McIntosh has just revealed the new MPC500 Power Controller, a component designed to protect your precious audio system. Inconsistency in power quality can cause costly damage to electronic devices. Featuring cascaded surge protection, the MPC500 delivers full mode AC power line surge protection, such as from a lightning strike, as well as protecting low voltage devices against secondary surges and spikes that can occur after the initial event. AC power line protection is accomplished w READ MORE

Raidho Acoustics has just revealed an incredible new TD4.2 loudspeaker (€100,000 or €125,000 per pair, depending on finish).   Positioned just below the company's flagship TD4.8 model, the TD4.2 uses much of the same technology found in its larger, more expensive brother.  The new speaker uses the company's new Tantalum-Diamond drivers along with an updated version of their ribbon tweeter and an improved cabinet. Raidho says that adding a Tantalum coating to the company's Diamond dr READ MORE

An increasing number of audiophiles and casual music listeners are considering integrated amplifier today - why is that?  Our sister publication NOVO magazine takes a close look at what makes this category so attractive to more customers today than ever before. Jump here to read the article: https://novo.press/integrated-amplifier-buyer-guide-why-so-many-music-listeners-are-choosing-integrated-amplifiers-today/ READ MORE

It’s a strange world. EMM Labs new Reference Preamplifier is called the PRE ($25k US). Their previous Reference Preamplifier, still available, is the PRE2 ($15k US). The PRE2 is the best sounding preamp I’ve had in my system prior to the arrival of the PRE. It’s as neutral and transparent as they come. Can the new PRE top that? Is it worth the 67% premium? The new PRE is a much more substantial animal than the PRE2. It measures 438mm x 400mm x 161mm (wdh) and weighs a substantial 17 READ MORE

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Pro-Ject Audio and The Universal Music Group have collaborated to release a special edition turntable.  This incredible live rock supergroup has now been consistently touring for three decades and sees Ringo Starr collaborating with handpicked artists and friends to put on a show unlike anything else. Much in the same way, this special turntable was also „handpicked“ by Ringo: At its base lies an Essential III READ MORE

Best of British. Node is selected as an official partner to celebrate 100 years of Bentley Motors, in association with the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts’ Club (RREC). Node, renowned for their revolutionary HYLIXA high-end speakers, have been invited to join Bentley in celebrating its centenary this summer, hosted by the one of the world’s oldest car clubs, the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts’ Club (RREC). To mark this significant milestone, select owners and enthusiasts READ MORE

Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems has just revealed the Momentum HD Preamplifier, a major upgrade to the company's award-winning Momentum Preamplifier. The new HD status represents the high dynamic and high definition improvements that have been achieved in this substantial upgrade. The new Momentum HD Preamplifier incorporates advancements in the power supply, audio circuitry, and control sections. Housed in a separate chassis for maximum isolation, the Momentum HD main power transform READ MORE

If you own a good sized record collection - this is an absolute MUST HAVE accessory.  Simply put, this is the best turntable accessory we have ever come across.  Check out the review of the Kirmuss Audio Ultra-Sonic Vinyl Restoration System on our sister site NOVO High-End. READ MORE

An experienced audiophile friend of mine named Allan who knows the sound of my main 2-channel tube rig almost as well as I do recently visited my home. After listening to one of his favourite CDs, he asked: “Did you buy a new $20,000 pre-amp? “No.” I replied. “A new $10,000 tube DAC or upsampler?” “Nope… strike two.” “New speaker cables or interconnects?” “Nope.” “So… what did you do to make it sound like this?” “Like what…?” I asked, READ MORE

PMC’s first ever product, the BB5, was installed at the BBC’s Maida Vale studios, London, in the early 1990s and set such high standards for reference monitoring and sonic neutrality that they are still in use over a quarter of a century later. In what is the most significant PMC product launch since that time, PMC is today introducing the new flagship of the fact loudspeaker range - fenestria. A three-way, ultra-high-resolution passive, twin Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) loudspeak READ MORE