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Streaming & Network Audio
Streaming and network audio means playing music from online services or a home server over Ethernet or Wi-Fi through a dedicated streamer. It has replaced the disc as the main source in many Hi-Fi systems, so the network player now sits at the centre of the rack.
Stas Ustenko
Audio
SOtM Introduces Three New Products - sMS-500, sPS-550, and sCLK-OCX10ultra
SOtM introduce three new products designed to advance high-end digital audio performance - the sMS-500 next-generation network music player, the sPS-550 high-performance power supply, and the sCLK-OCX10ultra master clock generator.
John Makovsky
Audio
Voxativ Streamer – Dual ES9038PRO Network Streamer
German manufacturer Voxativ has announced the Voxativ Streamer, a network audio player designed for high-resolution playback and modern streaming platforms. Developed and manufactured in Germany, the unit is built around two flagship ESS ES9038PRO DAC chips. Each channel is handled by its own converter and dedicated linear power supply, while femtosecond clocking is used for precise timing. After digital-to-analog conversion, the signal passes through a fully balanced analog stage.
John Makovsky
Audio
Silent Angel Unveils H1 Pure Music Hub
Silent Angel has introduced the H1 Pure Music Hub, an all-in-one network audio component combining a streamer, DAC, and local music library management system. The new model is the company’s first device to feature a large front-panel display and also marks the debut of the Lifestyle Hub series. Housed in a compact aluminum chassis, the H1 is designed for both desktop audio systems and living-room setups.
John Makovsky
Audio
Marantz MCR 60n – CD, Streaming and HDMI eARC in a Single Chassis
Marantz has introduced the compact Marantz MCR 60n audio system, combining the functions of several Hi-Fi components in a single chassis. It incorporates a CD player, network streamer, amplifier, MM phono stage and an HDMI eARC interface for connection to a TV. The company describes the new model as the most versatile compact system in its lineup. A Marantz MCR 60n DAB version with digital radio support will also be available in Europe. The system will be offered in Matte Black and Champagne Gold finishes.
John Makovsky
Audio
Kalista DreamPlay S and DreamPlay SC – High-End Network Sources in Two Versions
French company Métronome Technologie has expanded its Kalista DreamPlay lineup with two network components – the DreamPlay S and DreamPlay SC. The official presentation of the models took place in Vienna at Hifideluxe 2026, held simultaneously with High End Vienna 2026. Both new products are aimed at the upper end of the market and show how the Kalista brand sees modern streaming in an audiophile system.
John Makovsky
Audio
Gold Note DS-5.2 – Compact Streamer, DAC and Preamplifier
Italian company Gold Note has released the Gold Note DS-5.2 network player. The device combines the functions of a streamer, digital source and digital-to-analogue converter. The new model joins the compact Series 5.2 component range and, according to the manufacturer, uses a number of engineering solutions familiar from the higher-end DS-10 EVO.
Stas Ustenko
Audio
Top 8 Streaming Amplifiers: Reshaping Hi-Fi in 2026
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.
John Makovsky
Audio
DALI Vega – Premium Wireless All-in-One System with 400W Amplification
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.
John Makovsky
Audio
Fyne Audio Cubitt 5 – The Brand’s First Active Wireless Speaker System
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.
John Makovsky
Audio
Lindemann Woodnote Bridge – Expansion of the Woodnote Series
German audio manufacturer Lindemann has expanded its Woodnote series with the introduction of the third model in the line – the Woodnote Bridge network transport. The device follows a minimalist concept and is designed exclusively to transmit a digital audio signal to an external DAC or an amplifier with digital inputs.
John Makovsky
Audio
Shanling SM90 – Compact Network Player with HDMI ARC
Shanling has introduced the SM90 network player, a compact device designed not only for music playback over a network, but also to serve as the central hub of a home stereo system. One of the key features of the new model is its HDMI ARC input, which makes it possible to connect a TV directly to a two-channel audio setup, without the need for an AV receiver or soundbar.
John Makovsky
Audio
Oladra – a New Brand within the Antipodes Audio Structure
New Zealand-based company Antipodes Audio has announced the completion of the development of the Oladra platform and, at the same time, introduced Oladra as an independent brand specializing in reference-level digital audio sources. The first products under the new brand are the Oladra Sentia and Oladra Presence. With this move, the manufacturer has effectively spun off into a separate direction an engineering concept that has been taking shape for more than ten years and is focused on how the digital chain influences the final musical result at the moment a file or digital stream is converted into an audio signal.
John Makovsky
Audio
Lumïn P2 – the New Network Hub Combines Streamer, DAC and Preamplifier
The brand Lumïn has launched the second generation of its network hub, the Lumïn P2, combining the functions of a streamer, digital-to-analogue converter and preamplifier. The new model develops the ideas of the P1, but offers a more powerful processing platform, a more advanced DAC section and expanded integration options for a modern audio system. According to the manufacturer, the Lumïn P2 is intended to serve as the central element of a contemporary High End system. The device combines a network player, DAC and preamplifier in a single chassis, making it possible to build a compact yet functionally rich digital front end.
