Triangle Borea BR04 Reference loudspeaker on the-ear.net news

Triangle Borea BR04 Reference loudspeaker French loudspeaker brand Triangle says its brand new BR04 was born of the desire to push the limits of the famous BR03, offering even better performance in a compact bookshelf speaker. Priced at 549€ a pair and officially unveiled today at High End in Munich, the BR04 Triangle is continuing […]

Mutec Astralius DAC at www.the-ear.new/news

Mutec Astralius D/A Converter At the High End event in Munich today, German brand Mutec pre-announces the launch of the Astralius. This state-of-the-art re-clocking digital/analogue converter combines dual-mono analogue conversion with Mutec’s Revive re-clocking algorithm, and aims to take digital music to a new level of precision and musicality. The Astralius builds upon the success […]

ProJect Audio Systems Peanuts turntable on www.the-ear.net/news

Pro-ject limited-edition Peanuts turntable A charming collaboration for vinyl lovers and fans of the cherished comic strip has been announced as Pro-ject unveils a limited-edition turntable featuring the beloved Peanuts to mark his 75th anniversary. On 2nd October, 195 a comic strip with an unlikely, round-headed hero was born. Now, three-quarters of a century later, […]


ascilab c6b

Asci Lab C6B speakers Acoustic Science Laboratory ( Asci Lab) are a newly formed loudspeaker manufacturer from Seoul in South Korea. With twenty years experience in acoustics and live sound Changyeul Park and Jinsung Ko are developing measurement led loudspeaker designs  using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and their  Klippel NFS system, creating the finest measuring […]

Qobuz connect

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 DAP

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 ultima teaser

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

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 Subwoofer series

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 Lounge 2 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 […]

audiolab_D9 DAC

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 […]

Estelon Aurelia, Aurelia Centre and Aurus speakers

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 […]