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Bluesound’s New Powernode (2025) – First Look All Image Credit: Bluesound Bluesound has announced a 2025 version of its Powernode streaming amplifier. Carried over from the previous model is the BluOS software system that also supports Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Readiness, Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth 5.2. […]

Bluesound’s New Powernode (2025) – First Look

Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition Loudspeaker All Image Credit: Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins, in recognition of its 45-year partnership with the iconic London studio, has announced the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeaker. This makeover of their flagship 801 D4 will be limited to just […]

Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition Loudspeaker

Pro-Ject Uni Box S3 Integrated Streaming Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: Pro-Ject Pro-Ject Audio Systems has introduced the Pro-Ject Uni Box S3, a compact integrated amplifier that blends analogue design with up-to-date streaming features powered by WiiM OS. This new model supports a wide range of sources while […]

Pro-Ject Uni Box S3 Integrated Streaming Amplifier – First Look

Topping DX5 II DAC And Headphone Amp – Quick Look All Image Credit: Topping The DX5 II is a new DAC, headphone amplifier and pre-amplifier from Topping and is the 2nd generation evolution of the DX5, featuring a fully balanced DAC and headphone amp design. It is available in a […]

Topping DX5 II DAC And Headphone Amp – Quick Look

Cambridge Audio MXW70 Half-Width Power Amp All Image Credit: Cambridge Audio Cambridge Audio has announced the MXW70 power amplifier. This minimalist and timeless half-width model is designed to be paired with the half-width MXN10 network streamer and/or DACMagic 200 and comes in Cambridge Audio’s trademark Lunar Grey. When added to […]

Cambridge Audio MXW70 Half-Width Power Amp

Acoustic Energy Adds AE320² Speakers – First Look All Image Credit: The British brand Acoustic Energy has added the AE320² floorstanders to the top-end of its 300 series of recently revamped mid-range speakers. Suitable for medium to large sized rooms, the cabinet is available in a choice of walnut or […]

Acoustic Energy Adds AE320² Speakers – First Look

Clearaudio Launches Compass Turntable All Image Credit: Clearaudio Clearaudio, a high-end German analogue audio company, has just announced the Compass, its new entry-level turntable. For Clearaudio this new entry-level model is quite a revelation as it comes in at a price point considerably lower than any of its other audiophile […]

Clearaudio Launches Compass Turntable

QUAD Launches Quad 3 Integrated Power Amplifier All Image Credit: QUAD Following the launch of the Quad 33 and Quad 303, Quad has launched the Quad 3 that pay homage to the brand’s iconic 22 and 33 preamps. This Integrated power amplifier features flush-mounted rotary controls, their distinctive two-tone finish […]

QUAD Launches Quad 3 Integrated Power Amplifier

Ideon Audio Absolute Stream META – Quick Look All Image Credit: Ideon Audio Ideon Audio, a leader in high-end digital audio, announces the launch of its latest digital streamer, the Absolute Stream META, an audiophile music server/streamer which renders music files and will also play audio from internet sources, i.e. […]

Ideon Audio Absolute Stream META – Quick Look

LUMIN New U2X Flagship Network Streamer – First Look All Image Credit: Lumin LUMIN has announced the launch of the U2X, its latest flagship and most advanced network transport to date. This latest design blends the flagship technologies from the X1 and U1X platforms. The LUMIN U2X is a completely […]

LUMIN New U2X Flagship Network Streamer – First Look

Yamaha Adds ‘Works With Sonos’ Firmware to AVENTAGE AVR’s All Image Credit: Yamaha Yamaha has announced a new firmware update for its current AVENTAGE AV receiver lineup, enabling certified Works with Sonos integration. The firmware update brings seamless compatibility between Yamaha’s high-end AV receivers and the popular Sonos ecosystem, further expanding […]

Yamaha Adds ‘Works With Sonos’ Firmware to AVENTAGE AVR’s

Volumio Preciso DAC – Quick Look All Image Credit: Volumio Volumio, the Italian brand behind the Integro integrated amplifier and the Motivo music streamer, have released a new DAC, the dual mono Preciso DAC that is said to; “maximize audio integrity without excess” thanks to its use of high-quality audio […]

Volumio Preciso DAC – Quick Look

Wharfedale EVO 5 Speaker Range – First look All Image Credit: Wharfedale Wharfedale has launched the new EVO 5 speaker range that replaces the 2019’s EVO 4 series. The EVO 5 range arrives with; updated cabinets, drivers and crossovers plus new damping technology.  The range is available in four finishes: […]

Wharfedale EVO 5 Speaker Range – First look

Kaleidescape Unveils Strato E All Image Credit: Kaleidescape Introducing Kaleidescape’s new entry-level 4K movie player. Providing lossless audio and reference-quality 4K video output, Strato E works on its own or as part of a larger Kaleidescape system. This latest compact 4K player model makes high-performance cinema even more accessible and affordable […]

Kaleidescape Unveils Strato E

Lenco L-455BK Turntable – Quick Look All Image Credit: Lenco Lenco have announced the latest addition to their Expertise line of products, the L-455BK belt drive turntable with visible belt drive, Ortofon 2M RED MM cartridge and brushed aluminum finish It also supports a digital output for vinyl-to-digital conversion via […]

Lenco L-455BK Turntable – Quick Look