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Meet the Volumio Primo Plus, a premium DAC and streamer offering low distortion, dual ESS DAC chips, and advanced features for demanding audiophiles.

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Volumio Primo Plus: High-End Dual-Mono DAC & Streamer

Meet the Volumio Primo Plus, a premium DAC and streamer offering low distortion, dual ESS DAC chips, and advanced features for demanding audiophiles.

Francis Adamiak2 days ago

Shanling SCD3.3 is a high-end top-loading SACD player with a discrete R2R DAC, 12AT7 tube output, dual clocks and USB/Bluetooth support for true audiophile sound.

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Shanling SCD3.3: High-End Top-Loading SACD Player with R2R DAC and Tube Output

Shanling SCD3.3 is a high-end top-loading SACD player with a discrete R2R DAC, 12AT7 tube output, dual clocks and USB/Bluetooth support for true audiophile...

Francis Adamiak4 days ago

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Senna Sound Sunstone: Reference-Class Class A Headphone Amplifier with 4.5W Power

Senna Sound launches the Sunstone, a fully discrete Class A headphone amplifier delivering 4.5W per channel, high-current power, and reference-level analog performance.

Francis Adamiak6 days ago

New Saros Europa Tube Headphone Amplifier Debuts with Fully Differential Design

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Saros Audio Europa: Premium Tube Headphone Amplifier Handcrafted in the USA

Saros Audio Systems unveils the Europa, a fully differential tube headphone amplifier and preamp, handcrafted in the USA for true audiophile performance.

Francis Adamiak6 days ago

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Oehlbach Twin Amp Ultra: High-Quality MM/MC Phono Preamplifier

Oehlbach Twin Amp Ultra offers MM/MC switching, external power supply, low noise and precise RIAA for clear, dynamic vinyl playback—all for just $399.

Francis Adamiak2025-11-14

Esoteric K-05X: Premium SACD Player, USB DAC & VRDS-NEO Mechanism for True Audiophiles

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Esoteric K-05X: Audiophile SACD Player & USB DAC

The Esoteric K-05X combines VRDS-NEO precision with advanced DAC architecture, USB asynchronous playback, customizable filters, and reference-grade analog stages.

Marcus Carlsen2025-11-13

Denon DCD-800NE: Classic Audiophile Sound From a Modern High-End CD Player

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Denon DCD-800NE: A Classic Audiophile CD Player

The Denon DCD-800NE is a classic audiophile CD player featuring AL32 processing, a 32-bit DAC, silent transport and high-resolution USB playback.

Francis Adamiak2025-11-13

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Lumin X2: Flagship Streamer with Discrete DAC, Dual Power Supply and Lundahl Transformers

Lumin unveils the X2, its new flagship music streamer featuring a fully discrete DAC, dual mono power supply, and Lundahl output transformers for uncompromising...

Francis Adamiak2025-11-11

Focal Mu-so Hekla: powerful all-in-one according to Focal

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Focal’s New Mu-so Hekla Combines Naim Tech, 660W Power, and Dolby Atmos Magic

Focal launches the Mu-so Hekla, a $3,300 all-in-one Dolby Atmos sound system delivering 660 watts of power, 15 drivers, and Naim Pulse technology.

Francis Adamiak2025-11-06

Roon 2.56 and ARC 1.70: Faster, Smarter, and More Reliable

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Roon 2.56 and ARC 1.70: Faster, Smarter, and More Reliable

Roon Labs updates its platform with Roon 2.56 and ARC 1.70, improving stability, network performance, and CarPlay/Android Auto integration for a smoother audiophile experience.

Francis Adamiak2025-11-04

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Shanling EC Zero AKM: Portable Hi-Fi CD Player with AKM DAC and Bluetooth 5.3 for $319

Shanling’s new EC Zero AKM is a portable solid-state CD player with AKM DAC, Bluetooth 5.3, balanced output, and CD ripping — pure audiophile...

