Qobuz partners with Rough Trade Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, is launching a new global partnership with Rough Trade, the leading independent music retailer. Aligned since day one on their commitments to the independent music community, best quality sound, expert-led music discovery, and emphasis on human curation over algorithms, the deal […]
Wand 12in Dark-Light tonearm Wand is set to unveil its new 12-inch Dark-Light tonearm at Vienna High End 2026, building on the acclaimed 10-inch model introduced at Munich High End 2025. Designed for listeners who value both design purity and musical engagement, the 12-inch Dark-Light advances Wand’s core philosophy: reducing noise and distortion while preserving […]
Dali Vega wireless system Dali announce the launch of Vega, a state-of-the-art wireless sound system that redefines what is possible from a from a single-box wireless sound system. Created for modern living and designed to meet the needs of today’s design conscious music listener, Vega delivers extraordinary Dali sound based on 43 years of award-winning […]
Chord Electronics Quartet upscaler Chord Electronics, the founder-owned British hi-fi manufacturer, has officially launched the Quartet upscaler, the most radical advancement in digital audio technology this century, with full details, specification and pricing announced (£25,000). The Quartet is a reference-class digital upscaler: a highly advanced device that takes digital audio data and reconstructs it with […]
Audio Desk Systeme Gläss Premium Silent Core One Vinyl Cleaner Audio Desk Systeme Gläss GmbH is best known for manufacturing the original Vinyl Cleaner, the first fully automatic ultrasonic record cleaning machine that has been considered the benchmark in its product category ever since being introduced in 2009. Over the past seventeen years of manufacturing, […]
AVID Ingenium SE turntable AVID is proud to announce the launch of the Ingenium SE, the successor to the widely acclaimed Ingenium Plug&Play turntable. Building on the proven success of its predecessor, the Ingenium SE incorporates carefully considered refinements shaped by feedback from customers and retailers over the product’s lifetime. The result is a more […]
Baum Audio Ellipse headphones Emerging from the world of boutique guitar craftsmanship, Danish audio brand Baum Audio launched the Ellipse, a premium closed-back over-ear headphone that brings the company’s musician-led heritage, Scandinavian design philosophy and commitment to authentic sound into the high-fidelity personal audio space. Originally recognised for its distinctive handmade guitars and deeply music-centric […]
Rogers PM510 S3 loudspeakers Handmade in the UK and engineered without compromise, the Rogers PM510 S3 is the culmination of a true labour of love. It represents the pinnacle of our design philosophy—where precision engineering meets musical emotion. A true statement product, it is created for those who seek not just sound, but an unforgettable […]
Fyne Audio Cubitt 5 wireless speaker Fyne Audio is connecting with a whole new generation of music lovers with the launch of the Cubitt 5. This compact, fully active bookshelf speaker system has been designed with Fyne technologies and expertise at its core to bring genuine high-fidelity sound to a new generation of music lovers; connecting […]
Wharfedale Denton 1S speakers Launched in 1974, the Denton 1 was a forward-thinking speaker that broke new ground for Wharfedale. Now it’s the inspiration behind the company’s latest Heritage model: the Denton 1S. In the 1960s and ’70s, Denton speakers by world-famous British manufacturer Wharfedale were renowned for delivering natural, realistic sound from compact cabinets. […]
Network Acoustics Muon2 network switch Network Acoustics, the British company renowned for pushing the boundaries of streamed music reproduction, is excited to announce the first product of their new reference Muon2 range: the Muon2 precision network switch. This new product is the definitive realisation of the company’s mission to ‘Bring Streaming to Life’. Building on […]
dCS MCD 16 multichannel DAC dCS is pleased to announce the MCD 16, a 16-channel Digital-to-Analogue converter built on eight individual Ring DAC circuits, representing the company’s first dedicated multichannel converter. The MCD 16 is not a departure from dCS principles but an extension of them: the same discrete Ring DAC architecture that defines the […]