Bowers & Wilkins launches 700 Series S3 Signature speakers
by Ian Collen
The new-and-improved range adds further refinements to the 702 S3 floorstander and 705 S3 standmount speakers, along with the HTM71 S3 marking the first centre to earn its illustrious Signature status.
The new True Wireless Stereo package incorporates an xMEMS Cowell speaker alongside the company’s own custom mid/bass driver, while thankfully avoiding the premium price tag of its high-end siblings.
Looking for a mains distribution system that combines hefty power delivery capability with some useful smart features? Powergrip thinks they have exactly what you need.
Is a dedicated DAC preferable to a streamer for Hi-Res audio?
by Ian Collen
While many of the answers to this fair question point to the latter option, this discussion also opens up some welcome recommendations and use-case solutions for getting the best sound at a sensible price.
Having already provided two different takes on the Borea BR03, Triangle is back again with a spec that feels tailor made for 2024. Does it deliver on the promise?
Cyrus is billing this as more of an update over the Phono Signature stage it's replacing rather than a complete redesign, but that could still make it a big deal for those serious about their vinyl.
Developed in collaboration with JVC, the new ultraportable solution introduces K2HD technology to the line-up to help restore the source audio to its original master quality.
The GR2 looks much the same as it always does but underneath is one of the most significant changes in the history of the model. Is it any good then?
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LG launches portable StanbyME Speaker
by Ian Collen
Designed to work in harmony with its namesake lifestyle TV, as well as being a standalone wireless audio solution, the new stereo speaker features dual 20mm tweeters with a 20W output.
Updating the original planar magnetic closed-back design, the new-gen model integrates a Quarter Wavelength Resonator Mask and enhanced Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver.
First announced last year, the floor-standing model finally takes its place as the biggest and most powerful loudspeaker solution within the 5000 series.
Astell & Kern has taken the company's considerable knowledge of digital and separated it from its portable players. Is the HC4 the best way to enjoy the A&K sound?
The Q Acoustics M40 speaker system could be described as 'Big', 'Wireless’ and 'Affordable'. Of course, these are all relative terms - so what is the company's specific take on how they should all be interpreted and combined. We find out...
The Spinner BT takes the functionality we might reasonably expect from an affordable turntable… and adds a massive dollop of JBL design language. How does that work out?
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Pro-Ject launches Juke Box E1 turntable system
by Ian Collen
The all-in-one solution integrates Bluetooth streaming and Class D amplification, with some optional speakers to complete the Hi-Fi package.
Leema Neutron and Graviton Pre and Power Amp Review
by Ed Selley
For its latest range, Leema Acoustics has refined its production and design processes to produce a pre/power duo that, on paper at least, looks to offer huge bang for your buck. Does it pan out?
Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024: All you need to know about this year's event
by Ian Collen
The UK’s longest-running Hi-Fi event returns for another packed three days from 23-25 February, featuring some of the hottest products and plenty of big names to tempt audio enthusiasts along for a look and listen.
All five models feature the company’s Digital Signal Processing algorithm and Music Integrity Engine, ready to work in harmony with your home cinema, gaming, or Hi-Fi systems.
Do you feel that streaming music from your phone is a bit… dull? Audio Technica thinks so too and has re (re) released a classic audio curiosity to liven things up a bit.
Building upon the original Concept, the new Signature edition looks to introduce some suitably updated tech with a similar ‘plug and play’ modular design.
What’s the difference between Class A/B and Class D amplification?
by Ian Collen
With this thread noting the rising popularity of Class D models, it drew a typically rich and vocal response from those who just like what they hear through to others passionately stating a case for their own preferred solutions.
JBL’s latest take on a wireless speaker is a heady combination of retro and bang up to date. Is this big box of tricks enough to win you over?
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Harman announces JBL L42ms integrated music system
by Ian Collen
The single-cabinet solution offers a more compact and affordable alternative to the L75ms, and will be joined by the DA850 and DA1650 distribution amplifiers in its Q1 launch window.
Hottish on the heels of reviewing the Teton Plus soundbar package, we now give Majority’s D40X bookshelf models a whirl. Under £90 sounds almost impossible, particularly as you can find them for £70. Can these speakers really make a nice sound? Let’s see.
Sonus faber Duetto Active Wireless Loudspeaker Review
by Ed Selley
Having dipped a toe in more lifestyle oriented products with the Omnia, Sonus faber has combined more traditional speaker engineering with wireless tech. Is the Duetto a perfect hybrid?
The latest iteration of its spherical multi-room stereo speaker offers a refined acoustic design, with the addition of Chromecast and AirPlay 2, plus a more affordable price tag.
With 11 channels of 140W amplification and the capacity to process
13.4-channel audio, the new AVR is set to jump to the top of the series, featuring support for 8K video, Dolby Atmos, and more.
Do you have a big screen TV with underwhelming audio plus a pair of old bookshelf speakers doing nothing? Tangent has created the device that sticks them together.
Arriving in the UK this month, this slightly more restrained and affordable alternative to the RA180 boasts a similar Class AD design with twin mono amplifier modules offering a combined 500W output.
A new generation of the CX Series could be on the way, with this upgrade on the popular CXN V2 introducing a new DAC and the improved in-house Gen4 StreamMagic platform.
The Custom Integration range will launch with the CI-Uniti 102 streamer/amplifier, 8-channel CI-NAP 108 power amplifier, and the CI-NAP 101 mono power amp in time for the summer.