Rega has introduced the Aura Reference MC phono stage, which, as stated in the description, will allow you to get the best results from the MC head. The device is distinguished by flexible settings of a wide variety of parameters and balanced circuitry. First, the signal passes through the input amplifier stage, built according to a […] More
British cable brand Chord Company offers owners of Naim Audio components equipped with Burndy connectors for connecting external power supplies the opportunity to upgrade their supplied cables with new BurndyT and BurndyX connectors . We are talking about Naim NAC 552, 555 PS, SNAXO, XPS and SuperLine models. During the development of the new Burndy cables, Chord used a Naim Audio NAP 300 […] More
The Vincent Audio CD-S1.2 hybrid CD player is equipped with a Philips transport mechanism with a classic front tray (plays CDs and HDCDs) and a USB port, through which the player can serve as an external DAC for a computer – the new product has a Burr-Brown PCM1796 circuit (24 bit/192 kHz). The output decoupling of […] More
Arcam ST60 is a network audio streamer. The capabilities of this model may not be too impressive on paper, but in reality it has everything you need. PCM is supported with parameters up to 24 bit / 192 kHz in common Lossless formats. If you want higher (and much less common) PCM sample rates or […] More
The Yamaha WXA-50’s design may initially appear minimalist, but it conceals a multitude of features within its understated exterior. For instance, the Direct Mode enables playback of files with a resolution of up to 24bit/192kHz without any additional processing. Additionally, it offers an adaptive equalizer that modifies the bass and treble response based on the […] More
A long-awaited new product has appeared in the family of digital-to-analog converters from the Japanese company Luxman – DAC with DSD support Luxman DA-250. Until now, of the three Luxman DACs, only the older Luxman DA-06 model supported the DSD format (the model belongs to a far from the most affordable price segment), and the two […] More
The culmination of Rotel’s thirty years of excellence in CD playback technology is the RCD-1572, Rotel’s flagship CD player in the new 15 Series. The Rotel RCD-1572 has a clean, straight design with a cabinet mounted on custom feet, which help minimize vibrations. All improvements made to the RCD-1572 were aimed at bringing out the […] More
Onkyo has announced the Icon C-30, a CD player that can play pressed and burned CDs. The Icon C-30 joins the amplifiers in the Icon product line . Buyers can choose a black or silver cabinet. Onkyo Icon C-30 The Icon C-30 was unveiled by Onkyo at CES 2025 and is expected to be available in stores […] More
Luxman has unveiled the D-03R, a device that combines a CD transport with a digital to digital converter (DAC) in one unit. This new model includes both digital inputs and outputs, allowing the CD transport to work alongside another DAC, while the DAC can also convert digital signals from an external source. Analog audio signals […] More
If you’re into high-end audio, chances are you’ve heard of Pass Labs. Known for their beautifully simple, Class‑A designs and old-school analog craftsmanship, they’ve earned a loyal following among audiophiles. Now, they’re back in the headphone game with something new: the HPA‑1c. It’s not a complete redesign, but a thoughtful evolution of their much-loved HPA‑1, […] More
The best of what Naim engineers have come up with for the NDX is concentrated into a compact XS Series body. Naim ND5 XS 2 allows you to listen to streaming audio from UPnP servers and Internet radio stations, connect to iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB drives, as well as traditional digital audio sources. Simply […] More
The FX-Audio R07 headphone amplifier is a balanced desktop headphone amplifier that uses quality components such as OPA1612 operational amplifiers. The R-07 is part of FX-Audio’s “GOOD TIMES” line. This is a series of aesthetically pleasing devices with demanding components. Indeed, the form factor of this headphone amplifier is innovative thanks to its vertical design. The connection includes two stereo […] More
