Yamaha is entering the smart hi-fi speaker market with the NX-70A; a product unveiled at a launch event in Vienna, marking the arrival of this promising new addition to the Japanese manufacturer’s range. Already established in the connected desktop speaker segment...
Demonstrated alongside Kora electronics, Diptyque unveiled a new DP170 soundbar at this year’s High End Vienna show. Standing 10 cm taller than the DP160 MkII – at 170 cm – this new model is in fact much more of a ‘small’ Reference Mk2 than a ‘large’ DP160 MkII, as...
A more advanced version of the PP-2000, the new Phasemation PP-2200 – previewed in Vienna and now available for listening in Paris – is designed to rival today’s leading analogue turntables. Intended to replace the PP-2000 and initially conceived because that model...
Having launched a Saphir tonearm two years ago based on the tried-and-tested solutions of the 4Point, the company – still led by its founder Franc Kuzma – is now releasing its latest model in a 12-inch (304.8 mm) version. The heart and soul of the Saphir 12 tonearm...
Building on the legacy of the Gemincore, created by engineers Nicola Lomuto and René Lambruschi in 2005, the Ixycore—now developed in collaboration with Frédérik Dezé—redefines Class D amplification by adopting GaN technology. Based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) rather...
Following CH Precision’s acquisition of Wattson Audio, the Madison range saw the Streamer undergo a minor update (review VU#59 FR), before the power amplifier (Madison Amp) and a separate power supply (Power S; review VU#63 FR) were introduced. At the same time, we...
For the past few years, Esprit has used the High End trade shows in Munich to launch its own range of speakers. Following the compact Stella and the Amelia floorstanding speakers in 2024 (review VU#54 FR), the more imposing Lisa was added last year (review VU#63 FR),...
Officially scheduled for release at the end of the year, the IN800 is already making an appearance in a pre-production version at the High-End show in Vienna. The new flagship of the lineup, the IN800 integrated amplifier—which adopts the term “Evolution” to align...
As well as unveiling a high-end version of its new MC X series, the MC X50 – of which we have reviewed the X20 and X40 (test VU#63 FR) – Ortofon is now setting its sights on the stars with its new MC Vertex. This new cartridge features the new Vertex stylus, developed...
