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WiiM Bar debuts at High End Vienna 2026 with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, RoomFit, HDMI eARC, and expandable 3.0.2 surround from $479.

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At $6,000, Meze Audio ARTA open-back planar magnetic headphones feature a new high impedance 225-ohm Rinaro driver.

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Can Audeze’s MM-520 build on the MM-500’s studio success with SLAM technology, stronger bass control, and Manny Marroquin tuning?

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New Products

Noble Osprey brings hybrid drivers, ANC, app support, and Noble styling to true wireless earbuds under $200. But are codecs the catch?

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Floorstanding Speakers

Is the KLH Model Four the sub $2,000 acoustic suspension speaker to beat after its impressive CES preview ahead of High End Vienna?

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SVS Auto EQ brings free app-based bass calibration to select R|Evolution subwoofers, making setup easier for music and home theater systems.

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Gift Guides

Share your love of music and movies by giving someone the finest ways to experience every last ounce of it.

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Allen Toussaint’s Songbook arrives on vinyl for the first time in Craft’s expanded 2-LP reissue, spotlighting his piano, songs, and New Orleans roots.

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Neat Vito Classic packs an AMT tweeter, dual bass drivers, claimed 22Hz bass, and slim British manners.

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Can Speed Racer on 4K UHD finally prove the Wachowskis were years ahead of the curve? This cult classic gets your home theater running.

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Can HiFiMAN’s HE1000 WiFi deliver true high-end planar sound without the cable, or do setup headaches and weak battery life hold it back?

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Astell&Kern brings the SP4000T tube DAP and Clarus IEMs to High End Vienna 2026. Is portable analog audio entering a new phase?

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New Products

CANVAS L brings BACCH 3D+, GaN power, new drivers, and 1,500 watts of peak power to larger 65 to 115 inch TV systems.

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Wand’s €8,900 12-inch Dark-Light tonearm goes long at HIGH END Vienna 2026. Lower distortion, more rigidity, and finally, headshell lifts?

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Jadis Aria and Ode bring French tube flair to North America with 30W EL34 power, 25W Class A KT120 muscle, and hand-built transformers.

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The eCoustics team discusses what's happening in the vintage tube market and what to look for when buying or upgrading tube amplifiers.

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At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.

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Headphones & Personal Audio

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Is the $499 Baum Ellipse the right wired headphone for studio users and critical listeners who want closed-back isolation, flexible connectivity, and long-term serviceability?

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Does upsampling in digital audio actually improve DAC performance, or just make lower quality files look like high resolution audio?

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Marshall Milton A.N.C. brings on-ear ANC, LDAC, 80-hour battery life, wired playback, and a replaceable battery for $229. Disposable? Not quite.

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Chord Electronics Quartet is a $35,995 upscaler with Blackbird WTA filtering, built-in ADC, and DAVE support. Your wallet has been warned.

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