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This Week’s Hottest Audio Gear Drops
technology13 days ago

This Week’s Hottest Audio Gear Drops

A roundup of notable new audio gear: Grado’s Classic Series open-back headphones with updated X2 drivers; Schiit Lyr 5 hybrid headphone amp with Forkbeard app; Quad Platina CDT transport; Denon’s refreshed Home multi-room speakers (200/400/600) with HEOS; Ècoute TH1 wireless headphones with built-in vacuum-tube preamp; Cambridge Audio CX Black Series in matte black (CXA81 Mk II, CXC, CXN100 SE); Fosi Audio S3 network streamer/DAC/preamp; Sony Bravia Theater Bar 7 Dolby Atmos soundbar with Sub 7; Satechi Slim LX3 keyboard and Slim LX mouse.

via Gear Patrol|
#audio-gear#headphones#hi-fi
Spotify's Listening Lounge turns lossless into a live hi-fi showcase
hi-fi14 days ago

Spotify's Listening Lounge turns lossless into a live hi-fi showcase

What Hi‑Fi? visits Spotify's new Listening Lounge in London, a by‑invitation, 30-seat space built to showcase lossless streaming via Spotify Lossless. The room centers around a two‑channel system featuring giant Friendly Pressure horn speakers, Bryston power amps, Prima Luna front end and a Bluesound Node Icon source, all presented in a shrine‑like, acoustically treated environment by Cake Architecture. While the setup highlights the fidelity of 24‑bit/44.1kHz streams, the piece notes lossless is not spatial audio and acknowledges the lounge’s limited scale and exclusivity as a promotional showcase for lossless listening.

via whathifi.com|
#bluesound-node-icon#bryston-amps#hi-fi
Gadget Roundup: Budget MacBooks, Premium Audio, and More New Gear
technology1 month ago

Gadget Roundup: Budget MacBooks, Premium Audio, and More New Gear

Gear Patrol’s weekly Best New Gear roundup highlights notable releases from the past week, led by Apple’s budget-friendly MacBook Neo at $599 and M5-powered updates across MacBook Pro and Air, plus refreshed Studio Displays; alongside iPhone 17e and iPad Air (M4), and a wave of audio gear (Leak TruStream, Grado S550, Meze Astru, Nothing Headphone a, iFi Go Link 2, Astell&Kern PD20) and a new Technics SL-1500CS turntable—covering laptops, phones, audio gear and displays.

via Gear Patrol|
#apple#audio#gadgets
Technics doubles down on fidelity with SL-1500CS and ΔΣ-Drive tech
hi-fi1 month ago

Technics doubles down on fidelity with SL-1500CS and ΔΣ-Drive tech

Technics has introduced the SL-1500CS, an updated version of its popular SL-1500C, featuring the ΔΣ-Drive motor tech first seen on higher-end models to further cut motor vibrations and improve rotation accuracy. The turntable preserves the SL-1500C’s strong build (iron-coreless direct drive, S-shaped tonearm, built-in MM phono stage) and adds a metallic grey finish. It ships in March 2026 for £1099, continuing Technics’ premium direct-drive line and offering enthusiasts a refined vinyl replay experience.

via What Hi-Fi?|
#delta-sigma-drive#hi-fi#sl-1500cs
This Week’s Hottest Gadget Drops: Premium Turntables, Earbuds, and Hi‑Fi Upgrades
technology1 month ago

This Week’s Hottest Gadget Drops: Premium Turntables, Earbuds, and Hi‑Fi Upgrades

Gear Patrol rounds up the past week’s notable gadget releases across audio and home tech, highlighting premium turntables, flagship wireless earbuds, high-end preamps and integrated amps, affordable Atmos-enabled sound systems, and new studio monitors and subwoofers—from Teac’s turquoise TN-400BTX/TB to Sony’s WF-1000XM6, MoFi UltraPhono Pro, Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos, Ultrafide Enso INT-125, Mophie Gallery Edition Powerstation, JBL 4369, Arendal 1610, Dali V-16 F, and Noble Spectre.

