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Canor Audio has released the Canor Audio Gaia C2, a CD player with a full digital-to-analog converter (with a full complement of digital inputs, including USB-B).

Moon by Simaudio announced its new Compass Collection audio line and introduced its first device, the MOON 371 integrated streaming amplifier. This model delivers 2 x 100W into 8 ohms and increases its output to 2 x 200W into 4 ohm speakers. As is typical for the company, the frequency response is extended from 5 to 100,000 Hz (+0/-3 dB).

FiiO has released new wired headphones FiiO FT13 - the model sports cups made of mahogany brought from South America. The wood undergoes an aging process for 90 days, and then is carefully processed, sanded and polished. With a low resistance of 32 ohms, FiiO FT13 can be used with tablets and smartphones without external amplifiers.

The Mofi SourcePoint V10 Master Edition is the latest addition to the lineup. It's a three-way speaker from Andrew Jones, and the pinnacle of the brand's lineup. It features an impressive driver array (1.25" soft-dome tweeter, 10" paper cone midrange, 2 x 10" paper cone woofers, and a 2 x 10" passive radiator with a rear-mounted paper cone) and crossover frequencies of 130 Hz and 1.4 kHz.

The now-iconic Dutch & Dutch company has announced the Dutch & Dutch 6c active bookshelf speakers – a long-awaited model featuring more compact (38 x 22 x 30.8 cm) cabinet dimensions, matching the globally acclaimed Dutch & Dutch 8c.

Inklang has announced a limited edition of its flagship speaker system – the Inklang Ceterra 70R Black Edition, limited to 30 pairs. These tall 3.5-way loudspeakers offer a frequency response of 30 to 40,000 Hz, a sensitivity of 86 dB, and an impedance of 4 ohms with a minimum of 3.6 ohms.

Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD) announced the release of the new TAD-E1AX floorstanding speakers, replacing the well-known TAD-E1TX (produced since 2019). The speakers feature the company's signature coaxial high-midrange/high-frequency driver (a 2.5 cm beryllium dome tweeter and a 9 cm magnesium alloy cone driver) and a pair of 16 cm MACC woofers.

Yamaha has announced two new headphone models - the closed Yamaha YH-C3000 and the open Yamaha YH-4000.

FiiO has released a new digital-to-analog converter with headphone amplifier FiiO K13 R2R. The new product is based on a discrete R2R resistor ladder circuit and is equipped with digital inputs only. Both unbalanced analog RCA and balanced XLR outputs are provided for connection to the amplifier.

Fostex has released new models of headphones - closed Fostex TH910 and open Fostex TH919, sales of the models have already begun in Japan (the price will be about 320,000 yen for the TH910 model and 380,000 yen for the TH919).

Erzetich Audio has released a limited edition version of its flagship planar magnetic headphones Charybdis. The Erzetich Charybdis Gold-Plated Limited Edition model sports a finish with a real 24-karat gold plating, a redesigned headband and an improved height adjustment system for the earcups.

Eversolo has released the Eversolo T8 streaming transport. The model is housed in a CNC-milled aluminum case and uses an ultra-precision femtosecond oscillator, minimizing jitter and ensuring accurate time synchronization. Eversolo T8 is powered by a linear power supply with a noise level of 30 μV.

The Cayin Soul 170P tube amplifier is presented – the model uses four Tung-Sol KT170 in a push-pull configuration and operates in pure class A. The amplification stage is based on a pair of dual JJ 12AU7 triodes for voltage amplification, two JJ 6SN7 tubes in driver stages and a 17AX4GT kenotron for power supply.

Jamo has announced the C707PA MkII active two-way speaker system, which is more like a “Swiss knife” for sound – a full set of connections (Bluetooth, HDMI TV ARC, USB-C, RCA, 3.5 mm mini-jack and optical S/PDIF input) will satisfy even seasoned audiophiles.

Goldmund presented the Goldmund Telos 670 integrated amplifier – the device operates in class AB and produces 2 x 250 watts of power when working on a load with an impedance of 8 ohms. The Goldmund Telos 670 implements the patented Telos amplification technology, providing a wide bandwidth and extremely low distortion.

Thales has released the Thales Elegance turntable, replacing the well-known TTT-Compact. The new turntable features an innovative platter drive system with a horizontal motor axis. The drive is designed based on the "endlessly free spinning platter" principle.

dB Module, a company specializing in the development of acoustic systems with concrete enclosures, is releasing the new dB Module Model 2E two-way speakers. The dB Module Model 2E enclosures are made of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC).

Bang & Olufsen has announced its flagship wireless headphones, the Bang & Olufsen Beo Grace. The model will retail for a hefty $1,500, with a leather protective case available for $400 in addition to the charging case.

Pass Labs Xs 300 is the ultimate monophonic power amplifier. Each monoblock is designed as a two-body configuration – one of the modules is an amplifier, the second is a power supply.

dCS has introduced the dCS Varèse Transport CD/SACD transport, the final component of the Varèse Music System. Together with the Varèse Core control unit, two mono Varèse DACs, and the Varèse Master Clock, they form a complete reference-level digital system.