Hi-Fi

Cambridge Audio has introduced a limited edition of electronic components CX Series 2 in black design. New items received in the name of the suffix Black Edition . In this finish, only a thousand copies of each model will be released to the whole world. Previously, CX Series 2 components were offered only in silver. The limited edition CX Series 2 Black Edition includes two integrated amplifiers – the Cambridge Audio CXA81 and CXA61 , the […] More

Simaudio introduced the second generation of the popular integrated amplifier MOON 250i , which received the suffix v 2 . For the first time, this amplifier features a built-in phono stage for use with Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges. Otherwise, the model has retained its minimalism – there are still no digital inputs that are now fashionable. According to the manufacturer, the Simaudio MOON 250i […] More

FiiO has introduced its popular BTR7 Bluetooth DAC/Headphone Amplifier in white finish with blue controls as an alternative to the standard midnight black design . The body of the gadget is made of aluminum alloy with a durable outer layer that is resistant to acid, alkali and salt erosion. Even if you use the device in harsh environments, the BTR7 is durable enough […] More

NuPrime has introduced the NuPrime IA-9X compact integrated amplifier  with NuPrime Only Distortion Cancellation (ODC) and Harmonic Generation technologies, providing a unique opportunity to customize the sound characteristics to suit your musical preferences. Moreover, you can select the technologies involved with a switch on the front panel. The Ultra-Low Distortion mode is usually suitable for studio monitoring or for listening to dynamic compositions such as rock […] More

Topping has released a new model of digital-to – analog converter and headphone amplifier DX5 Lite , also capable of working as a pre-amplifier. The DAC unit in the model is built on a dual ES9068AS chip from ESS Technologies , the XMOS XU216 processor is responsible for processing the digital signal coming to the USB port . The device can work with PCM stream 32 bit […] More

In 2019, Silent Angel introduced the Rhein Z1 audio server , which has become quite popular among audio streaming enthusiasts. Now the company has updated the model – the novelty is called Silent Angel Rhein Z 1 Plus . Like its predecessor, the Z1 Plus is housed in a stylish aircraft-grade aluminum chassis that minimizes mechanical vibration and electrical noise while providing efficient passive cooling. This is where the similarities between […] More

After a long break, Integra again pleases with new models by introducing the flagship AV receiver Integra DRX -8.4 . The reciever offers 11 channels of 150 W, Dirac Live automatic sound calibration system and 8K video switching. In addition, traditionally for Integra, special attention is paid to additional functions for installers. Compatible with Control4, Crestron, Save, URC, Elan and RTI control systems, […] More

Polish brand Taga Harmony has introduced a new affordable CD player TCD-50 . The player is based on the audiophile 32-bit ESS SABER ES9018 Reference DAC chip from ESS Technology with Hyperstream II architecture and jitter suppressor. The Taga Harmony TCD-50 is equipped with a 2-pole fully differential linear phase Bessel filter, a 35 Watt toroidal power transformer and an aluminum front panel. The switching […] More

The Chinese company Opera Audio , which owns the Consonance brand , has introduced a universal digital source Consonance Reference CDS8 , which combines a CD player, DAC and network streamer in one housing. The novelty is equipped with a slotted transport of optical discs. In addition to coaxial and optical digital inputs, there is a USB-B port for connecting to a computer. To integrate […] More

HiBy has started selling a compact digital-to – analogue converter and headphone amplifier FC6 , built according to the proprietary Darwin scheme . It involves the use of a discrete resistive-matrix DAC , as well as a set of switchable filters and switchable oversampling. The DAC block also uses precision clock generators, and the output stage of the headphone amplifier is built on discrete […] More

The Japanese company Hana has announced the release of a new Umami Blue moving coil cartridge . The pickup features a case machined from 7075 aluminum and coated with blue light-cured synthetic resin. The magnetic system uses AlNiCo (aluminum-nickel-cobalt) magnets , the coil is wound by hand with the finest copper wire. A needle with a multi-radius MicroLine sharpening is installed on the […] More