Marcus Carlsen2025-11-03

Bose SoundTouch Ecosystem Ending in 2026 – Users Left Without Streaming or App Support

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Bose to Pull the Plug on SoundTouch: Loyal Users Left With Fancy Bluetooth Bricks

Bose will end SoundTouch support in February 2026, cutting off streaming and multi-room features. Owners will be left with Bluetooth-only playback.

Benjamin Browning2025-11-02

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TEAC NT-507T: Pure DSD Playback and Roon Integration for Serious Audiophiles

The TEAC NT-507T is a high-end network player designed for pure, noise-free hi-res playback. Featuring TEAC’s G4 streaming engine, linear power supply, optical LAN,...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-30

Advance Paris Apex Series: 30th Anniversary Hybrid Amplifiers with Tubes, ESS DACs & HDMI eARC

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Advance Paris Apex Series: 30th Anniversary Hybrid Amplifiers with Tubes, ESS DACs & HDMI eARC

Advance Paris is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has released an anniversary product line called Apex. The Apex series consists of the A8, A10,...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-28

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Ferrum Audio Broen: High-End Network Player Designed to Perfectly Pair With the Wandla DAC

Ferrum Audio has announced its first network player, the Broen. The new Broen lacks a built-in DAC, but according to its designers, it pairs...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-24

Bang & Olufsen celebrates its 100th anniversary with The Centennial Collection — a stunning limited-edition lineup featuring reimagined icons like the Beoplay H100, Beosound A5, and Beosound A9. A perfect blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and timeless Danish design.

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Bang & Olufsen’s 100th Anniversary Line Is a Retro Dream for Audiophiles

To celebrate its centennial anniversary, Danish lifestyle and audio brand Bang & Olufsen presents The Centennial Collection, a special edition of existing products inspired...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-22

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Inside the Aurender NH10: The Ultimate Low-Noise Network Hub for Serious Audiophiles

Aurender’s new NH10 network hub is built exclusively for high-end audio, featuring an ultra-stable OCXO clock, linear power design, and advanced noise isolation to...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-21

Quad Platina Integrated and Platina Stream: the first members of the new Platina product line

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Quad Platina: Powerful Class AB Amp, ESS ES9038PRO DAC & Roon Ready Streamer

Quad has launched a new product line called Quad Platina. The first two are the Platina Integrated and the Platina Stream, an integrated amplifier...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-16

CrinEar Protocol Max - Dual CS43198 DAC/Headphone Amplifier

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CrinEar Protocol Max: Dual CS43198 Portable DAC & 600mW Headphone Amp

The CrinEar Protocol Max is a new portable DAC and headphone amplifier designed with a focus on sound accuracy and user-friendly customization. It’s the brand’s...

Marcus Carlsen2025-10-13

Shanling ONIX Zenith XDA20 - headphone amplifier and DAC with dual ES9039Pro

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Shanling ONIX Zenith XDA20: Dual ES9039Pro DAC & 1620mW Headphone Amp

The Shanling ONIX Zenith XDA20 is a new DAC and headphone amplifier that combines the signature style of the ONIX series with modern circuit design...

Marcus Carlsen2025-10-13

Shanling EC Zero - portable CD player with AK4493S

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Shanling EC Zero: Portable Audiophile CD Player

The Shanling EC Zero is a new portable CD player that combines modern digital architecture with traditional mechanical playback. This model is designed for those...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-13

Cambridge Audio adds Qobuz Connect support to StreamMagic platform

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Cambridge Audio Adds Qobuz Connect to StreamMagic Gen 4 for Seamless High-Resolution Streaming

Cambridge Audio has added Qobuz Connect support to all existing StreamMagic Gen 4 hi-fi components. This makes high-resolution streaming a breeze on the StreamMagic...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-13

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Linn Launches Klimax Radikal and Keel SE Upgrades for the Legendary Sondek LP12 Turntable

Scotland-based audio manufacturer Linn has released upgrades for the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable. This turntable has been around since 1973 because its basic design...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-10

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FiiO Tiny Dongle DAC: Small, Stylish, and Powerful USB-C Audio Adapter

FiiO has launched a small and affordable digital-to-analog converter designed to complement a smartphone or tablet. The new Tiny Dongle DAC comes in two...

