May 2022

Epos ES14N

2022-05-302022-05-30 press release

Essen, Germany | 2022 – Epos ES14N – Back to the future: A classic Speaker returns to the future. Concept Restarting EPOS could only mean re-creating the most famous model, the ES-14. This was a 2-way speaker in a fairly big cabinet and classic looking cabinet, to be used on a dedicated stand. The design should be classic, not lifestyle, only doing things that help with the sound and as straight forward as possible. Analyzing the old construction was interesting. It used a 7“ woofer with Polypropylene cone and an…

High End Munich 2022 international trade fair

2022-05-242022-05-27 press release

Munich, Germany | 2022 – In May 2022, it was finally going to be that time again! With 550 exhibitors presenting 1500 brands from 40 countries, the High End at MOC Munich attracted around 21,000 visitors from all over the world. Our editorial staff member Thomas Huendgen took a look around. Angstrom Audiolab from Italy presented its high-quality D/A converter ZDA71. The Analog Manufaktur Germany short AMG presented their new creation the AMG Giro MKII. Triode from Japan proved with its Junone Class A tube integrated amplifier with…

Esoteric Grandioso T1 Turntable

2022-05-232022-05-23 press release

Tokyo, Japan | 2022 – Grandioso T1 – A new undertaking to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Esoteric legacy; it’s the first-ever turntable in our history. Revolution Begins. In the dead silence of the “Esoteric MagneDrive System” you will hear the sounds of a revolution taking place,making history for vinyl playback. Esoteric MagneDrive System A new undertaking to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Esoteric legacy; it’s the first-ever turntable in our history, the Grandioso T1. Accommodating a patent-registered unique contact-free drive mechanism, the “Esoteric MagneDrive…

McIntosh MCD12000 SACD/CD-Player & DAC

2022-05-162022-05-16 press release

Binghamton, NY, USA | 2022 – McIntosh is thrilled to introduce the MCD12000 SACD/CD Player. While classified as a CD player, the MCD12000 serves as a reference level digital-to-analog convertor (DAC) that includes reference level SACD/CD playback capabilities. Music played through MCD12000’s digital inputs or compact discs is processed by professional grade 8-channel DACs, designed for premium audiophile performance. The MCD12000 offers both balanced and unbalanced fixed analog outputs in both solid-state and vacuum tube configurations. This abundance of output options offers flexibility based on music selection, the configuration of…

Chord Ultima Pre 3

2022-05-092022-05-09 press release

Maidstone, United Kingdom | 2022 – Chord ULTIMA PRE 3 – Five input pre-amplifier! The ULTIMA PRE 3 is an all-new ground-up-design preamplifier containing the very latest proprietary power supply technology and the latest circuit design. Built from the ground up, the UTLIMA PRE 3 takes advantage of the very latest developments in advanced low-distortion power supplies. These advanced devices offer exceptionally low noise and outstanding amplifier operation. Coupled with our latest design developments, the PRE 3 offers new levels of preamplifier performance. The UTLIMA PRE 3 is equipped with…

Vinnie Rossi Brama Integrated Amplifier

2022-05-022022-05-02 press release

Worcester, MA, USA | 2022 – In a class of its own! With 350 Watts RMS of power per channel into 4-ohms (2-ohm stable), Brama Integrated Amplifier’s high-current, class AB lateral MOSFET output stage drives the most demanding loudspeakers with absolute conviction. What truly makes listening with Brama such a highly involving experience is not only its quantity of power, but its exceptional quality. Unraveling the finest nuances in your recordings in such a pure and effortless manner requires wide bandwidth design, advanced PCB layout and grounding, and careful…