John Makovsky
Audio
Leak TruStream – Network Streamer with Vintage Design
The legendary British audio brand Leak has introduced its first music streamer, the Leak TruStream. Following the brand’s return to the audio world in 2020 with models such as the Leak Stereo 130 integrated amplifier and the Leak CDT CD transport, the company has now turned its attention to modern music streaming, without which virtually no contemporary stereo system can do today.
John Makovsky
Audio
Nagra Compact Player – a Compact “Entry-Level” Network Source
Audio Technology Switzerland, the company behind the Nagra brand, introduced the Nagra Compact Streamer network transport in December 2025. Now the Swiss manufacturer has announced a similar device, but this time with a built-in DAC section – the Nagra Compact Player. At the same time, the company has removed the digital outputs. According to the developers, the Nagra Compact Player is a complete High End digital source that combines advanced streaming functionality with a high-quality DAC and an analog output stage built in a dual-mono configuration. The new network player supports PCM playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD up to DSD256, and was developed with special attention to clock architecture, power supply design, and the implementation of the analog stage.
John Makovsky
Audio
ONIX Zenith XMT20 – Network Transport in the ONIX Zenith Series
British audio brand ONIX (a sub-brand of China’s Shanling) has unveiled the third and final component of the ONIX Zenith audio system – the ONIX Zenith XMT20 network transport. The new model joins the previously introduced components in the lineup: the Zenith XST20 SACD/CD transport and the Zenith XDA20 DAC. The ONIX Zenith XMT20 streamer is based on an in-house developed Linux networking platform.
John Makovsky
Audio
Ruark R810 MiE – Anniversary Edition of the Flagship Audio System
To mark its 40th anniversary, British company Ruark has unveiled an exclusive version of the R810 wireless music system. The design of the new Ruark R810 MiE echoes the look of classic radios from decades past. The model is offered in two exclusive finishes – walnut with a pentagonal pattern and oak with a leaf pattern. Only 50 units will be released, and the rear panel of each system will feature an engraved plaque with a unique serial number confirming authenticity.
John Makovsky
Audio
Onkyo Muse – Anniversary Series of Network Integrated Amplifiers with Room EQ
The Japanese company Onkyo was founded in 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the brand introduced the Muse series of compact integrated amplifiers with network streaming support, first unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The Muse series is not a nostalgic look back at the past, but a forward-looking range of audio components aimed squarely at modern use cases and streaming-focused listening. The lineup includes two models: Onkyo Y-50 and Onkyo Y-40.
John Makovsky
Audio
Cambridge Audio L/R – A New Series of Active Loudspeaker Systems
At CES 2026, which has opened in Las Vegas, the British brand Cambridge Audio unveiled a new series of active loudspeaker systems, Cambridge Audio L/R, combining amplification, streaming and the company’s proprietary acoustic technologies. A pair of these speakers forms a fully self-contained audio system that requires neither an external source nor an amplifier. The lineup currently includes three models: Cambridge Audio L/R X, Cambridge Audio L/R M, and Cambridge Audio L/R S. Different models in the series are designed for different use cases and room sizes – from compact desktop listening to filling large living spaces with sound.
What streaming & network audio is & why it matters
A network streamer receives files over LAN (local area network) and passes them to a DAC (digital-to-analogue converter), either inside the box or external. Control comes from an app, with protocols such as UPnP, Roon Ready, AirPlay and Tidal Connect. Lossless services deliver CD quality and hi-res files up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Wired Ethernet keeps playback stable, and some brands add audio-grade switches to isolate noise.
What you'll find in this tag
Most entries are launch news for streamers, network DACs and hubs - Lumïn P2, Gold Note DS-5.2, Shanling SM90, Leak TruStream and Nagra Compact Player. Streaming amplifiers and wireless active speakers follow, from DALI Vega to Fyne Audio Cubitt 5 and Cambridge Audio L/R. A ranking of streaming amplifiers and a comparison of hi-res services such as Qobuz complete the set.
Key models & brands to know
Lumïn - the P2 combines streamer, DAC and preamplifier in one chassis. Silent Angel - the H1 is a music hub built around a network core. Keces - the Ewave is an Ethernet switch made for audio systems. SOtM - the Eunhasu OS adds a direct Ethernet connection option. Marantz - the MCR 60n joins CD, streaming and HDMI eARC for a television link.
Related topics & where to go next
Continue with High-Resolution Audio (Hi-Res) for file formats and DAC news. Network players and streaming amps sit in the Sources and Amplifiers rubrics, with fresh launches in the news feed.