Yearly Archives: 2026

QUAD Elegan Series Loudspeakers – First Look All Image Credit: Quad QUAD has announced the new QUAD Elegan Series, a two-model loudspeaker range designed to provide an accessible introduction to the company’s loudspeaker line-up. The series comprises the standmount QUAD Elegan 1 and the floorstanding QUAD Elegan 2. Both models […]

QUAD Elegan Series Loudspeakers – First Look

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Audio-Technica AT-MCD1 MC Cartridge All Image Credit: Audio-Technica Audio-Technica has introduced the AT-MCD1, a new flagship iron core, moving-coil cartridge The new design is hand crafted in Japan and features a one piece, lab-grown, square diamond cantilever and Shibata stylus construction. The AT-MCD1 is built around its unified stylus-cantilever, formed […]

Audio-Technica AT-MCD1 MC Cartridge – Quick Look

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McIntosh MX124 A/V Processor – Quick Look All Image Credit: McIntosh McIntosh has introduced the MX124 A/V Processor, a new 13.4-channel model that builds on the MX123 adding Dirac, 4 subwoofer outputs and updated HDMI connectivity.  The MX124 supports speaker layouts to include; 7.4.6 and 9.4.4. Weighing in at 13.2Kg, […]

McIntosh MX124 A/V Processor – Quick Look

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Marantz Model 70 Amplifier And CD 70 Player Separates All Image Credit: Marantz Marantz has announced two new additions to its hi-fi line-up: the MODEL 70 integrated amplifier and CD 70 CD player. A pair of full-width separates designed to give its entry-level separates a modern makeover, pairing signature looks […]

Marantz Model 70 Amplifier And CD 70 Player Separates

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Aavik U-301 Unity Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: Aavik The Danish brand Aavik has introduced the U-301 Unity Amplifier, a high-end, all-in-one, integrated stereo amplifier that combines streaming, digital-to-analogue conversion, preamplification and power amplification in a relatively compact single chassis. According to Aavik, the U-301 builds on the […]

Aavik U-301 Unity Amplifier – Quick Look

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PXLVISION 4K DARBEE Video Processor – June Update All Image Credit: Pixelegen It would appear that production for the new 4K DARBEE processor is now underway together with last minute improvements and updates. Here is an excerpt from the June 2026 press release by Jack MacDougall. PIXELGEN Founder & CEO: […]

PXLVISION 4K DARBEE Video Processor – June Update

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Cambridge Audio Evo 300 Streaming Amplifier All Image Credit: Cambridge Audio Cambridge Audio has announced the full-width Evo 300 streaming integrated amplifier, described as the most powerful in its Evo lineup, and an evolution of the more compact Evo 150 SE. Built around  Hypex NCOREx Class D modules, the Evo […]

Cambridge Audio Evo 300 Streaming Amplifier

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Wharfedale Updates Elysian Flagship Loudspeaker All Image Credit: Wharefdale Wharfedale, the Cambridgeshire brand owned by China’s IAG, has updated its flagship Elysian range introduced in 2020 to the Elysian R. The new range is designated; the Elysian 1R (2-way standmounts), Elysian 2R (3-way standmounts), Elysian 3R and 4R (3-way floorstanders) […]

Wharfedale Updates Elysian Flagship Loudspeakers

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JBL Completes Summit Series With Everest And K2 Speakers All Image Credit: JBL JBL has announced two new flagship loudspeakers; the Summit Everest and Summit K2. They complete the Summit Series that also includes; the Summit Makalu, Summit Pumori and Summit Ama. Both loudspeakers are available in high-gloss black with […]

JBL Completes Summit Series With Everest And K2 Speakers

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McIntosh MA2375 Integrated Valve Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: McIntosh McIntosh has unveiled the 93lbs/42.2Kg MA2375 Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier, marking the their first hi-fi vacuum tube integrated amplifier in more than ten years. This purely analog amplifier chassis (no ADC/DAC’s here), pairs a satin black top panel […]

McIntosh MA2375 Integrated Valve Amplifier – First Look

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