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McIntosh XRT2.1K Loudspeaker

2017-12-252018-01-29 News Release

Binghamton, NY | December 2017 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce the XRT2.1K Loudspeaker. The XRT2.1K Loudspeaker represents the next evolution of McIntosh home audio speakers. Borne from our 45+ years of designing speakers, the XRT2.1K is a full range system that provides spacious sound reproduction with an unusually deep sound stage. Standing 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall, a pair of them will grab the attention of every person in the room. But when the music…

MAGICO A3

2017-12-182017-12-15 News Release

December, 2017 — HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA USA – Magico, the leader in high performance loudspeaker design and manufacture, is pleased to announce the new A3. Machined into the metal of every Magico loudspeaker is a subtle, yet permanent, “M”. Our symbol is a simple reminder to the owner of a Magico product that they have purchased a product born of an uncompromised, unapologetic pursuit of performance excellence. The standards we have set for a product bearing our M logo are not without consequence. The push forward into the development of new,…

ProAc Response DT8

2017-12-112018-01-29 News Release

2017 – A new compact floorstanding loudspeaker from famed British maker ProAc offers robust sound and great looks! Response DT8 is sure to please. In many ways, the new ProAc Response DT8 is the perfect speaker. It doesn’t take up much space. Its design is such that it can be positioned easily in any room. It looks lovely and it sounds oh so good. How do they do it? Read on. Drivers In the first position of importance, the cones, domes, and magnets of a speaker’s drive units are where…

Pro-Ject Audio Systems Classic SB

2017-12-042018-01-29 News Release

2017 – The Classic SB New Product Announcement We are pleased to announce the launch of Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ The Classic SB turntable. We have turbocharged our EISA Award-winning the Classic to bring you this upgraded package. The Classic SB is an upgraded version of The Classic – EISA award-winning turntable. Featuring a Sumiko Blue Point No.2 cartridge, the Classic SB offers a leap forward in sound quality. Other key improvements include electronic speed control, as well as the Leather It mat and top-grade Clamp It, which enhance stability and reduce noise. The…

Wilson Audio Alexia Series 2

2017-11-272017-11-27 News Release

2017 – It is very difficult, even daunting, to update a classic. The physicians’ maxim of Primum non nocere (first do no harm) certainly applies here. An overly ambitious and inexperienced designer, in his zeal to advance the product with the “latest and greatest technology,” can inadvertently sacrifice the very qualities at the heart of the original’s intrinsic appeal. There is a certain wisdom and introspection that is inherent to all great designers. They know when real advancements are possible, and eschew the temptation to incorporate change for change’s sake.…

McIntosh MC1.25KW Quad Balanced Power Amplifier

2017-11-202017-11-20 News Release

Binghamton, NY | November 14, 2017 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce the MC1.25KW Quad Balanced Power Amplifier. The MC1.25KW Quad Balanced Power Amplifier is our newest and one of our most advanced amplifiers. Redesigned from top to bottom, it replaces the venerable MC1.2KW as our most powerful single chassis monoblock amplifier. A simple glance at this 158 pound (71.7 kg) amp is enough to convey its power and performance capabilities, but when you hear it…

Gershman Acoustics Posh speaker

2017-11-132017-11-13 News Release

The new Posh speaker from Gershman Acoustics As the name indicate, it is a posh speaker. Every aspect of this speaker has been designed to provide the best sound and quality. Using 1” inch HDF wood to build a massive enclosure, to rounding and tapering the back of the enclosure. In addition to that massive build, a ¼ “stainless steel panels in order to further strengthen and deaden the enclosure. The Cross-over is constructed with point to point silver soldering. Using the best, top of lth line Mundorf MCapR SUPREME…

McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amplifier

2017-11-06 News Release

Binghamton, NY | November, 2017 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce the MA252 Integrated Amplifier. The MA252 Integrated Amplifier is the first hybrid integrated amplifier from McIntosh. Taking retro design cues from the legendary McIntosh MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, the MA252 combines the best of vacuum tube and solid state circuit design to create an amplifier that’s both visually and sonically stunning. The preamplifier stage uses two 12AX7a and two 12AT7 vacuum tubes housed inside stylish…

