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Yamaha R200A Refreshes the Entry-Level Stereo Receiver After a Decade
The Yamaha R200A is a new entry-level stereo receiver with 100W per channel, MM phono input, Bluetooth Multipoint, A/B speaker outputs and subwoofer connectivity.
Technics EAH-A1000 Brings Magnetic Fluid Technology to a 40mm Over-Ear Driver
Technics EAH-A1000 Technics has introduced the EAH-A1000, a new flagship wireless over-ear headphone built around a newly developed 40mm Magnetic Fluid Driver. The model expands the magnetic-fluid concept previously used in Technics’…
ESOTERIC F-Series Goes Black with F-01, F-02 and PS-01F Black Editions
ESOTERIC adds Black Edition versions of the F-01 and F-02 integrated amplifiers and matching PS-01F external power supply, retaining the existing Grandioso-derived architecture in a new black finish.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 Brings 192kHz Lossless Audio over Wi-Fi
Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 combines aptX Lossless with low-power Wi-Fi 6E and XPAN, enabling up to 192kHz lossless wireless audio and expanding high-resolution playback beyond Bluetooth.
Roon Is Running, but the Audio Devices Are Gone: A Strange macOS 27 Network Issue
Roon users on macOS 27 are reporting missing Roon Ready streamers and network speakers while Roon Server itself remains operational. Roon has identified a local network access issue and published temporary workarounds…
Clearaudio Compact Phono, A Phono Stage Small Enough to Disappear Beside the Turntable
Clearaudio Compact Phono is a 115 x 80 x 26mm MM/MC phono stage with external cartridge switching, 40dB and 60dB gain settings, plus 16Hz subsonic and 70kHz ultrasonic filtering.
Bose Expands Its Open-Ear Lineup with Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) and Sport Open Earbuds
Bose introduces the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) and Sport Open Earbuds, expanding its open-ear lineup with Cinema Mode, aptX Adaptive, up to 9 hours of battery life and an IP54-rated sports…
YG Acoustics Unveils Vesper 3, a New Three-Way Reference Series Loudspeaker
YG Acoustics introduces the Vesper 3, a new three-way Reference Series loudspeaker positioned between the Carmel 3 and Vantage 3, featuring a third-generation Ultracoherent crossover and a 30Hz–40kHz usable frequency range.
Devialet Unveils Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue, a New F1-Inspired Exclusive Edition
Devialet introduces the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue exclusive edition, combining a new F1-inspired finish with 400W amplification, 18Hz bass extension, 24-bit/192kHz playback, Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect and more.
Estelon Forza Ultra Debuts with 60kHz Diamond Tweeter and New Crystalid Drivers
Estelon unveils the Forza Ultra with new Accuton Crystalid drivers, a 60kHz diamond tweeter, Extreme Mk II-derived connector technology and Stillpoints Ultra SS V2 isolation. Pricing starts at €159,000 and US$227,000.
TIDAL x BUGATTI MA1 Debuts as a 1,500W Reference Monoblock
TIDAL Audio unveils the TIDAL x BUGATTI MA1 reference monoblock amplifier with 420W into 8 ohms, 1,500W into 2 ohms, three 1,000VA transformers, 800,000µF of capacitance and a 110kg chassis.
KISS 《Rock And Roll Over》 50th Anniversary Edition Adds Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and 192kHz/24bit Blu-ray Audio
KISS celebrates 50 years of 《Rock And Roll Over》 with a 4CD+Blu-ray Audio box featuring Bernie Grundman’s remaster, Eddie Kramer’s 2026 mix, Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround and 192kHz/24bit PCM.
iFi iCAN PHANTOM 1.5 Debuts with Tube, Solid-State and Electrostatic Headphone Support
iFi Audio launches the iCAN PHANTOM 1.5 flagship headphone amplifier with Class A solid-state and tube stages, an integrated electrostatic energizer and more than 15W of output power.
Mr. Big’s 《Big, Bigger, Biggest!》 Returns for Its 30th Anniversary on SACD, MQA-CD and One-Step Vinyl
Mr. Big’s 《Big, Bigger, Biggest!》 returns for its 30th anniversary on Hybrid Multi-channel SACD, limited One-Step 180g 2LP and MQA-CD+CD on November 27, 2026.
Yeol Eum Son’s New Album 《PlayWrite》 Receives Early Physical Release in Korea
Yeol Eum Son’s new album 《PlayWrite》 receives an early physical release in Korea, featuring 20 works by pianist-composers including Weissenberg, de Larrocha, Landowska, Gulda and Lipatti.
Deutsche Grammophon Releases Justus Eichhorn’s Debut Album 《The Source》
Deutsche Grammophon releases 16-year-old pianist Justus Eichhorn’s debut album 《The Source》, featuring Bach, Liszt, Mendelssohn, original works and a Dolby Atmos mix.
Michael Jackson’s 《BAD》 Returns on Mobile Fidelity SACD and 45RPM One-Step Vinyl
Mobile Fidelity reissues Michael Jackson’s 《BAD》 as a Hybrid SACD and a 6,000-copy UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP edition, priced at $34.99 and $125.
Schiit Unveils Bifrost 3, Moving from Multibit to Mesh and ESS
Schiit Audio unveils the Bifrost 3 DAC with Mesh 8×39 filtering, dual ESS ES9039 modulators, Unison 384 USB, Forkbeard EQ and preamp functions, priced from $699.