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Oehlbach has expanded its range of solutions for high-end audio and video systems with the introduction of the PowerStation 1009 power conditioner. The new model sits at the top of the company’s lineup and is intended for stereo systems and home cinemas that are sensitive to the quality of their power supply. The unit can accommodate up to eight components and combines noise filtering with multi-level equipment protection.

Wiener Lautsprecher Manufaktur has introduced the WLM Rudi MK2 floorstanding loudspeakers. The model is among the new products launched to mark the company’s 25th anniversary, which the brand is celebrating in 2026. Alongside the Rudi MK2, the manufacturer also unveiled the 300B loudspeaker and the updated Ella MK2.

Wiener Lautsprecher Manufaktur GmbH has introduced the WLM 300 B – a high-sensitivity reference-class loudspeaker system designed primarily for use with low-powered tube amplifiers. The model is aimed at listeners who value not so much maximum volume and impressive power figures, but lively dynamics, natural timbres, coherent musical presentation and emotional expressiveness. The name WLM 300 B directly refers to the famous 300B tube, which has long been regarded as one of the symbols of High End tube sound.

Exposure Electronics has expanded its flagship 5510 Series with the addition of the 5510 Power Amplifier mono power amplifiers. The model is designed as a partner for the Exposure 5510 preamplifier and makes it possible to build a separate three-box amplification system aimed at listeners who value high dynamics, precise loudspeaker control and the cleanest possible signal transmission.

Audio Video Manufaktur, known under the AVM brand, is celebrating its 40th anniversary and continues to update its flagship Ovation series. Following the presentation of the new Ovation AS XL reference integrated amplifier, the manufacturer has introduced two new power amplifier models: the Ovation MA 8.3 S monoblock and the Ovation SA 8.3 S stereo power amplifier. With their arrival, the Ovation S range of electronic components has effectively taken its final shape.

Kanto Audio has introduced the Tuk Grand active speaker system, the most advanced model in the brand’s current catalogue. With this new release, the manufacturer is clearly aiming to move beyond its familiar niche of compact desktop and lifestyle solutions. Tuk Grand builds on the ideas behind the original Tuk platform, but does so in a larger format: the speakers feature an enlarged cabinet, increased internal volume and a reworked acoustic architecture designed for more confident low-frequency reproduction, a larger-scale soundstage and a more mature presentation.

Focal has updated one of the most recognizable models in its flagship Utopia series with the introduction of the Scala Utopia Evo M floorstanding loudspeaker. The new model develops the concept of the previous Scala Utopia, retaining its three-way bass-reflex design and signature multi-section cabinet, while receiving major changes in almost all key areas. Focal’s engineers revised the driver array, filters, acoustic tuning and mechanical cabinet structure, while preserving the model’s distinctive sound and its status as one of the central products in the Utopia line.

Audio Group Denmark has introduced the Aavik U-301 Unity – a new High End all-in-one amplifier. The unit combines a streamer, DAC, preamplifier stage and power amplifier in a single chassis, offering a ready-made centrepiece for a modern stereo system for those who want to reduce the number of components, cables and external connections without giving up a serious level of sound quality.

Avantgarde Acoustic has introduced the Avantgarde Opus 1 loudspeaker system. The new model is conceived as a more accessible entry point into the brand’s signature horn-loaded concept, while retaining the key Avantgarde traits: expressive design, high efficiency, active architecture and the company’s characteristic dynamic presentation.

CML Music presented its new Etude Tri-Linear Array (ETLA) loudspeaker system at the North West Audio Show 2026. The project was developed by Dr Christopher Mark Liauw and is a compact floorstanding model designed for use with low-powered amplifiers.

Emotiva has announced the XSP-2 preamplifier, a new model designed for high-end stereo systems. The unit succeeds the Emotiva XSP-1 preamplifier, introduced back in 2013, and significantly develops its concept. With the new model, Emotiva has focused on modern circuitry, expanded connectivity and the possibility of future upgrades thanks to a modular design.

British company Acoustic Energy has announced a new anniversary loudspeaker system, the AE2 40th Anniversary Edition. The model was first presented to the public at the North West Audio Show 2026, which took place in Cranage, United Kingdom. The new product continues the series of special releases dedicated to the brand’s 40th anniversary and follows the AE1 40th Anniversary model introduced a year earlier.

Danish company Raidho Acoustics has introduced its new TD Signature series of loudspeakers. The lineup includes three models – TD1.2, TD2.2 and TD3.2 – which have received a number of engineering refinements based on solutions used in the development of the top reference loudspeaker system Raidho TD3.10. At the same time, the company emphasizes that this is not a complete rethink of the TD series philosophy, but rather a more subtle and mature evolution of it. The main goal of the update is to achieve even greater transparency, naturalness and freedom of sound, allowing the loudspeakers to “disappear” into the room as much as possible and leave the listener focused only on the music.

Weiss Engineering has released a modernized version of its compact digital-to-analog converter, the Weiss DAC204-MK2. The new model continues the concept of the original DAC204, but features a significantly upgraded digital section, an updated analog path, and a number of engineering improvements aimed at enhancing signal conversion quality.

Klipsch has introduced a special anniversary version of its iconic loudspeaker system – the Klipschorn 80th Anniversary Limited Edition. The release marks the 80th anniversary of the Klipschorn, whose history began in 1946. Over the decades, this loudspeaker has become one of the symbols of horn-loaded Hi-Fi and an important part of Paul Klipsch’s legacy. The new model will be produced in a limited run: only 280 pairs will be made for the global market. Production takes place at the Klipsch factory in Hope, Arkansas, where the brand continues to manufacture models from its classic Heritage series.

AKu Audio has announced the launch of ONAR, a fully active midfield loudspeaker system aimed at recording professionals and audiophiles who value precision, neutrality and expressive design. The name ONAR translates from Ancient Greek as “dream”, which reflects the developers’ ambition to create a system capable of combining studio-grade sonic accuracy with the aesthetics of premium home audio.

French loudspeaker manufacturer Jean-Marie Reynaud has introduced the new floorstanding Auralis model, which has taken the flagship position in the company’s catalogue. JMR describes this loudspeaker system as an important milestone in the brand’s development: it is intended to combine the company’s accumulated electroacoustic expertise with a more modern, expressive and technically ambitious design philosophy.

British company Vertere Acoustics has introduced the Phono-1 LX, a new version of its compact phono stage for MM and MC cartridges. The model continues the development of the Phono-1 line, which has been gradually refined over the years without any radical change to its external concept. As before, the device has a fairly understated appearance, while the main changes are hidden inside the chassis.

Boulder has introduced two new components in its 800 Series. The line-up now includes the Boulder 808 MM/MC phono stage and the Boulder 851 monaural power amplifier. Both products continue the concept of the series: to offer a serious level of High End performance in relatively compact enclosures. The new models are aimed at advanced stereo systems where sound quality and reliability matter, but so does more practical placement of equipment in an audio rack.

Harbeth has introduced its new Harbeth NLE-3 loudspeaker system. Unlike the brand’s classic passive speakers, this is a complete active setup comprising three-way loudspeakers, a six-channel Class D amplifier and a preamplifier with advanced digital signal processing. In this configuration, each driver is served by a dedicated amplification channel.