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Audiolab D7 DAC

2025-07-142025-07-14 press release

Huntingdon, United Kingdom| 2025 – Born from Audiolab’s pioneering M-DAC lineage and a family of modern DAC-equipped electronics, the D7 continues the tradition of class-leading DAC performance at an entry-level price. Compact, Affordable, High-End Performance The Audiolab M-DAC changed the scene of affordable audiophile DAC technology upon its launch in 2011. It set the path for Audiolab’s DAC integration in a plethora of award-winning, benchmark-setting hi-fi components – with current evolution sitting at the flagship and revered 9000 series As a pioneer in affordable hi-fi electronics, dating back to the…

Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE streaming amplifier

2025-07-072025-07-07 press release

London, United Kingdom| 2025 – Evo 150 SE makes high-resolution audio effortless. Powerful amplification and our class-leading streaming platform are wrapped in a single elegant, customisable case. Just add speakers and enjoy stunning sound. Seamless streaming with StreamMagic Control Evo 150 SE your way. Use our StreamMagic app for effortless access to Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, Internet Radio, and more—or simply stream directly from your favourite apps. Tuned by Cambridge The latest Hypex NCore Class D amplification has been custom tuned by us for perfect synergy with…

Quad 3 integrated amplifier

2025-06-302025-06-30 press release

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK | 2025 – The QUAD 3 brings a stunning blend of timeless QUAD design and cutting-edge technology, delivering an integrated amplifier solution that caters to both traditional analogue enthusiasts and modern digital audiophiles alike. Classic Elegance, Modern Tastes Inspired by the iconic QUAD 22 pre-amplifier, the QUAD 3 takes on a fresh, sophisticated aesthetic that resonates with the latest QUAD 33 and 303 iterations. With its sleek, compact form factor and a touch of vintage charm, the QUAD 3 complements modern living spaces and technology while staying true to…

Takumi TT Level 2.1 DC

2025-06-23 press release

Rijswijk, Netherlands | 2025 – Balance is the keyword in the design of Takumi! It is Newton all over Playing vinyl on a turntable is a physical wonder. It is all about vibrations. Of course, the vibrations of the sound waves are the most important – after all, you want to listen to music! However, the different parts of a turntable also create vibrations, and this phenomenon must be considered during the construction of a turntable. For example, did you know that the vibrational waves which are created reach the…

Genelec 8381A

2025-06-162025-06-16 press release

Isalmi, Finland | 2025 – Genelec 8381A: SAM™ Adaptive Point Source Main Monitor! Our 8381A empowers engineers and creators to perceive every sonic detail, offering true-to-life sound level and dynamics – with the full flexibility of free-standing monitor placement and advanced room adaption. Tailored precisely to your room Interacting with our Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software, the 8381A monitor system intelligently adapts its response to the monitoring room in the optimal way. This offers great flexibility to tackle even the most challenging environments – delivering precise presentation, including low frequency…

Luxman D-07X CD/SACD Player

2025-06-102025-06-10 press release

Shinyokohama, Japan | 2025 – Inheriting LUXMAN’s outstanding flagship pedigree A new class of digital media player. Many of the audio formats available today are undergoing a transformational period. By providing digital circuitry that supports advanced, high resolution file formats and the latest DAC environment, this model brings out unprecedented excitement from CDs and SACDs, which are still in an important position as audio media. The D-07X inherits the luxurious styling and oustanding performance our flagship model, the D-10X. This advanced digital media player delivers overwhelming performance. It truly conveys…

Constellation Revelation 2 preamplifier

2025-06-022025-06-02 press release

Thousand Oaks, California, USA | 2025 – Revelation 2 Preamplifier: Reveal the Details! The Revelation 2 Preamplifier distills the designs of our elite preamplifiers into a component practical for audiophiles who don’t require as many inputs. Importantly, we’ve added C- SMPS, for cleaner, more consistent power than transformer-based power supplies can deliver. As in all of our preamplifiers, the Revelation 2 Preamplifier is based on our exclusive Line Stage Gain Module, which produces truly extraordinary depth and musicality. Classic Circuitry The Line Stage Gain Module is a big part of…

