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Swiss company Revox has introduced the Studiomaster CD100 CD player, a digital source designed for the brand’s Studiomaster M500 and M300 systems. The new model is intended to operate within the Revox Multiuser 3.0 ecosystem and supports CD-DA and CD-R disc playback.

PSI Audio will exhibit from 4th to 7th June 2026 at HIGH END 2026 in room H X5 V03 (Level 0) of the Austria Center Vienna. Visitors will be treated to demonstrations of the high-end speakers PSI Audio Héritage3, which adapt the renowned professional fidelity of the Swiss manufacturer to audiophile living rooms. The famous active bass trap PSI Audio AVAA C214 will also be available for demos.

Burmester has introduced the 259 power amplifier, which the company itself describes as a “quiet revolution”. The new model was first shown in September 2025: in keeping with Burmester tradition, the year and month of its debut are reflected in the model name. The unit is now ready to be integrated into music systems of the highest class.

British brand Tannoy is preparing to mark its 100th anniversary with special versions of the Westminster Royal GR and Canterbury GR loudspeaker systems. Founded in 1926, the company has dedicated limited editions of models from the Prestige Gold Reference series to its centenary. The new products will be shown at High End Vienna 2026, which will take place in early June.

Andover Audio has announced The One MK2 music system, an updated version of its integrated solution for listening to vinyl and digital sources. As before, the model is designed for those who want full-fledged sound without the traditional combination of a turntable, amplifier, speakers and numerous cables. The One MK2 brings everything together in a single enclosure and is aimed at listeners who value convenience, clean design and more serious sound quality than ordinary desktop systems can offer.

Moon has expanded its Compass lineup with two new components: the Moon 491 preamplifier/streamer and the Moon 461 stereo power amplifier. These models broaden the series, which previously included the Moon 371 all-in-one system, and make Compass a more flexible platform for building a High End audio system.

Therefore, the elegant solution of an integrated amplifier with a built-in DAC and streamer (to which you only need to add a couple of speakers) has become a true industry standard. The sound quality of the latest streaming amplifiers has leaped forward - a true revolution has occurred in the segment over the past ten years. So now this class of equipment no longer seems like a compromise between price, convenience, and quality.

Renowned Danish loudspeaker manufacturer DALI has introduced the Vega wireless audio system – a compact all-in-one solution designed for users who want serious sound without a traditional rack of components, an external amplifier, or separate loudspeakers. The model’s world debut is scheduled for High End Vienna 2026, which will take place in early June in Vienna. DALI emphasizes that Vega is the result of the company’s many years of experience in loudspeaker design and is intended to bring the brand’s signature approach into a more compact and interior-friendly format.

SMSL has expanded its premium VMV series with the new VMV P2 MK2 desktop headphone amplifier. The new model was introduced alongside the flagship VMV D2R MK2 DAC, which was previously covered, and belongs to the updated MK2 generation of devices. SMSL positions this pairing as one of the brand’s most advanced solutions for desktop Hi-Fi systems, aimed at audiophiles and professional users.

Scottish company Fyne Audio has introduced the Cubitt 5 – its first active wireless speaker system with built-in streaming capabilities. For the brand, this model marks an important step toward a more accessible and convenient format: the Cubitt 5 is designed for those who want to enjoy Fyne Audio’s signature sound without a separate amplifier, complex cabling, or a traditional multi-component Hi-Fi system.

French brand YBA will present its new Design One SACD player at High End Vienna 2026. It is a compact battery-powered model designed not only for traditional Hi-Fi systems, but also for desktop and portable use. According to the company, the Design One is the first YBA device created specifically for the portable/desktop audio segment. The unit combines an SACD/CD transport, a digital-to-analogue converter and a headphone amplifier in a single chassis. The player measures 188 × 166 × 40 mm and weighs 1.34 kg.

Wharfedale is expanding its Heritage series with the new compact Denton 1S loudspeaker. The new model looks back to the brand’s history and is directly inspired by the Denton 1, introduced in 1974. At the time, that speaker was an unusual experiment for Wharfedale: compared with the company’s classic wooden models, it stood out with a more modern appearance, flexible placement options and an unconventional engineering approach.

Lotoo has introduced two new components for desktop audio systems: the Lotoo Gungnir DAC with headphone amplifier and the Lotoo LPX-01 external power supply, designed specifically to work with it, but not exclusively. The company will showcase both devices at High End 2026 Vienna in early June, as well as in the World of Headphones area in Vienna.

German company Econik has introduced the active loudspeaker system Econik 1851 – a two-way model with an unusual suspended design and an enclosure made from quartz sand. For a brand that only began releasing its first loudspeaker systems in 2023, the new model marks a noticeable step toward a more experimental design language and a less conventional engineering philosophy.

Meanwhile, the functions of a phono preamp (amplifying the signal from the cartridge, restoring the frequency response through equalization) are performed with an extremely low-level signal - highly sensitive to interference and crosstalk. Even minimal correction errors are subsequently multiplied at a much higher signal level in the amplifier circuit. In this article, we've compiled seven of the most impressive phono preamplifiers, sorted in ascending order of price. Looking to upgrade your entry-level hi-fi system? This article is for you. Thinking about upgrading your high-end vinyl audio system? This ranking will point you in the right direction.