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HIFIMAN introduced the new desktop DAC/Headphone Amplifier EF 1000 DAC based on the newly developed Himalaya Pro DAC and headphone amplifier section with two pairs of transistor output stages, 13.7W balanced. The highlight of the DAC section is the use of the Hymalaya Pro Ladder DAC , an evolution of the first generation Hymalaya DAC originally introduced in 2021. The analog input stage of the EF1000DAC is based on […] More
The Dutch company Taiko Audio , which specializes in network equipment for storing and broadcasting audio, has introduced a new network switch Taiko Audio Extreme Router . The Taiko Audio Extreme Router is dressed in the same beautiful copper chassis measuring 22 x 22 x 5 cm as Taiko Audio Extreme Switch. Aside from the […] More
The new Lenco LBT-225WA turntable clearly claims attention from not only novice music lovers, but also audiophiles. The design of the turntable looks quite solid – the turntable body is made of fiberboard and covered with natural wood veneer, and the 13 mm thick disk is made of durable glass. Complements the impression of a tonearm on a gimbal support […] More
The British company Musical Fidelity continues to expand its M6X line of multi-channel power amplifiers aimed at equipping home cinemas with the introduction of the M 6 X 250.4/2 four-channel model . As you can understand from the name, the amp can be used as a four-channel power amplifier, or, if necessary, pairs of channels can be combined to work in bridge mode, getting […] More
We say a stereo system – we mean an amplifier. It is about partners pumping speakers today that will be discussed in our article. There are enough new products on the market in 2023, and we have compiled a rating of the most recent and modern integrated amplifiers from them – as usual, sorted in order of […] More
Majority released two desktop multifunctional audio systems at once – Bard and Quadriga . Both are equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and Spotify Connect, as well as DAB, DAB+ and FM tuners. In addition, they provide access to internet radio. Both are equipped with USB inputs with the ability to read audio files from memory devices, as well as RCA line-in and […] More
Topping has released two new models of desktop power amplifiers PA7 and PA7 Plus , differing from each other in maximum output power . The functionality of the models is identical, both amplifiers work in class D. The Topping PA7 model has an output power of 125 watts into 8 ohms with less than 1% THD, with a resistance load of 4 ohms this figure increases […] More
The Portuguese brand Innuos presented the flagship network streamer in the PULSE series PULSAR at AXPONA 2023 . The PULSE network tape drive series includes three models: PULSEmini, PULSE and PULSAR. The components are aimed at music lovers who mainly want to have access to Hi-Fi streaming services such as Qobuz and TIDAL, or who want to connect another area of their home to their […] More
The Danish company Audio Group Denmark has expanded the list of its brands. Along with the applause of music lovers from all over the world brands Ansuz , Aavik and Børresen , Lars Christensen and Michael Børresen introduced a new brand Axxess , under which the company will produce more “affordable” audio equipment, as far as this term is appropriate for Audio Group Denmark products. According to the Danes, Axxess […] More
Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) has introduced a new VK-80T tube power amplifier . The model uses 6C33C-B triodes as output tubes , delivering up to 60 watts per channel in stereo and up to 120 watts in mono. In addition to four 6C33C-B outputs, two 6H30 , two 6922 and two 6SN7 tubes are also installed in a fully balanced circuit . The amplifier uses automatic bias current adjustment and a proprietary fuseless protection circuit. The […] More
Technics has announced the release of its popular SL-1500C turntable in white design. Designated as the SL-1500C-W , it not only sports a stylish matte white tabletop finish, but also comes with a factory-installed moving magnet (MM) Ortofon 2M Red cartridge – all you have to do is attach the cartridge-mounted shell to the S-shaped aluminum tonearm, made with precision precision. As […] More
The Wellfleet Moving Magnet Nude Elliptical Stylus Cartridge is the latest addition to the Rainier family from Sumiko Phono Cartridges. The brand has applied and redesigned its award-winning Moonstone cartridge design, reconfiguring the suspension for optimal elliptical diamond performance with the existing oscillator and resonance-optimized Rainier series cabinet. Wellfleet uses a highly polished, uncoated elliptical stylus […] More