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Choosing a speaker format through Hoffman's Iron Law, room modes and dynamic compression. Tables by room area, the economics of the decision, five scenarios.

Eversolo has revealed details of its new AMP-F8 stereo power amplifier. The model operates in Class AB and is designed both for use in a conventional stereo system and in bridged mode. In stereo configuration, the amplifier delivers 2 × 180W RMS into 8 ohms and 2 × 280W RMS into 4 ohms, while bridging the channels increases output to 500W RMS into 8 ohms.

French manufacturer Analog Audio Design is preparing to launch the new TR-1100 reel-to-reel tape recorder, which will become the company’s most fully featured model to date. Unlike the TP-1000, which is designed solely for playback, the new machine will support both tape playback and recording. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2026.

Sonoro audio has released the PLATINUM Signature turntable, developed with the involvement of Karl-Heinz Fink. The model joins the company’s Signature Line and follows a deliberately traditional concept, with no Bluetooth, automatic shut-off, or built-in phono preamplifier. The electronics are used solely to control the motor, while the cartridge signal is routed directly to gold-plated RCA outputs. An amplifier with an MM phono input or an external phono stage is therefore required.

A ranking of legendary reel-to-reel tape machines: Studer A820, Ampex ATR-102, Technics RS-1500, Revox B77 MkII, etc. Verified specifications and secondary-market prices.

German manufacturer Seefluth Audio has introduced the Qlang M4s active loudspeakers, developed by company founder Michael Seefluth. The model is handcrafted in Germany and designed to operate without an external amplifier, with amplification modules and DSP already built into the cabinets. The DSP is used not only for crossover duties but also to adapt the sound to the acoustic characteristics of a particular room.

Sennheiser has announced the MOMENTUM True Wireless 5, its most advanced true wireless earbuds yet. The new model combines flagship sound, adaptive noise cancellation and a compact design.

Musician has introduced the Delphinus external digital-to-analog converter, which uses separate processing sections for PCM and DSD formats. The unit is built around a discrete R-2R architecture and supports high-resolution digital audio, with PCM playback up to 32-bit/1,536 kHz and DSD up to DSD1024.

Danish company Buchardt Audio has released the E50-S passive bookshelf loudspeakers, developed on the basis of the popular E50 model introduced in 2024. The manufacturer stresses that the new model is not intended to replace the original version, but rather to offer a different sonic character and different amplification requirements. The Buchardt Audio E50-S features higher sensitivity, a less pronounced low-frequency response and a more prominent midrange, which is why both models will remain on sale.

British manufacturer Vertere Acoustics has introduced the Ruby One, its new flagship moving-coil cartridge positioned above the XtraX in the company’s lineup. Development took around five years, during which the engineers tested various generator, suspension and body designs, as well as cantilevers made from boron, diamond and ruby and several different stylus profiles.

A step-by-step guide to loudspeaker placement: room modes, SBIR, the equilateral triangle, toe-in, the 38 percent rule and treatment priorities.

Generator physics, load matching, tonearm resonance calculation, stylus profiles and cost of ownership. Verified published specifications for three benchmark models.

The Accuphase DP-470 CD player has been unveiled, representing an evolutionary upgrade to the respected Japanese company's product lineup. True to tradition, the DP-470 employs a drive mechanism with a low center of gravity; a rubber damper is positioned between the laser pickup transport mechanism and the disc loader to suppress lens actuator resonance. An eight-pole neodymium magnet ensures secure disc clamping.

Cayin has released the Jazz 70 integrated tube amplifier, the smallest and most affordable model in the Jazz family, which also includes the Jazz 80, Jazz 90 and Jazz 100. The amplifier combines traditional tube circuitry with modern connectivity: three RCA inputs are provided for analog sources, while wireless playback is available via Bluetooth.

The latest Merason DAC 2 utilizes a pair of Burr-Brown PCM1794A chips in a true dual-mono configuration. According to the manufacturer, this setup increases dynamic range by 5 dB and results in a wider soundstage.