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Rega Releases Planar 6 RS Edition Turntable All Image Credit: Rega Rega’s latest addition to their turntable range, the Planar 6 RS, is a dual belt drive model that utilizes a number of technologies from the higher-spec Planar 8, while retaining the classic Rega form factor and dustcover. The ultra […]

Rega Releases Planar 6 RS Edition Turntable


Rotel’s Michi Prestige Series X430 And Q430 – Quick Look All Image Credit: Rotel Japanese HiFi brand Michi, by Rotel, has announced a new range, the Prestige Series, introducing the Michi Prestige X430 Integrated Amplifier and Michi Prestige Q430 CD Player. The series is positioned as a more accessible entry […]

Rotel’s Michi Prestige Series X430 And Q430 – Quick Look


QUAD Platina CDT CD Player All Image Credit: QUAD Quad’s top-of-the-range Platina series launched last year with the Integrated amplifier and the Stream network music player, are now joined by the CDT CD transport. This latest addition is designed to match the visual design aethetics of the other two components […]

QUAD Platina CDT CD Player



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PIXELGEN Announces 4K Darbee Availability Finally, after what seems like an eternity, the Darbee 4K video processor from Pixelgen Design is now available for pre-order. Here is the press release in its entirety released by Jack MacDougall. PIXELGEN Founder & CEO: MSRP: US: $899.99, ($1,099.99 CAD) EDITORS NOTE. I am […]

PIXELGEN Announces 4K Darbee Availability


Rogers Announces The PM510 S3 Monitor Loudspeaker All Image Credit: Rogers British loudspeaker manufacturer Rogers has revived one of its classic designs, the new PM510 S3 reference monitor. According to Rogers; “Originally introduced in the 1980s, the Rogers PM510 is a passive loudspeaker derived from the highly regarded BBC Active […]

Rogers Announces The PM510 S3 Monitor Loudspeaker


Technics SL-1500CS Turntable – Quick Look All Image Credit: Technics Technics has added yet another turntable to their well established SL line, the SL-1500CS, an evolution of the SL-1500C, achieving improved rotational accuracy through advanced digital control with ΔΣ-Drive. This direct-drive technology uses a coreless direct drive motor and together […]

Technics SL-1500CS Turntable – Quick Look



Emotiva Audio BasX TA2+ Integrated Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: Emotiva Audio The Tennessee-based Emotiva Audio Corporation is now shipping their new BasX TA2+ preamp/DAC/tuner with integrated amplifier. This new model is an update to the now discontinued BasX TA2 and is designed to be the heart of […]

Emotiva Audio BasX TA2+ Integrated Amplifier – First Look


LUMIN P2 Network Music Hub – First Look All Image Credit: LUMIN LUMIN has announced the P2, a new Network Music Hub designed to sit at the centre of a modern high-end audio system. LUMIN positions the P2 as a flexible component capable of operating as a standalone streamer, a […]

LUMIN P2 Network Music Hub – First Look


LEAK Announces TruStream Streaming DAC All Image Credit: LEAK LEAK has announced the TruStream DAC, expanding their product line to join the recently released; Stereo 130 and Stereo 230 integrated amplifiers, the CDT CD transport and the Sandwich loudspeaker. Its retro-inspired design aesthetics emulate the rest of the range having […]

LEAK Announces TruStream Streaming DAC



Edwards Audio MC6 Phono Preamp – Quick Look All Image Credit: Edwards Audio Edwards Audio of the UK have just released the MC6 high-performance MM/MC phono stage. It is designed and manufactured in the UK by TALK Electronics, and is said to deliver, “exceptional musical insight, dynamics and ultra-low noise”. […]

Edwards Audio MC6 Phono Preamp – Quick Look


Nagra Launches Compact Player – First Look All Image Credit: Nagra Building on the success of the Nagra Streamer, the Nagra Compact Player has now been released, an all-in-one solution for high-end digital playback. It combines an advanced streaming architecture with a carefully engineered D/A conversion stage into one chassis, […]

Nagra Launches Compact Player – First Look


Rega Releases AOS MC Phono Amplifier All Image Credit: Rega Rega has just released the AOS MC, a dedicated moving coil phono stage positioned as a significant step up from its Fono models. This latest design is a fully adjustable moving coil pre-amplifier using a circuit design based heavily on […]

Rega Releases AOS MC Phono Amplifier



ATC Announces EL50 Anniversary Active Loudspeakers All Image Credit: ATC British loudspeaker manufacturer ATC has announced the EL50 Anniversary, a high-end active floorstander that traces its heritage back to the company’s SCM50 platform. The elliptical cabinet design borrows from ATC’s EL150, while the active amplification builds on a tri-amped architecture […]

ATC Announces EL50 Anniversary Active Loudspeakers


Emotiva Debuts The Differential Reference Design Series Stack All Image Credit: Emotiva Emotiva Audio Corporation of Franklin Tennesse, is now shipping the new Differential Reference Design Series Stack, a Stereo HiFi system comprised of four matched components, identical in size and style, for a simple set-up in limited spaces. The […]

Emotiva Debuts The Differential Reference Design Series Stack


Pro-Ject Release Debut Reference 10 Turntable All Image Credit: Pro-Ject Pro-Ject Audio Systems has announced the Debut Reference 10, a new flagship belt-driven turntable and latest addition to its long-running Debut series. Handmade in Europe, the Debut Reference 10 represents the culmination of decades of analogue expertise, blending precision engineering […]

Pro-Ject Release Debut Reference 10 Turntable