Volumio Preciso DAC

2025-05-262025-05-26 press release

Florence, Italy | 2025 – Volumio Preciso DAC: Ultra-precise, high-performance DAC. Featuring dual mono SABRE DACs, dual linear power supply, and MEMS clock for ultimate audio purity. The ultimate expression of precision Preciso is Volumio’s ultimate expression of what a DAC can and should be. It is the result of obsessive engineering, relentless refinement, and a singular goal: to deliver the purest, most precise audio signal without breaking the bank. Preciso is the ultimate expression of everything we’ve learned at Volumio in crafting award-winning digital audio players. Why Preciso?…

Audiolab D9 DAC

2025-05-192025-05-19 press release

Huntingdon, United Kingdom| 2025 – Audiolab has long been synonymous with high-fidelity digital audio conversion, pushing the boundaries of DAC technology since the groundbreaking M-DAC and followed by the longstanding M-DAC+. Building upon this rich heritage, the D9 represents a new era of audiophile-grade digital-to-analogue conversion, setting a new benchmark for performance and precision. State-of-the-Art ESS Sabre32 DAC Technology At the heart of the Audiolab D9 lies the ESS Sabre32 ES9038PRO DAC, a 32-bit reference-class chipset renowned for its superior signal-to-noise performance, ultra-low distortion and wide dynamic range. This industry-leading…

Pro-Ject Signature 12.2

2025-05-122025-05-12 press release

Mistelbach, Austria | 2025 – Pro-Ject Signature 12.2: High-end flagship turntable! 12” Tonearm 3-point pivot design The new 12“ S-shape aluminium tonearm has received several new innovations. Two of the more subtle changes include improvements to the counterweight and the anti-skating. Flywheel Vibration-free belt drive Its flywheel belt drive system ensures a vibration-free running which results in the most accurate and stable speeds. 10 kg Platter Mass loaded aluminium The 10 kg aluminium platter is TPE damped and sits on an inverted bearing which is magnetically decoupled. The vinyl…

Totem Tribe Tower

2025-05-052025-05-05 press release

Montreal, Canada | 2025 – Totem Tribe Tower: Beauty and Power! Conventional wisdom tells us beauty and power are doomed to mutual exclusivity. But Totem Acoustic does not make conventional speakers, nor follow pre-existing beliefs. The Tribe Tower disproves these old adages, presenting a slim, seductive form that belies its formidable, compelling ability. The Tribe Tower represents the culmination of wisdom acquired through the research and development of the award-winning Tribe and Element series. Packing revolutionary Torrent technology into a striking cabinet, it has the performance, versatility, and style that appeals to…

totaldac d1-CD transport

2025-04-282025-04-28 press release

Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux, France | 2025 – The d1-CD is a CD transport made to be an absolute reference in term of digital source, feeding a Totaldac DAC or any other DAC. The d1-CD uses a today’s Austrian CD-PRO8 mechanism and inherits all the research that went into developing Totaldac DACs, reclockers and streamers:oscillators, specific clock distribution, specific spdif generator, massive copper plate, anti-vibration feet, ground and earth distribution, electromagnetic and mechanical damping, live-power transformer, specific power supply filtering. All the fine-tuning was done on Totaldac’s top-of-the-range system and also in comparison…

ONIX Zenith XST20 High-End SACD Transport

2025-04-212025-04-19 press release

Brighton, United Kingdom | 2025 – Start of New Line! Zenith XST20 represents the beginning of a new product line, soon featuring a trio of matching desktop components and focusing on the High-End market. XST20 comes as the first one in line, serving as the traditional SACD / CD transport for the setup. It will soon be paired with a top-of-the-line DAC and later joined by a Linux-Based Streamer Transport. SACD with True DSD Output Designed to unlock the full potential of SACD discs, Zenith XST20 offers a unique option…

Wattson Audio Madison Amplifier

2025-04-142025-04-14 press release

Préverenges, Switzerland | 2025 – The Madison AMPLIFIER emerged from a collaboration between Wattson’s engineers and CH Precision, redefining performance and musicality within its class. Every element embodies the best hallmarks of Swiss engineering and an unwavering commitment to lifelike music reproduction. With a circuit topology influenced by CH’s reference-grade designs and a custom power architecture, the Madison delivers dynamics and control with authority. A strategically designed signal path minimizes distortion while preserving harmonic integrity, allowing your favorite recordings to unfold with depth and dimension. Transparency, texture, and tonal purity shape…

