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Rotel RA-1592MKII Stereo Amplifier

2022-03-282022-03-28 press release

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan | 2022 – Whether a seasoned audiophile or casual listener, the time has never been better to be a music lover. A near limitless supply of music is at our fingertips accessible via streaming, digital mediums, classic vinyl and more. Rotel has been designing and manufacturing high fidelity, high quality, high performance audio products for over 60 years accurately rendering audio with exceptional detail and stunning clarity. The RA-1592MKII proudly continues in the tradition and heritage of this iconic brand. The RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifier includes circuit design…

NEW KUZMA SAFIR 9 TONEARM

2022-03-212022-03-21 press release

Preddvor, Slovenia | 2022 – KUZMA “SAFIR 9” TONEARM – New Frontiers In LP Playback! Franc Kuzma does neither design nor release new products for the sake of historical symmetry of any kind. Ever. But, when he does, it shifts the limitations of the hitherto possible into another dimension. Welcome the new SAFIR 9 tonearm!!! It took more than 5 years of laborious R & D to bring a pivotal manner of analogue LP playback to this level. Higher than in any previous Kuzma tonearm and, possibly, higher than any…

Ortofon Verismo MC Cartridge

2022-03-142022-03-14 press release

Nakskov, Denmark | 2022 – The Ortofon Exclusives Series of highest performing Moving Coil cartridges has now been expanded to include a new premier model – the MC Verismo. The Ortofon Exclusives series cartridges are widely acknowledged as being some of the best Moving Coil cartridges on the market, and we are continuously working on expanding the Exclusives range to offer music lovers even more opportunities to experience the supreme quality, precision, impact and dynamics that a highend reference cartridge conveys. The MC Verismo has been developed based on…

Sound of Eden Crescendo Duo

2022-03-072022-03-07 press release

Tukums, Latvija |2022 – We bring you love and tears of joy! Yes, CRESCENDO sound is that evocative of emotions! CRESCENDO is a product for music gourmets who have high requirements for sound and want to experience an outstanding sound quality at a reasonable price! This product will appeal to those who like to swim in the vast ocean of music and to immerse themselves in a deep and seductive sound of a symphony orchestra! Our product combines sophistication and modest elegance! A balanced design, technically impeccable implementation and the…

Accuphase E-5000 Stereo Amplifier

2022-02-282022-02-28 press release

Yokohama, Japan |2022 – Accuphase E-5000 – High-output integrated amplifier featuring Balanced AAVA. The E-5000 is the flagship high-power Class AB integrated amplifier developed to mark Accuphase’s 50-year anniversary. The preamplifier section features our superior Balanced AAVA volume control, while the power amplifier section includes an instrumentation amp and power transistors in a five-fold push-pull arrangement driven in Class AB. These circuits create a balanced circuit from input to output. With its precisely balanced circuits and solidly built output stage, the E-5000 integrated amplifier presents every piece of music…

McIntosh Announces New MX180 A/V Processor

2022-02-212022-02-21 press release

Binghamton, NY, USA | 2022 – McIntosh is proud to announce its MX180 A/V Processor that delivers exceptional performance for the home theater of today and tomorrow. With an increasing number of movies being released direct to home streaming, a state-of-the-art – and future ready – home theater processor is needed so viewers can be fully immersed in the movie experience. Thanks to its advanced customization and processing capabilities, the MX180 allows for the full enjoyment of today’s 4K video plus tomorrow’s 8K content. MX180 HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES: Supports 8K/60Hz and…

McIntosh MA9500 & MA8950 Amplifiers

2022-02-142022-02-14 press release

Binghamton, NY, USA | 2022 – McIntosh Announces Upgraded Versions of Two of its Award-Winning Integrated Amplifiers. The New MA9500 and MA8950 Offer Additional Performance Benefits. McIntosh is proud to unveil its MA9500 and MA8950 Integrated Amplifiers, which replace the award-winning MA9000 and MA8900 and add performance enhancements to these already outstanding products.Dynamic headroom has been increased on both new models by over 50% thanks to the filter capacity being doubled in each. This increase in dynamic headroom will give both new models greater ability to reproduce musical peaks…

