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Fosi Audio has introduced the DAP Neo, a portable audio player that blends modern music playback technology with iconic ergonomics - highlighted by a distinctive control wheel on the front panel.

The Rega Replay is the result of a three-year development process, during which the company worked to adapt its proprietary technologies for a more accessible price point.

Naim has unveiled its most sophisticated all-in-one music system: the Naim Mu-so Utopia. This cutting-edge wireless immersive music system features Dolby Atmos support and delivers a powerful 720 watts of output. Built using technologies and drivers from Focal, the Naim Mu-so Utopia is designed for rooms up to 50 m² (capable of reaching a maximum sound pressure level of 109 dB).

Swiss company Dartzeel, known for its high-end audio electronics, has introduced its first loudspeaker model, the MHB-12NB.

As previously mentioned, Hifiverse is rolling out multilingual support across its content in stages - and today, a full Chinese-language version of the portal has gone live. From editorial reviews and articles to product descriptions in our catalog, all site content is now available in Chinese.

PSI Audio AVAA turns 10. Since its introduction in 2016, the active bass trap system AVAA has changed the way people treat their rooms. With its compact format and outstanding efficiency, the Active Velocity Acoustic Absorber is the perfect solution for eliminating room modes in smaller spaces and rooms that don’t allow for traditional acoustic measures. It clears up the audio across the whole bass frequency spectrum by removing excess energy from the room.

Japanese audio manufacturer Luxman has introduced the B-100 Centennial (B-100C) monoblock power amplifier to celebrate the brand's 100th anniversary. This is the company's first model of its kind in 20 years. The new amplifier combines Class A and Class AB amplification technologies, delivering high power output without excessive heat generation or energy consumption.

Linn has introduced its new Linn 343 floorstanding loudspeakers. According to the company, this model redefines expectations for how a compact speaker can sound.

Italian audio brand Manunta, owned by M2Tech, has expanded its Classic series, which debuted in 2024 with the Classic Integrated amplifier.

Japanese company Audio-Technica has expanded the range of finishes available for its popular AT-LP60XBT turntable, introducing a new version in a rich teal color.

Hifiverse is gradually activating multilingual support for all materials - from editorial tests and articles, to descriptions of the catalog items and other sectors. Today the full French version was released to the public, and soon we expect releases in many European languages.

German loudspeaker manufacturer Nubert has expanded the finish options for two popular models in its nuLine series – the compact nuLine 34 and the floorstanding nuLine 284.

Dutch company Lyssna Acoustics, founded by Ruud Moerman and Kobus Oomen, has unveiled its debut loudspeaker system, the Lyssna Modular. The key feature of the new model is its modular architecture, which allows compact two-way monitors to be upgraded into full-fledged three-way floorstanding speakers. This approach enables owners to gradually improve their audio systems while retaining their existing components.

German loudspeaker manufacturer Elac has announced the Baltic EL 100, a new model developed to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary. The speakers combine the distinctive appearance of 1980s studio monitors with a modern approach to music reproduction. Particular attention has been paid not only to sound quality but also to aesthetics, drawing inspiration from Japanese jazz cafés and dedicated listening bars, where high-quality music takes center stage.

American company Schiit Audio has introduced the Freya 2 preamplifier, distinguished by its ability to flexibly reconfigure the amplification circuitry. At the heart of the new model is the proprietary Fusion Architecture, which combines four vacuum tubes with depletion-mode MOSFET transistors. Users can choose between five operating modes: passive, all-tube, all-solid-state, and two hybrid configurations in which tubes are employed either for voltage amplification or current amplification.

Polish company Virtual HiFi has introduced the Supernova, a fully passive three-way floorstanding loudspeaker with an open-baffle dipole design. The model was developed by Grzegorz Rulka, who has previously worked on projects for Cube Audio and Qualio. Supernova is the latest addition to the young brand’s range, following the earlier Viper model.

ELAC has introduced the Tube 100 integrated tube amplifier, created to mark the German brand’s 100th anniversary. The model combines traditional tube amplification with modern connectivity options, including HDMI ARC and Bluetooth. According to the manufacturer, the Tube 100 could be one of the first fully tube-based integrated amplifiers to feature HDMI support.

Vinnie Rossi has expanded its CANTA family with the new CANTA Integrated Amplifier. The model builds on the ideas introduced with the debut CANTA Phono Preamplifier, including a dual-mono architecture, proprietary Belleson power regulation, and a substantial aluminum chassis. The amplifier uses a hybrid design, combining a tube preamplifier stage with a powerful solid-state output section.

Magico has introduced a new generation of its A3 floorstanding loudspeaker, scheduled to go on sale in 2027. Although the three-way, four-driver configuration has been retained, the model has effectively been redesigned from the ground up, with engineers revisiting the enclosure, driver complement and crossover network. Technologies originally used in the development of the flagship M9 were employed during the design process, including laser vibrometry and a robotic Near-Field Scanner for analysing cabinet behaviour and dispersion characteristics.

Nordost has expanded the top tier of its power product range with the QBASE Gold, a new flagship AC power distributor designed for ultimate high-end audio systems. The model was developed primarily as a companion to the Odin Gold cable series and, according to the manufacturer, is intended to provide a comparable level of transparency, coherence, and neutrality at the power delivery stage.