Audiophile

UK audio gear maker iFi has launched a new mains-powered hi-res digital-to-analog converter/headphone amp that's promised to deliver "scintillating sonics with every audio format in a home environment."

French high-end speaker/amp manufacturer L-Acoustics has teamed up with US IEM maker JH Audio for the Contour XO in-ear monitors, which are described as the "perfect reference IEM on stage, at the mixing desk, in the studio, or on the move."

Epson has launched three new EpiqVision laser projectors with integrated audio – one ultra-short-throw model and two minis. The LS300 UST and EF12 mini models come with integrated Yamaha audio and are ready to stream.

Reckoned to be the most powerful integrated amplifier to come out of McIntosh Labs, the MA12000 pushes out 350 watts per channel, that's 50 W more than the company's previous contender for power champion, 2017's solid-state MA9000.

Donning a pair of headphones is great for immersing yourself in music, but you can feel a little closed in after a while. Open-backs allow in more air for a more spacious sound, and Sennheiser has just announced a new pair for budget audiophiles.

If you've got cash to burn and you like your digital audio players to be chunky, angular and capable, Astell&Kern is probably already on your radar. The new Kann Alpha ticks all of those boxes and more.

After three years in development, Marantz has dipped into its history for inspiration for a new line of high-end audio gear that starts with an integrated amplifier and a network audio streamer/SA-CD player.

When Panasonic rebooted its Technics brand after a six year hiatus in 2014, its focus was very much on the audiophile listener. The latest release from the luxury hi-fi company is also its first Reference Class integrated amplifier.

Avantone Pro has released a pair of heavy-looking reference-grade headphones featuring planar driver technology for the promise of "amazing accuracy, high-end detail, clarity, natural bass and response time."

Unveiled at CES back in January, NAD Electronics has now made its Master M33 system available for sale, an audiophile-grade streaming hi-fi amplifier that can serve as a multi-room hub for compatible devices all around the home.

Technics has made many hi-fi products over its 55 years of existence but is perhaps best known for the iconic SL-1200 DJ turntable. Now a special limited edition of the relaunched direct drive vinyl spinner celebrates the brand's 55th anniversary.

The latest digital audio player from Astell&Kern is being pitched as the Korean company's most affordable high resolution player yet. The A&norma SR25 offers high res audio playback, long battery life and support for the LDAC Bluetooth codec.