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With Technologies from the Michi Series
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
ALWAYS SOMETHING DIFFERENT
All details of Esoteric‘s CD/SACD player can be tuned to your personal tastes. more...
THE TRUE HEIR
There’s no question that the Technics SL-1200G is a masterpiece. But while desirable, it’s too exclusive – simply because it’s too expensive to replace its celebrated… more...
FLAT, YET FULLY-LOADED
Normally we don‘t address this subject so bluntly, but Bluesound‘s Node network player Node has put on quite a bit of weight since our last meeting. However, it carries… more...
SPECIAL? VERY…
Special Editions are nothing new in the world of audio, but the serious upgrades involved in the „SP“ecial edition of Avid‘s Diva II mean this version of the successful… more...
BUILDING ON A LEGEND
In the new TD905, Thorens reflects its heritage, while enriching the design with fresh ideas. The result is a well thought-out, dreamily musical record player. more...
The kids got talent
Auralic discovered a seductive HiFi recipe with the brilliant Aries Mini, and now its winning ingredients satisfy real sound aficionados as part of the new „Altair“. more...
ATTACK on the Establishment
A powerful player in the loudspeaker-market for decades, Focal is now increasingly attacking the top dogs in headphones as well as for example with the ,,Elegia more...
Kentish made
If a speaker is named after the home of the company it really needs to be something extra-special... and the KEF Maidstone is extraordinary in every respect. more...
»All or nothing at all«
All or nothing at all? Not a question with the Solid 111 Metall from Acoustic Solid. You can easily get started and just add more later on or you directly order it… more...
Head of the class
You only invest high four-figure amounts into your hobby if you expect something extraordinary in return – so do these top-class headphones by HiFiMan, Sennheiser, and… more...
FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE
After the successful XEO series, Dynaudio is now getting serious with its activation program. The Focus 600 XD is the top model of a completely new, sophisticated… more...
AGES OF GOLD
Whether you already have the money or need to tediously save it: a more high-end investment than for the new Accuphase Pre C-2450 and the A-47 power amplifier can hardly… more...
RETRO REVISITED
High quality brushed metal fronts, rosewood veneer casework, and the magic of tubes: Luxman‘s new „Classic Series“ creates an aura of timeless elegance and nostalgic… 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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