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Schiit Audio has announced an upgrade to its Gungnir DAC, the Schiit Audio Gungnir 2. Featuring a balanced, multi-bit Multiform architecture, the Gungnir 2 adds dual USB ports (including a high-speed Unison 384) and a modular design similar to the flagship DAC Yggdrasil+.

The updated Chord Hugo TT2 digital-to-analog converter inherits the features of its predecessors but has received a noticeably more powerful decoding system (five times more than the original Hugo and twice as powerful as Hugo 2). Enclosed in a stylish compact case by John Franks made of milled aluminum, the device turned out to be very impressive on our test bench - throughout the review stage, we did not cease to be amazed by the capabilities of this little one.

Review: Michell Orbe SE – a turntable that takes us back to the golden era of sound

The first loudspeakers of the ProAc Response series made a splash in the Hi-Fi market at the end of the 20th century – compact speakers provided incredible panchy bass and mind-blowing dynamics. Today, the legendary series of the British company is still in service – we review the new ProAc Response DT8 speakers, which inherit all the family features of past generations of Response-series.

The Polish company LampizatOr and its head, Łukasz Fikus, are among those people who are changing the landscape of modern High End sound. The first digital-to-analog converter Atlantic 1 DAC was presented to the public five years ago, and today the company has significantly modernized the device – this is how LampizatOr Atlantic 3 TRP appeared.

When we talk about a High End R2R tape recorder, we remember the Studer A810. Although new machines from famous brands are gradually appearing on the market, no one can eclipse the glory of the hero. Today, a working device can be found on the second-hand market – and many private craftsmen and restoration companies guarantee decent service for the model.

The innovative integrated amplifier Devialet D-Premier was first presented at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show, after the device earned a standing ovation from both the specialized press and audiophiles.

Gryphon Audio Designs is a company with an unquestionable reputation in the upper echelon audio market. The Danish company, which became a legend back in the 80s of the XX century, is still a trendsetter in the High End industry today - primarily in the field of amplification. Mephisto Stereo, one of the top models in the Gryphon's product line, reflects all the company's developments over its long history.

When it comes to High End acoustics, the first company that comes to mind is Wilson Audio, an American trendsetter in the field of high-quality sound reproduction that has repeatedly turned our ideas about how home speakers should sound upside down. Today, with the appearance of the Wilson Audio Sasha V model on the market, we can talk about it once again and can see a really gamechanger loudspeakers.

Musical Fidelity has introduced a new phonopreamplifier in its flagship M series – the M8x Vinyl. The phonopreamplifier builds on the success of the previous M6x Vinyl model and offers improved technical and sound characteristics.

The Italian company Riviera Audio Labs has introduced a new tube preamplifier APL1. The new preamp offers two balanced XLR inputs, thus being located in the model range one step above the APL10.

The Croatian company Limestone has introduced the Limestone PP1 mono power amplifier, which uses KT88 tubes. The model is housed in an “armor-piercing” case made of 1.5 mm stainless steel. Kerrock decorative panels add exquisite touches and allow the devices to fit into any interior.

The Scottish company Fyne Audio has introduced a line of acoustic systems, the design of which is inspired by the golden era of Hi-Fi, but developed taking into account modern requirements and technologies – Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold SP. The new series includes four models: Classic Gold VIII SP, Classic Gold X SP, Classic Gold XII SP and Classic Gold XV SP.

Kondo Audio Note Japan has introduced the new GE-7i vacuum tube phono preamplifier. The manufacturer emphasizes that the new product is neither a simplified version of the GE-10 model, nor an improved version of the GE-1 phono preamplifier, but offers its own new solution in the field of ultimate correction of the signal from a vinyl record.

The legendary Kondo Audio Note Japan brand has announced the release of its latest preamplifier, the G-700i. The manufacturer states that this model was developed as a linear preamplifier that combines the rich and mature sound of the G-70 with the power of the flagship G-1000.

Pitt & Giblin presented amazing CAST speakers, created in collaboration with Australian industrial designer Tom Fereday. The acoustics are designed in cast aluminum cases and use cast aluminum horns.

Semmaa Audio has introduced the REALITY ONE acoustic systems, the first company’s product with unimaginable sound quality for larger and smaller rooms. The loudspeakers use a configuration with 3 loose adjustable elements for optimal phase behavior and offer a loose separation filter to control the elements separately with different cables.

The German company Beyerdynamic has released the second generation of popular headphones designed for both home and studio use, Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII with a closed acoustic design and DT 1990 Pro MKII in an open configuration.

The Serbian company NAT Audio has introduced the NAT Transmitter EVO tube monoblock amplifier – the best amplifier in the Transmitter series to date, according to the manufacturer.

Swiss high-end audio manufacturer Goldmund has teamed up with suitcase manufacturer Pinel et Pinel and contemporary artist Cyril Kongo to create the Apologue Ultimate Pinelet Pinel & Cyril Kongo edition speakers. Limited to just 20 pairs, these speakers combine high-end audio with artistic craftsmanship, turning each piece into an art object.