By applying new state-of-the-art technologies to the WATT/Puppy design, Wilson Audio has successfully reimagined this most iconic of loudspeakers. The form factor might be unchanged – The WATT/Puppy still mounts an isolated two-way enclosure atop a dual-driver bass section – but so much more is new. The CSC tweeter was first developed for its Alexx […]

The top-of-the-range loudspeaker in SVS’s Ultra Evolution series is a real statement of intent from the American manufacturer. By showcasing a new time-aligned cabinet architecture, improved diamond vapour-coated tweeter design, and no fewer than four 200mm bass drivers configured in ‘force-balanced’ pairs, the Pinnacle floorstander has all the hallmarks of a flagship model. So does […]

Monitor Audio has leveraged technologies from its higher-end Platinum 3G and Hyphn models to deliver a comprehensive upgrade of its Gold 300 floorstander. Chief among its new features are C-CAM midrange and bass drivers now with Hexagonal Diaphragm Technology (HDT) to improve rigidity, and Monitor Audio’s distinctive Micro-Pleated Diaphragm III tweeter. The latter’s detailed, extended […]

Три моделі із серії 700 S3 від Bowers & Wilkins отримали оновлення Signature, що привело до появи високопродуктивних динаміків, які приваблюють любителів Hi-Fi і поціновувачів домашніх кінотеатрів. 702 S3 Signature Tower, 705 S3 Signature standmount і HTM71 S3 Signature center мають нові кросовери та клемні пластини, покращені підвіски драйверів і модернізована решітка твітера, запозичена у […]

Triangle’s Capella offers audiophiles a high-quality, one-stop solution by partnering its set of wireless bookshelf/standmount speakers with a WISA Stereo Hub that’s pre-paired to make setup a breeze. The 192kHz/24-bit Hub manages sources both wired and wireless – from USB and HDMI ARC to Bluetooth, AirPlay, Chromecast and DLNA – for playback from the Capella’s […]

Designed with both performance and ease of use in mind, PSB’s Alpha iQ is the first active stereo speaker system to incorporate the BluOS platform, tying it into a multiroom ecosystem with slick app control and music playback options. With further connections including AirPlay, aptX HD Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and MM phono, the Alpha iQ […]

Since its arrival on the hi-fi scene in 2017, HiFi Rose has seduced audiophiles with a range of products that combine high-quality engineering and performance with a unique sense of style. The RA280 analogue integrated amplifier is no exception, its elegant casework with tactile front-panel controls (and VU meters) concealing an innovative GaN FET-based Class […]

Musical Fidelity’s A1 integrated amplifier takes music lovers on a journey back in time, resurrecting the distinctive, slender-chassis styling and much of the under-the-hood design of the company’s celebrated 1980s original. This remains an all-analogue amp with MM/MC phono, line in and tape loop connections, but now benefits from carefully considered upgrades to its power […]

Traditional hi-fi ‘lore’ states that the best sound performance requires separates. T+A’s R 2500 R, however, says otherwise. This all-in-one amplifier is an unashamedly premium product, relying on dual-mono Class AB amplification, a custom PSU, and dual DAC architecture – where DSD inputs are separately handled by a bespoke 1-bit converter – to deliver your […]

This beautifully engineered amplifier takes its cues from Hegel’s earlier H390, making improvements to its streaming platform, DAC and preamp stages – plus introducing app control – to deliver a streaming amp of undeniable appeal. As we’ve come to expect from the Norwegian marque, the H400’s power output proves prodigious, making this an accomplished driver […]

By embracing modern streaming and usability features but not straying from its manufacturer’s ‘performance-first’ ethos, the RAS-5000 is a desirable addition to Rotel’s range – and the streaming amp market as a whole. A confident driver of loudspeakers courtesy of its rated 2x140W Class AB output, the RAS-5000 tackles all music genres with a sonic […]

With the M66, NAD has given audiophiles a preamplifier that’s a fit for both streaming and vinyl playback – and a fine match for the mighty M23 power amp of its flagship Masters series. A host of connections, including HDMI ARC and dedicated MM and MC phono inputs, gives the M66 the flexibility to stand […]

