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„Smart“-system integrates TV and passive speakers
Multi-Channel Amps: Canton Smart Connect 5.1 and Amp 5.1
Canton's Smart Connect 5.1 preamplifier and Amp 5.1 intergrated amplifier incorporate TV sets and existing loudspeakers into the "Smart" radio system.
True Wireless
Wharfedale WPods: true-wireless in-ears for 99€
The British manufacturer promotes the in-ears as an affordable alternative to Apple's AirPods.
Now also for iPhone
Steinberg Cubasis 3 – update for the production software
Audio software specialist Steinberg has completely revamped its music production app Cubasis and adapted it for small displays.
With CD-Player, DAB+ and Streaming
Sonoro Maestro: German CD-Streaming-Receiver
The Sonoro Maestro is a universal living room unit with wooden cabinet.
Valid until end of December
Tidal HiFi: 5 months for 5 Euro
An offer that is almost impossible to refuse.
Now with Spotify & Co.
New T+A Caruso
In its third generation, the all-in-one streamer T+A Caruso offers access to Spotify Connect and Amazon Music.
Free Firmware Update
Cambridge-Streamers with Qobuz Support
The British manufacturer integrates the French streaming service.
New format-war in music streaming
Sony 360 Reality vs. Audio Dolby Atmos
Tidal and Amazon Music HD now stream songs in Dolby Atmos - initially just in the USA.
Now with more classic designs
Denon „Home“: new HEOS-speakers
Three new Multiroom models from 250 euros. Denon has departed from the rather bizarre shapes of the previous models: the new "home" speakers have…
Alternative to the App
Infrared Remote for Bluesound
As convenient as the operation via app may be: for the standard functions many prefer to use a specialized remote control.
STEREO Survey
All-in-one or individual components?
Jam-packed hi-fi racks are history! Instead, there is a trend towards ultra-compact all-in-one devices. After all it is a rather pleasant thought to…
Pickup for 2500 Euro
Vertere: MC cartridge „Mystic“
The British phono specialist expands its product range with the addition of a premium phono pickup.
40 years in the service of Marantz
Ken Ishiwata has died
STEREO was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Ken Ishiwata, the Marantz "brand ambassador".
Only complete turntables from now on
No more Tonearms from SME
SME tonearms are from now on only available with SME turntables. The decision was not easy, according to a statement from SME.
With downfire subwoofer
Super flat Denon-Soundbar DHT-S216
Despite the two woofers radiating downwards, it is so flat that it can stand in front of the TV without covering its infrared eye.
Inexpensive record cleaning
Record Doctor VI optimized
In the sixth generation of Record Doctor's manual record washing machine, the suction function has been optimized and the noise level reduced.
Grammys à la Apple
Billie Eilish is Artist of the Year
The iPhone manufacturer and operator of the music streaming service Apple Music awards its very own prizes.
All-in-One-Turntable
+Record Player with Rack
Audio Plus now completes its integrated turntable with an – acoustically fitting – rack.
Affordable with external power supply
Vincent PHO-300 Phono-Preamp
The two-part phono preamplifier for MM and MC systems costs only 300 Euro.
Distributor acquires manufacturer
Audio Reference buys Velodyne
Mansour Mamaghani, Managing Director of Audio Reference, buys subwoofer specialist Velodyne Acoustics.