Francis Adamiak2025-10-05

Harman Finalizes Sound United Acquisition: Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, and More Join Portfolio

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Harman Finalizes Sound United Acquisition: Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, and More Join Portfolio

We have previously reported on Harman’s plans to acquire several of the largest hi-fi brands globally, which are part of the Sound United holding...

Francis Adamiak2025-09-29

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AURALiC on the Brink: Why the Hi-Fi Pioneer May Shut Down

For several months, there have been persistent rumors regarding issues at AURALiC, a prominent producer of high-end network streamers. A significant indicator of these...

Francis Adamiak2025-09-29

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Primare Allt-I-Ett All-in-One HiFi System Launches with 300W Power, Streaming & 3D Sound

Primare has launched an all-in-one called the Allt-I-Ett. The new Allt-I-Ett features amplifiers and speakers, and of course, a wide range of streaming features....

Francis Adamiak2025-09-26

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TEAC PD-507T: Reference-Grade CD Transport With Pro Mechanism and Precision Clocking

Teac has announced the PD-507T, a CD transport designed to accurately play and read CDs. The PD-507T joins the Reference 500 series and will...

Francis Adamiak2025-09-19

Upgrade Your B.audio Alpha One or B.dpr Amp with New MM/MC Phono Module

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Upgrade Your B.audio Alpha One or B.dpr Amp with New MM/MC Phono Module

French audio manufacturer B.audio has announced a phono module that can be optionally installed in the Alpha One integrated amplifier and in members of the B.dpr...

Benjamin Browning2025-09-18

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ONIX Beta XI2: $349 Portable DAC & Tube Headphone Amplifier with Dual CS43198

ONIX Beta XI2 is a new portable DAC and amplifier that combines digital precision and tube sound character. The device is based on two...

Francis Adamiak2025-09-15

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Shanling CD-S100 IV (V25): High-End CD Player, Network Streamer & External DAC

Shanling CD-S100 IV (V25) is a new CD player that combines traditional disc playback with modern functions. The device is built on the Ingenic X2000...

Francis Adamiak2025-09-14

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Métronome Audio DSAS: High-End Music Server with Built-In Audirvana Studio and 2TB Storage

Métronome Audio has launched its first dedicated music server, called Métronome DSAS, which stands for Digital Sharing Audio Server. Métronome DSAS is the result...

Francis Adamiak2025-09-13

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HiFi Rose RS451: High-quality network player and comprehensive headphone amplifier

HiFi Rose unveiled the RS451 at the latest edition of the High End audio trade fair in Munich, held in May. The RS451 is...

Francis Adamiak2025-09-09

Fezz Audio Ovo Evolution: Class A headphone amplifier with tubes

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Fezz Audio Ovo Evolution: Class A headphone amplifier from Poland

Fezz Audio has launched a new headphone amplifier called the Ovo Evolution. The Ovo Evolution operates in Class A and features a circuitry equipped...

Francis Adamiak2025-09-08

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NAD C 568: A Classic CD Player for Audiophiles

As the CD Disc format began to fade, NAD chose to introduce the CD player NAD C568. This device, while not compatible with superformats...

Francis Adamiak2025-09-04

The Comeback of the Compact Disc: 8 New CD Players Worth Discovering

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The Comeback of the Compact Disc: 8 New CD Players Worth Discovering

For years, the compact disc was considered a relic of the past. Vinyl made its grand comeback first, stealing headlines and audiophile hearts, while...

Benjamin Browning2025-09-04

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Eversolo T8: High-End Network Transport for Hi-Res Streaming

The Eversolo T8 is a newly developed professional transport for streaming audio, engineered to handle digital signals from both local storage and online platforms....

