Qobuz Connect here at last
Connect comes to French streaming service The French-based streaming service Qobuz, known for its vast catalogue of audiophile-quality music, has finally come of age as online hi-fi forums buzz with excitement. After years of repeated promises, Qobuz has finally released its Connect feature and joined the ranks of those it has lagged behind for so […]
Astell & Kern A & ultima SP4000 flagship portable player
Astell & Kern A & ultima SP4000 DAP Astell & Kern, a global leader in high-resolution audio products and accessories, announces a new flagship digital audio player (DAP), the A&ultima SP4000. The SP4000 will make its global debut at next week’s High End Munich 2025 event (Hall 1, booth D03). The show will also see […]
Chord Electronics tease new Ultima model for High End show
Chord Electronics Ultima showstopper British analogue and digital audio innovator Chord Electronics will mark the historic final Munich High End show with the global unveiling of a groundbreaking new reference-level analogue device. Designed by Chord Electronics’ founder and owner, John Franks, the device will become the new flagship within its product category. The debut will […]
dCS Lina DAC X one box streamer
dCS Lina DAC X network streamer Lina DAC X is the latest addition to the dCS product range: a network music player that o<ers outstanding sound and convenient access to a vast catalogue of music. Lina DAC X is designed for listeners who want the convenience of digital playback combined with a deeply natural and […]
Monitor Audio Vestra subwoofers stack up the bass
Monitor Audio Vestra subwoofer series. Monitor Audio is proud to announce the launch of the new Vestra Subwoofer Series. The all-new, subwoofer series is designed to extend Monitor Audio’s independent range of subwoofers within the Home AV and Custom Installation space, extending flexibility for the consumer and integrator by enabling broader speaker/system-matching options and wider […]
Oephi for less with Lounge 2 & 2.5 speakers
Oephi Lounge 2 and 2.5 speakers Danish audio manufacturer Oephi will unveil its new Lounge series loudspeakers — the Lounge 2 stand-mount and Lounge 2.5 floorstander – at High End Munich 2025. Representing the entry point to Oephi’s five-tier product architecture, the Lounge range is designed to deliver true high-end performance through a technically uncompromised […]
Next gen Audiolab D7 and D9 DACs incoming
Audiolab D7 and D9 DACs Audiolab’s track record of producing exceptional DACs stretches back more than 30 years. From the 8000DAC in the 1990s to 2011’s all-conquering M-DAC and its successor the M-DAC+, the Cambridgeshire-based company’s expertise in the field have led to a succession of class-leading devices, each expertly engineered to maximise the sound […]
Aurelia heralds compact high end range from Estelon
Estelon Aurelia, Aurelia Centre and Aurus speakers Estelon, a leader in high-performance loudspeakers, unveils three groundbreaking additions to its A-Series, the Aurelia, Aurelia Centre, and Aurus. These new additions embody Estelon’s commitment to superior sound quality and cutting-edge design, offering an unparalleled listening experience.
The new A-Series models will be on display and officially introduced during […]
Lindy BNXe noise cancelling for less
Lindy BNXe noise cancelling headphones Building on a legacy of multi-award-winning headphones, Lindy introduces BNXe – a next-generation pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones designed for music lovers, professionals, and travellers. Featuring advanced hybrid ANC, premium sound quality, smart app control and 55 hours of listening time between charges, BNXe are the culmination of the brand’s […]
Xact N1 reference network switch exclusively for high-end audio
Xact N1 network switch Xact Audio, a brand known for uncompromising digital audio engineering, is proud to announce the release of the Xact N1, a groundbreaking audiophile network switch developed entirely from scratch to meet the demands of the most discerning listeners. While many so-called “audiophile” switches are rebranded IT-grade devices with minor modifications, the Xact N1 […]
Astell & Kern PD10 DAP takes “bold new direction”
Astell & Kern PD10 digital audio player Astell & Kern announces the PD10: a new digital audio player (DAP) designed to offer superb performance, flexibility and ease of use, at home or on your travels. Boasting a bold new look and several technology firsts, PD10, with included docking cradle, will be available from May, with a […]
Diora Acoustics speakers now available in UK
Elite Audio UK to distribute Diora Acoustics Elite Audio UK are excited to announce today a new partnership with distinguished Polish hifi brand Diora Acoustics, whose history extends back to 1946. Diora Radio Plants was formed just after the Second World War, manufacturing radio sets—the housings for which were made in ZR Diora branch in […]