At the forefront of the high-fidelity audio realm, our dedicated team of audiophiles and experts tirelessly tracks the latest developments. From cutting-edge audio technologies to the most prestigious equipment releases, our Hi-Fi news section ensures you’re always in tune with the evolving world of high-quality sound.
The fashion for cabinet or desktop stereo systems has returned to us again. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, minisystems made of separate components that could not only be installed on your desktop, but also taken with you on trips, were very popular. A new round of popularity has occurred in the last few years – […] More
The British company Signal Ground Solutions , specializing in the development and production of various accessories for organizing the grounding of audio equipment, introduced the top model of the Pinnacle X 1 s grounding device . The new product is clad in a luxurious case with a piano lacquer finish, which emphasizes the patina of the rich red shade of selected wood. The kit includes a […] More
The French company has announced a new AV receiver, ISR Fusion 20, capable of processing up to 20 channels and amplifying 16. The output stages are based on the latest Edge modules from the Danish company ICE Power, developing a power of 150 W per channel (8 Ohms) and 500 W in bridged mode. The device […] More
Less than five years have passed since the presentation of the Nagra HD Phono tube phono stage by the legendary Nagra brand – and now the Swiss company has announced that the new product will appear in stores this fall. The phono stage is an all-tube design, with each channel driven by two EF806 pentodes, often used in microphone preamplifiers, and a dual E 88 CC triode , […] More
Sony TA-AN1000 is a 5.1.2 (or 7.2) channel device with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. A positive aspect of this model is the presence of six HDMI inputs, while in most competing devices their number is reduced to four. Additionally, the Sony TA-AN1000 has two HDMI outputs, meaning it is capable of delivering 8K video and […] More
A striking example of the symbiosis of the latest technological solutions and the classic approach in both circuitry and design is the Yamaha R-N800A stereo receiver. By combining in one package an integrated amplifier using discrete elements, an FM tuner and a multimedia network player that supports the proprietary MusicCast technology for building multi-room systems, Yamaha […] More
The TEAC AI-303 integrated amplifier has a compact size, which allows you to install it on a computer desk or next to a TV. The model differs from its predecessor AI-301DA-X by the presence of an HDMI ARC output and a USB type C connector for connecting portable audio sources. The circuits use selected components designed […] More
With the new Denon Ceol N12DAB microsystem, your music listening options are virtually limitless. The main innovation in the Denon Ceol N12DAB CD receiver model is an HDMI ARC input for connecting a TV and a Phono input for connecting a vinyl player, while in comparison with the N10 model, one optical input has been removed. The […] More
Danish brand Tangent has introduced two brand new products to its range of affordable hi-fi components – the compact DAC II preamp/headphone amplifier and the advanced Ampster TV II audio upgrade receiver . The Tangent DAC II External DAC with Headphone Amplifier features Saber’s premium 24-bit DAC chip and is billed as “the solution for anyone who has a traditional amplifier but now […] More
The Grandioso T1 turntable was created in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Esoteric brand and is the first analog device in the company’s history. It is based on a registered patent (Japan Patent No. 6501130) for a non-contact disk drive mechanism – “Esoteric MagneDrive System”, which inductively synchronizes the rotation of the magnetic […] More
StormAudio introduced a new multi-channel receiver ISR Fusion 20 ( Immersive Sound Receiver ) for equipping home cinemas. The new product is equipped with a 20-channel processor and sixteen amplification channels. The model is based on the ISP Elite MK3 digital platform and Edge amplifier modules developed by the Danish company ICE Power and providing amazingly low noise and distortion with an […] More
The Luxman company has 2 years left until its centenary, and the L-509Z integrated device will be one of the new products presented for this date. First of all, the device is notable for the fact that the proprietary LIFES1.0 feedback system works here for the first time both in the preamplifier section and in power amplifier circuits. In […] More