Focal presents Kanta N°2

2017-10-302017-11-10 News Release

October 2017 – Focal presents Kanta N°2, this year’s Hi-Fi sensation. Kanta is the latest loudspeaker to join Focal’s Classic Home Audio collection. Everything in this new loudspeaker is dedicated to performance: a new material, and a design which serves efficiency. With Kanta N°2, Focal is once again making headlines with the introduction of a truly unique product featuring yet more innovations for even better sounding acoustics. Kanta is completely dedicated to performance. It represents acoustic efficiency in every detail. Kanta is destined for music lovers who, above all, are…

Ortofon MC Windfeld Ti

2017-10-232017-10-20 News Release

Ortofon has extended the range of the Exclusives Series to include the brand new MC Windfeld Ti phono cartridge. In continuation of the Ortofon design tradition and the new paradigm in engineering and manufacturing, we are proud to introduce the MC Windfeld Ti, a new moving coil phono cartridge in the absolute high-end class. At the heart of the MC Windfeld Ti lies a revolutionary customized Selective Laser Melting (SLM) manufacturing technology pioneered by Ortofon for manufacturing of the legendary MC A90 in 2007. Our extensive knowledge of vibration properties,…

MA5300 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier

2017-10-162017-10-13 News Release

Binghamton, NY | October 11, 2017 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce the MA5300 Integrated Amplifier. The MA5300 Integrated Amplifier is proof that big sound can come in small packages. It is our smallest solid state integrated amplifier in terms of both power output and physical size, making it an ideal choice for smaller spaces or for someone just beginning to assemble a home audio system. It’s a direct coupled amplifier that delivers 100 Watts per…

Spendor A2 & A4 Loudspeakers

2017-10-092017-10-06 News Release

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 The Spendor A2 and A4 loudspeakers are completely new designs created for music lovers on a budget. They deliver class leading performance and are the most flexible, versatile and affordable loudspeakers Spendor has ever made. The new A2 and A4 feature innovative trickle-down technology from the award-winning Spendor D7. The main drive units have been designed with Spendor’s new EP77 Polymer cones. This new design allows the loudspeakers to partner beautifully with any amplifier and source equipment, regardless of price. The result is a dynamic, open…

Classé Audio – Sigma SSP MkII

2017-10-022017-10-02 News Release

Integrated Systems Europe, Amsterdam, Holland 2017 – The slim and elegant Classé Sigma SSP, noted for its exceptional performance, flexibility and ease of use, has been made even better by the addition of new audio DSP and HDMI hardware. The eight-channel Sigma SSP MkII supports Dolby and DTS 3D audio formats when configured as a 5.1.2 channel system and passes 4K UHD video at 60 Hz with HDCP 2.2. A powerful new dual DSP module featuring a Texas Instruments 456 MHz DA830, a dual core floating-point audio processor with ARM9…

Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series

2017-09-252017-09-25 News Release

September 2017 The new 700 Series develops the ethos of the CM Series it replaces, adds technology from the 800 Series Diamond and new, bespoke acoustic innovations to produce the best-performing range of loudspeakers in its class. The new Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series delivers exceptional performance from a wide-ranging, comprehensive collection of loudspeakers. The series sees the implementation of technology first seen in the high-end 800 Series Diamond, a range of class-leading speakers that are regarding by many as the best loudspeakers in the world, alongside bespoke technology seen…

McIntosh MA7200 & MAC7200

2017-09-18 News Release

MA7200 Integrated Amplifier Shipping anticipated in September 2017. Available exclusively for countries outside the US and Canada. Binghamton, NY – September 13, 2017 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce the MA7200 Integrated Amplifier and MAC7200 Receiver. Each product combines the best-in-class audio performance of the legendary McIntosh Reference System with the latest in technological development. Offering 200 Watts per channel and 14 total inputs, the space-saving MA7200 Integrated Amplifier can easily become the core of your…

Naim Audio Uniti Range

2017-09-112017-09-11 News Release

NEW YORK, NY — Naim Audio, a world-renowned premium British hi-fi manufacturer introduces the new Uniti range – a series of high performance wireless all-in-one audio systems that offers the audio fan more music around the home than ever before. Comprising of the Uniti Core central audio server and Uniti Atom, Uniti Star and Uniti Nova music players, this new range draws on 43 years of Naim Audio heritage and expertise in audio engineering, industrial design and streaming technology to deliver audio systems that set the benchmark for high fidelity…

