Digital Music Systems Cambridge Audio’s CXN100 Network Player Has Massive Boots to Fill And We Suspect That It Will At $1,099 the Cambridge Audio CXN100 is a top-of-the-line hi-res digital music streamer with a front panel display and balanced outputs. Brian MitchellFebruary 1, 2024
New Products Goldring’s Ethos SE Moving Coil Flagship Cartridge Will Be A Detail Monster Goldring has announced a special edition version of its award-winning flagship Ethos MC cartridge for $1,999 USD. Ian WhiteFebruary 1, 2024
Amplifiers Naim’s CI Series Delivers a Comprehensive Solution for Focal CI Loudspeakers: ISE 2024 Barcelona New Naim Audio CI amplifiers and streamer for the custom installation market are a perfect complement to Focal's line of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Ian WhiteFebruary 1, 2024
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors Marantz’s CINEMA 30 Reference AVR Supports Auro 3D and DTS:X Pro The new Marantz CINEMA 30 is the top-of-the-line 11.4-channel A/V receiver in 2024 priced at $4500. Ian WhiteJanuary 31, 2024
Digital Music Systems Naim’s Uniti Nova Power Edition Network Amplifier Delivers 150 Watts and AptX HD Support: ISE 2024 Barcelona Naim's top-of-the-line all-in-one network amplifier for streaming music gets a substantial power upgrade with new Class D technology. Ian WhiteJanuary 30, 2024
In-Wall Speakers DALI’s Phantom E-WR Speaker Series Will Take On The Elements: ISE 2024 Barcelona The outdoor CI market is hot and rather wet apparently. The DALI PHANTOM E-60 and E-80 WR in-ceiling speakers will be available from March,... Ian WhiteJanuary 30, 2024
New Products Buchardt’s SUB10 Subwoofer Will Be Available in June and Takes Up Very Little Space The SUB10 is a versatile 10-inch subwoofer in a skinny rectangular box that's only 6.3-inches deep for inconspicuous placement near a wall or under... Ian WhiteJanuary 28, 2024
New Products Sennheiser’s HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones Are Only $400: NAMM 2024 Sennheiser's new HD 490 Pro and HD 490 Pro Plus Studio Headphones made their debut at NAMM 2024 and are super impressive for $400.... Ian WhiteJanuary 27, 2024
In-Wall Speakers Sonos Adds 8-inch In-Ceiling Speaker to its Architectural Lineup Sonos in-ceiling speaker options have expanded from 6-inch to 8-inch sizes for even greater bass extension without a subwoofer. Ian WhiteJanuary 26, 2024
New Products Beyerdynamic’s DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition Studio Headphones Celebrate 100 Years of Audio Innovation Beyerdynamic is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition Studio Headphones for only $199. Grab a pair before they... Brian MitchellJanuary 25, 2024
New Products PSB Speakers Introduces SubSeries BP8 Powered Subwoofer: ISE 2024 Barcelona Precision-engineered with dual 8” drivers and nCore amplification to deliver power and accuracy with minimal distortion. Ian WhiteJanuary 25, 2024
New Products Devialet’s Phantom I 108 dB by Yang Bao & Wa Liu Celebrates The Year of the Dragon Devialet adorns its flagship wireless speaker with a dragon-inspired design of 22.5-carat gold and polished red varnish for Lunar New Year 2024. Brian MitchellJanuary 24, 2024
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors Auro 3D Audio Has A New Lease On Life: CES 2024 Auro 3D, Auro Scene and Auro CX enable spatial audio through A/V receivers, smart speakers and music streaming. Robert SilvaJanuary 22, 2024
New Products 2024 TCL Soundbars: What We Know So Far New for 2024, TCL's S and Q class soundbars feature Dolby Atmos and Room Correction support. Which of the 4 new models makes the... Robert SilvaJanuary 22, 2024
Amplifiers The Return of Adcom: Nelson Pass Redux? Adcom is back with updated and modernized versions of their preamplifiers and power amplifiers models from the 1980s. Ian WhiteJanuary 21, 2024
HDTV 4K & 8K TV TCL’s New TV Lineup is Really Worth Checking Out: CES 2024 For 2024 TCL is introducing a wide range of Mini LED TVs up to 115-inches across six different series. We break down the details. Robert SilvaJanuary 19, 2024
New Products KEF’s LSX II LT Wireless Speakers Are More Affordable New KEF LSX II LT wireless speakers drop support for Roon and MQA to save buyers $300 off MSRP. Otherwise they should look and... Robert SilvaJanuary 18, 2024