Still Buying CDs? Audiolab Has a New Reason to Keep Your Disc Collection
Audiolab introduces the 6000CDT MKII CD transport with a new loading mechanism, redesigned control system, improved power supply, and £399 price.
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Sigma MAAT Zenith Is a 104dB Horn Loudspeaker That Could Cost $275,000
Italian loudspeaker manufacturer Sigma Acoustics is expanding its MAAT range with two new floorstanding speakers, the MAAT Zenith and the more compact MAAT XS. At the top of the new lineup sits the MAAT Zenith, an ambitious six-way horn-loaded design featuring Japanese GOTO drivers, a pair of 15-inch bass units and a claimed sensitivity of…
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No Built-In DAC, No Extra Gain: Meet the $1,545 Ladder Chopin II
Ladder has introduced the Chopin II, a compact analog preamplifier designed for listeners who want precise volume control and source switching without additional signal amplification. Priced at $1,545, it combines a fully balanced, discrete circuit with Class A output stages, a linear power supply, and a relay-controlled volume attenuator. Its most unusual feature is its…
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MBL 120 MKII: These €23,900 Speakers Send Sound in Every Direction
Most high-end loudspeakers are designed to direct sound toward the listening position. Germany’s MBL International takes a different approach, using its distinctive Radialstrahler technology to distribute sound throughout the room. Now, the company has updated its MBL 120 omnidirectional loudspeakers with the new 120 MKII, bringing revised crossover components, upgraded speaker terminals and additional finish…
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ADAM Audio’s New Subwoofer Hits 21 Hz and Can Correct for Your Room
ADAM Audio introduces the Sub10 PRO, a 10-inch studio subwoofer with 21 Hz bass extension, 200W RMS amplification, built-in DSP and SoundID Reference room correction.
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ELAC Put HDMI ARC Into a Tube Amplifier and the Result Is Surprisingly Modern
ELAC has unveiled something that feels almost contradictory at first glance: a classic all-tube integrated amplifier with HDMI ARC. The new ELAC Tube 100 combines visible vacuum tubes and an analog amplifier design with the kind of connectivity normally associated with modern AV and digital audio equipment. The German manufacturer is introducing the Tube 100…
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Two Kalista Network Players Are Now Roon-Ready, And That Changes How You Can Use Them
Métronome Technologie has announced that two of its Kalista network players, the DreamPlay S and DreamPlay SC, have received Roon Ready certification. The update gives both high-end digital sources direct integration with the Roon ecosystem, allowing them to be used as network audio zones for music stored locally or streamed from compatible online services. For…
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Panasonic Has a New £120 Hi-Fi System, But This 180-Watt Model Is the One That Caught My Eye
Panasonic has introduced two new compact Hi-Fi systems, the SC-PMX112 and SC-PM302, aimed at listeners who want a traditional music system without taking up too much space. While both models offer CD playback, Bluetooth, radio, and USB connectivity, Panasonic has clearly positioned them at different ends of the market. The Panasonic SC-PMX112 is the more…
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Samsung’s First Clip-On Galaxy Buds Have A Few Tricks You Probably Didn’t Expect
Samsung has unveiled something quite different from its usual Galaxy Buds lineup. The Galaxy Buds On are the South KSamsung has unveiled something quite different from its usual Galaxy Buds lineup. The Galaxy Buds On are the South Korean brand’s first clip-on earbuds, using an open, over-the-ear design that leaves users able to hear what’s…
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Why Does Silent Pound Need Four 15-Inch Woofers in Its New Flagship Speaker?
Silent Pound has revealed its new flagship Parallax loudspeaker, a massive passive 3.5-way design built around four 15-inch woofers and a controlled-directivity approach that the company says could make the speaker less dependent on the listening room. The Silent Pound Parallax will make its public debut at the Audio Video Show 2026 in Warsaw, taking…