Bryston Launches BP-17³ Preamplifier

2017-09-052017-09-05 News Release

Peterborough, Ontario August XX, 2017 – Bryston has announced the introduction of the new BP-17³ (Cubed Series) preamplifier, utilizing patented technology that debuted on the much heralded Cubed Series amplifiers. The BP-17³ also features a new expanded input/output configuration for enhanced system flexibility. Like all analog components from Bryston, the BP-17³ is covered by an industry best 20 year warranty. Bryston’s patented super-linear, low noise input buffer jointly developed by Bryston and the late Ph.D. engineer Dr. Ioan Alexandru Salomie significantly reduces noise and distortion. The BP-17³ also has improved…

Sonus faber Olympica III in Wenge Finish

2017-08-28 News Release

August 21, 2017 – Sonus faber created a family of speakers rich in contents but also evocative of visual and tactile emotions that always characterized its production. Thus, wood, leather and timeless craftsmanship, values of careful and passionate production, able to make anyone understand the sincere love for their work and Music. The Sonus faber Olympica collection is made up of four passive loudspeakers aesthetically characterized by the use of two iconic Sonus faber noble materials, walnut wood and natural leather. With this project Sonus faber has been able, with…

McIntosh MCT80 SACD/CD Transport

2017-08-212017-08-28 News Release

Binghamton, NY | August 17, 2017 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce the MCT80 SACD/CD Transport. Enjoy your CDs all over again with the MCT80 SACD/CD Transport. The MCT80 has been designed to perfectly match the size of our MXA80 Integrated Audio System, MHA150 Headphone Amplifier, MB50 Streaming Audio Player and MP100 Phono Preamplifier (each sold separately) to make a comprehensive yet compact audio system. The MCT80 includes 3 digital-only outputs in the form of 1…

Estelons Super Luxury Rolls-Roys Inspired Speakers

2017-08-142017-08-25 News Release

The world’s most technologically advanced speakers have been unveiled at the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club’s prestigious annual rally in June, the Estelon Extreme Legacy Edition. The event was held in the grounds of Burghley House – a 16th-century stately home in rural Lincolnshire, England – and was attended by more than 1,000 Rolls-Royce and Bentleys. Despite the many classic vehicles on display, however, one of the rally’s biggest talking points was the introduction of the Estelon Extreme Legacy Edition speaker system, valued at £220,000. Fetching the same price as one of…

Monrio launch the MC 207 MKII

2017-08-072017-09-05 News Release

Monrio’s MC207 is the company’s largest and most powerful integrated amplifier. The Monrio MC series of integrated amplifiers is one of our core product ranges, renowned for excellent sound purity and impeccable quality. The model line-up so far consisted of the MC 202, MC200, MC 205 and MC207. With the MC 207 MKII, we are now introducing a further refined version of the MC 207, featuring latest circuit topology and top-notch materials. Sound quality has reached an even higher level than before, presenting a superbly matched blend of performance, features…

Gold Note P-1000 Release

2017-08-012017-09-05 News Release

July 25, 2017 | FIRENZE, Italy – Gold Note – the Italian High-End manufacturer based in Firenze – is introducing P-1000, the first line preamplifier they ever made, available from September at a MSRP price of 5.850,00€/6.520,00$ (6.500,00€/7.250,00$ for the P-1000 with digital input and DAC available on demand). P-1000 is an innovative ultra balanced Class-A preamplifier powered by a new proprietary Six Gain Stage design featuring Relays & Optical ALPS Encoder volume control. Having a Triple Linear Transformer power supply, P-1000 offers 10 independent stereo inputs: 5 fully balanced…

Rotel Introduces New Stereo Components

2017-07-242017-09-05 News Release

North Reading, MA | June 28, 2017—For over half a century, Rotel has been manufacturing award winning hi-fi components that set new levels of audio performance within and often above its class. The tradition continues with the latest introduction of three new stereo components as part of the 15 Series. RA-1572 Integrated Amplifier Long recognized as a central component in superb yet cost-effective music systems, the integrated amplifier’s job has evolved substantially as many music-lovers have migrated to digital sources. The RA-1572 is one of the best examples of melding…

