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Small integrated amp for 150€
Dynavox TV-50: Amp for TV Sound
The compact device has analog and digital inputs and can even receive Bluetooth.
After the Insolvency
Loewe might be back in business soon
The new investor is planning a relaunch on the Kronach site in Germany with initially 40 jobs.
Based on Rubicon 2 and Rubicon 6
DALI Rubicon C – Active Wireless Speakers
The "Rubicon C" series can be controlled wirelessly from the "Sound Hub".
New Network Module
Update for T+A MP 3000 MK II
T+A has equipped the second-generation "Multi Source Player" with the latest digital technologies.
"Shift to online shopping"
Bose to shut down Flagship Stores
119 shops are to be closed worldwide.
New Flagship Amp
NAD M33: BluOS and Touchscreen
Puristic front with nothing more than a volume control – everything else is operated via the touch-sensitive 18 cm screen.
45 Years of Nubert electronic
Nubert Anniversary Model nuJubilee 45
For their 45th anniversary Nubert brings a new standmount speaker with the name nuJubilee 45 at a unit price of 445 Euro.
Sennheiser & Continental at CES
3D Audio in the Car – without Speakers
The two Hanover-based companies Sennheiser and Continental are jointly breaking new ground in the field of automotive sound.
STEREO Survey
How much time do you spend actively listening to music?
The hi-fi journalist doesn't do much else than listen to his favourite music all day – to quote a common belief about our job. That's not quite true,…
David versus Goliath
Sonos sues Google
The search engine giant is said to have infringed Sonos patents with its Chromecast products.
News from Fraunhofer IIS
New HiRes-Bluetooth-Codec: LC3plus
It is an open ETSI standard that manufacturers can optionally offer as an alternative to aptX or LDAC
Bluetooth Headphones with Noise Cancelling
Customizable Headphones from JBL
The Harman brand is presenting three new Bluetooth headphones with "Personi-Fi" feature at CES.
Cable specialist buys speaker manufacturer
The Quest Group acquires GoldenEar
Through the merging, the GoldenEar loudspeaker brand should benefit from The Quest Group's distribution structure.
Floorstanding Speakers Gold 200 and 300
Reduced Prices at Monitor Audio
The British loudspeaker manufacturer has reduced the prices for the two floorstanding loudspeakers of the Gold Series by up to 13 percent.
News from South Korea
Waversa WRouter for 5250 Euro
Router goes High End: with the WRouter, Waversa from South Korea presents an audiophile model with proprietary transmission protocol – additional to a…
Player with optional upgrade
New CD-Player: Audia Flight FLCD Three S
From Italy comes a particularly friendly looking CD player that can be upgraded with an USB DAC via an optional module.
Tabletop monitors with coax chassis
JBL One Series 104: 190€ speaker pair
Active two-way loudspeakers as inexpensive near-field monitors.
STEREO Survey
What do you prefer? Tube, transistor or hybrid?
Burning passion or stay cool? Some argue whether digital or analog reproduction is superior, others wonder whether true sound is better reproducible…
Update for the multi-room system
B&W Formation now with Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz
Bowers and Wilkins announced an update to the "Home" app of their in-house multiroom system.
Update for AV- and Stereo-Receiver
Alexa for Onkyo and Pioneer
The firmware update enables voice control of compatible AV components via devices with integrated Alexa technology.