Sexier looks for Audio Research CD6 and CD9

April 30, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

Just as you thought that the compact disc was dead, or at least dying, Audio Research has announced further enhancements to its CD6SE and Reference CD9SE CD player/DACs. Most obvious is the revised styling, which now closely resembles the aesthetics […]

B&W surprises with high-end wireless multiroom

April 23, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

It’s called Formation, and it’s the wireless multiroom speaker system that’s been under development by Bowers & Wilkins for the past three years. The loudspeaker maker unveiled the first five of what is expected to become an extended multiroom product […]

In-Akustik enters the power game

April 23, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

Already recognised as a producer of advanced speaker cables and interconnects, German firm In-Akustik is adding a power cable to its high-end AIR cable family. The AC-2404 AIR’s innovative construction, which uses helically arranged conductors without any conventional dielectric, is […]

AVM makes its South African debut

April 16, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

Audio Video Manufuktur (AVM) is a German audio manufacturing company that first opened its doors in 1986. While relatively successful in its home country, AVM has only really become internationally recognised over the past decade. At the core of its […]

Latest tech for new Samsung soundbars

April 16, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

Innovative technology is a key hallmark of two new soundbars just launched by Samsung. The two new Q-Series models employ both acoustic beam technology and an adaptive sound feature to deliver what Samsung describes as an immersive surround sound experience. […]

Focal celebrates 40 years

April 16, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

French high-end audio brand Focal is celebrating 40 years of loudspeaker technology and innovation, epitomised by its catalogue of highly regarded and award-winning speakers. Based in Saint-Etienne, the Focal product range is proudly made in France, with the company overseeing […]

Ascendo Live 15 promises audio thrills

April 9, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

The latest loudspeaker from Ascendo promises to make recorded audio – music or home theatre – come vividly alive. The newcomer’s specs make for pretty impressive reading, starting off with a bespoke, pro audio standard 300 mm coaxial driver incorporating […]

A powerhouse with a difference

April 9, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

Nobody would be too surprised if McIntosh Labs released a new power amp. But the US brand has raised a few eyebrows by releasing its own power conditioner. The MPC500 Power Controller has been designed to protect connected components from […]

New DACs and transport from T+A

April 9, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

High-end audio marque’s T+A has bolstered its product portfolio with the launch of two sophisticated digital-to-analogue converters, and a dedicated CD/SACD transport. The SD 3100 HV and SDV 3100 HV are two reference-standard D/A converters with streaming capability. Both feature […]