REGA Ania MC cartridge and Fono MC phono preamp

2017-07-182017-07-18 News Release

July 12, 2017 – Rega Research and The Sound Organisation are pleased to announce the availability of the entry level Ania moving coil cartridge and matching Fono MC fully adjustable phonostage. These new products join an extensive lineup of turntables, cartridges and amplfiers, building on 40+ years of experience in the analog field. Shipping to dealers across the US now. The Ania MC is $795 and the Fono MC is $495 US Retail. Additionally, customers will save $50 when the two are purchased together. Ania is the result of a…

McIntosh Announces the MA9000 Integrated Amplifier

2017-07-182017-09-05 News Release

Binghamton, NY | July 6, 2017– McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce the MA9000 Integrated Amplifier. Our largest integrated in both size and power, it offers 300 Watts per channel and combines our amplifier and preamplifier expertise into one comprehensive unit. There’s enough inputs and outputs on the MA9000 to last a lifetime. The 10 analog connections are comprised of 2 balanced and 6 unbalanced inputs plus 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet phono inputs. Both…

SteinMusic Speakers Wanted!

2017-06-302017-06-30 News Release

After the high-end exhibition in Munich, a pair of show patterns of the Bob M loudspeakers were lost at Steinmusic on the 23rd of May. They were packaged without the crossed horns shown here, and they are also non-functional prototypes. However, these are urgently needed for further development. That is why Steinmusic commends a reward of € 2,000 for references that lead to the restoration. Please contact Steinmusic confidentially, by telephone at -049 (0)208 32089 or [email protected].

STACORE – Vibration Control Products

2017-06-072018-06-07 Karl Belkner

STACORE is a manufacturer of an component base working with air. Get more Details in the video.

The Special Forty – 40th ANNIVERSARY SPEAKER FROM DYNAUDIO

2017-06-012017-06-01 News Release

DYNAUDIO Special Forty close-up Grey Birch

Cutting-edge acoustic technology in a classic Dynaudio design Munich, Germany (Thursday June, 2017) Dynaudio has been launched its brand-new 40th anniversary speaker – the Special Forty – at the 2017 High End Show in Munich. The team in Dynaudio Labs used the project as an opportunity to study (and improve) some of Dynaudio’s most famous technologies – including making new steps in tweeter, woofer and crossover design. The Special Forty features: A brand-new tweeter: the 28mm Esotar Forty, exclusive to this model A specially optimised, all-new 17cm woofer Classic Dynaudio…

HIGH END® 2017 in Munich

2017-05-252017-05-25 Karl Belkner

Some pictures without comment from the great audiophile exhibition in Munich/Germany. See and enjoy it …

The Gryphon Demo Show

2017-05-202018-06-07 Karl Belkner

There was a great Demo Show of the Brand “The Gryphon” at the HIGH END exhibition in Munich.

New Hafler-Dynaco 3 Tube Amplifier

2017-05-172017-05-15 News Release

Vancouver, BC – Dynaco (a division of Radial Engineering Ltd.) presents the re-launch of a legendary tube amp, the ST-70 Series 3 tube amplifier, at the 2017 High End show. Visitors to High End 2016 were given a preview of the first round prototype and, in the year since the last show, Dynaco engineers have completed work on this highly anticipated product. The Dynaco ST-70 Series 3 tube amplifier is 35 watts per channel and switchable between both 4 and 8 Ohm outputs, with Class-A push-pull stereo topography, that has long been…

Hafler Announces The CI Series Of Multi-Channel Amplifiers

2017-05-15 News Release

Vancouver, BC – Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering Ltd.) will be launching the Hafler CI series this spring. The CI series is a brand new range of multi-channel amplifiers designed for the custom installation market. According to Hafler Senior Engineer Kevin Knoll: “As you know, Hafler has been in the amp business for over 60 years and our engineering team has been developing amplifiers going back to the 1980s. After much discussion with our reseller partners, it only seemed natural that we come out with amps to address the growing…

