ESOTERIC N-05XE NETWORK DAC PREAMPLIFIER AND S-05XE CLASS A STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER LAUNCHED
Japanese HiFi brand Esoteric has announced two new components, the Esoteric N-05XE Network DAC Preamplifier and Esoteric S-05XE Class A Stereo Power Amplifier, marking the evolution of what the company describes as its best-selling pairing into a new “XE” series.
Music First Audio LP 103 LCR phonostage is the latest phonostage from this well-respected British brand. The price is £7300 plus VAT, and it is made in collaboration with Thorsten Loesch. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
NEAT ACOUSTICS IOTA ALPHA II DEBUTS AT BRISTOL HIFI SHOW 2026
Neat Acoustics has announced the Neat Acoustics IOTA ALPHA II, a revised version of its compact floorstanding loudspeaker, which will make its world debut at the Bristol HiFi Show 2026.
DAN D’AGOSTINO MOMENTUM Z MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIERS ANNOUNCED
Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems has introduced the Dan D’Agostino Momentum Z Monoblock Amplifiers, a new-generation design that updates the long-established Momentum amplifier platform.
Independent record retailer Diverse Vinyl will once again exhibit at the Bristol HiFi Show 2026, continuing its regular presence at the UK’s longest-running audio show.
ARCAM RADIA SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS AND AV ELECTRONICS LAUNCHED
ARCAM has expanded its Radia Series with the launch of a complete range of ARCAM Radia Series loudspeakers, for music and home cinema, alongside new ARCAM Radia Series AV electronics.
JPLAY has announced the integration of HIGHRESAUDIO into the JPLAY app, making it the third streaming service available within the platform alongside TIDAL and Qobuz.
DEMENTIA DISCO FUNDRAISER RETURNS TO STOCKPORT GUILDHALL IN APRIL
Dementia Disco has announced that tickets are now on sale for its annual fundraising event, taking place on Saturday 25th April at Stockport Guildhall, UK.
SOULINES TT23 TURNTABLE TO BE PREVIEWED AT BRISTOL HIFI SHOW 2026
Serbian manufacturer Soulines will present the Soulines tt23 turntable at the Bristol HiFi Show 2026, marking the model’s first public appearance ahead of its planned launch in spring 2026.
CHORD ELECTRONICS QUARTET UPSCALER AND ULTIMA PHONOSTAGE TO DEBUT AT BRISTOL HIFI SHOW 2026
British manufacturer Chord Electronics will use the Bristol HiFi Show 2026 to present the UK debut of two new flagship products: the Quartet digital upscaler and the Chord ULTIMA PHONOSTAGE.
ISOACOUSTICS GAIA NEO SERIES MAKES BRISTOL HIFI SHOW DEBUT WITH SOUND SERVICE UK
The IsoAcoustics GAIA Neo Series will be presented to UK showgoers by distributor Sound Service UK at the Bristol HiFi Show 2026, marking the product’s first UK HiFi show appearance.
TOPPING DX5 II GETS HEADPHONE CROSSFEED WITH NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE
Topping has released a firmware update for the Topping DX5 II DAC and headphone amplifier that introduces a user-selectable Headphone Crossfeed feature.
SINE MAGNETIC CONDUIT SERIES POWER CONDITIONER SERIES EXPANDS WITH MC40, S30 MC AND MC25
SINE is a Hong Kong–based audio power specialist with around 20 years of experience in the development of power-related products for HiFi systems, they have now introduced the SINE Magnetic Conduit Series.
PRO-JECT PRE BOX S3 COMBINES ANALOGUE, DIGITAL AND WIRELESS CONTROL IN ONE COMPACT PREAMPLIFIER
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has announced the Pro-Ject Pre Box S3, a compact stereo preamplifier designed to act as a central control point for modern HiFi systems.
REVIVAL AUDIO ATALANTE GRANDE RÉSERVE STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKER LAUNCHED
French HiFi brand Revival Audio has announced the launch of the Revival Audio ATALANTE Grande Réserve, a new limited-edition standmount loudspeaker positioned as the flagship of its ATALANTE range.
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