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The new Michi Prestige X430 Integrated Amplifier ($4,999) and Michi Prestige Q430 CD Player ($3,999) are designed to deliver Michi’s established build-quality and performance at somewhat lower prices.

dCS will debut its first multichannel DAC, at the Vienna High End Show. The MCD 16 will be demoed along side Trinnov AltitudeCI, Perlisten S-series speakers, and Grammy-winning producer Justin Gray.

Dayton Audio’s DATS LA Loudspeaker Analyzer is an affordable, compact tool that measures driver parameters at multiple levels via a built-in 100W amp and generates detailed performance curves.

ARCAM announced new AV electronics-The Radia AVA15 ($4,500), AVA25 ($5,500), and AVA35 ($7K) receivers, alongside the AVP45 processor ($6K), are the first ARCAM products to support Dirac ART.

Bowers & Wilkins unveils new Px8 S2 finishes for its $799 flagship ANC headphones, featuring upgraded acoustics, improved comfort, advanced ANC, and aptX Lossless audio.

Audioholics brings a must-hear event to Central Florida as Gene DellaSala hosts an exclusive Steinway Lyngdorf demo at Crowne Audio, experience ultra-high-end sound with RoomPerfect this Friday May 15th!

Paradigm’s new Premier Series v2 speakers arrive in June with trickle-down driver tech, upgraded performance, and value pricing from $800 to $2,600 per pair.

T.H.E. Show has announced the launch of T.H.E. Music Festival, which will run concurrently with this year’s highly-anticipated audio shows and is now accepting artist submissions.

Denon’s AVR-X2900H ($1,349) and AVR-X3900H ($1,849) launch the next-gen X-Series AVRs with upgraded internals, enhanced processing, Dirac Live support up to 11.4CH, and a new real-time channel level monitor feature!

AXPONA has been sold! JD Events, sold AXPONA to Sound & Fury LLC and its owner Henry Wu. Details are scarce, but we are told that the AXPONA team will remain under the new ownership.

SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution Subwoofer Is a Big Upgrade Over the Original with Dual 9-Inch Drivers & 1,200W Amp in an 11" Cube—Can It Redefine Micro Subs at $1K Delivered?

In our AXPONA 2026 Show Report we highlight some of the Best dounding dpeakers We Heard, From Flagship Systems to Budget Gems that truly stole the show

What happens when a $7B company builds a state-of-the-art loudspeaker system? JL Audio Primacy aims to redefine luxury audio with T6 towers, S3 standmount active speakers, and Centerpiece DAC/preamp.

Panasonic announced a “strategic partnership” with the Chinese company Skyworth. Just as Sony is handing its TV division to TCL, Panasonic is partnering with Skyworth for all their TVs.

RBH Sound marks its 50th anniversary with 3 new loudspeakers: the Obelisk slim tower with planar midrange, the Voce Fina Mk II standmount, and the Nemesis Mk II dual 12” subwoofer with ultra-deep bass.

Luxury AV brand Loewe is bringing its high-end TVs to American in 2026. The German company made its first U.S. appearance at CES 2026, showing OLED TVs with motorized stands and concrete back panels.

The Rotel DX-5 is small enough for a desktop, but offers more power than you might expect. It boasts great design and build quality, and high-quality Class AB power.

Peacock is the first streamer to support Dolby Vision 2 and the AC-4 codec for Atmos for live sports. But so far, only TCL and Hisense will support it. Do these features matter?

Revel Performa4 speakers deliver trickle-down tech with ceramic drivers and advanced waveguides, offering wider sweet spots, lower distortion, and reference-level sound at a more accessible price.

Paramount-Skydance to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery as Netflix walks away. HBO Max on Paramount+ could give Netflix serious competition in a media landscape dominated by YouTube.

Cambridge Audio debuts its first active speakers. The L/R Series include the L/R X and L/R M that feature StreamMagic Gen 4, a new tweeter, and a down-firing woofer. The L/R S is Bluetooth-only.

Maximum AV partnered with us for a 4-room demo featuring Trinnov processors and RBH speakers, immersive Atmos, active bass towers, a custom high-output soundbar, and modular speakers that defy their size.

We evaluated the Trinnov Amplitude16 (200W x16) to see how it compares against the Marantz AMP 10 and StormAudio PA16. Bench tests showcase its low noise & distortion, and up to 4× rated power when bridged.

Steven Wilson launched a new online platform for downloading hi-res Stereo, 5.1, and Dolby Atmos versions of his work. “Headphone Dust” offers downloads using the MKV format.

Denon expands its HEOS ecosystem with the Home 200, 400, and 600 wireless speakers and the Bluetooth-enabled DP-500BT turntable blending modern wireless convenience with classic analog vinyl playback.

Barco, the Belgium-based display tech company, is to acquire VerVent Audio Holding that owns Focal and Naim. The €135 million deal adds two legacy audio companies to Barco's portfolio.

JBL’s new L100 Classic 80 is a limited edition of the iconic speaker. Designed to celebrate JBL’s 80th anniversary, the new speaker features luxury retro styling and modern JBL acoustic performance.

After a months-long bidding battle, Paramount emerges victorious with a deal to buy Warner Bros/Discovery for $110 billion. Will Paramount be able to compete with Netflix and Disney for your money?

Focal Diva Utopia Active Speakers deliver audiophile sound in a fully active wireless tower with Naim amplification, UWB connectivity, and ADAPT room EQ—making this $40K all-in-one system a game-changer.

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