NAD Electronics have announced the latest module in their Modular Design Construction (MDC) portfolio, the MDC USB DSD ($499 / £399 / €499) adding USB Audio 2 for both PCM and DSD playback capability to six of NAD’s most popular stereo (pre-) amplifiers: M33, M32, M12, C 388, C 368 and C 658*. The acronym frenzy that is […]
ATC’s CDA 2 Mk 2 CD, DAC preamplifier has received Roon Tested certification from Roon Labs. Developed as the ideal partner for ATC’s latest P2 power amplifier and active speaker designs, the CDA2 Mk2 combines USB access to up to 24/384kHz PCM/Quad DSD high-resolution music with an upgraded CD transport and a premium 32-bit DAC. It also offers dedicated […]
Audiosolutions have launched Overture MK3, a third generation entry level speaker range that has been completely reworked with new cabinets, drivers and crossover structures. The self-locking cabinet of Overture MK2 has been updated to a box- in-a-box structure. This is remarkably stiff yet has extremely good dampening properties according to Audiosolutions. The cabinet consists of […]
McIntosh’s new MHA200 vacuum tube headphone amplifier is compact enough (six inches wide) to be placed close to the listening position with its long balanced cables connecting it to audio systems without fear of signal loss. Features, such as the advanced Unity Coupled Circuit transformers, have been adapted so that virtually any headphones can be driven with […]
Bang & Olufsen’s new Beosound Level portable wireless speaker looks fantastic in its gold finish aluminium case, that’s all you really need to know. But there is of course more, it was designed by Torsten Valeur and made with a pearl blasted aluminium finish and speaker covers are available in a natural oak veneer or […]
To date, Dan Clark Audio’s best planar magnetic Ether 2 headphone has been offered with one of three different ear pads (original, perforated and microfibre suede), each offering a unique sound and comfort experience, allowing customers to tailor their purchase to suit personal preferences. Now, the Ether 2 is being offered as a ‘system package’ […]
The latest addition to Falcon Acoustics Complete@Home range of kit loudspeakers is the Q7 Mini-Monitor which can be assembled in “under two hours” at costs £995. The Q7 Mini-Monitor is said to “represent a wholesale production upgrade to the original Q7 kit, designed by Malcolm Jones and sold by Falcon for many years”. The new […]
The new Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M offers native MQA support, integrated Bluetooth, a “powerful” headphone output and superior DAC technology. Dual ESS Sabre DACs offer a “step up from the previous generation DacMagic Plus”, these can handle PCM and DSD signal inputs at up to 32-bit/768kHz (PCM) and DSD512 natively. The dual mono configuration means […]
Audio Research’s latest design, the Reference 80S stereo amplifier has arrived. The 80S is a KT150 tube based power amplifier with a specified output of 80 Watts per channel and many similarities to the Audio Research 160M monoblock including chassis size. The feature set is the same as the 160S, including a proprietary auto-bias circuit […]
The UK Audio Show originally planned for the end of October 2020 has been rescheduled for the second weekend in October 2021. The venue remains the Devere Staverton Estate near Daventry where the Chester Group is offering complimentary admission for visitors who register online for the event. The Devere Staverton Estate has the advantage of […]
Equipment support specialist Bassocontinuo has launched a range of entry-level equipment supports, the Classic Line 2.1. The new range (which directly replaces the previous Classic Line 2.0) is entirely made in Italy and offers both improved aesthetics and performance over its predecessor. Bassocontinuo’s goal for the Classic Line 2.1 was to create a highly versatile range, with a […]
Named after the Hawaiian word for school, the Kula is the first integrated amplifier from Mola Mola of the Netherlands. Living up to its name, the multi-talented Kula combines the company’s pre-amp technology, including optional phono and DAC stages, with newly developed power amplification to deliver performance and versatility from a slender chassis. The Kula […]