Dan D’Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier

2025-04-072025-04-07 press release

Cave Creek, Arizona, USA | 2025 – At the heart of the Pendulum Integrated Amplifier lies the ingeniously re-engineered JFET input circuit topology, derived from the acclaimed Momentum C2 Preamplifier. This innovative technology upgrades the performance and precision of the entire platform, guaranteeing an immersive listening experience that transcends expectations from a component its size. Exceptional Power Supply Driven by a custom toroidal transformer rated at 750VA and complemented by a nearly 25,000 μF capacitor bank, the Pendulum Integrated Amplifier delivers robust power output within a compact…

Vertere Acoustics DG-X

2025-03-312025-03-31 press release

London, United Kingdom | 2025 – Vertere DG-X: Delivering an unparalleled audio experience. Launching the latest in our Dynamic Groove concept range. Vertere Acoustics, experts in turntable audio excellence, today announces the launch of the DG X record player, the latest in the Dynamic Groove concept range. Complementing the DG X will be the Groove Runner X tonearm, Sabre Lite cartridge and a wide range of existing Vertere Acoustics products designed to align harmoniously. Harnessing 40 years of industry-leading expertise to produce unrivalled performance, the DG X facilitates music-lovers in…

Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition

2025-03-242025-03-24 press release

Skanderborg, Denmark | 2025 – Contour 20 Black Edition is the apex of 40 years of Contour. We’ve taken every component and upgraded it. Every nuance and improved it. And every surface and made it black. Heights of perfection Good engineers aren’t happy unless they’re unhappy. Not in an existential way; more that it means they’ve found something they want to improve, and the solution is nagging at them. (Although sometimes, of course, that can definitely skirt the edges of an existential wobble…) They went through it in 2016 when…

Rega Brio MK7 integrated amplifier

2025-03-172025-03-17 press release

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom | 2025 The Brio MK7 is a handmade high performance stereo integrated amplifier. The MK7 version of our bestselling amplifier is the most advanced and feature packed Brio ever released. Our team of engineers have completely re-laid the Brio circuit, optimising it for performance and reducing distortion. Housed in a compact, custom half width aluminium case, the Brio MK7 delivers an impressive 50 W per channel into 8Ω and 72 W per channel into 6Ω, which provides ample power to drive the most challenging loudspeakers. The Brio…

Ortofon MC 90X

2025-03-102025-03-10 press release

Nakskov, Denmark | 2025 – The MC 90X is a reimagining of a classic, combining precision engineering with advancements in material science and magnetism. Building on the groundbreaking technology of the MC A90, the MC 90X features a stainless-steel structure crafted using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology, along with the Field Stabilizing Element, Wide Range Damping, Ortofon Replicant 100 Diamond stylus, and newly developed proprietary Ortofon rubber dampers. Accuracy level For over a century, Ortofon has been dedicated to delivering music with clarity and precision. Our latest cartridge is designed…

McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC

2025-03-032025-03-03 press release

Binghamton, NY, USA | 2025 – Effortless Streaming meets High-End Audio! The McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC is the ultimate solution for music enthusiasts who demand the perfect blend of high-end audio quality and seamless streaming capabilities. This user-friendly streamer offers a variety of built-in casting technologies to play your streamed music. No special control app or technical skills are needed to use the DS200. You can easily stream your favorite music directly to the DS200 from your smart device, while enjoying listening to it in premium sound quality on your…

Hegel D50 DAC

2025-02-242025-02-24 press release

Oslo, Norway | 2025 – At first glance, the D50 appears understated, with its minimalist black design. No flashy details or unnecessary features distract from its purpose. Like the raven, it may seem plain, but this DAC is a master of its craft. Beneath the sleek exterior lies a remarkable ability to decode and deliver digital audio with breathtaking precision. The D50 unveils a soundstage so expansive it feels as though you’re soaring high above the music, revealing every intricate detail with stunning clarity. Whether you choose to focus on…