Audionet PLANCK 2 CD-Player

2022-02-072022-02-07 press release

Berlin, Germany | 2022 – SCIENTIST SERIES – ULTRA MACHINE PLANCK2 The machine: PLANCK2 is Audionet’s final statement re. the classical compact disc. No other machine on the market plays with such utmost precision, formidable ease and deep-rooted musicality. PLANCK2 even surpasses our worldwide successes VIP and ART. Want to hear the music breathe? Here’s the best available lung on this planet: The body construction completely made of non-ferromagnetic materials combined with a massive slate board optimizes the resonance characteristics of PLANCK2. The new design with non-visible fixation screws and…

Aurorasound EQ-100 Phono Amplifier

2022-01-312022-01-31 press release

Yokohama, Japan | 2022 – Aurorasound launches the new EQ-100 phono equalizer amplifier. PRODUCT OUTLINE EQ-100, an Adaptive Multi-curve Phono Equalizer Amplifier, is compatible with any analog records capable of accommodating any record-cutting characteristics from SP (78rpm) to monaural LP (33 1/3rpm). The equalization value of Turnover in the low frequency range and Roll-off in the high frequency range are shown on the front panel, each having 10 selection. Accordingly, a total of 100 combinations are feasible independently without any mutual interferences. An easier setting is provided for a typical…

McIntosh Announces Two Amplifier Stands

2022-01-242022-01-24 press release

Binghamton, NY, USA | 2022 – The New AS125 and AS901 Provide a Proper Foundation for McIntosh Products. McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to unveil its new AS125 and AS901 Amplifier Stands. The AS125 is ideally suited to be used with a variety of McIntosh monoblock amplifiers, including the brand’s current offerings, but can also be used with any previous models. A single AS125 can also be used with a McIntosh stereo or integrated amplifier, along with other…

SPL Performer S1200 Stereo Amplifier

2022-01-172022-01-24 press release

Niederkruechten, Germany | 2022 – SPL Performer S1200 – The powerful stereo amplifier! This impressive stereo power amplifier leads even the most demanding speakers to soundscapes beyond your expectations. With a power amplification of 2 x 520 W (4 Ω) [2 x 550 W (2 Ω); 2 x 300 W (8 Ω)], this completely analog amplifier easily controls any loudspeaker. Thanks to the VOLTAiR technology the performance of the s1200 is detail-rich, vivid, honest and plain simply beautiful. Individual design In addition to the choice of the basic color black,…

Estelon Extreme MKII Flagship Loudspeaker

2022-01-102022-01-10 press release

Tallin, Estonia | 2022 – After updating the Estelon classics series to Mk II and launching a limited Anniversary Edition of the Forza model, Estelon now refines its most luxurious high-end loudspeaker having incorporated a significant number of advancements in the same iconic form factor. The Extreme Mk II includes everything that Alfred Vassilkov (Estelon’s Chief Designer & Co-founder) has learned during his 35 years of experience. The unique two-module design of the over 2 meters tall loudspeaker allows the user to adjust the height of the upper part as…

Accuphase C-2900 Stereo Preamplifier

2022-01-032022-01-03 press release

Yokohama, Japan |2022 – Accuphase Precision Stereo Amplifier C-2900 – Balanced AAVA preamplifier with exquisite sound reproduction. The preamplifier’s volume control is a vital component for maintaining vibrancy in the sound source. Since its founding, Accuphase has spent 50 years in pursuit of creating the ideal volume control circuitry. The C-2900’s Balanced AAVA system was designed using Accuphase’s original AAVA volume control circuits to significantly improve sonic performance. The faithful reproduction of delicate musical performances by the C-2900 makes it the perfect preamplifier for passionate audiophiles. Balanced volume control, Balanced…