Lyngdorf Audio has announced the launch of its latest digital streaming amplifier, the TDAI-2210 - a model that bridges the gap between the compact TDAI-1120 and the flagship TDAI-3400, offering a balance of versatility, performance and refinement. The new amplifier features an elegant colour touchscreen interface, next-generation digital amplification, and the company's acclaimed RoomPerfect room calibration technology. The TDAI-2210 represents Lyngdorf's continuing evolution of digital amplification design. With multiple digital inputs, including USB-C and HDMI 2.1, analogue connections, optional modular expansion, and integrated music streaming, the amplifier is engineered to adapt to any system configuration. Delivering 2 x 210 watts into 4 ohms, it has the power and control to drive even the most demanding loudspeakers with ease.

Monitor Audio has announced two new limited-edition loudspeakers based on its Silver Series 7G range - the Silver 300 7G Limited Edition and the Silver 100 7G Limited Edition. Both models are presented in a new Carbon Black Metallic finish and individually numbered, combining subtle design updates with proven acoustic engineering. The Silver Series 7G platform, introduced in 2021, sits at the heart of Monitor Audio's mid-range catalogue, bridging the gap between the Bronze and Gold lines. It introduced several key innovations, including Rigid Surface Technology II (RST II) and a new generation of Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Magnesium (C-CAM) drivers. These limited-edition versions keep that same foundation while refining both aesthetics and detail to mark the series' ongoing success.

Final Audio Design has unveiled its next-generation flagship headphones, the D8000 DC and D8000 DC Pro, marking a new chapter in the Japanese manufacturer's fifty-year legacy of innovation. Known for its meticulous engineering and in-house technology, Final has redefined planar magnetic performance once again with a complete reworking of its pioneering Air Film Damping System (AFDS) and a renewed focus on acoustic precision. The 'DC' designation stands for 'Da Capo', meaning 'from the beginning' - a fitting name for headphones that represent a total reconstruction of Final's reference model. First introduced seven years ago, the original D8000 set a benchmark for planar magnetic design, introducing AFDS as a revolutionary solution to low-frequency distortion and limited diaphragm control. By using air pressure to regulate diaphragm movement, the system achieved deeper, more accurate bass and a broader soundstage. The new D8000 DC and DC Pro models take this principle further, with redesigned metal mesh structures, new airflow patterns, and an evolved acoustic chassis that unlocks even greater transparency and realism.

Sonus Faber has unveiled the Amati Supreme, a new floorstanding loudspeaker that represents the pinnacle of the Italian brand's acoustic innovation and design philosophy. Drawing inspiration from the flagship Suprema, the Amati Supreme combines reference-level performance with refined craftsmanship in a more compact and elegant form, reaffirming Sonus Faber's mastery of the union between engineering precision and artistic expression.

Denon announced the launch of its new DCD-3000NE, a high-end CD player that continues the company's tradition of precision audio engineering spanning more than a century. Designed for the purest digital playback, the DCD-3000NE combines advanced conversion technology, meticulous mechanical construction and proprietary digital processing to extract every nuance from both standard and high-resolution recordings. At the heart of the DCD-3000NE lies Denon's renowned Ultra AL32 Processing, which employs sophisticated interpolation algorithms to reconstruct digital waveforms with exceptional accuracy. Supporting input signals up to 384kHz/24-bit, this system performs upsampling and data refinement to produce smoother, more natural sound reproduction. The result is a playback character that captures fine detail, dynamic contrast and spatial realism across the entire frequency range.