Vinnie Rossi BRAMA Monoblock Power Amplifier

2025-02-172025-02-16 press release

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Worcester, MA, USA | 2025 – Vinnie Rossi BRAMA Monoblock Power Amplifier: Nothing lost in translation. With 600W RMS of output power into 4-ohms (1200W RMS into 2-ohms), the Brama Monoblock Power Amplifier’s high-current, Class AB lateral MOSFET output stage drives even the most demanding loudspeakers with total conviction. What sets our approach apart is how we achieve this power using only 3 matched output devices per rail, effortlessly revealing the subtlest nuances in your music. The amplifier’s two PCB stack and advanced layout and grounding techniques keep the signal…

Rockna Wavedream Reference DAC

2025-02-102025-02-10 press release

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Suceava, Romania | 2025 – 10 years ago, we launched the Wavedream DAC, a device that has defined our identity and left a mark on the discerned audiophile. The Wavedream Reference is more than an evolution of our DAC, it elevates the story of our company and team because it pushes the limits of custom digital to analog conversion through proper engineering, performance, design and sound quality. As a culmination of years of experience and with so many technological advancements, the Reference warranted a complete makeover of the Rockna brand,…

Vitus Audio MP-S201 Stereo Power Amplifier

2025-02-032025-02-03 press release

Herning, Denmark | 2025 – Mission Impossible? When we first floated the ideas behind the MP-S201, the reaction from everyone we spoke to was “Mission impossible”. To the Vitus Audio design team, this was exactly the motivation they needed to get to work… mission accepted. Making a 125kg+ amplifier of this size is no small undertaking. Special tools were required before we could begin. This investment was necessary and allows us to proudly say that our products are handmade in Denmark. The specs do the talking The MP-S201 is quite…

Magico S2

2025-01-272025-01-27 press release

Hayward, CA, USA | 2025 – The design objective was ambitious: create the most compact three-way S Series loudspeaker ever, with a size-to-performance ratio never achieved before. We at Magico are proud to say: mission accomplished. The S2 is a three-way, four-driver loudspeaker engineered to punch way above its 132-pound weight in all areas of sonic performance. The S2 is available in a generous selection of premium finishes: six Softec choices that are rich in color depth, smooth to the touch, and very durable; and six High Gloss finishes that…

AURALiC AQUILA X3 Streaming Processor

2025-01-202025-01-20 press release

Beijing, China | 2025 – AURALiC is proud to introduce the AQUILA X3 Streaming Media Processor, a groundbreaking addition to its product line. This release marks a significant step forward in both design and technology, showcasing a bold new design language and cutting-edge streaming innovations. The AQUILA X3 features full-width enclosure with a sleek, modern appearance, a vibrant 14-inch touchscreen display, and a modular architecture that allows users to customize and upgrade their device over time. At the core of the AQUILA X3 is AURALiC’s proprietary Tesla G3 streaming platform supported by Direct Data…

Limestone PP1 Class A/B tube amplifier

2025-01-132025-01-13 press release

Trnovec, Croatia | 2025 – Limestone PP1 Class AB tube amplifier that delivers the warm, rich sound that only a tube amp can provide. Enjoy the sound of true vintage tone. Performance This tube amplifier delivers a rich, full-bodied sound with deep bass and crisp, detailed highs. Its balanced design ensures clear and accurate audio reproduction, offering smooth tonal response across all frequencies. The output stage features a push-pull design with KT88 tubes. The phase splitter and driver stage use Shuguang Black Treasure CV181-Z tubes, which can be easily swapped…

Eversolo AMP-F10 Stereo Power Amp

2025-01-062025-01-06 press release

Shenzhen, China | 2025 – Eversolo AMP-F10: Bring Every Note to Life! Robust Output Authentic Experience The Eversolo AMP-F10 delivers up to 950W in bridged mode and 320W per channel at 4 ohms, ensuring powerful performance across all volume levels. Whether you’re enjoying stereo sound at home or experiencing the electrifying atmosphere of live music in a large space, the AMP-F10 delivers impressive power that draws you into an unparalleled soundstage. *At 8 ohms, it can provide 200W of power per channel, and up to 650W in bridged mode. *At…