New Hafler-Dynaco DAC Headphone Amplifier

2017-05-152017-05-15 News Release

Hafler-Dynaco HA75-DAC headphone amplifier

Vancouver BC – Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering Ltd.) is proud to announce the HA75-DAC, an audiophile-quality tube based headphone amplifier and USB digital to analog converter. The Hafler HA75 Tube Head™ headphone amp has already received critical acclaim from many of the ‘golden ears’ of the recording industry, including Alan Parsons, Chuck Ainlay, and Frank Filipetti. According to 22-time Grammy winner Chick Corea, “The Hafler HA75 Tube Head produces a richer, warmer, analog quality that makes listening to music with headphones more pleasing.” The new HA75-DAC builds on this…

SUPRA LoRad SPC Silver Plated Mains Flex

2017-04-062017-04-06 News Release

Supra LoRad SPC is a power cable SUPRA is proud to announce as one of our 40TH Anniversary offer. Unleash the electrical power by natures best conductor, Silver. All Supra’s design features remains with class-leading shielding from harmful and sonically malignant fields such as RFI, magnetic and electrical alternating fields. It is available both as pre-connected cord sets (recommended by Supra Cables due to hazardous voltage levels, unless sufficient level of skill is achieved) as well as on bobbin and in 10 and 16 ampere versions in EU. Most markets are covered. Features…

Roon Labs Appoints Head Of Sales And Marketing

2017-03-192017-03-19 News Release

New York – Roon Labs announced today the appointment of Steve Silberman as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Steve comes to Roon with a wealth of experience, most recently at AudioQuest, where he was Vice President of Development. There, he co-created the DragonFly product line and led AudioQuest’s computer audio initiatives. Prior to AudioQuest, Steve was the national Sales and Marketing Manager for Ayre Acoustics. In his new role, Steve will be charged with expanding Roon’s presence in the dealer and distribution channel. “Roon has become a household name…

CD – Sound Improvement With A Three-Cornered File

2017-03-062017-05-24 Karl Belkner

It was in 1998 when the specialised press reported interesting CD tuning possiblities. According to such, you just needed to adjust the CD edge to a certain angle in order to considerably improve it´s sound performance. Ultimately we still use methods from back then, in order to ensure that readings taken from a CD´s digital audio information fundamentally transfer without interfence. However, this theory has a fault: if the CD player´s laser beam scans the CD´s digital pits, stray light occurs which then refelcts on to the outer and inner…

Akiko Audio – Triple AC Enhancer

2017-02-242017-07-05 press release

Are you looking for the perfect sound, are you unsatisfied with your current set – up and do you often feel as if your music is unpleasantly loud or irritating? Are you contemplating exchanging components for supposedly better and usually more expensive parts? Maybe that’s unnecessary! Maybe a modest investment is all you need to discover something you had never expected. Design and how the Enhancer works The Triple AC Enhancer is made by hand and weighs 650 grams, divided over a total length of 330 millimetres. Inside the 160…

The Muse Series From TARA Labs

2017-02-212017-03-07 News Release

TARA labs Design Team (TLDT) has worked over a year to come up with a cable series that is specifically designed for audiophiles who crave “musicality” in their audio system’s sound performance. The Muse has all those characteristics that make TARA labs the very best choice for high-end audio cable performance; Neutrality, expansive sound stage, superb high-frequency extension, as well as being exquisitely revealing of low level ambient and spatial information.

AQ-Switch-8 By AQVOX

2017-02-162019-11-21 Karl Belkner

Audiophile Data Distributor Finally the days are over in which our domestic sound systems and computer networks live humbly apart from each other. Nowadays, audiophile communities increasingly enjoy high bit files which can conveniently be downloaded from the internet. It goes without saying that digital music signals have to be channelled through network components. To date, computer components were hardly ever regarded as favourable from an audio perspective. That raises the question if or indeed how these components can have an impact on sound.

B18 Speaker From Burmester

2017-02-092017-03-19 News Release

Product News – 31.01.2017 New B18 Speaker from Burmester The new B18 speaker is designed as a 2.5-way bass reflex, front-firing-concept speaker and is soundwise, an allround-talent: space-saving and simultaneously, a highly musical and dynamic performer. The high-frequency playback benefits exclusively from the Burmester-developed ring spotlight which produces optimal transparency and resolution. Mid-bass and mid-range speakers are a progression based on approved drivers which have also already helped apply an impressive sound-performance to the B10 compact speaker. The highly sophisticated crossover is located within its own enclosed housing chamber, just…