Designing and building audio equipment can be so contagious that entire families get involved. Children raised in the spirit of musical passion often inherit the talent of their parents and relatives. One such case is the Serblin family. When audiophiles hear this name, the first association comes immediately - Franco, the legendary speaker designer. He was the son of a Croatian navy soldier who emigrated with his wife from Istria to Italy. His first recognisable work was so original that it simply had to attract the attention of music lovers. We are, of course, talking about the device known as the Snail Project, consisting of a subwoofer and satellite speakers protruding from it like the eyes of a snail. Three years later, Franco founded Sonus Faber - and here we could write a separate article. After years of creating speakers that became icons of Italian audio, he returned to even more boutique craftsmanship, creating equipment bearing his own name. The second thread of the family history leads to the Serblin & Son brand. And here's a surprise - it's not Franco's son behind it, but his nephew, Fabio. He was already familiar with electronics in the 1980s - he co-created, among other things, the Sonus Faber Quid integrated amplifier, and then went his own way, establishing a company called Fase Evoluzione Audio, making amplifiers, separate systems, and CD players. At some point, the trail goes cold, and Fase Evoluzione Audio disappears from the market for many years. Fabio Serblin returned to building amplifiers in 2019, founding Serblin & Son. Its first product was the Frankie amplifier, named in tribute to his uncle. And so the mystery is solved - the Serblin name continues to lead us towards sound, only this time it tells the story through electronics.

Marantz, one of the most revered names in audio for over 70 years, introduced the new 10 Series Collection of three reference-quality stereo products. Comprising the Model 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier, the SACD 10 Reference SACD player and the Link 10n Reference Network Audio Player, the 10 Series Collection represents a new statement in high-end audio design and performance for Marantz, and is the first time the brand has released a new range reference high-end stereo components since 2016.

Developed over five years of extensive collaboration between all departments of the engineering team at the renowned Shirakawa Audio Works in Japan, the new 10 Series components embody unparalleled heritage, performance and contemporary luxury design. Built to the most demanding of standards, the design of each product is inspired by some of the most iconic hi-fi components in Marantz's storied history - yet at the same time, the engineering inside ensures that each component is both truly contemporary and ready to make the most of hi-fi's digital future.

The first product to be released from the new 10 Series Collection is the Model 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier, the most powerful one-box amplifier Marantz has ever made. Model 10 is built around a newly designed dual-mono symmetrical amplifier topology and uses a completely new copper-plated, triple-layered chassis with a compartmentalized design structure designed to provide complete engineering separation of each critical internal function. Two internal compartments plus strategically placed shields isolate high and low power circuits from each other and prevent internal interference from limiting performance.

The Model 10 powerplant is newly engineered. In partnership with Purifi, Marantz developed a new amplifier, two of which are used to achieve dual-mono operation. It operates as a fully balanced amplifier from input to output, with individual power supplies for each amplifier channel and all line-level input circuitry powered by a separate linear power supply unit. Distortion is astonishingly low - 0.05% THD across the entire audio band at full power and an order of magnitude better at half-rated power - while up to 30A of peak current means exceptional dynamic range, plus frequency response that is immune to load impedance.

Driving the novel amplifier section is an all-new preamplifier design based around the latest generation of Marantz's HDAM analogue circuitry. Designed to deliver the optimum combination of speed of response and transparency of signal, HDAM is a proprietary Marantz technology first introduced in the PM-99SE amplifier of 1992. The latest incarnation is the highest performing yet, ensuring the Model 10 has all the musicality for which Marantz amplifiers are rightly renowned.

Of course, as a reference-class integrated amplifier, Model 10 has a commensurately substantial power output, with 250W into 8 ohm speaker loads, rising to 500W with 4 ohm designs. If even more power is required, owners can opt to add a second Model 10 to create a superlative biamplified stereo system using Marantz's proprietary F.C.B.S (Floating Control Bus System) to link and control two amplifiers seamlessly. Up to four Model 10s can be connected together if needed.

Even the smallest details of Model 10's design have been engineered with the utmost care and attention. Its porthole-style OLED display screen references the form of classic Marantz products of the past yet its thoroughly contemporary specification can switch from displaying volume level to selected input to a VU Meter mode, if desired. Brightness and display timeout options can also be adjusted. For those that prefer tactile interaction with their hi-fi, the Model 10 features CNC machined spun-finished aluminum control knobs for volume and input selection, each with individual bearings for a smooth feel. Even the remote handset is unique to Model 10, featuring a teal-colored aluminum top surface for added heft and premium feel.

