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The Grimm Audio PW1 phono preamplifier stands out with its minimalist circuitry, aimed at preserving the integrity of vinyl playback. The PW1 minimizes the number of components in the signal path, allowing the music to flow with minimal interference. Each gain stage uses a single active component, while a carefully selected op-amp serves as a buffer to maintain signal quality. The “PW” stands for Phono Wizard, so the PW1 features a wide range of input adjustment options to suit the characteristics of the cartridge.

Nagry has introduced a new Reference Preamp, of the top series. The flagship model of the famous High End equipment manufacturer promises incredible sound quality.

ModalAkustik has introduced new two-way acoustic systems ModalAkustik MusikBoxx without a crossover (you can use two-channel amplification with a low-level crossover based on DSP, which can be implemented, for example, in a sound processor, or use a proprietary external high-level crossover MusikCrss, made on Mundorf and WBT components).

T+A Pulsar S 130 – new slim acoustic systems in the model range of the famous German company. The model is designed according to the brand design with “symmetrical directivity”, which helps to minimize reflections in the listening room. The forward-facing bass reflex port also facilitates installation.

ONEIROS acoustic systems are an example of a combination of engineering excellence and extraordinary approaches to audio. The speaker bodies are made of genuine monocoque 100% carbon fibre composite – exactly the same as that used to produce an F1 car.

Wave Kinetics has unveiled a black version of its iconic Wave Kinetics NVS Reference turntable. The release of the model is dedicated to the memory of the company's founder and co-designer Jonathan Tinn. The turntable accumulates the latest developments in the audio to achieve the highest sound quality.

The Pro-Ject presented a new vinyl turntable, PRO S Balanced. The body of the Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced turntable is made of MDF and has hand-painting in eight layers. The turntable features a belt drive with an aluminum subplatter, which is designed to guarantee increased speed accuracy. The main platter is also made of aluminum - first using a die-casting process and then with the highest precision using a CNC machine.

Homogenix Gold is a very interesting MC cartridge for vinyl turntables. The highlight of the system is the body made of year 1512 fir wood, as the company claims, a real treasure, akin to the wood from which Stradivarius violins were made. Homogenix Gold’s incredible sound reproduction capabilities are also achieved by using High End materials in other parts of the cartridge – a sapphire cantilever, a diamond stylus with Micro Ridge sharpening and coils wound with pure 7N copper.

Eleven Audio (Taiwan, Taipei), has introduced the compact integrated amplifier A390, equipped with the proprietary technology of isolated voltage and current amplification (VCIA). This approach is designed to minimize distortion and ensuring accurate sound of even the most complex load.

A top-class audio server, HzProject HzCORE offers a plug-n-play solution for your audio system - the pre-installed Roon ROCK OS allows you to instantly integrate the solution into your digital audio system.

The Canadian company Eon Art has presented an extraordinary solution – the Eon Art Hadron integrated amplifier, which is designed in three blocks for each channel! At first glance, the system looks like it uses two power supplies, but this is not so. One of the modules is responsible for filtering alternating current and converting it into direct current. The second module is, in fact, the power supply of the system. The third is an amplifier. This solution was realized after the company conducted a series of studies on the problems of alternating current for powering high-quality audio sources.

Connected-Fidelity has unveiled its new TT Hub turntable, which features an interesting design – the plinth is made of bamboo plywood. This solution offers exceptionally high vibration absorption – thanks to the strength of bamboo and its low energy storage potential.

The American company Boulder has released a monoblock power amplifier under the number 1152. According to the developers, Boulder 1152 is capable of driving almost any speaker system on the market. The amplifier is capable of delivering 350 W per channel at 8 Ohm, 600 Ohm at 4 Ohm and 750 Ohm at 2 Ohm load. The compact design has the same footprint as the 1110 preamplifier.

Bose has released an anniversary version of its iconic Bose 901 speaker systems, which is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the famous brand. These speakers were first introduced in the late 1960s and earned a genuine ovation from the public.

PMC has introduced the slim floor-standing Prophecy9 speakers, which can fill quite large rooms. The speakers feature an one-inch dome tweeter and a 55mm soft dome midrange driver — they are installed in an volume with proprietary waveguide technology.

SMSL Audio has introduced the flagship desktop DAC SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1 based on the ES9039MSPro chip from ESS Technology. This DAC supports hardware decoding of the signal in the MQA format, which allowed the model to receive MQA and MQA-CD certification.

The Transparent company has introduced a very unusual speaker called Brutalist with a real “brutal” appearance, which is radically different from the devices with which the manufacturer began its journey. The price may also surprise — $4,000.

Dan Clark Audio has introduced a new version of the closed-back planar Dan Clark Audio Noire X headphones equipped with an advanced Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS), previously present only in the brand's top-end Stealth, Expanse, E3 and Corina range.

The Musicnote brand has introduced the Musicnote CD-MU8 MK CD player, which has replaced the CD-MU8 model. The new device is based on two flagship ES9038Q2M DAC chips from ESS Technology – one for each channel.

Kyron Audio has introduced the Kyron Audio Pythos network transport. Every element of the new product – music storage, navigation and streaming systems – has been optimized for low jitter and low noise.