WiiM has announced its most powerful and refined streaming amplifier yet, the WiiM Amp Ultra. The WiiM Amp Ultra features an aluminum chassis with a vibrant 3.5-inch color glass touch screen. With its fairly complete feature set and looks, the WiiM Amp Ultra looks set to challenge established names like Sonos and Bluesound. The new […] More
Hong Kong-based audio brand Lumin has announced the U2x, a digital-only streamer with a linear power supply housed in a separate housing. The Lumin U2x is functionally a further development of the earlier Lumin U2 . New are the clock outputs and the isolated USB output for connection to a DAC. Lumin U2x The Lumin U2x is an all-new […] More
The iBasso DX260MK2 is a new digital player featuring an enhanced architecture that includes an eight-channel DAC matrix and a revamped audio signal processing system. This model advances the DX260 series, delivering significant improvements through upgraded circuitry and software. The eight-channel configuration of the premium Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC ensures exceptional accuracy, minimal noise, and […] More
In the world of high-fidelity audio, few names carry the heritage, craftsmanship, and reverence of Luxman. This year, the iconic Japanese manufacturer celebrates a monumental milestone—100 years of audio innovation and excellence. To honor this centenary, Luxman has unveiled a visually stunning and highly exclusive commemorative release: the Centennial Black Edition. This special edition system […] More
Eversolo is set to debut its latest innovation, the Eversolo Play CD Edition, on May 15 at High End Munich (Atrium 4.1, Room E123). This all-in-one streaming amplifier redefines convenience by unifying a high-performance network player, integrated amplifier, and CD transport into a single elegant chassis—bridging the gap between cherished CD collections and modern digital […] More
Drawing inspiration from the flagship Luxman D-08U, the Luxman D-06U player is specifically engineered to handle 2-channel recordings from SACD/CD discs, incorporating all the cutting-edge digital audio technologies developed by the company’s engineers. This new model features a completely overhauled analog and digital circuitry and introduces the capability for streaming file playback through a USB […] More
The Magnat MCD 1050 is a highly precise and clear CD player featuring a vacuum tube output stage. It delivers exceptional signal reading accuracy and high resolution for digital audio sources. The CD drive ensures accurate reading and decoding of data from optical media, while also supporting digital audio inputs for high-resolution data up to […] More
Métronome Technologie is set to unveil its inaugural music server, named DSAS (Digital Sharing Audio Server), at the High End audio fair in Munich from May 15-18, 2025. This cutting-edge device has been created in partnership with Audirvana, a French software company renowned for its excellence in digital sound reproduction. The DSAS is a premium […] More
The Lina DAC X represents the newest offering from the English manufacturer dCS. This device functions as both a DAC and a streamer, and as stated in the press release, it aims to provide users with the ease of digital playback while delivering a highly natural and immersive audio experience. dCS plans to showcase the […] More
SMSL DS20 is a new portable digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier that combines modern circuitry with a compact body. The device uses four DAC chips CS43131 from Cirrus Logic, which provides accurate signal processing with support for PCM up to 32 bit/768 kHz and DSD up to 256. The new third-generation XMOS XU-316 chip is responsible […] More
Shanling EC Zero T is a new portable CD player with a tube output, combining the classic way of playing audio with modern digital capabilities. The device is built around Shanling’s proprietary R2R DAC and a tube buffer stage on miniature JAN6418, which gives the sound the softness and expressiveness typical of tube technology. The model […] More
Schiit Audio has officially launched the third generation of its iconic tube headphone amplifier—the Valhalla 3. Priced at $499, this newest iteration is not merely a refresh of the well-loved Valhalla 2; it’s a complete reimagining designed with audiophiles and high-impedance headphone users in mind. According to Schiit co-founder Jason Stoddard, the Valhalla 3 is […] More
