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The Serbian company NAT Audio has introduced the NAT Transmitter EVO tube monoblock amplifier – the best amplifier in the Transmitter series to date, according to the manufacturer.

Swiss high-end audio manufacturer Goldmund has teamed up with suitcase manufacturer Pinel et Pinel and contemporary artist Cyril Kongo to create the Apologue Ultimate Pinelet Pinel & Cyril Kongo edition speakers. Limited to just 20 pairs, these speakers combine high-end audio with artistic craftsmanship, turning each piece into an art object.

The pinnacle of audio technology is expensive, the PIVETTA Silente Nanofluid amplifier costs astronomical 126,000 euros! For those who demand the best sound quality, this technological pearl will be a worthy investment.

TEAC has introduced the TEAC HA-507, a High End headphone amplifier that can also be used as a purely analog preamplifier. The TEAC HA-507 model is made as a fully balanced scheme with a “dual mono” configuration and is capable of providing an output power of up to 6.7 Wt per channel when driving headphones with a nominal impedance of 32 ohms with a balanced connection, which makes it suitable for working with a wide range of headphones.

VPI Industries has unveiled its new turntable, part of the VPI Forever series. Model One, as the company says, "is a new era of performance and modularity, paying tribute to over 45 years of VPI heritage".

The famous American manufacturer of vinyl turntables VPI Industries has lifted the veil of secrecy over its new VPI S-Tonearm. This incredibly looking product is strikingly different from the branded tonearms of previous series and uses other principles.

Italian company Gold Note has offered first time since ten years a dedicated solution for headphones – an amplifier with a wide range of customization options. According to the manufacturer, the Gold Note HP-10 model has revolutionized the field of headphone listening. Gold Note HP-10 is an innovative amplifier that is designed not only to drive headphones – it breathes the spirit of music into them.

Grado Labs realizes Signature HP100 SE Headphones – High End model with redesigned 52 mm dynamic driver based on a paper composite cone, aluminum voice coil and high-flux magnetic circuit.

Pro-Ject has announced what is perhaps its most ambitious turntable yet, The Classic Reference Turntable. The company's announcement reads: “One of our career highlights was to create a superlative sounding and looking turntable with the world-famous Vienna Philharmonics for their 175 birthday.

A little over twenty years ago, the British company Musical Fidelity released its first turntable, the M1. The design of the Musical Fidelity M1, created by the company’s founder Antony Michaelson together with Heinz Lichtenegger from the Austrian company Pro-Ject, literally caught the eye.

The German manufacturer of High End audio equipment T+A has introduced the third generation of its universal digital source MP 3100 HV Gen 3. The player is equipped with an SACD/CD drive, as well as a network streamer and a high-quality DAC with various digital inputs.

We recently released a review of the Devialet Expert 220 Pro integrated amplifier – and now the model range of the famous French company has been updated. So, Devialet Astra is presented – according to the company, this is a real Rubicon for good sound.

British brand QUAD has announced the revival of its legendary QUAD 33 preamplifier and QUAD 303 power amplifier, originally made in 1967. These classic amps have been reimagined, offering a modern take on design.

The Italian company Unison Research has presented a special version of one of the company's most successful products – the Unison Research Triode 25 integrated amp. This version features an exclusive bronze finish, glossy black front panel and a body made of dark anodized metal.

Just released by a famous Spanish company Audionostrum Titan loudspeakers system (the first in ”Monitor Luxury” series) based on characteristics of Jupiter speaker, but uses special “Studio Monitor” design.

hARt Lab Tune Two is a new High End preamplifier with on-board digital-to analog converter, streamer, phonostage and headphones output. According to the company, the model uses best volume attenuation technology and enhances the audio signal with direct tube output (single Class-A tube stage amplification) or hybrid output.

Wilson Benesch company considers that the cantilever to be the most critical part of a vinyl cartridge - that's why the company's new model, the TESSELLATE Ti, sports an innovative «needle holder» system. The cantilever in this model is made of state-of-the-art materials and is designed using a hybrid diamond and carbon scheme.

The new version of the critically acclaimed Ø Audio Icon speakers - Icon 12 is scheduled to hit store shelves in the first quarter of 2025. According to the company, the loudspeakers provide high efficiency and detailed, natural sound.

Metaxas & Sins proudly presents Tape Transport Squelette – the world’s first reel-to-reel transport that does not use any kind of pinch rollers. The R2R-transport operates on the basis of dual capstan – and all moving parts have their own direct-driven motors!

Polish High End audio brand XACT has introduced the new XACT S1 EVO audio server, designed for the most demanding audiophiles. With several key enhancements, S1 EVO redefines digital audio playback, offering unprecedented precision and clarity.