New Products Rega Aos Brings Aura Reference DNA to Its MC Only Phono Preamplifier Rega's Aos MC borrows from the company’s $7000 reference phono stage at around $2300. Is it the new sweet spot for serious MC vinyl... Ian WhiteFebruary 25, 2026
Music Streamers Nagra Compact Becomes the Brand’s Most Affordable Network Player with Hi-Res Support Nagra Compact Player offers digital music streaming with DAC support up to PCM 384 kHz and DSD256. Is this the most attainable way into... Ian WhiteFebruary 25, 2026
New Products LG Expands will.i.am xboom Line with Buds Plus and Buds Lite Wireless Earbuds LG expands its xboom lineup with Buds Plus and Buds Lite, adding ANC, Auracast, UVnano+ tech, and up to 35 hours of battery life. Robert SilvaFebruary 25, 2026
New Products ViewSonic LX60HD Smart LED Projector Delivers 1080p Big Screen Streaming for $299 Can the $299 ViewSonic LX60HD deliver 630 ANSI lumens, 140-inch projection, Google TV, and easy setup without compromise? Robert SilvaFebruary 24, 2026
DACs HiBy W4 Bluetooth DAC/Headphone Amplifier Launches with Balanced Output and Hi-Res Support for $99 HiBy W4 packs aptX Lossless, LDAC, 475mW balanced output, and a touchscreen into a $99 portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier. Robert SilvaFebruary 22, 2026
New Products Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 Arrives at Bristol 2026 While New U.S. Distribution Signals Strategic Shift Pro-Ject unveils the Debut Reference 10 and names a new U.S. distributor. With pricing updates and tariff shifts looming, what changes for buyers? Ian WhiteFebruary 20, 2026
New Products After a Long Frozen Winter of Gray, Audioengine’s Limoncello Yellow Is the First Sign of Spring for 2026 Audioengine’s A2+ system in Limoncello Yellow mixes analog and digital playback and makes it easier to believe spring will eventually show up. Ian WhiteFebruary 20, 2026
Headphone Amps iFi’s NEO iDSD 3 DAC/Headphone Amp Delivers Serious Power with Lossless Bluetooth Support High-power headphone output, Bluetooth 5.4 with lossless codecs, PCM768/DSD512 support, multiple digital and RCA analog inputs in one compact DAC/amp. Ian WhiteFebruary 19, 2026
Music Streamers iFi Audio Unleashes NEO Stream 3 and ZEN Stream 3 Music Streamers: What’s Different? Can the iFi NEO Stream 3 and ZEN Stream 3 stand out in the crowded sub-$1,000 streamer market where WiiM, Bluesound, Eversolo, and Cambridge... Ian WhiteFebruary 19, 2026
New Products Sennheiser Unveils CX 80U Wired Earbuds and HD 400U Headphones with USB-C Digital Audio Sennheiser refreshes the CX 80U and HD 400U with USB-C digital audio, delivering reliable wired sound for modern phones, laptops, and everyday use. Ian WhiteFebruary 20, 2026
Bookshelf Speakers Creek Audio Signals Major 2026 Reset With CYMATICS Speakers and New Amplifier Strategy Can Creek Audio stand out in 2026 as it enters the crowded speaker market and rethinks its amplifier strategy? Robert SilvaFebruary 20, 2026
Floorstanding Speakers ATC Launches Statement EL50 Anniversary Active 3-Way Tower Loudspeaker to Mark 50 Years Is ATC’s EL50 Anniversary the most compelling fully active 3-way tower under £50K for serious listeners seeking studio grade precision at home? Ian WhiteFebruary 19, 2026
Bookshelf Speakers ProAc’s Response DB1R Brings Ribbon Tweeter Performance to a Compact Standmount Loudspeaker Can ProAc’s compact Response DB1R with ribbon tweeter deliver true high end performance in a standmount likely priced around $5,000 per pair? Robert SilvaFebruary 19, 2026
Amplifiers Audio Group Denmark’s Aavik M-880 Mono Amplifiers: Ultra-Luxury Pricing, Reference Ambitions, Zero Interest in Restraint Is the Aavik M-880 pure excess, or a serious rethink of Class A amplification delivering 400 watts at $115,000 per channel? Robert SilvaFebruary 19, 2026
New Products Sennheiser RS 275 TV Listening Bundle Brings Wireless Audio to the Living Room Without the Lip Sync Drama Can the Sennheiser RS 275 finally fix late night TV listening and dialogue clarity without disturbing others through Auracast and low latency wireless audio? Robert SilvaFebruary 18, 2026
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Luxman Enters Its Second Century with the D-100 SACD Player and L-100 Integrated Amplifier Luxman's CENTENNIAL series D-100 SACD/CD player and L-100 Class A Integrated Amplifier aim to end your desire to upgrade. Ian WhiteFebruary 14, 2026
New Products Burmester Declares Audiophile War at High End Munich 2025: New Reference Line to Redefine Perfection (Again) Burmester’s new Reference Line arrives with engineering so precise it practically orders its own beer, along with a price tag that's enough to buy... Ian WhiteMay 16, 2025