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Accuphase E-280 Integrated Amplifier

2020-12-282020-12-28 press release

Yokohama, Japan | 2020 – Integrated Amplifier with Scalability that Exceeds the Imagination! The AAVA volume control builds upon the knowledge of high-end equipment to control volume without loss of information. The power amplification section utilizes the instrumentation amplifier principle to create an ideal speaker driver. The low impedance design of the output circuitry brings out the full potential of every speaker. Two option boards can be added for improved expandability. The E-280 sound performance will defy the imagination. AAVA volume control AAVA is a revolutionary type of volume control…

UBSOUND FEEL AND VELVET SERIES 2021

2020-12-222020-12-21 press release

Milan, Italy | 2020 – After the national and international penetration in the high-endloudspeakers segment gained during the last year and, also, seriously considering the global situation of the new consumer purchasing trends, the Italian company UBSOUND – now present in more than 60countries worldwide with an high rating – launches the new FEEL and VELVET Series 2021 edition, with further technological features and an innovative commercial approach in favor of the end users. UBSOUND constantly works on research and development with the aim of perfecting its products togive the…

Auralic Altair G1

2020-12-212020-12-21 press release

Beijing, China | 2020 – The new ALTAIR G1 distills AURALiC’s proprietary technologies and features in to a high-performance DAC and streamer built to exacting standards within a substantial aluminum case. As an entry point to the AURALiC ecosystem, the ALTAIR G1 offers a comprehensive number of features and functions. Music can be sourced from virtually any source – locally stored files on your network, Internet radio, Airplay™, Bluetooth, USB drive, an optional integrated hard drive or a playlist of favorites from a subscription-based streaming service such as Qobuz or TIDAL. Control…

Pro-Ject Phono Box RS2

2020-12-142020-12-14 press release

Mistelbach, Austria | 2020 – Fully balanced, fully discrete phono preamp of the highest class! Reference class phono preamplifier with unique impedance control The Phono Box RS2 is the ultimate phono preamplifier of the highest class. It is fully balanced from the input to the output. Electronics are fully discrete, no op-amps are in use and it uses split passive RIAA and DECCA equalization. Discrete Circuitry A discrete circuit is composed of electronic components which are disparate, individual devices, also called discrete components. These can be “passive” components, like resistors, capacitors…

Cyrus CDI-XR CD-Player

2020-12-072020-12-07 press release

Huntingdon, United Kingdom| 2020 – The CDi XR is designed as a reference integrated CD player, building on the legacy of the CDi and incorporating many novel technologies developed in-house at Cyrus over recent years. Housed within our iconic half-width chassis, The CDi-XR sits alongside above the existing CDi and CDt models, offering a substantive performance upgrade. Transport / Servo Several years ago, Cyrus invested heavily in developing our own in-house CD ‘Servo’ mechanism, our ‘Servo Evolution’. The design principle is to read as much information as possible from the…

Denon DCD-A110 SACD Player

2020-11-302020-11-30 press release

Kawasaki, Japan | 2020 – 110 Anniversary! Celebrate 110 years of defining audio excellence with the masterfully crafted Denon limited edition Anniversary Series silver graphite SACD player, the DCD-A110. Offering a Quad DAC configuration and new Ultra AL32 Processing, upgrade your expectations and enjoy your music in perfect detail. Features – DCD-A110Denon’s 110-Year Anniversary Series DCD-A110 SACD Player Overview To celebrate 110 years of defining audio excellence, Denon is proud to bring you our premium flagship SACD player featuring Denon’s original patented Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism for the highest audio accuracy.…

New ‘World-class’ concert hall in Turkey

2020-11-292020-11-29 press release

Ankara, Turkey | 2020 – Despite the Pandemic, Turkey continues to being a host to a variety of dazzling, entertaining, informational and captivating cultural events for locals and fellow art-lovers. The Presidential Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is making final preparations for the grand opening of its new concert hall in the capital Ankara. The much-anticipated launch will kick off with a grand gala event on 3-4-5 December. The opening ceremony of Turkish Presidential Symphony Orchestra’s new building and the ground-breaking gala opening ceremony will take place with the participation of President…

Accuphase C-3900 Precision Stereo Preamplifier

2020-11-232020-11-23 press release

Yokohama, Japan | 2020 – C-3900 Precision Stereo Preamplifier – The culmination of half a century of Accuphase preamplifiers. The Dual Balanced AAVA design with two balanced AAVA circuits delivers sonic excellence that is transparence itself. Volume adjustment is realized while retaining all the vibrant energy and richness of detail that is the life breath of an artistic performance. The supple elegance of music as reproduced by the top-of-the-line C-3900 is a moving experience that reflects the impressive depth of Accuphase know-how. Innovation ‒ The leading edge of technology Developing…