There’s something magical about seeing your vinyl records spinning above the clear acrylic plinth of the XA B. Fielding multiple Pro-Ject technologies and built in Europe, this is a striking turntable – and a very capable one. The XA B’s inert chassis houses clean power circuits, an electronic speed control and a sub-platter with extremely […]

Building on its engineering team’s decades of experience in headphone design, manufacturer Austrian Audio has got off to a flying start with this high-performance over-ear model. The Composer’s sound suits its name, its custom 49mm Hi-X drivers and open-back housings crafting musical, dynamic and detailed sonics suited to listening at home or in the studio. […]

Joining the earlier EISA Award-winning IO-6 in DALI’s active noise-cancelling headphone lineup, the IO-12 finds the Danish manufacturer taking a ‘True Hi-Fi’ approach to music listening on the move. This premium model leverages DALI’s knowledge of loudspeaker design, backing its 50mm rigid paper/fibre drivers with a motor system using its custom SMC material, while the […]

If the original Diablo headphone amp from iFi Audio was a breath of fresh air, this second-gen model will blow you away. Upgrades include a mode for MEMS earphones, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless, and the latest implementation of iFi Audio’s PureWave balanced circuit design, plus a new metallic-red chassis with grooves to support the […]

Нехай вас не вводить в оману мінімальний розмір і мінімалістичний дизайн MODEL M1. Завдяки цифровому каскаду класу D потужністю 2×100 Вт і широкому набору функцій, підсилювач Marantz без особливих зусиль керує гучномовцями у вітальні, щоб відтворювати як музику, так і аудіо безпосередньо з телевізора. Інтеграція потокової платформи HEOS і застосунків, а також підключення AirPlay 2 […]

A new entrant to the ‘just add speakers’ arena, the WiiM Amp catches the eye with its neat, easy-to-house casework and affordable price, and then stuns with its multi-talented feature set and performance. Streaming skills are extensive, from Spotify/Tidal Connect to playback through Roon, DLNA, AirPlay and the WiiM Home app – choose your music, […]

It’s not often a product arrives that redefines its category, but Eversolo’s DMP-A8 streamer does exactly that. Inside its slender aluminium housing, the latest dual-chip AKM DAC solution is married to a high-quality R2R volume control, making it a capable preamplifier, while an array of inputs and outputs – from balanced analogue to USB-B – […]

Incorporating engineering principles derived from Meridian’s DSP8000 XE and DSP9 towers – the standard bearers of its Extreme Engineering Programme – the Ellipse proves high-fidelity is possible from a compact, wireless speaker. Marrying a trio of active drivers to a powerful DSP platform, its performance showcases superb clarity, deep bass and – if required – […]

With its playful name and wide selection of colour finishes, Morel’s Biggie is a wireless loudspeaker with a fun side. But while small in stature and easily portable thanks to its leather-style carry handle and built-in rechargeable battery, its two-way driver configuration – 25mm tweeter and 100mm woofer, each with dedicated amplification – delivers a […]

На перший погляд CANVAS виглядає схожим на звичайну звукову панель, але це не так. Розроблений для використання як з телевізором, так і в якості автономної Hi-Fi системи, саундбар поєднує в собі масив стереодрайверів і чотирисмуговий каскад підсилювача з інноваційною технологією усунення перехресних перешкод BACCH 3D, яка забезпечує відтворення вашої улюбленої музики чи кіноконтенту у великому […]

Доволі часто стійки для AV-апаратури обходять увагою. Однак, такі речі відіграють чи не вирішальну роль у прагненні досягти найкращі звукові характеристики аудіосистеми, незалежно від того стерео вона чи багатоканальна. Це вміло демонструє друге покоління меблів Stax від Blok, яке поєднує в собі розумний і функціональний дизайн з технологіями ізоляції та контролю резонансу, завдяки чому ваші […]

Combining USB DAC and headphone amplifier technologies in a compact, pocket-friendly design, the GO Bar Kensei is a fit for on-the-go audiophiles. Utilising its USB-C connection for both power and hi-res file playback, iFi Audio’s stunning portable delivers a superb performance to headphones, whether IEMs or conventional over-ear designs, via its 3.5mm/4.4mm outputs. Key to […]