Internal detailing is every bit as quality-focused. Model 10's exquisite design features a unique mesh-covered grille section rippled with Marantz's iconic rhythmic design pattern and illuminated from within. The result is an amplifier like no other, one ready to invite the listener in with the warmth of both its design and its musical sound. The end result, in terms of attention to detail and clarity of layout, is every bit as exquisite as it sounds.

This distinct top section is complemented by lavish componentry elsewhere in the construction of Model 10. Its solid aluminum side panels are almost 16mm thick, providing an ultra-low-resonance structure. At the front of the amplifier, the special hairline finish on the extruded aluminum control surface is perfectly complemented by discreet LED lighting embedded around the assembly complete with 20 steps of adjustment over its levels of illumination.

Model 10 includes an extensive array of analogue inputs, including two XLR balanced ins, three RCA analogue ins and a high-quality phono stage, complete with both MM and three impedance options for broad MC compatibility. Preamplifier outputs are also provided, again in both XLR and RCA. Uniquely, Model 10 can also be configured to run solely as a power amplifier, bypassing its internal preamplifier, when partnered with its sibling in the new 10 Series Collection, the Link 10n Reference Network Audio Player. Naturally, selectable speaker A/B outputs are also included, alongside a very high-quality headphone output.

Shortly after Model 10 launches, it will be joined by first the SACD 10, a statement-quality SACD player built to the same exacting standards as its amplifier sibling, and then the Link 10n Reference Network Audio Player. At the heart of Link 10n is HEOS - a powerful and versatile digital audio engine that equips this reference model with an unusually comprehensive feature complement. Discerning listeners can stream high resolution from Tidal at up to the highest provided resolution of 192 kHz/24 bit. Music stored locally on USB or network servers can be played back at up to 384 kHz/32 bit and DSD 4X bit-perfect with no down sampling or conversion. An ever-growing list of other services and technologies are supported as well including AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Bluetooth, TuneIn, Deezer, Pandora and more meaning HEOS makes it simple to find what you love to listen to. Further, Link 10n can play with up to 32 other HEOS Built-In devices including home theater and stereo electronics, powered speakers, and sound bars in a home to create a diverse and entertaining whole-home audio system in which devices can be grouped to stream your favorite playlist in sync, or played separately. Introducing the first product in the new 10 Series Collection, the Model 10 integrated amplifier will be available soon from selected retailers at $15,000. Info and photos by Marantz.

British audio specialist, Q Acoustics, introduces its new trio of high-performance active subwoofers, Q SUB series. Whether as part of a Q Acoustics home cinema set-up, adding effortless bass extension to your existing 7.2, 5.1, or 2.1 system, or intensifying the low end on your powered and active speakers, these new models will deliver the drama to movies and music. Whatever the size of your home cinema room or the power of your system, Q Acoustics has the right-sized model to fill your space with powerful, impactful, but nuanced and controlled bass. The new subwoofer family consists of the 8-inch Q SUB80, the 10-inch Q SUB100, and a 12-inch model, Q SUB120. On board Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology ensures easy but comprehensive system and room integration and setting optimisation for a class-leading, distortion-free performance.

The official history of Audiomica Laboratory brand began in 2005, but its founder, Łukasz Mika, had planned this step several years earlier. As someone who always loved music and was fascinated by the equipment used to reproduce it, he eventually decided to explore the topic of cabling and its impact on the sound of his stereo system. What initially seemed like a harmless curiosity completely captivated him. The differences were clear, and observing them brought Łukasz immense joy. However, what intrigued him even more was the question of why this happened - what factors and design aspects made one cable produce phenomenal sound while another lacked that magic?

Monitor Audio announced the new Gold Series 6G. The all-new, totally redesigned series leaves no detail unrevealed, as Monitor Audio Group delivers the finest, most exhilarating loudspeaker range yet to carry the Gold Series name. A comprehensive, highly flexible and user-friendly range, Gold Series 6G comprises six distinctive loudspeakers. Each model addresses a clearly defined user requirement, adds innovative acoustic technologies, and is crafted to celebrate and exude the distinctiveness and quality customers expect from the Gold Series. Building on over three decades of heritage, Gold Series 6G represents the start of an epic new chapter - a new way to experience the joy of sensational sound.