Brit audio veteran launches beautiful retro-styled AIO music streamer

“Quintessentially British” audio gear company Ruark has launched the first in its new series of integrated music systems. The R410 offers modern streaming, internet radio and connection to legacy hi-fi gear – all enclosed in gorgeous 1970s-inspired wra… Continue reading Brit audio veteran launches beautiful retro-styled AIO music streamer

Wiim Pro Plus updates legacy hi-fi systems for the streaming age

Linkplay Technology’s compact “audiophile-grade” Wiim Pro Plus gives folks who listen to music using treasured legacy hi-fi setups a way to bring their aging systems into the modern streaming age, without having to fork out silly money.Continue Reading… Continue reading Wiim Pro Plus updates legacy hi-fi systems for the streaming age

iFi Go pod wearable BT DAC/amp makes high-end corded IEMs wireless

The UK’s iFi Audio has announced the Go pod, a pair of Bluetooth-enabled DAC/headphones amp modules designed to transform any in-ear monitors with detachable cables into high-performance wireless earphones.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Technolog… Continue reading iFi Go pod wearable BT DAC/amp makes high-end corded IEMs wireless

Powerful quad-DAC SR35 audio player joins Astell&Kern’s entry level line

Astell&Kern has announced an upgrade to 2021’s “mass premium” A&norma SR25 MkII digital audio player. The SR35 comes with new amplifier technology, four DACs, a 20-hour battery life and a fresh new user interface.Continue ReadingCategory: Music, Techno… Continue reading Powerful quad-DAC SR35 audio player joins Astell&Kern’s entry level line

Powerful quad-DAC SR35 audio player joins Astell&Kern’s entry level line

Astell&Kern has announced an upgrade to 2021’s “mass premium” A&norma SR25 MkII digital audio player. The SR35 comes with new amplifier technology, four DACs, a 20-hour battery life and a fresh new user interface.Continue ReadingCategory: Music, Techno… Continue reading Powerful quad-DAC SR35 audio player joins Astell&Kern’s entry level line

Bang & Olufsen future-proofs latest high-end wireless home speakers

Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen has announced that its high-style Beosound A9 has moved into its fifth generation, and the shapely 360-degree-sound Beosound 2 grows into its third iteration. The company is also aiming for usage longevity thank… Continue reading Bang & Olufsen future-proofs latest high-end wireless home speakers

Sennheiser’s latest audiophile headphones venture into sub-bass territory

Back in 2017, German audio specialists Sennheiser launched a successor to its open-back mid-range audiophile champions, the mighty HD 650 headphones. The company has now responded to user feedback and injected more low-end goodness into the updated HD … Continue reading Sennheiser’s latest audiophile headphones venture into sub-bass territory

CS1 breathes new streaming life into legacy hi-fi systems

There’s no denying that streaming rules the roost for the way we consume our music these days. But if your perfectly good living room hi-fi is feeling very unloved, a little black box from Canada’s NAD could help bring your aging setup into the 21st ce… Continue reading CS1 breathes new streaming life into legacy hi-fi systems

Sony launches pleasantly affordable high-resolution Walkman

There’s often quite a price premium for folks who prefer hi-res portable audio over a ubiquitous smartphone and a pair of cheap earphones. Indeed, the company who kicked off personal groove machines has been known to charge a small fortune – which make… Continue reading Sony launches pleasantly affordable high-resolution Walkman

A&K first with flagship ESS DAC for portable hybrid audio system

Around this time last year, Astell&Kern combined a digital audio player and desktop headphone amplifier into a single device for the launch of the Acro CA1000. Now a new model joins the family, which is built around a dual-tube Triple Amp System and is… Continue reading A&K first with flagship ESS DAC for portable hybrid audio system