Revox Studiomaster T700 Turntable

2020-11-162020-11-16 press release

Regensdorf, Switzerland| 2020 – The STUDIOMASTER T700 is a high-end turntable with a very unique integrated MC phono preamplifier. It is made of the highest-grade materials, and fascinates with an elegant and timeless design. The STUDIOMASTER T700 is a high-end turntable with a very unique integrated MC phono preamplifier. The integration of the preamp enables the best and shortest connection between the pickup and preamp, thereby delivering the highest signal quality. To ensure the best sound quality, absolute speed accuracy is indispensable. For this purpose, the T700 has a highly precise electronic…

NAT Magneto Hybrid Power Amplifier

2020-11-092020-11-09 press release

Kragujevac, Serbia | 2020 – Magneto is an unique mono power (100W) hybrid amplifier made by NAT, based on scientific grade Single gold plated FET and Single nuvistor triode tube that operate in pure class A, true single-ended mode. Magneto represent true OTL (output transformer less) and true OCL (output capacitor less) power monoblock amplifier! There is no any capacitor on the signal path – only single input hand coiled nano -crystaline core transformer with bandwidth over 1MHz! Ref. to mention facts Magneto is fully compatible with true balanced (XLR)…

Nagra Classic Phono

2020-11-02 press release

Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland | 2020 – After many years of success and esteem, the Nagra VPS is replaced by the CLASSIC PHONO. The VPS, itself inspired by the legendary Nagra PL-P, is a very respected phono stage. The VPS was the base we used and the obvious product to benchmark the new design. Design New generation Nagra custom made input transformersFull tube in Class A totalizing four triodesFeaturing two inputs, one MC / MM and one MMAdjustable and customizable cartridge loadingSelection of RIAA, TELDEC and COLUMBIA curvesAccommodates mono cartridgesMono selector for…

Marantz PM-12 SE Integrated Amplifier

2020-10-262020-10-26 press release

Kanagawa, Japan | 2020 – New Premium Products from Marantz are always reason for the audiophile community to celebrate. And the new 12 Series Special Edition is no exception. Marantz Special Editions are the Marantz way to celebrate the love of music that run deep in the veins of Marantz Sound Masters and engineers, exhibited in the artistry and craftsmanship of those special components. With unwavering attention to detail, Marantz Special Editions produce unequaled Hi-Fi sound that exalts the mastery and emotion of music.The PM-12SE circuitry offers the cleanest signal…

McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor and MI347 7-Channel Amplifier

2020-10-232020-10-23 press release

Binghamton, USA | 2020 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to introduce two more exciting products: the MX100 A/V Processor and MI347 7-Channel Amplifier. The MX100 and MI347 represent a streamlined approach to McIntosh’s home theater product offerings. Designed to be heard more than seen, both can easily be mounted in a hidden or out-of-the-way A/V equipment rack. Accordingly, the MX100 has a 2U height and the MI347 has a 3U height. Or if preferred, they can be…

NAD C 298 Power Amplifier

2020-10-192020-10-19 press release

PICKERING, ONTARIO, CANADA | 2020 – NAD Electronics, a leading manufacturer of premium home audio and video products, announced another high- performance amplifier that uses Purifi Eigentakt amplification technology. The C 298 is a two-channel powerhouse that is a perfect partner to high quality preamplifiers or in any application where additional channels of audiophile amplification are desired. This new NAD classic amp boasts 185 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms and can be bridged to 620W X 1 into 8 Ohms to create a huge Monoblock. The C 298 ($1,999…

Bryston BR-20 Preamplifier

2020-10-122020-10-12 press release

Peterborough, Canada| 2020 – What would happen if we designed a truly state-of-the-art analog preamplifier, combined it with our award winning digital-to-analog conversion circuitry, and built bit-perfect high resolution streaming all into a single chassis? Would it sound better than separates? Could we simplify world-class sound? Could we convince you to downsize your rack while upgrading your system? Execution Years of R&D have resulted in a new discrete operational amplifier from Bryston that outperforms all that have come before. Each BR-20 measures at or below 0.0006% THD+N—an exceptionally low number…

McIntosh MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

2020-10-092020-10-08 press release

Binghamton, USA | 2020 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for 70 years, is proud to introduce the MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier. The fully loaded, hybrid MA12000 Integrated Amplifier is a product of uncompromising audio engineering and expert craftsmanship. McIntosh’s most powerful integrated amplifier ever, the feature rich MA12000 offers 350 Watts per channel of clean, high performance power that produces a breathtaking home audio experience. You will think your favorite musicians are playing a live, in-person performance in your house. The MA12000 gives…

