Monthly Archives: November 2024

Vincent Audio SV-500MK Hybrid Integrated Amplifier All Image Credit: Vincent Audio Vincent’s popular SV-500 hybrid integrated amplifier has just been upgraded to the SV-500MK with the addition of both HDMI and Bluetooth inputs. This latest 50 watts per channel model now supports HDMI ARC, 32-Bit/384kHz Hi-Res audio and Bluetooth 5.0 […]

Vincent Audio SV-500MK Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

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Audiolab 9000Q & 9000P Reference Pre/Power Amps – First Look All Image Credit: Audiolab Audiolab have just released two more models for its 9000 series, these flagship additions are the 9000Q preamp and 9000P power amp. These components share the familiar 9000 Series aesthetic to the 9000A integrated amplifier, whilst […]

Audiolab 9000Q & 9000P Reference Pre/Power Amps – First Look

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Musical Fidelity Announces M8x Vinyl Phono Preamp All Image Credit: Musical Fidelity Musical Fidelity has announced their latest flagship phono amplifier in their M-series, the M8x Vinyl. According to Musical Fidelity, this latest design builds upon the highly regarded M6x Vinyl and offers enhanced phono preamplifier performance and a host […]

Musical Fidelity Announces M8x Vinyl Phono Preamp

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Klipsch R-60M Bookshelf Speakers – First Look All Image Credit: Klipsch This latest bookshelf speaker from Klipsch completes their Reference range that was originally launched back in 2022. Fitting in above the R-40M and R-50M bookshelf units, the affordable and compact R-60M is said to offer a “big, full-range sound” […]

Klipsch R-60M Bookshelf Speakers – First Look

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Bose Buys McIntosh Group All Image Credit: McIntosh Highlander Partners, L.P. (“Highlander”), a Dallas-based private investment firm, has just announced the sale of its portfolio company, McIntosh Group (“The Group” or “the Company”) to Bose Corporation (“Bose”). The McIntosh group is the parent company of luxury audio brands which includes McIntosh […]

Bose Buys McIntosh Group

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Volumio Launches Rivo Plus Streamer All Image Credit: Volumio Italian HiFi brand Volumio has launched the Rivo+ all digital transport. It builds upon their earlier Rivo model and includes various upgrades and features requested by customers. These include; a dedicated ASIC for cleaner S/PDIF and AES-EBU outputs, upgraded MEMS clocks […]

Volumio Launches Rivo Plus Streamer

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Marantz 10 Series Additions – First Look All Image Credit: Marantz Rounding out the Marantz Series 10 are the latest two reference stereo additions; the SACD 10 Reference SACD player and the LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player are now available. Both share the same weight and dimensions of; 73.41lbs […]

Marantz 10 Series Additions – First Look

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Premium Audio Company Latest Firmware Upgrades All image Credit: PAC The Premium Audio Company (PAC) has released several firmware updates for its AV Receivers and Hi-Fi Stereo Receivers which improve audio playback, functionality and room correction experience on select Onkyo, Integra, Elite and Pioneer models. Here is the announcement: “For […]

Premium Audio Company Latest Firmware Upgrades

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Pro-Ject Launches Stereo Box E Compact Amplifier All Image Credit: Pro-Ject Pro-Ject Audio Systems has launched the Pro-Ject Stereo Box E amplifier, a compact integrated amplifier designed to deliver high-quality stereo sound in a streamlined package. It supports Bluetooth 5 and is available in a black or silver heavy duty […]

Pro-Ject Launches Stereo Box E Compact Amplifier

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Victrola’s VPT-800 Automatic Turntable This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. All Image Credit Victrola If your looking to start your vinyl journey this low cost Bluetooth turntable from Victrola will get you on your way. The Victrola VPT-800 is a fully automatic belt driven turntable, has […]

Victrola’s VPT-800 Automatic Turntable

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Shanling Releases SM1.3 Touchscreen Streaming DAC All Image Credit: Shanling Shanling has launched the SM1.3, their latest touchscreen streaming DAC. Its Android 12 operating system, WiFi 6 and Ethernet support streaming apps from Spotify, TIDAL, Apple Music, Apple Classical and Amazon Music. However, there is no mention of being Roon […]

Shanling Releases SM1.3 Touchscreen Streaming DAC

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