Francis Adamiak2025-09-02

FiiO M27: Flagship portable music player with tons of storage (2 x 2TB microSD)

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FiiO M27 Hi-Res Music Player with Powerful Amp & Dual DACs

FiiO has announced the M27, a flagship pocket-sized portable music player that combines excellent sound, robustness, and ease of use with ample storage. The...

Francis Adamiak2025-08-26

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Sonoro Avaton: Compact and powerful stereo table radio with streaming functions

Sonoro Audio GmbH has launched a new all-in-one stereo table radio called the Avaton. The Avaton features five drivers: a tweeter and a mid-range...

Francis Adamiak2025-08-26

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Shanling CD80II: Compact Hi-Fi CD Player with Balanced DAC

Shanling CD80II is a new compact CD player with advanced connectivity and modern controls. It is equipped with an Ingenic X1000E processor for fast boot-up...

Marcus Carlsen2025-08-19

Quad 3 Amplifier: High-Res DAC & Powerful Vintage Sound

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Quad 3 Amplifier: High-Res DAC & Powerful Vintage Sound

At the heart of the Quad 3 amplifier’s digital brain is the state-of-the-art ESS9038Q2M DAC chipset, expertly implemented to deliver precise and detailed sound....

Francis Adamiak2025-08-19

My Lyngdorf: Smart Control for Lyngdorf Audio with RoomPerfect & Streaming

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My Lyngdorf: Smart Control for Lyngdorf Audio with RoomPerfect & Streaming

Lyngdorf Audio has introduced a mobile application named My Lyngdorf, which enables users to manage the company’s network amplifiers and MP series processors. This...

Francis Adamiak2025-08-19

Trinnov Altitude 16 & 32 Get Major Software Overhaul with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro & Auro-3D Enhancements

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Trinnov Altitude 16 & 32 Get Major Software Overhaul with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro & Auro-3D Enhancements

Trinnov Audio has unveiled a significant software update for its Altitude 16 and Altitude 32 AV processors, reinforcing its dedication to platform advancement, surround...

Francis Adamiak2025-08-19

Altaira-X: Shunyata’s New Ground Hub and Cables for Cleaner Sound

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Altaira-X: Shunyata’s New Ground Hub and Cables for Cleaner Sound

Shunyata Research has unveiled the Shunyata Altaira-X Ground Hub, an advancement of the original Altaira Ground System. The newly designed model incorporates a modified...

Francis Adamiak2025-08-19

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Matrix Element X2: Streamer with Wi-FI and AirPlay 2

The Matrix Element X2 joins the brand’s line of network players, functioning as a complete standalone source device for your audio system and bringing your...

Marcus Carlsen2025-08-19

Hi-fi

Cyrus ONE Cast & Linear: All in One music system

After the release of the One HD, Cyrus engineers took a more than logical step by creating the One Cast intelligent audio module. The model...

Marcus Carlsen2025-08-18

Hi-fi

CH Precision C10: the first DA converter in the 10 series

Swiss audio manufacturer CH Precision has launched the C10, the first DA converter in the flagship 10 series. The C10 consists of two cabinets...

Marcus Carlsen2025-08-18

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Fosi Audio BT10A: Amplifier with Bluetooth 5.0 2x50W

The Fosi Audio BT10A is a small, compact and powerful Class D amplifier offered at an affordable price. Its amplifier stage uses the TI TPA3116D2 chip,...

Marcus Carlsen2025-08-18

Amplifiers

PSI Audio A125-M and A225-M Subwoofers: G-Class Amplifiers, 8-inch Drivers and Balanced Switching

The Swiss company PSI Audio released the A125-M and A225-M subwoofers , in which they especially noted musicality and fidelity. Both models have the same sound character to make it...

Francis Adamiak2025-08-18

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Stax SRM-D10 II: Updated portable DAC/amplifier for electrostatic headphones

The famous Japanese brand STAX, owned by the Chinese company Edifier, has introduced the third generation of portable DAC/amplifier for electrostatic headphones – the...

Marcus Carlsen2025-08-18