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Audiolab is expanding its top-of-the-line 9000 electronic components lineup with the Audiolab 9000Q preamplifier and the Audiolab 9000P stereo power amplifier. The new 9000P is Audiolab's first power amplifier since the 8300XP, released in 2016, which is complemented by the new 9000Q preamplifier.

Songer Audio has introduced a new model of floorstanding speakers Songer Audio S1x. Its basis is the latest V4 Nova driver. The driver has a redesigned geometry and construction using machined ultra-low carbon steel. The excitation coil tip is made of permendur, which gives a high saturation flux density among all commercially available metals.

Klipsch has introduced the Klipsch Reference R-60M bookshelf loudspeakers. The new model has become the largest bookshelf loudspeakers, complementing the more affordable R-40M and R-50M options. The speakers will fit into both a home theater sound system and a stereo system, providing high-quality sound.

Juzear has introduced the hybrid in-ear headphones Juzear Dragonfly 81T with a dynamic 10 mm driver and eight armature emitters. The design of the headphones was inspired by the beauty of dragonflies.

Rega Research has introduced an improved version of its probably most popular turntable, the Rega Planar 3 - now in the Rega Special series. The Rega Planar 3 RS Edition is made using a special high-pressure laminate (HPL), which is usually used in the senior models of Rega players - Planar 6, Planar 8 and Planar 10.

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+.

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.

The pinnacle of audio technology is expensive, the PIVETTA Silente Nanofluid amplifier costs astronomical 126,000 euros! For those who demand the best sound quality, this technological pearl will be a worthy investment.

TEAC has introduced the TEAC HA-507, a High End headphone amplifier that can also be used as a purely analog preamplifier. The TEAC HA-507 model is made as a fully balanced scheme with a “dual mono” configuration and is capable of providing an output power of up to 6.7 Wt per channel when driving headphones with a nominal impedance of 32 ohms with a balanced connection, which makes it suitable for working with a wide range of headphones.

VPI Industries has unveiled its new turntable, part of the VPI Forever series. Model One, as the company says, "is a new era of performance and modularity, paying tribute to over 45 years of VPI heritage".