May 2023

Chord Ultimate Integrated

2023-05-292023-05-29 press release

Maidstone, United Kingdom | 2023 – Five years since the introduction of ULTIMA, Chord Electronics’ most accomplished amplifier topology in its history, founder/owner John Franks has trickled the technology down into a full-width integrated amplifier for the first time, setting new performance standards for single-box amplification. The ULTIMA INTEGRATED is a class-leading 125-watt integrated amplifier benefitting from the latest dual-feed-forward error-correction topology, Chord Electronics’ legendary proprietary ultra-high-frequency power supplies, plus an unmistakable industrial aesthetic. Designed by Chord Electronics’ founder, owner and chief engineer, John Franks, the advanced ULTIMA circuit…

High End ® Munich 2023

2023-05-242023-05-24 press release

Munich, Germany | 2023 – From May 18 to 21, 2023, the High End in Munich offered a diverse trade show program. 550 exhibitors presented products from 800 brands on an area of 30,000 square meters. The world’s leading audio trade show attracted 20,000 visitors and 500 journalists. Texts and images: Thomas Hundgen Dietrich Brakemeier, the Chief Designer of Acoustical Systems, presented his new Astellar. This much more compact system, compared to the gargantuan Apolyt, incorporates 30 years of development that guarantee the highest sound quality. The list of special…

Stein Music Topline Bob L

2023-05-222023-05-15 press release

Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany | 2023 – HANDCRAFTED MASTERPIECE Stein Music TOPLINE BOB L! The Top Line “Bob” L has the same footprint as the Top Line “Bob” XL, with only two thirds of the height. Each speaker has an integrated, DSP-controlled active subwoofer with 1500 watt amplifier power. The rest of the loudspeaker works passively, with optimal reproduction down to 60Hz. Modular System Our Top Line Bob L horn speakers can be upgraded in many ways for an even better music experience. The Top Line Bob L can…

Rockna Wavedream DAC

2023-05-152023-05-15 press release

Suceava, Romania | 2023 – THE SOUND YOU EVER EXPECTED, AND BEYOND! We are proud to present our current flagship in digital audio reproduction. We believe it has the right ingredients to produce a sound that will honour it’s name. In the good tradition established by it’s predecessor, the Wavedream continues to push the limits of performance, design and sound quality. The ingredients, innovations, technology and features of the product are presented below. SOFTWARE DEFINED ARCHITECTURE We always thought that high-end audio should be everything about innovation. Playing around with…

AudioNec Evo 2

2023-05-082023-05-08 press release

Saint-Mesmes, France | 2023 – AudioNec Evo 2 One Step Further. Deep Emotions. These are the words that apply to the Evo 2, which thanks to its additional subwoofer that goes down to 20 Hz, reproduces every microphone and macro detail with ease, even when the highest attacks and sound pressures are required.Always compact, the Evo 2 plays all types of music for all music lovers with authority, even in larger rooms, thanks to its multi-directional dispersion mode. These impressive features are accessible even to fans of low-powered 300B tube…

NAD CS1 Network Streamer

2023-05-032023-05-03 press release

Pickering, Ontario, Canada | 2023 – NAD’s affordable CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer lets you add music streaming capability to any stereo or home-theatre system. Or you can configure a low-footprint music system for your den or home office by connecting the CS1 to a pair of powered speakers. The CS1 supports the most popular network streaming and casting protocols, including Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, DLNA mobile and computer apps*, and Roon, so you can control playback with the music apps you use every day. The CS1…