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French company Neodio has announced its first bookshelf speakers, the Neodio Lilli. During development, the company focused on maintaining the speakers' compact size while maximizing their frequency response and soundstage. The stated frequency range extends from 50 Hz to 20 kHz, but sensitivity is low – just 82 dB at 8 ohms.

MartinLogan has released the MartinLogan Grotto 12 and Grotto 15 active subwoofers – the top of the company's current lineup. The new subwoofers are positioned higher than the well-known Abyss models and offer up to 2 kW of peak power.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems has released a new model of the Pro-Ject Audio EU turntable. The turntable features a finish inspired by the EU flag – a bright blue finish and twelve gold stars on the top panel symbolize the company's commitment to the highest levels of European engineering.

Aurender has introduced a high-end network switch, the Aurender NH10. ​​Designed from the ground up for discerning audiophiles who demand the highest possible sound quality when streaming digital signals, the Aurender NH10 was developed with the goal of eliminating the traditional shortcomings of mass-market network switches

Audio Resurgence revives the legacy of the legendary Alchemist Products company, founded in 1989 and widely known among audiophiles in the 1990s. The first product was the Audio Resurgence KRAKEN EVOLUTION AR6A integrated amplifier.

We Are Rewind has released the We Are Rewind x Elvis Presley Limited Edition portable cassette player, created in honor of the King of Rock and Roll. Only 1,957 units will be produced. Each set includes a portable cassette player based on the We Are Rewind WE-001 model, as well as a cassette tape with a reissue of the classic Elvis' Christmas Album.

We continue our series of publications on expert ratings of the best and most advanced audio equipment – ​​next up is a selection of eight CD players that, according to the editors, demonstrate optimal performance as of the end of 2025. We included many affordable yet high-quality models in the list, and concluded with expensive high-end equipment.

Japanese company DELA Audio (formerly Melco) has released the DELA S5 Network Switch, an audiophile network switch. This model features a unique feature – user-adjustable Link Speed. This allows you to adjust the port speed from the front panel, choosing between low speed (for a more musical sound) and high speed (for high-load applications).

AudioQuest has released another reference speaker cable in the Folk Hero series – the AudioQuest Lone Ranger ZERO-Tech is positioned as a slightly lighter solution than the Brave Heart.

KEF has updated its flagship Blade Meta speakers – some of the previous finishes will be replaced by Grigio, Garnet, and Sapphire. The speakers' internals will remain unchanged – they feature 12th-generation Uni-Q coaxial drivers with Metamaterial Absorption Technology.

Cayin has released the new Cayin Soul 170C vacuum tube preamplifier, the perfect complement to the recently announced Soul 170P stereo vacuum tube power amplifier.

Michell Engineering has unveiled a new version of its most popular turntable. The 2025 version of the Michell Gyro features a 19mm-thick, machined chassis made from aircraft-grade aluminum, replacing the aluminum casting used in all previous generations of turntables in this series.

Michell Engineering has unveiled the Michell Revolv turntable – a mid-range model in the company's product line. The device utilizes the proven TecnoDec platform and enhances it with key developments from the more advanced Gyro model.

Our new editorial ranking features seven of the most impressive new bookshelf loudspeaker systems. This format doesn't take up much space in a room, allowing the speakers to fit even in a small office. And modern technology makes it possible to achieve true Hi-Fi and high-end (in higher price segments) sound from small enclosures. So, here's the parade of winners for the Fall 2025 season.

The ELAC ConneX DCB61 are wireless speakers ideal for both stereo and home theater systems. HDMI eARC, line/phono preamp, optical, USB-A, USB-B, Bluetooth, and Dolby Digital support make this a true Swiss Army Knife of audio.