Pro-Ject’s New E1.2 Turntable All Image Credit: Pro-Ject This latest belt drive budget turntable design is said to derive its design heritage form the original Pro-Ject 1 launched in 1991. This “basic” all manual turntable strips away the the non-essentials like; Bluetooth, USB, built-in phono stage and automatic cut-off. Instead […]

Pro-Ject’s New E1.2 Turntable

FiiO Announces SP5 Active Speakers All Image Credit: FiiO FiiO has announced the launch of the SP5 active speaker. The SP5 is designed for desktop and nearfield applications, and intended for use in home studios or as part of a compact HiFi setup. This Flagship Bookshelf Active Speaker follows the […]

FiiO Announces SP5 Active Speakers

AVID Relveo Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Avid Avid of Cambridgeshire, England, have marked their 30th anniversary with the release of their first new turntable in twelve years, the Relveo. This all new design is part of the Master Series and arrives with; twin belt-drive, a heavier platter, […]

AVID Relveo Turntable – First Look

Cambridge Audio Announces Evo 150 SE Streaming Amplifier All Image Credit: Cambridge Audio Cambridge Audio has announced the Evo 150 SE, a Special Edition update to the Evo 150 all-in-one streaming amplifier. It comes with enhanced circuitry, upgraded components and a further-refined industrial design that continues the minimalist, retro-modern look. […]

Cambridge Audio Announces Evo 150 SE Streaming Amplifier

KEF XIO Soundbar – First Look All Image Credit: KEF KEF have introduced the KEF XIO Soundbar, a 5.1.2 channel sound system designed to deliver spatial audio from a standalone single enclosure. This is KEF’s first soundbar, it is powered by 12 Class D amplifiers, supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and […]

KEF XIO Soundbar – First Look

FiiO Announces K15 Streaming DAC And Headphone Amp All Image Credit: FiiO FiiO have released a competitively priced high performance combined DAC and headphone amplifier. It features dual AKM AK4497S DAC chips, 3 watts of Class-AB amplification and supports a wide range of streaming protocols and inputs. It is available […]

FiiO Announces K15 Streaming DAC And Headphone Amp

Cyrus Launches 40 PPA Phono Preamp All Image Credit: Cyrus Cyrus Audio have released the 40 PPA phono stage that marks the latest addition to this British company’s growing 40 Series that includes; the 40 ST streamer, 40 AMP integrated and 40 CD player. The 40 PPA features the same half-width anodized aluminum chassis and […]

Cyrus Launches 40 PPA Phono Preamp

ELAC ConneX DCB61 Powered Wireless Speaker All Image Credit: ELAC ELAC have announced the ConneX DCB61, a powered high-performance wireless bookshelf speaker system. It features 2 channel Dolby Digital support, and a versatile selection of  inputs including; HDMI ARC, Analog/Phono, Optical, USB, and Bluetooth together with a pair of carefully […]

ELAC ConneX DCB61 Powered Wireless Speaker

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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