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Cambridge Audio’s New EX Series – First Look All Image Credit: Cambridge Audio Cambridge Audio have released a new EX Series that initially includes the; EXA100 integrated amplifier and EXN100 streaming DAC. This new EX Series is said to be the “spiritual successor” to the older Azur 851 range, and […]

Cambridge Audio’s New EX Series – First Look

October 28, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Cambridge Audio / EXA100 / EXN100 / Network Music Streamer / Stereo Integrated Amplifier / Streamer / Streaming DAC by fromvinyltoplastic

Focal Diva Utopia Wireless Loudspeakers – First Look All Image Credit: Focal French Hi-Fi brand Focal has added its first wireless speaker to the high end Utopia series, the Focal Diva Utopia. The Diva Utopia is a three-way floorstanding bass reflex design that is driven by three Class AB amplifiers […]

Focal Diva Utopia Wireless Loudspeakers – First Look

October 17, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Active Speakers / Diva Utopia / Focal / Wireless Speaker by fromvinyltoplastic

Goldring Announces GR3 Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Goldring The GR3 turntable is the first table released by Goldring in almost twenty years, marking their return to the turntable arena. This latest model is of the plug-and-play variety including their Goldring E3 moving magnet (MM) cartridge and a […]

Goldring Announces GR3 Turntable – First Look

October 14, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Goldring / GR3 / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Gold Note Announces CD-5 CD Player – First Look All Image Credit: Gold Note Despite the sales of those shiny plastic discs falling companies continue to release new models of CD players. The latest model from Gold Note is the CD-5, the latest entry in the Italian company’s 5 Series […]

Gold Note Announces CD-5 CD Player – First Look

October 9, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged CD Player / CD-5 / Gold Note by fromvinyltoplastic

Cyrus Launches 40 Series – First Look All Image Credit: Cyrus British Hi-Fi brand Cyrus, have announced a new 40 Series that is currently comprised of four models, the; 40 AMP integrated amplifier, 40 CD CD player, 40 ST network streamer, and 40 PSU external power supply. It is also […]

Cyrus Launches 40 Series – First Look

October 7, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged 40 AMP / 40 CD / 40 PSU / 40 ST / CD Player / Cyrus Audio / Integrated Amplier / Streamer by fromvinyltoplastic

SVS Launches 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofer Series – First Look All Image Credit: SVS SVS announces two new 17″ subs in the latest Ultra R|Evolution series that are described by SVS as a: “A quantum leap forward in design with multiple groundbreaking innovations – the most formidable and sophisticated sealed or […]

SVS Launches 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofer Series – First Look

October 4, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged 17-Ultra R|Evolution / Active Subwoofers / Evolution / PB17 / SB17 / SVS / Ultra R by fromvinyltoplastic

Rotel Introduces Michi Q5 CD Player – First Look All Image Credit: Rotel The Japanese family-owned and operated audio brand Rotel has added to their Michi flagship series of products with the new top-loader Q5 CD Player, Transport, and DAC. This high-performance CD player features a premium CNC aluminum […]

Rotel Introduces Michi Q5 CD Player – First Look

September 23, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged CD Player / CD Transport / DAC / Michi / Q5 / Rotel by fromvinyltoplastic

JVC Adds To Gen 3 DLA Projector Range – First Look All Image Credit: JVC JVC has expanded its D-ILA native 4K projector range with two new lower cost models, the DLA-NZ500 (RS1200) and DLA-NZ700 (RS2200) that join the current DLA-NZ900 (RS4200) and DLA-NZ800 (RS3200). Both provide premium specs and […]

JVC Adds To Gen 3 DLA Projector Range – First Look

September 18, 2024 in Equipment / News / Video tagged D-ILA / DLA-NZ500 / DLA-NZ700 / DLA-NZ800 / DLA-NZ900 / DLA-RS1200 / DLA-RS2200 / DLA-RS3200 / DLA-RS4200 / JVC / LASER by fromvinyltoplastic

Technics SL-1300G Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Technics Technics has announced its latest Grand Class direct-drive turntable, the Technics SL-1300G. This new model introduces advanced technologies aimed at achieving precise sound reproduction, with a focus on minimizing vibrations and enhancing rotational accuracy. The SL-1300G is designed for audiophiles […]

Technics SL-1300G Turntable – First Look

September 9, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Direct Drive / SL-1300G / Technics / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

Hana S Series MKII MC Cartridges – First Look All Image Credit: Hana Master cartridge designer Maseo Okada of Hana fame has released the an upgraded Hana S series of cartridges that promise enhanced musical performance and value. Their latest iteration in the shape of the MKII implements a new, […]

Hana S Series MKII MC Cartridges – First Look

September 5, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Hana S Series MKII / Hana SH MKII / Hana SL MKII / Hana SL Mono MKII by fromvinyltoplastic

NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: NAD NAD have just announced the M10 V3 combined streamer and stereo 100 watt amplifier, just add your speakers and you are ready to go. The M10 V3’s user experience uses the acclaimed BluOS multi-room music platform, which […]

NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier – First Look

August 29, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged BluOS / M10 V3 / NAD / Streaming Amplifier by fromvinyltoplastic

dCS Varese Music System – First Look All Image Credit: DCS dCS of Cambridge, UK. manufacture very high-end bespoke audiophile equipment, with a matching price tag. The dCS Varèse Music System is this British HiFi brand’s most advanced flagship music system to date arriving with a sleek and minimalistic form. […]

dCS Varese Music System – First Look

August 26, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged dCS / Streaming / Streaming DAC / Varese / Wireless Music System by fromvinyltoplastic

Auris MYSTiK Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Auris Audio Auris Audio of Serbia have announced a new belt driven turntable called the MYSTiK. Its sleek and modern design embodies minimalist aesthetics that integrate both traditional and state-of-the-art materials into the production of this turntable, being crafted from the […]

Auris MYSTiK Turntable – First Look

August 23, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Auris / Belt Drive / MYSTiK / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

McIntosh’s New MX200 AV Processor – First Look All Image Credit: McIntosh McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. has just announced the the launch of the MX200 A/V Processor. This flexible 8K/4K/HD A/V Processor delivers up to 11.2 channels of signal processing and can seamlessly integrate into to a range of home theater […]

McIntosh’s New MX200 AV Processor – First Look

August 12, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged AV Processor / Dirac Live / McIntosh / MX200 by fromvinyltoplastic

Pro-Ject PRO B Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Pro-Ject Pro-Ject have announced their new PRO B turntable, an audiophile upgrade of their earlier PRO model. Most notable is the addition of Pro-Ject’s True Balanced Connection concept technology, for reduced signal noise and interference. This upgraded model features an […]

Pro-Ject PRO B Turntable – First Look

August 6, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Balanced Design / Belt Drive / PRO B / Pro-Ject by fromvinyltoplastic