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Rotel Upgrades Amplifiers A14, RA-1572 and RA-1592 to MKII Versions
Rotel recently announced improved MKII versions of the product lines 14 and 15. The upgrades in the new A14MKII, RA-1572MKII and RA-1592MK integrated…
Including Phono-Preamp and Ortofon 2M Red
Two new Turntables from Dual: CS 418 and CS 518
The two manual turntables from the German manufacturer Dual form a new line of devices. While the CS 418 is intended as an entry-level turntable, the…
Standmount Speaker Test
JBL L82 Classic Review
The American Fighter — JBL already displayed convincing qualities with the L100 Classic. Now, they send out the smaller sibling L82 to try and…
Audio, Acoustics and Cars
Automotive Audio Converence gets added to the HIGH END 2021
Parallel to the leading international audio show HIGH END and the IPS OEM Show, the first ALTI Automotive Audio Conference will take place on…
With New DAC Developed In-House
Linn Unveils Ultimate Streamer/DAC "Klimax DSM"
Linn's new Klimax DSM will now be the new flagship of the Scottish company. In it, the new "Organik" DAC, developed entirely by Linn themselves, will…
Latest Reviews
Top-Articles from the archive
ELAC - From invention to reinvention...
Once very big, not so long ago Elac found itself more or less on the floor. Now, with inspired leadership, it seems the Kiel company’s fortunes are again on the up. more...
Everything new
When an already excellent product is thoroughly overhauled like the T+A MP 2000R Mk II , the word ,,updated more...
FUTURE-PROOF
Vinyl is booming, but the capacities of the pressing plants are limited. Now a German company is offering new press machines for the first time in a good three decades. more...
AMERICAN IDOL
Probably no other tube amplifier has been sold as often as the Dynaco ST 70, either as a kit or the finished product. Now it is back again, completely more...
WELL DONE!
Slightly bigger, stronger, faster and profitably decluttered: Dynaudio`s supposedly discreet product update elevates the attractive Xeo concept to a whole new level of… more...
PLAYING, HIDE AND SEEK
The growing range of built-in loudspeakers for custom-installed audio systems has long been a trend at the Amsterdam ISE trade fair. STEREO has been investigating Dali's… more...
TOP BY PLOP
A new, exciting record cleaning machine comes from Kirmuss Audio in the USA. The KA-RC-1 uses ultrasound – and the power of bursting bubbles. more...
A CITATION FOR EXCELLENCE
In the early 80s, Harman/Kardon wanted to build the best-sounding amplifiers with its rare and expensive Citation line. more...
DAVID VERSUS GOLIATH
Compact or floorstanding speaker – which is better? To answer this question, STEREO put both versions of the same line by Canton, Dynaudio, Q Acoustics, Rosso… more...
A MENACING PHANTOM?
Devialet‘s „Phantom“ Wi-Fi active speaker has been turning heads since its launch announcement. But does this unusual design threaten established High End thinking? more...
Ready to Overtake
Monitor Audio is going in the offensive! With their Gold series they are about to become one of the most important manufacturers – also in Germany. more...
Gentleman`s
With the Eros-9, the Vietnamese specialist Thivan Labs wants to envoke a permanent grin in the middle of the male beard. STEREO listened very carefully. more...
BIG PICTURE!
With its new top-line, Cambridge Audio is pushing into unpreceden-ted price and sound dimensions. Finally, we were able to welcome the integrated amplifier „Edge A“ into… more...
Starting at 158,000 Euros per Pair
Wilson turns the "Alexx" into the new "Alexx V"
Following the launches of the WAMM Master Chronosonic®, Chronosonic XVX®, Sasha DAW® and the SabrinaX®, the revised Alexx V® now joins the new…
With "Pinnacle Ring-Radiator" and "Turbine Cone"
New Speaker Series "Reserve" from Polk Audio
The American manufacturer Polk Audio presented the new "Reserve" line of loudspeakers, which aims to offer technologies and qualities of the larger…
Affordable and with new Tweeters
Quadral Launches new "Signum" Series
The new series from the German manufacturer consists of one standmount speaker, two floorstanding speakers and one Center speaker.
New BluOS Streaming Module
Pulse Soundbar+: The Next Generation of Bluesound
With this soundbar and the new and more efficient streaming module therein, Bluesound enters its new generation, while also expanding its lineup of…
Lossless Streaming for the Whole Family
Deezer Launches "Family HiFi" Plan for 20 Euros per Month
Currently, the new offer is only accessible as an upgrade for users with a "HiFi" subscription. According to Deezer, the new plan will also be…
Luxman Expands Phono-Lineup
New MC-Cartridge Luxman LMC-5
After the PD-151 turntable and the phono preamps E-250 (transistor) and EQ-500 (tube), the Japanese company now introduces a fitting pickup.
Longer Lifespan & Better Sound
Western Electric 300B Back in Production
The production of the legendary hi-fi triode Western Electric 300B is now running at full speed. Using the latest technologies, machines and…
Even before the Registration Deadline
High End 2021 Fully Booked
The High End Society Service GmbH announced that the Audio Show in the MOC Event Center in Munich is already booked out for 2021, even before the…
Old as well as New Devices
Cambridge Streamers now understand Tidal Connect
A free update implements the Tidal Connect feature onto the Cambridge Audio devices Edge NQ, Azur 851N, CXN, CXN (V2), StreamMagic 6 (V2), CXR120 and…
Antal and Comète 40th Anniversay
40 Years of Triangle: Limited Special Editions
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the French manufacturer Triangle presents a special limited edition of the loudspeaker models Antal and Comète.
Criogenically Treated and with Silver Components
Børresen presents special "Cryo" and "Silver Supreme" Editions
The Børresen speakers from the "Z" and "0" series are now also available in a "Cryo Edition", for which all metallic components have been…
Lou Ottens was 94 years old
The Inventor of the Cassette Tape has Died
In the early 1960s, Lou Ottens, as head of product development at Philips, invented the "compact cassette", which would go on to become one of the…
For DG-1, Phono-1 and more
Vertere is Introducing new Isolation Feet "Iso-paw"
The new Iso-paw feet are designed specifically for Vertere's DG-1 turntable and Phono-1 phono-preamplifier, but other devices of light to medium…
MQA now also for External Sources
The Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 now has an MQA Core Decoder
Via a software update, the largest integrated amplifier from Lyngdorf has now been equipped with a full MQA decoder.
Wireless and Active Center Speaker
Canton presents the Smart Vento 5
Canton expands their active wireless series "Vento" with the Smart Vento 5, a center speaker that is especially suitable for home theaters.
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