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xDuoo has released a new headphone amplifier TA20 Plus , which has a hybrid design and is able to drive even fairly complex headphones. The model has a linear power supply, in which a 5Z4P lamp is used as a rectifier . To connect headphones, the amplifier has two balanced jacks – 4.4 mm and a four-pin XLR, as well as an […] More
The Japanese company Denon presented at the IFA 2023 exhibition in Berlin a new generation of Denon CEOL RCD-N12 compact network audio system . This is the latest generation of a highly successful line of compact audio systems, now introduced by the new Denon CEOL RCD-N12 DAB. With the CEOL series, Denon has been offering compact and elegant all-in-one systems with amazingly high […] More
Yamaha unveiled at IFA 2023 a new model of the MusicCast 200 wireless speaker system , which is actually a full-fledged music center for the 21st century . The Yamaha MusicCast 200 speaker (TSX-N237D) includes everything you need to receive a signal over the air and integrate into multi-room systems. As the name implies, it runs on the proprietary MusicCast platform, but it also […] More
The Japanese brand Rotel presents two state-of-the-art multi-channel power amplifiers for home theater equipment – RMB -1585 MKII and RMB -1587 MKII . These amplifiers embody Rotel’s rich heritage and tradition, including patented Class AB amplification technology, meticulously crafted to the highest quality standards. The Rotel RMB-1587MKII amplifier offers seven channels of Class AB amplification, each delivering 155 watts of power into an 8 ohm load […] More
xDuoo has launched a new XD05 PLUS2 portable D / A amplifier and headphone amplifier . The model features a powerful built-in amplifier capable of delivering up to 1200 mW to a 32 Ohm resistance load, which allows you to connect even headphones that are quite difficult to build up to it. The DAC block is based on Asahi Kasei ‘s AK4493SEQ chip and is […] More
The British company Cyrus introduced two new high-definition network streamers Cyrus Stream-XR and Cyrus Classic Stream at once . The former expands Cyrus’ line of premium XR hi-fi systems, while the latter joins the more affordable Classic series. Both new network players from Cyrus Audio run the BluOS operating system, support MQA decoding, and are Roon certified. Both the Cyrus Stream-XR and Classic […] More
The Japanese company Analog Relax has released a new moving coil cartridge called the EX2000 . It is housed in a specially powder-coated wooden case made from South Tyrol spruce, which has long been used to make some of the finest violins in the world, including works by the famous Stradivarius. Another notable feature is the use of a […] More
The British company Life Changer Audio has introduced a new generation of passive preamplifier icOn 5 under the icOn brand , which will replace the icOn 4 model. The icOn 5 preamplifier can operate in a purely passive mode, but it also has active stages that can be turned off with the remote control. The preamp is equipped with […] More
The Dutch brand Mola Mola ‘s Lupe phono stage not only supports both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, but also features four inputs, allowing you to connect a multi-arm turntable or multiple turntables. Lupe’s external phono stage utilizes solutions designed for the RIAA Makua preamp and Kula integrated amplifier units . The designers have upgraded the circuit by equipping the Lupe with […] More
The Japanese brand Triode has introduced the Evolution Pre tube preamplifier , which has expanded the Evolution series of electronic components. In addition to the preamp, the line includes Evolution and Evolution 300 30th Anniversary integrated amplifiers , which can be configured as power amplifiers. It is to work with these models in power amplifier mode that the Triode Evolution Pre is designed. However, there are no obstacles […] More
Despite the renaissance of vinyl and magnetic tape, despite the triumphant march of Hi – Res streaming , the compact disc, or CD , still remains a massive and widely demanded format. Accumulated collections of discs, rare editions, special charm and quite worthy (on good equipment and with high-quality digital-to-analog conversion) do not let CDs leave the scene. It is gratifying that in 2023 many specialized players […] More
Bryston has introduced the new Bryston BP-19 preamplifier , born from years of research and development and design innovations that have been developed for the BR-20 preamplifier. The Bryston BP-19 preamplifier is handcrafted in Canada and comes with a 20 year manufacturer’s warranty. The novelty is equipped with a powerful toroidal power transformer and carefully selected premium components, which […] More