The latest hi-fi launches, industry stories and product developments.
ONIX Beta XI2 is a new portable DAC and amplifier that combines digital precision and tube sound character. The device is based on two Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, responsible for detailed and…
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 platform, already used in the ET3 model, and…
Métronome Audio has launched its first dedicated music server, called Métronome DSAS, which stands for Digital Sharing Audio Server. Métronome DSAS is the result of a collaboration between Métronome and fellow French…
FiiO has launched a new over-ear headphone called the FT13. The new FT13 features earcups crafted from South American purple hardwood. The FT13's low impedance makes it easy to drive, making it…
Bowers & Wilkins has developed a 21-speaker sound system for the new Polestar 5, a fully electric car. The speakers are powered by a total amplifier output of 1,680 watts. That's one…
Yamaha has launched two new over-ear headphones. The YH-C3000 has closed earcups, while the YH-4000 has open earcups. Both headphones are handcrafted and feature technology developed for the flagship YH-5000SE . The headphones…
At IFA in Berlin, Japan's Sharp introduced the RP-TT100, an economical, fully automatic turntable that comes ready for immediate use. After a significant break, Sharp is making its comeback in the turntable…
Denon has announced the AVC-2850H, a 7.2-channel AV receiver equipped with the proprietary HEOS streaming platform. With the new Denon AVC-X2850H, the portfolio has been expanded, according to the manufacturer, with a…
HiFi Rose unveiled the RS451 at the latest edition of the High End audio trade fair in Munich, held in May. The RS451 is a network player, digital-to-analog converter, and headphone amplifier…
Italian manufacturer Riviera Audio Labs has launched a new mono power amplifier called the AFM70. The AFM70 operates in Class A and can deliver 70 watts per channel into eight ohms. The…
Canton has launched the Atelier OnWall and InWall product lines. As the names suggest, these speakers are flat and relatively shallow wall-mounted. They can also be optionally built into the wall. According…
ZMF Headphones has unveiled the Ori 3.0, a closed-back, full-size planar headphone that reimagines the spirit of the original Ori and Omni models while incorporating the brand’s latest acoustic innovations. Handcrafted with…
