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Slovak audio equipment manufacturer Canor Audio has unveiled the stylish Foundation series of electronic components, with its first two representatives being the Virtus I4S integrated amplifier and the Verto D4S DAC. Both devices feature discrete circuitry and come with modern touch control and practical connection options for ambitious music lovers. The combination of glass, aluminum, and steel emphasizes the high ambitions of the new Foundation lineup while also providing a robust, resonance-free chassis construction.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Gryphon Audio Designs has released a limited edition Gryphon 40 integrated amplifier. This unit pays tribute to the original vision of company founder Flemming E. Rasmussen and incorporates the modern design approach of Tom Møller.

Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD) announced the release of the new TAD-E1AX floorstanding speakers, replacing the well-known TAD-E1TX (produced since 2019). The speakers feature the company's signature coaxial high-midrange/high-frequency driver (a 2.5 cm beryllium dome tweeter and a 9 cm magnesium alloy cone driver) and a pair of 16 cm MACC woofers.

Choosing a preamplifier and its precise pairing with the rest of the path and, above all, the power amplifier is not an easy task. Especially when new models of components are constantly entering the market. Our editorial rating was compiled specifically to facilitate the choice and includes seven ultra-modern preamplifiers for every taste and budget.

Vandersteen Audio has introduced an upgrade of the famous Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT acoustic systems — the new speakers are called Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT Evo. Traditionally for the company, a scheme with active subwoofer sections in each speaker is used here. The acoustics has a stable impedance of 8 Ohms, but a rather low sensitivity of 87 dB — so, for operation, an amplification of 40 to 200 W is required.

The German company Bärbox has released new acoustic systems Bärbox B.01 – slender two-way floor-standing loudspeakers are designed in solid wood cases and operate in the frequency range from 38 to 20,000 Hz (at 87 dB sensitivity and 4 Ohm impedance). The downward-facing phase inverter port allows for maximum flexibility in the placement of the speakers in the listening room.

Extra-class floorstanding acoustic systems, Wilson Benesch Omnium – the culmination of 30 years of development experience from the famous British company. The model was created in collaboration after long and thorough research work of the SSUCHY project. The second from the top in the company's range, loudspeakers embodied the most advanced, bold and new sound solutions.

The first and only turntable in the model range of the famous British company Cyrus, the Cyrus TTP Turntable fits perfectly with the rest of the company's models range (from the Classic PHONO to the Cyrus Classic or XR preamplifiers or integrated amplifiers) and offers extraordinary playback quality in its price category. We tested the turntable and studied it in all details - let's understand both the design of the player and its musical capabilities.

A new CD player Luxman D-03R has been announced – the model will replace the previous version D-03X. Luxman D-03R can work both as a disc player and as an external digital-to-analog converter – the heart of the device is High-End ROHM DB34352EKV chips in a dual mono configuration.

The second generation of the HiFiMAN Serenade digital-to-analog converter with headphone amplifier has become $200 cheaper and received a Wi-Fi module. The new HiFiMAN Serenade DAC is based on the proprietary Hymalaya Pro Ladder engine, which is an updated version of the first generation Hymalaya DAC, originally released in 2021.

The MoFi Electronics division of the American company Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab has introduced a more affordable version of its flagship MasterPhono phono stage. The new model is called the MoFi UltraPhono Pro and features a single input. This version also offers fewer additional functions and does without the VU meters that give the flagship a touch of vintage character.

American audio equipment manufacturer Grado Labs has released the new open-back full-size Signature S550 headphones, expanding its proprietary Signature series. The new model is aimed at listeners who value warmth, naturalness, and a comfortable, non-fatiguing presentation, while preserving the openness, speed, and detail that are characteristic of Grado sound.

British audio company Rega Research introduced the Mercury preamplifier and Solis power amplifier at Munich's High End show - back in 2024. Now, at last, these newcomers are available.

The Taiwanese company Keces Audio has introduced the Keces Ewave Audio Network Switch, designed specifically for audio applications. During development, special attention was paid to minimizing noise and interference, and the new model also features a highly precise synchronization system.

Polish company Taga Harmony presented the Taga Harmony TCD-70T CD player, the output stage of which is implemented on two 6N2 tubes. Together with the reference chip of the ESS Technology SABRE ES9018 converter and a large-sized power supply based on a 100 W toroidal transformer, the model promises luxurious sound quality.