Marantz CD6007

2020-10-052020-10-05 press release

Kanagawa, Japan | 2020 – Improving upon the successful CD6006, the finely-tuned CD6007 offers even more specially-selected components and an enhanced circuit layout. Rigid feet further eliminate unwanted vibration while the oversized low noise power supply feeds the digital and analog circuitry of the player. The new, high-quality AK4490 DAC along with 2 selectable filter options converts digital signals to analog, this is then ‘pushed’ to the gold-plated synch outputs by Marantz’s proprietary small signal amplifier, the HDAM-SA2. In addition, we have included a new remote that also controls the…

Wilson Audio SabrinaX

2020-09-282020-09-28 press release

Provo, Utah, USA | 2020 – Flagship DNA! The Chronosonic XVX® is Wilson Audio’s most ambitious and complex production loudspeaker to date. Daryl Wilson and his team of designers and engineers borrowed some of its technology from the limited-edition WAMM Master Chronosonic®, itself the beneficiary of the most prolonged and intense research-and-development cycle in the history of the company. Much of the technology and many of the features of the XVX, however, are new and specific to that model. Indeed, Wilson introduced more new performance and ergonomic elements in the…

Bergmann Modi Turntable

2020-09-212020-09-21 press release

Hobro, Denmark | 2020 – Bergmann Modi airbearing Turntable! Modi turntable from Bergmann Audio, is the entry level model – an affordable way to the advantage of airbearing technology. Accept 2 tonearms. Advantage of using air bearingsThe platter is centered by a steel spindle, running in a very frictionless, low noise and hard wearing polymeric bearing material, and floats on a thin air cushion, which lower the mechanical bearing noise to an absolute minimum- if any. (A traditional bearing solution, which keep the platter centered AND support the platter weight,…

McIntosh MC830 Solid State Amplifier and C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

2020-09-172020-09-17 press release

Binghamton, NY| 2020 – Following in the footsteps of their immensely popular and retro styled MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers, which took design cues from their timeless MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for 70 years, is proud to introduce two more exciting models with similar styling: the MC830 Solid State Amplifier and C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. Featuring styling reminiscent of their 1950s and 1960s designs, the MC830 and C8 are full of modern day technology to produce an amazing home…

Marantz PM6007

2020-09-142020-09-14 press release

Kanagawa, Japan | 2020 – Integrated Amplifier with Digital Connectivity. The PM6007 delivers Marantz’ most musical sound and is an ideal choice for those ready to take the next step in their 2-channel Hi-Fi system. Powered by a Toroidal power transformer and customized block capacitors, the PM6007 integrated amplifier delivers 45 watts (8ohm, 20Hz-20kHz) of power-per-channel. You can easily connect both analog and digital sources or connect your turntable to the built-in phono pre-amp with FET input, and experience enhanced bass with a subwoofer out option. Listen to your favorite…

Sonus faber Lumina collection

2020-09-092020-09-09 press release

Arcugnano, Italy | 2020 – Sonus faber is proud to announce Lumina collection, the new line conceived on the notion that it is important to savor time for ourselves and celebrate life’s precious moments. In today’s world, we have come to fully appreciate our living spaces where these moments come to life. Music is one of the main elements that defines the way we live, it’s the universal language able to activate processes in your body, in your mind, in your heart and in your soul. The true sound of music is something…

Esoteric N-01XD Network DAC

2020-09-072020-09-07 press release

Tokyo, Japan | 2020 – The ultimate Network x DAC only ESOTERIC could achieve. An all unique circuit design called “Master Sound Discrete DAC”, together with a further refined sound quality Network Module as core technology result in the ultimate Network Audio Player/DAC, the N-01XD. The outcome of ESOTERIC’s passion that strives for the original master sound. Master Sound Discrete DAC Our goal was to assemble a careful selection of rigorously tested discrete components into a complete circuit that could perfectly reproduce all the dynamics and energy of music, which…

Audiolab 6000A Play

2020-08-312020-08-31 press release

Huntingdon, United Kingdom| 2020 – The audiolab 6000A Play, is the latest addition to the globally acclaimed 6000 series. A combination of the illustrious and class-leading 6000A integrated ampliﬁer with the acclaimed 6000N Play wireless audio streaming player, the audiolab 6000A Play is a richly speciﬁed, all-encompassing audio solution. Adapting to the modern world of music streaming but retaining all of the awarding-winning analogue and digital audio circuitry from the 6000A, the 6000A Play oﬀers almost universal source compatibility. Overview DTS Play-Fi Enabled The audiolab 6000A Play incorporates the acclaimed…

