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Danish acoustic brand Børresen Acoustics, part of Audio Group Denmark, has introduced the floorstanding speakers Børresen M2. Despite its compact dimensions, the model achieves excellent sound quality and offers a whole range of proprietary innovative developments (from a new speaker design to revolutionary methods of resonance damping).

The new AUER ACOUSTICS Versura V4 acoustic systems are designed according to the 3.5-way principle and use 34 mm beryllium dome tweeters, a 12 cm midrange driver and the 18 cm woofer. But the main bass arsenal here is the side-radiating woofer – the 32 cm driver size allows performs from 20 Hz.

Philips has been one of the key players in the consumer audio market since the 1920s. The company participated in the development of key standards and components, such as the release of the Miniwatt Radio Tube or the compact disc. For the brand’s centenary, Phillips presented a series of audio components in a retro design, among which the Philips The Tina (V9000) stands out.

The Austrian company Pro-Ject has expanded its range of acoustics, adding two slender floor-standing speakers to the lineup - Pro-Ject Speaker Box 10 E Carbon and 12 E Carbon.

Turkish audio equipment manufacturer Telegrapher has introduced the Rhino reference monitors. The Telegrapher Rhino speakers, made using a three-way scheme, use a 12.5″ woofer and an additional 7″ speaker for the upper bass, guaranteeing operation from 20 Hz.

British company Acoustic Energy has introduced a new generation of loudspeakers with the 300² index, which has become a rethinking of the mid-price range. The model range includes bookshelf speakers AE300², two pairs of floor-standing speakers AE309² and AE320², as well as universal LCR AE307².

18 years after the release of the original Oswalds Mill Audio AC1, the company has released the Anniversary Edition version of these renowned high-end horn loudspeakers. The Oswalds Mill Audio AC1 Anniversary Edition cabinets are made of solid Pennsylvania hardwood - 1" thick walnut, hand-build and hand finished with oil and wax.

Following a crowdfunding campaign, Fuse Audio has launched the vertically oriented Fuse Audio GLD turntable – the model will go on sale soon. The Fuse Audio GLD is equipped with an upgraded proprietary tonearm, providing improved tracking force balance. The angle of the supplied Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge has also been upgraded for more stable playback.

French audio equipment manufacturer Atoll Electronique has updated many of its component lines – among the announcements is the integrated amplifier Atoll Electronique IN400 Evolution. The model offers a power of 2 x 160 W at 8 Ohm load and 2 x 300 W at 4 Ohm and offers a number of very interesting engineering solutions.

For its 40th anniversary, SteinMusic has released a limited edition (only 20 turntables will go on sale) of the Arco 40 Anniversary Turntable. The model uses a 10” proprietary unipivot tonearm made from a part of a violin bow and is equipped with a platter with exceptionally high resonance control characteristics – made from a wood-metal sandwich (2 mm cherry wood veneers with a 2.5 mm metal plate).

The new NAD CI SA2-120 BluOS streaming integrated amplifier is a part of CI Modular Series, and offers high power with minimal dimensions - 1/3 width x 1U height. The model uses DirectDigital digital amplification with built-in thermostatic cooling, allowing installation of the amp in a professional rack and offers a power of 2 x 120 W. The platform also allows switching to a 4 x 60 W configuration and the use of an additional pair of outputs with Dynamic Load Management system.

PS Audio has started selling a new PS Audio Stellar DAC digital-to-analog converter, which offers a lot of features, including PS Audio's exclusive Digital Lens technology, I2S inputs, and a hybrid Class A output stage. The model also features a volume control, allowing the DAC to be connected directly to a power amplifier or active loudspeakers.

The Japanese company SPEC CORPORATION has introduced a new integrated amplifier SPEC RSA-EX1000. The model uses a main board designed to minimize the length of the passage of musical signals from the volume control to the low-pass filter - according to the manufacturer, this preserves even the weakest signals and ensures a wealth of detail. Of course, the sound quality is also improved by reducing the inductance (coil effect) due to the minimization of internal wiring.

AURALIC has introduced the AQUILA X3 Streaming Media Processor - a new addition to the company's family of digital-to-analog audio products. The AQUILA X3 features a 14" touchscreen display, and a modular architecture with a huge number of upgrade options.

The flagship High End power amplifiers from Constellation Audio, the Statement Mono Amplifier and Statement Stereo Amplifier, use a whole clip of the company's innovations and provide outstanding sound quality.

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.

The Definitive Technology Demand D11 bookshelf speakers use a dual suspension system of the BDSS mid/low-frequency driver, in which the 165 mm polypropylene diffuser is attached to the basket not only along the outer edge. In this case, the second suspension in the center of the system connects the inner edge of the diffuser with the core, which contains a proprietary waveguide - this design significantly improves the linearity of the diffuser movement.

Lampizat0r Pacific 3 is the third version of the famous High End digital-to-analog converter first released in 2016. The new DAC features a number of improvements and offers excellent sound quality.

The famous manufacturer of High End audio equipment, AVID, has updated its tonearms – now the NEXUS V2 and ATLUS V2 models will go on a maket. Both tonearms are equipped with the revolutionary proprietary adjustable dual bias system. This anti-skate compensation scheme allows for independent adjustment of the force at the beginning, middle, and end of the LP-record, which significantly improves tracking and sound quality!

Fezz Audio has introduced the Fezz Olympia Mono Power Amplifier and the Fezz Olympia Dual Mono Amplifier. The models are based on KT88 tubes and offer high output power.