technological prowess and an icon of…