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Totem Announces KIN ONE Speakers- Quick Look All Image Credit: Totem Acoustics Totem Acoustics of Canada have announced the KIN ONE passive speaker that is a completely redesigned entry-level model in Totem’s KIN “companion-brand” lineup. This latest 2-way monitor loudspeaker is available in five satin finishes; orange, blue, pink, white […]

Totem Announces KIN ONE Speakers- Quick Look

September 13, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Compact Monitor / KIN ONE / Passive Speaker / Totem Acoustics by fromvinyltoplastic

Marantz MODEL 60n Streaming Amplifier Launched All Image Credit: Marantz Marantz have just announced the MODEL 60n network integrated amplifier that is designed according to Marantz to provide “exceptional hi-fi performance and comprehensive connectivity.” It supports high-resolution streaming via HEOS Built-in, just connect your CD player or turntable to complete […]

Marantz MODEL 60n Streaming Amplifier Launched

September 12, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Marantz / MODEL 60n / Streaming Amplifier by fromvinyltoplastic

Technics Announces SC-CX700 Streaming Speakers All Image Credit: Technics Technics have just announced its first ever pair of active streaming speakers, the SC-CX700, stand-mount or bookshelf pair. They support Bluetooth, Google Cast, Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect with Tidal, Amazon Music and Deezer controlled by the supporting Audio Centre […]

Technics Announces SC-CX700 Streaming Speakers

September 10, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Active Speakers / SC-CX700 / Technics / Wireless Speaker 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

Onkyo TX-RZ30 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver All Image Credit: Onkyo Expanding its RZ series to three receivers, Onkyo have announced the addition of the THX Certified TX-RZ30 9.2 channel A/V receiver, the other two model being the 11.2 channel TX-RZ70 and 9.2 channel TX-RZ50 both are again THX Certified. This […]

Onkyo TX-RZ30 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver

September 6, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged AVR / Immersive Sound / Onkyo / TR-RZ30 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

PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: PS Audio PS Audio have released a MKII version of its Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier with updated features including a moving-magnet/moving coil phono stage, a built-in improved high-resolution DAC, a Class A analogue preamp stage and headphone […]

PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look

September 4, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Integrated Amplifier / PS Audio / Stellar Strata MK2 by fromvinyltoplastic

Denon Announces AVR-A10H AVR All Image Credit: Denon Denon is expanding their A-Series receiver lineup with the new AVR-A10H, a design that is inspired by their flagship AVR-A1H, but at a lower price point. This upgraded 13.4 channel model is said by Denon to provide a “significant performance upgrade” over […]

Denon Announces AVR-A10H AVR

September 3, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged AVC-A10H / AVR / AVR-A10H / Denon by fromvinyltoplastic

Marantz MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier All Image Credit: Marantz Marantz has announced a new series of reference-quality separates. The M10 series is kicking-off with the M10 Integrated Amplifier and will follow up with SACD 10 reference SACD player and LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player. According to Marantz, this […]

Marantz MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier

August 31, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Integrated Amplifier / Marantz / Model 10 / Reference Series / Stereo 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

Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable Lineup All Image Credit: Pro-Ject Pro-Ject have announced the new and affordable Debut EVO2, an updated version of the original Debut introduced in the late 1990’s. This latest design is to replace the Debut Carbon EVO and draws on elements from the Debut PRO design. […]

Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable Lineup

August 28, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Debut / EVO 2 / Pro-Ject / Turntable 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

Bluesound NODE Wireless Music Streamers – Quick Look All Image Credit: Bluesound If you are looking for an easy way into wireless music streaming, look no further, Bluesound have just released three new music streamers. The NODE Nano is the lower cost entry model, followed by the NODE (2024), the […]

Bluesound NODE Wireless Music Streamers – Quick Look

August 22, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Bluesound / Music Streamer / NODE / NODE ICON / NODE Nano / Wireless Streamer by fromvinyltoplastic

MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation, Dynamo And Abyss Subwoofers All Image Credit: MartinLogan MartinLogan has announced the launch of its latest subwoofer lineup, the MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation, Dynamo, and Abyss Subwoofers. The Dynamo models echo one of MartinLogan’s most popular products of all time – the original Dynamo subwoofers, while the Abyss […]

MartinLogan Dynamo Foundation, Dynamo And Abyss Subwoofers

August 21, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Abyss / Active Subwoofers / Dynamo / Dynamo Foundation / MartinLogan / Subwoofers by fromvinyltoplastic