via Gear Patrol|
#audio-gear#gadgets#hi-fi
Limited Editions and Fresh Audio Gear Lead This Week's Gadget Roundup
gadgets2 months ago

Limited Editions and Fresh Audio Gear Lead This Week's Gadget Roundup

Gear Patrol’s weekly roundup highlights notable new gadget launches, from Analogue’s Prototype Editions of the reimagined 3D N64 to copper-edition Astell&Kern SP4000, Canon’s 30th-anniversary PowerShot G7 X III, Revival Audio’s Grande Réserve loudspeakers, and Esoteric’s N-05XE/S-05XE upgrades. Rounding out the list are Ikea’s Grejsimojs portable speaker, Logitech G325 Lightspeed headset, Arcam Radia speakers, Asus Rog Kithara open-back headphones, and Twelve South PowerCapsule, illustrating continued momentum in hi‑fi, portable audio, and gaming gear with limited runs and budget options.

via Gear Patrol|
#audio#gadgets#gaming
This Week in Hi‑Fi and Gadgets: 12 Fresh Releases to Know
technology2 months ago

This Week in Hi‑Fi and Gadgets: 12 Fresh Releases to Know

Gear Patrol highlights 12 notable new releases from the past week spanning turntable gear, hi‑fi amps, speakers, USB‑C headphones, and premium camera optics—from Sonos’s new streaming amplifier and JBL L100 Classic 80 to Apple’s second‑generation AirTags, plus a slate of premium audio gear (Pro‑Ject Pre Box S3, Sumiko Oriole cartridge, Sennheiser HD 400U, Fosi BT20A Max, Roksan Caspian 4G Pre‑amp and Power Amp, Audeze LCD‑5 with SLAM), a limited‑edition Ruark radiogram, and Leica Noctilux M 35mm F1.2 Asph lens.

via Gear Patrol|
#apple-airtag#audio-gear#headphones
Sony debuts two minimalist, fully automatic Bluetooth turntables
hi-fi2 months ago

Sony debuts two minimalist, fully automatic Bluetooth turntables

Sony has launched two minimalist, fully automatic Bluetooth turntables—PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT—each with a built‑in phono stage and three‑level gain. They share a user‑friendly design with a switchable 7in/12in tonearm and 33/45rpm speeds; the LX3BT uses a captive output cable, while the LX5BT adds a dedicated output and an upgraded MM cartridge. Both support aptX Adaptive for high‑quality wireless listening and are priced around £299 for the LX3BT and £399 for the LX5BT.

via What Hi-Fi?|
#bluetooth-turntables#hi-fi#ps-lx3bt
Edifier S880DB MKII proves budget speakers can punch above their weight
technology2 months ago

Edifier S880DB MKII proves budget speakers can punch above their weight

A Tom's Guide review by Erin Bashford praises the Edifier S880DB MKII desktop speakers as premium-sounding and feature-packed for their $449 price. The design blends cream and wood with substantial build quality, and the five connectivity options (RCA, 3.5mm, USB-C, optical, Bluetooth) make them versatile for turntables, TVs, and more. The addition of a dedicated subwoofer out on the MKII lets you enhance bass without sacrificing space, and the speakers still deliver strong, room-filling sound even without a sub. Bashford calls Edifier’s offering a standout that shifts the perception of “budget” brands, delivering high-end performance in a compact footprint—one of the best desktop setups she’s heard in years.

via Tom's Guide|
#budget#edifier#hi-fi
Top 9 Must-See New Gadgets
technology7 months ago

Top 9 Must-See New Gadgets

The article highlights the week's notable tech and gadget releases, including Lamborghini-edition speakers, Insta360's first drone with 8K video, vintage-inspired Fender guitars, new KEF speakers, HTC's smart glasses, Harman Kardon soundbar, Fosi's first turntable, a magnetic iPad charger, Campfire's in-ear monitors, and more, showcasing innovations across audio, visual, and wearable tech.

via Gear Patrol|
#audio#gadgets#hi-fi