Luxman D-10X SACD/CD-Player

2020-08-242020-08-24 press release

Shinyokohama, Japan | 2020 – Befitting the company’s finest SACD/CD player, the Luxman D-10X is the world’s first home audio component with ROHM Semiconductor’s eagerly anticipated MUS-IC™ BD34301EKV digital-to-analog converter. The player also incorporates important new technologies in the disc transport and analog circuit. “We’re building on the heritage of our acclaimed D-08u,” said Jeff Sigmund, president of Luxman America, “adding more playback capabilities, the very latest conversion technology and refinements in every sub-system.” LxDTM-i, Luxman Original Disc Transport Mechanism (improved) Luxman engineers understand that exposing the disc transport to…

Audio Research Commemorative 50TH Anniversary Book

2020-08-212020-08-21 press release

Marple Grove, USA | 2020 – Making the Music Glow is the story of a manufacturer that helped to define high-end audio, with the sole purpose of elevating the sound quality of music in the home. William Zane “Bill” Johnson established the company in 1970, basing its products on what was then considered by many to be obsolete technology: vacuum tubes. His adamant refusal to be swayed by fashion, preferring instead to believe what his ears – and his test equipment – deemed to be the correct path, set the…

McIntosh C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Mk V

2020-08-192020-08-23 press release

Binghamton, NY – August | 2020 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for 70 years, is proud to announce the C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Mk V. This newest version of the McIntosh C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier – the Mk V – is the direct replacement to their highly regarded C70 Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, which had a limited production run to commemorate their 70th Anniversary that took place in 2019. The new C22 Mk V is the latest McIntosh vacuum tube…

Esoteric K-03XD SACD/CD-Player

2020-08-172020-08-17 press release

Tokyo, Japan | 2020 – Since the first debut of our K-01 and K-03 Super Audio CD Players, Esoteric’s integrated digital players have captivated listeners with their unrivaled playback of musical sources. They have also gone on to win numerous awards as they have come to be regarded as the gold standard of digital players around the world. This new “XD” edition boasts even more advanced features, combining two innovative technologies originally developed for Esoteric’s flagship Grandioso K-1X model: VRDS-ATLAS, the superlative Super Audio CD transport mechanism, and Master Sound…

Mytek Brooklyn AMP+

2020-08-102020-08-10 press release

New York, USA | 2020 – Mytek announces shipping of Brooklyn AMP + a major upgrade of amazing Brooklyn AMP sound. Brooklyn AMP+ retains the same type of sound with dynamic and precise transients and even and extended frequency response, but with way less low level distortion and cleaner natural, analog like character with deeper, larger soundstage. Brooklyn AMP + features new faster transistors, cutting the so called “switching dead time” to low nanoseconds and faster and higher, 650kHz carrier clock. They both contribute to greatly improved low level detail…

McIntosh MC1502 Vacuum Tube Amplifier

2020-08-062020-08-06 press release

Binghamton, NY – August 6, 2020 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for 70 years, is proud to announce the MC1502 Vacuum Tube Amplifier. The new McIntosh MC1502 Vacuum Tube Amplifier is a stereo amplifier designed for home audio and home music systems that produces 150 Watts per channel. It is the direct replacement to McIntosh’s award winning MC2152 Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier, which had a limited production run in celebration of their 70th Anniversary that occurred in 2019. The new…

Magico Flagship Loudspeaker M9

2020-08-032020-08-10 press release

Hayward, CA, USA | 2020 – A summation of our no-holds-barred assault on the limits of dynamic loudspeaker design, the new Magico M9 establishes new benchmarks in musicality, transparency and fidelity. This four-way, six-driver floor standing system features the world’s first loudspeaker enclosure to combine inner and outer skins of carbon fiber with a revolutionary aluminum honeycomb core. Included with the M9 is a state-of-the-art analog outboard active crossover, the MXO. Designed in-house, this carefully crafted unit handles bass/midbass frequency separation. In addition, the M9 benefits from our latest generation…

Technics SL-1210GAE Direct Drive Turntable

2020-07-272020-07-27 press release

Kadoma, Osaka, Japan| 2020 – Technics has been delivering a wide variety of epoch-making audio products, such as speaker systems, amps and audio players to worldwide markets since 1965, the year in which this valued Hi-Fi audio brand debuted. This year, Technics releases the SL-1210GAE Limited Edition direct drive turntable to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Technics brand. This special model is based on the internationally acclaimed Grand Class SL-1200G hi-fi turntable and features a full black colour scheme, which has already proved popular with other recent Technics products.…

