HiFi News

“This speaker is for those who appreciate the artistic and technical aspects of sound,” Set Free explains. “It’s more than a listening device—it’s an art piece that belongs in the homes of those who value creativity and craftsmanship.” Am I dreaming?

In addition to the addition of UPnP and Tidal Connect support, firmware v2.0.0 makes the Grimm MU1 and MU2 certified Roon Ready Endpoints.

I know you know, but a network transport connects to your network on its input side and spits out digital audio on the other to feed your DAC of choice.

In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Linear Tube Audio (LTA) announces their $28,000/pair Century Monoblock Power Amplifiers.

See? Acoustic treatment doesn’t have to look like a lab.

Here’s the gist—the Technics SL-1200/1210G Master Edition Turntables incorporate the ΔΣ-Drive and low-noise switching power supply from the SL-1200GR2 and SL-1300G models. Plus a touch of gold.

The new APEX Range from Advance Paris includes three hybrid tube/transistor integrated amplifiers—A8 APEX, A10 APEX, and A12 APEX—offering 75, 130, and 190 Watts respectively with each also housing a MM phono input and on-board DAC joined by the ACD APEX compact tube CD player.

KEF’s new Coda W Wireless HiFi Speakers come in colors with names like Vintage Burgundy, Nickel Grey, Moss Green, Midnight Blue, and Dark Titanium, colors that could very well be on offer in a nice thick cardigan.

Hand built tube amps, NOS DACS, and phono stages with RIAA curves. These are a few of my favorite things.

Two essentially new turntables from Britain’s Michell Engineering nearly never happens.

Following on the release of the Brave Heart ZERO-Tech Speaker Cable comes news of the new Lone Ranger ZERO-Tech speaker cable that also falls into the Folk Hero Series.

Coming just in time for the holidays, say hello (twice) to the new Mola Mola Ossetra mono amplifiers.

When you see a Vivid Audio speaker there’s one thing you know for sure—you’re looking at a Vivid Audio speaker.

I’m a fan of the one and done approach when it comes to lossless streaming and Qobuz Connect is my favorite solution.