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Champlain, NY – April 1, 2021 – Focal Naim America announced today it will be the US distributor of Thorens. With the incorporation of Thorens, Focal Naim America will add a lineup of high-end audio made in Germany to its current audio partners. Throughout the company's history, Thorens has developed several devices that have become... Read More »

Qobuz, the music lovers' Hi-Res streaming and download provider, has partnered with UMe and Zappa Records to provide dozens of Frank Zappa albums for the first time in Hi-Res Audio. UMe, the global catalog company of Universal Music Group, and Zappa Records are launching today a Hi-Res reissue campaign on Qobuz totaling 29 albums spanning... Read More »

Firenze, Italy, 30th March 2021 – Introducing the PH-1000, Gold Note’s new premium phono stage. What if you could play back any LP ever pressed with the correct equalisation? And what if you could adjust or even modify that equalisation curve on the go? Or adjust any of the settings using a simple knob without... Read More »

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, March 30, 2021 – Pangea Audio, developer and manufacturer of high performance, high-value audio accessories, announced today that the latest version of its popular Record Doctor cleaning machine, Record Doctor VI, will soon be available in a with a new white finish. Originally developed and released to mark the 20th anniversary of the company’s... Read More »

Extreme engineering. Breathtaking sound. The ultimate streamer. Linn today launches next-generation Klimax DSM, the ultimate streaming product and the closest you can get to streaming audio perfection. Applying almost five decades of digital technology learnings and expertise, every element has been designed from first principles and is fully optimised for the best musical performance. A... Read More »

It has come to our attention that TIDAL altered its method for identifying its Master files, preventing the MiND 2 from recognizing that they contain MQA tags.  Our R&D team is working on a new method for detecting these tags and will implement it in a firmware update within the next few weeks. In the meantime,... Read More »

March 24, 2021 -- Qobuz, the music lovers' Hi-Res streaming and download provider, is now the first music service to deliver 24-bit Hi-Res audio streaming on Sonos. Qobuz customers will be able to listen to studio-quality music on their Sonos speakers, preserving all of the details and color of original recordings, with the ease of simply pressing... Read More »

Tired of having your thousand dollar power cables just barely hanging from the wall outlet due to its weight? As an industry innovator SONORE either works on a new computer audio product like our super low noise audio streamers or we partner with inventors that simply bring a brilliant idea to the audiophile world. We... Read More »

Now Available for Pre-Order & Shipping 3/31/21, the U18s Combines Proprietary Drivers, LID Technology, and a New Electronic Crossover Network to Deliver a Uniquely Exceptional Listening Experience VANCOUVER, Wash., March 19, 2021 - 64 Audio, the leader in custom and universal fit in-ear monitors, is proud to announce the launch of the U18s, the new audiophile-grade, universal... Read More »

Volti Audio Presents . . . “Lichtenberg Figuring” or “Fractal Burning” as it has become known, is a technique that uses high-voltage electrical currents to ‘burn’ dazzling tree-like figures into the wood finish of our speakers.   The resulting figures are 3D in nature, burned down into the wood veneer of the cabinets, and then sprayed... Read More »

Chest-pounding, musical bass with accuracy and depth from a shockingly compact 10-inch cabinet that fits anywhere. The miniature yet mighty SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer seamlessly blends into any room and speaker system, energizing the space with astonishingly rich, effortless, and detailed bass that’s all the more impressive given its micro-sized enclosure. Featuring innovations from the... Read More »

We are proud to announce that the DMS-700 Network Audio Player has received Roon Ready certification from Roon Labs. Roon is a rich and engaging way to browse, organize, and listen to music. Artist photos, credits, bios, reviews, lyrics, tour dates, and composers are located automatically, then interconnected by links to build a surfable digital magazine. Roon is also... Read More »

Effective immediately, Franc Audio Accessories’ equipment Racks and Platforms will be distributed throughout the US and Canada by Monarch Systems Ltd. 17 March, 2021: Englewood, Colorado – Monarch Systems Ltd. is proud to announce our appointment as the official distribution partner of Franc Audio Accessories, manufacturer of high-quality and highperformance audio isolation furniture. Established in... Read More »

Qobuz to sponsor London-based label Mercury KX artist showcase at SXSW Online 2021 Contemporary Classical / Electronic music composers Sebastian Plano, Lambert, Luke Howard, and Sophie Hutchings will each perform a set to commence the SXSW music programme each day Qobuz, the only hi-res streaming platform of SXSW, is sponsoring the Mercury KX artist showcase... Read More »

March 16, 2021 - Focal, the French brand renowned worldwide for its audio expertise, unveils a new reference: Clear Mg. In addition to their sophisticated finishes, the sound reproduction of these open-back headphones is even sharper than that of their Clear predecessor. The luxury of Focal products lies in their performance and the experience they... Read More »

MOON’s 280D streaming DAC has been upgraded and updated to increase its already formidable connectivity options. At the heart of the 280D is the industry leading MiND2 streaming module, now featuring Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2, plus Tidal Masters, Deezer Hi-Fi, HIGHRESAUDIO* and Qobuz Sublime+ music services. The MOON 280D is designed to deliver an... Read More »

Verona, WI, March 10, 2021– Perlisten Audio, a new audio company founded by an all-star team of industry professionals, today announced that its products are available to U.S. dealers through Fidelity Imports, an importer and distributor of some of the world’s finest audio products. Fidelity Imports is the exclusive distribution company to offer Perlisten products... Read More »

MOON is pleased to announce that its streaming products* now offer Spotify Connect. The addition of Spotify Connect, together with the recent introduction of AirPlay 2 to the feature set, ensures MOON’s streamers continue to offer industry-leading connectivity. Spotify Connect is the quickest and easiest way to access Spotify’s immense library of music and podcasts.... Read More »

High end, two-channel audio systems have gone through a major transformation over the past decade. Systems that were once driven exclusively by vinyl and CDs are now largely run by content stored on NAS drives and servers. In order to ensure that audiophiles can enjoy the ease of streaming music without having to concede the fidelity... Read More »