Hi-Fi

Danish cartridge manufacturer Ortofon has reimagined its renowned MC cartridge, the MC A90, by introducing the Ortofon MC 90X. This new model boasts a stainless steel chassis created through Selective Laser Melting (SLM), providing exceptional rigidity and improved resonance management. Additionally, the upgraded Ortofon Rubber Dampers contribute to enhanced sound clarity, effectively reducing distortion for […] More

Echo Diastasis is an audio equipment manufacturer located in Greece. The company currently offers a limited range of products, featuring four amplifiers. The latest addition to their lineup is the PH-79 phono amplifier. According to the company, Echo Diastasis would not introduce a new phono amplifier unless it could provide a significant improvement. The PH-79 […] More

The Japanese company Rotel, with a history spanning around sixty years, has introduced its inaugural headphone amplifier, named the DX-3. This model features both digital and analog inputs, along with Bluetooth connectivity. The front panel is equipped with a standard 6.35 mm jack, as well as a 4.4 mm jack for balanced connections. Rotel DX-3 […] More

Pearl Acoustics has revised its existing 170 integrated tube amplifier. The 170 SE has significant improvements under the hood. The company also announces a new power amplifier called the 7040. The 7040 operates in Class D, but without the typical Class D tone, the designers claim. Pearl Acoustics 170 SE The new 170 SE is […] More

Musical Fidelity has introduced the M8x DAC, a new digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier. The company claims to offer exceptional sound quality through advanced processing techniques and a fully discrete, balanced analog circuitry design. The M8x DAC is capable of supporting all contemporary audio resolutions and is equipped with two headphone outputs. Since the early […] More

German audio manufacturer Theorie und Anwendung (T+A) has introduced the Symphonia, an integrated amplifier featuring both analogue and digital connectivity options. It includes a dedicated turntable input and boasts a wide array of streaming capabilities. The front panel is adorned with retro-style VU meters, while the internal components are entirely modern. The Symphonia, featuring an […] More

Graham Engineering has introduced the Phantom III SE, a premium turntable arm crafted from top-tier materials. The Phantom III SE comes in multiple lengths to suit various preferences. Bob Graham, a distinguished designer of turntable tonearms, has been a pivotal figure in the analog audio sector since the 1980s, recognized for his groundbreaking uni-pivot designs. […] More

The Matrix Audio TT-1 and NT-1 serve as dedicated audio streaming sources, featuring optimized digital outputs. Users have the flexibility to select a digital-to-analog converter, with compatibility for nearly any DA converter available for connection to the NT-1 and TT-1. Additionally, Matrix Audio has integrated advanced technology into these models, including functionality with the MA […] More

Czech audio equipment manufacturer Remton Audio has introduced its newest phono preamplifier, the Remton 481, which will be available in a very limited quantity. Aimed at audiophiles who prioritize exceptional sound quality, the 481 is an enhanced iteration of the company’s flagship V-LCR model, albeit without the LCR system for RIAA correction. This distinction positions […] More

Waiting For Ideas is a design agency located in Paris, not an audio equipment manufacturer. However, they have introduced a turntable named the PP-1, which features a unique design. Notably, it lacks a conventional tonearm, with the needle positioned at the bottom of the record. The sound quality and the technology provider remain unknown, but […] More

Audioengine has updated its Bluetooth receiver, the B1. The latest version, B1 Next Gen, now supports aptX Adaptive. It continues to output music signals in both digital and analog formats, as it is equipped with a built-in digital-to-analog converter. Audioengine B1 Next Gen The B1 Next Gen from American Audioengine serves as the updated version […] More

Totaldac has introduced the d1-CD, a CD transport engineered to serve as a definitive reference in digital source technology. Utilizing the Austrian CD-PRO8 mechanism, the d1-CD incorporates extensive research from the development of Totaldac’s digital-to-analog converters, reclockers, and streamers. The design team meticulously evaluated every element of the d1-CD, equipping it with specialized oscillators, a […] More