MediaTek Pentonic 1000 – 4K120 SoC – Quick Look Image Credit: MediaTek MediaTek has just announced the Pentonic 1000 system on a chip (SoC) that they claim will power a host of 2023 TV’s from brands such as; Sony, Samsung, Philips and Panasonic who are currently using MediaTek chips in […]

MediaTek Pentonic 1000 – 4K120 SoC – Quick Look

Audiolab Flagship 9000 Series – First Look All Image Credit: Audiolab Audiolab launches flagship 9000 series integrated amplifier and CD transport The Cambridge based company Audiolab has launched the first of two products in its new flagship 9000 series, the 9000A integrated stereo amplifier and 9000CDT CD transport. With a […]

Audiolab Flagship 9000 Series – First Look

MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 10 Loudspeaker – Quick Look All Image Credit: MoFi Electronics According to Mobile Fidelity “the SourcePoint 10 is designed like a cost-no-object loudspeaker, a complete from the ground up approach, to deliver the highest sound quality and value.” The SourcePoint 10 loudspeaker is designed by Andrew Jones […]

MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 10 Loudspeaker – Quick Look

RSD 2022 Black Friday Is Almost Here Image Credit: RSD Pick up some limited edition vinyl this Black Friday, November 25th. Black Friday is just around the corner, and for vinyl fans, there won’t be too long to wait before getting hold of some fresh limited edition vinyl as part […]

RSD 2022 Black Friday Is Almost Here

SVS Releases Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase All Image Credit: SVS SVS has released their new Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase. It is a compact streaming integrated amplifier equipped with 150 watts of 2-channel Class D amplification and a 24-bit/192KHz DAC. It connects via Wi-Fi, offering wireless connectivity via Play-Fi, AirPlay 2, […]

SVS Releases Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase

MQair CODEC Announced by MQA Image Credit: MQA MQA has just announced yet another hi-res CODEC, MQair. This scalable CODEC works with both MQA and PCM files and was developed primarily for wireless and Bluetooth devices. This new CODEC has achieved hi-res audio wireless certification from the Japan Audio Society […]

MQair CODEC Announced by MQA

New iFi Audio Uno DAC – First Look Never used a DAC before? Then this new, low cost, palm sized DAC from iFi maybe your ideal introduction to a new world of audio. It will definitely take your listening experience beyond that found in the average laptop or smartphone. This […]

New iFi Audio Uno DAC – First Look

Audio Pro Link 2 Network Streamer – Quick Look All Image Credit: Audio Pro Audio Pro has announced a second-generation Link network streamer, the Link 2, replacing their earlier circular Link 1. Yet another entry-level streaming contender. Data connectivity includes wired Ethernet, internal 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 and 5GHz wi-fi, Bluetooth […]

Audio Pro Link 2 Network Streamer – Quick Look

Nagra Reference MC Cartridge – Coming Soon All Image Credit: Nagra The following is from Nagra’s September News Letter release. Nagra has introduced its first ever phono cartridge at the Munich show 2022. The first units will be delivered mid-November! The Nagra Reference cartridge is the product of a number […]

Nagra Reference MC Cartridge – Coming Soon

McIntosh MI502 Class D Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: McIntosh The new McIntosh MI502 2-Channel Digital Amplifier joins their comprehensive range of CI products offering 500 watts of Class D power to your home cinema or installed audio. The MI502 is said by McIntosh to use; “high-tech closed […]

McIntosh MI502 Class D Amplifier – Quick Look

SVS PB2000 Subwoofer Upgrade My current sub configuration is composed of two front SVS PB12-NSD’s and two rear SVS SB2000’s. So when I was given the opportunity to “upgrade” my front NSD’s to a pair of the newer PB2000’s subs I though that the new combination might give me a […]

SVS PB2000 Subwoofer Upgrade

HiFi Rose RA180 GaNFET Power Amplifier All Image Credit: HiFi Rose Clearly Class D amplifiers are starting to take hold in the audiophile community. Power amplifiers have developed from Class A to B to AB and now Class D. Class D amplifiers have very high efficiencies so create little heat, […]

HiFi Rose RA180 GaNFET Power Amplifier

Capital Audiofest 2022 Image Credit: Capital Audiofest Washington DC’s Premier High-End Audio Festival will hit DC again between November 11th – 13th, 2022 at the Twinbrook Hilton in Maryland. From the Capital Audiofest website: “Welcome to the Capital Audiofest, the East Coast’s Favorite Audio Show! CAF started out in 2010 […]

Capital Audiofest 2022

GaN Systems OL200DS And CL200M Class D Audio Amps Leading the World in GaN (Gallium Nitride) Power Semiconductors GaN Systems Extends its Lead in Class D Audio According to GaN Systems “Todays silicon has reached its limits and GaN technology is the clear and undisputed solution for today and tomorrow.” […]

GaN Systems OL200DS And CL200M Class D Audio Amps

Musical Fidelity M6x 250.7 Now Available All Image Credit: Musical Fidelity. Musical Fidelity’s first home theatre multi-channel amp delivers some serious power. This seven channel Class A/B amplifier can simultaneously deliver seven channels of up to 250 watts into speaker loads of 4 ohms. With sound becoming such an integral […]

Musical Fidelity M6x 250.7 Now Available