Absolare 845SET tube mono power amplifiers powering the JWM Acoustics ALYSON SE speakers.  ..read more

The Constellation Audio Virgo II preamplifier and Centaur amplifier are ready to captivate aural senses at the Imacustica - Hi-Fi & Home Cinema showroom in Porto, Portugal ..read more

Nagra writes: "Thank you Montreux Jazz Festival for this amazing opportunity to show our gear in this amazing place. Last Saturday, we had the unique chance to attend the TALK & MUSIC presentation. David Brun-Lambert and Carole Harari from Chahut Média and Stéphane Gobbo and Virginie Nussbaum from Le Temps.  Great anecdotes about the making of their incredible podcast about the time Nina Simone, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury spent in Switzerland.  ..read more

Some analog beauties at the TAKE ONE analog sound high-end audio shop, including Kuzma, J.C.Verdier, etc ..read more

Magico writes: "Expanding Dimensions. Are you ready to feel your listening room expand? The acoustic signature of the venue is recreated and, suddenly, you are in an altogether different dimension." "The S-SUB has the power to reproduce low frequencies with fidelity you did know a subwoofer was capable of. When you are fully ready to experience Magico bass, the S-SUB is a perfect choice. See your Magico dealer to begin expanding the dimensions of what you thought possible in the low bass."  ..read more

Franco Serblin Studio showcase from last week at the Shenyang high-end show in the north of China.  ..read more

Riviera Audio Labs' flagship electronics: the APL01SE preamplifier, along with the AFM100SE and AFM50 hybrid Class A monoblock power amplifiers.  Riviera Audio Laboratories s.r.l. was founded in January 2017: it aims to produce innovative quality products for the highest end of the audio market. Riviera has brought together the complementary skills of three members to produce audio components aimed at bringing new advances in analogue sound, merging passion, technology and innovation. First and foremost, Luca Chiomenti is the company’s audio designer and engineer. He has been ..read more

Ayre Acoustics writes: "After years of development, the Ayre Acoustics KX-8 preamplifier is set to begin shipping end of July/beginning of August. We sit down with an Odell Brewing  to discuss some of the unique aspects of the KX-8; such as it’s true variable gain volume control, and customization for different system needs."  "We had the KX-8 in action during Axpona this year, in our room with @sonneraudio @sutherlandengineering @nordostcables @acoustic.signature @ortofonhifi @toruspoweraudio, and it was a major contributor to why that room sounded so good ..read more

You are invited to delve deeper in to the mind of Robert Koch, owner of Robert Koda, a Japanese high-end boutique audio manufacturer.   It's been quite a while since our last interview. A lot has happened in the meantime.  Hello Matej, Indeed it has been a while. Thank you for this interview opportunity. Robert Koch Hometown Can you list Robert Koda's current product portfolio? We have two line stage pre-amps. A MC only phono stage and the K-160 mono power amplifiers. The Takumi K-160 replaces the original Takumi K-70. What is the difference?  K-160 ..read more

Klaudio writes: "The ($80,000.00) Magnezar turntable pushes technology to its limits with unprecedented design and features. The platter floats entirely on permanent magnets, so there are no mechanical thrust bearings"  It contains an exceptionally quiet direct drive motor. Liquid is used to enhance stabilization. An automatic clamping system flattens both center and periphery of the LP. The Magnezar supports dual tonearms, with support for Klaudio’s tangential tonearm and laser pod." Features • Magnetically levitated platter • Ultra quiet direct drive motor • Enhanced liquid st ..read more