British hi-fi brand Exposure is updating its range to add fresh features to meet the latest audiophile wants. Currently being released is the 2010S2-D, an upgraded version of the 2010S2 integrated amplifier. Like its predecessor, the new 2010S2-D comes with six line level inputs. However, one of these is now a direct AV input with […]

Brand new M-DAC+ from Audiolab. The well reviewed M-DAC got a newer big brother, called M-DAC+. As far as we been told, the retail should hit around 995£, and the current MDAC should continue, and then the MDAC+ is the "better" version. M-DAC+ is a not only a big brother in terms of performance and features, […]

SOPRA - New line from Focal Compact and powerful, Sopra N°1 is a concentration of technological innovation. It features "NIC" magnetic circuit, "TMD" surrounds for the midrange woofer and Infinite Horn Loading (IHL) of the tweeter. It is a true "demonstrator", corroborating the contribution of the new technologies implemented on Sopra.Beyond this attractive first impression, […]

Marantz's 30years 'special' anniversary model. PM14S1/SA14S1 / PM-14S1/SA-14S1 Special Edition Both gets the heaviere topplate from the PM11S3. Besides that not much information, besides that, specifications wise, they are complete the same as the normal PM14S1 and the SA14S1.   Also the beautiful bigbrother was shown with the hood off: PM11S3  

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Chameleon embodies all of the iconic design elements of Sonus faber while offering a level of customization previously unattainable in this market segment: the entire cabinet is covered in leather; driver flanges are embellished with aluminum trims; the side walls house the exchangeable side panels via a system of pins which allows for their simple removal […]

Acoustic Energy is undergoing a raft of changes to re-establish itself as one of the UK’s leading hi-fi loudspeaker manufacturers. “With a new Managing Director, new global and domestic sales teams and investment from its new $20 Billion joint ODM parent, Wistron, Acoustic Energy is now well placed to achieve its future growth objectives” says the […]

Danish Densen Audio with new products, which maybe will be shown in Munich next week? Not much info on them yet, besides these quotes from Thomas Sillesen (Owner of Densen): New Densen design Half width cabinets (Same depth as the old series) Serie called Dino It will come in Black and Albino finish (albino is […]

Audiolab 8300A - New Integrated Amplifier from Audiolab A new integrated amplifier from the well-known HiFi brand Audiolab. 8300A is the name of the brand new integrated amplifier from Audiolab. 8300A is rated at 2x70w @8ohm and 2x105w @4ohm.  UK amp designer Jan Ertner has led the amplifier design of the new 8300A, refining the performance […]

Audiolab 8300CD In 1983, audio enthusiasts Philip Swift and Derek Scotland launched Audiolab with their first product, the 8000A Integrated Amplifier. Born out of frustration that decent audio equipment appeared too expensive and was inconveniently sensitive to other system components, this integrated amplifier was a great success and each landmark product that followed delivered consistently. […]

Mission Aero - Bluetooth docking speaker Enclosed under the sleek aluminium skin of Aero are six power amplifiers each driving a full range BMR speaker. Sub-bass output is provided by a pressure balanced 120mm subwoofer driven by its own dedicated amplifier.     We just got our hands on one of the beauties, and will […]

    The newest range in Triangle's program: Esprit Ez series. A series of 2 stadmount speakers, 2 floorstander models, one center speaker and one rear surround speaker. Build Quality The Triangle Antal Ez comes in 3 variations, High Gloss White, High Gloss Black and walnut finish. The cabinet is really nice looking, and the […]

The new Bowers & Wilkins CM Series dramatically improves on the audiophile-quality performance and luxurious design for which the series is renowned. Combining the latest Bowers & Wilkins technologies – including Decoupled Double Dome tweeters – plus refined new styling and an entirely new addition to the range, the result is truly beautiful sound. The […]

Rating: ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) For: Easy to use Powerful amplifier Detailed Lots of connectivy options Against: Bluetooth missing Marantz Melody Stream comes in 2 different finishes, one with black and a white front and one in all black. I think the older M-CR503 is a slicker looking unit with its classic Marantz finish, which […]

Pass Labs XA30,5 - Smallest amp in the family! "Smallest" power amplifier in the Pass Labs familiy, and yet it have dimensions of WxHxD (47,5cm X 17,5cm X 48cm) and have a weights 28kg's. Rated for 30watt @8ohm, pure class-A and 60watt @4ohm. Here a little teaser with some nice pictures - Full review soon!

  Rating: ★★★★ / ★★★★★ (4 out of 5) For: Dynamic Powerful bass (From this size speaker) Well defined top/mid Against:  Placement is hard Problems with louder volumes No wireless-inputs No digital-inputs Contrary to alot of the competition in this segment, Paradigm choose to make this a a closed cabinet, and not a bas reflex construction. And how […]

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