Troy Audio Hellena MKII

2020-07-202020-07-20 press release

Houston, USA | 2020 – Troy Audio Hellena MKII! Our new Hellena MKII loudspeaker now comes with two completely separate enclosures, to dramatically improve the dynamic performance of the drivers and completely eliminate any acoustic interference between them. The bass is deeper and better controlled, and the uncolored midrange sounds as natural as possible. We have chosen We now use a crossover with ultra-premium elements manufactured in Denmark by Duelund. This exponentially increases resolution, and translates into an exceptionally warm, silky, natural sound never before produced by any loudspeakers. The…

Accuphase E-380

2020-07-132020-07-13 press release

Yokohama, Japan | 2020 – Integrated Amplifier With More Output Power and Further Evolved Performance. The E-380 realizes a 20% increase in rated output power thanks to a reinforced power amplification stage and power supply. The further evolved AAVA volume control system allows music enjoyment at any level without even the slightest degradation of signal quality. The power amplifier section utilizes the instrumentation amplifier principle to achieve outstanding S/N ratio. Low impedance design of the output circuitry results in a damping factor of 500, ensuring that the potential of every speaker…

Octave Audio V 70 SE integrated Amplifier

2020-07-062020-07-06 press release

Karlsbad, Germany | 2020 – The Octave V 70 SE | The Powerhouse The V 70 SE is a line level integrated amplifier delivering 2 x 70 W peak output power. Belonging to the same family of design as the V 40 SE, the V 70 SE performs with more power. His outstanding features are control and dynamics. The V 70 SE plays Rock-and-Roll like Rock-and- Roll and celebrates Classical music with delicate grace and solid expanse. Listening to music becomes an absolute pleasure. Like the V 40 SE, the…

PS Audio Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier

2020-06-292020-06-29 press release

Boulder, Colorado, USA | 2020 – The Stellar™ Strata™ combines the benefits of an exceptional analog preamplifier, a full-featured state-of-the-art DAC, a stereo 200 watt per channel power amplifier, and a high-resolution streaming module in one gorgeous package. Just add speakers. Have your own source? No problem. Strata offers 3 analog and 5 digital inputs to connect whatever source you need. Strata’s fully balanced analog preamplifier circuitry, state-of-the-art DAC, no compromise high-definition streamer, and Analog Cell™ based power amplifier create an extraordinarily rich, full-bodied musical experience few products can match.…

Metronome Le Player 3

2020-06-222020-06-22 press release

France | 2020 – 3rd GENERATION OF “LE PLAYER” BY METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE Started in 2015, the original story of Le Player series continues in 2020 with a third generation of devices. The first model of Le Player 3 is a fabulous CD transport, intended for the most demanding audiophiles when it comes to listen to compact discs in the best conditions. Member of the Classica range by Métronome, Le Player 3 was designed to meet new requirements from audiophiles now mostly using streaming, but still needing to listen to their…

Octave Audio HP 700 SE Tube Preamplifier

2020-06-152020-06-15 press release

Karlsbad, Germany | 2020 – The Octave HP 700 preamplifier looks back to a long and successful history, the origins of its basic circuitry are derived from the classic HP 500 model, first presented in 1986. This concept has been consistently developed over 30 years and attracted worldwide attention. Refined tube technology and intelligent modular technology made the HP 700 future-proof right from the start – an innovation in the market. Now it was time to push the innovative HP 700 even further in terms of sound and technology. The…

T+A P3100 HV Preamplifier

2020-06-082020-06-08 press release

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Herford, Germany | 2020 – The Preamplifier! Preamplifiers are the most important components of any High-End system. Source devices connected deliver low-level signals to the preamplifier’s input section, and the unit’s task is to switch and amplify these signals, regulate their volume, process them where necessary and deliver them to the output sockets, ready for the power amplifiers. All this has to be accomplished without altering or falsifying the signals’ content. We have invested a vast amount of effort in designing preamplifiers which meet these requirements in full. The devices…

MSB Technology S202 Stereo Amplifier

2020-06-012020-05-29 press release

Watsonville, CA, USA | 2020 – Impressive performance. Compact design. Innovation. Redefined. After the astounding success and performance of the S500 Stereo Amplifier, we set our sights on expanding that sound to more systems. Trickle-down technologies incorporated into a more compact, lower-power framework resulted in the S202. It’s capable of meeting our DAC’s ultra high dynamic range head-on with optimized architecture in the critical areas of audio performance, power supplies, and ultra low-noise design. The S202 includes a fully modular design, matched impedance input stage and an all billet CNC…