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Bang & Olufsen has announced the latest version of the iconic Beolab 90 floorstanding speaker. Ten years after the release of the original, the Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90 Titan Edition coincides with the company's centenary and will retail for €167,200 (US$211,800).

Naim Mu-so wireless audio systems have been on the market for quite some time, but now the renowned series is coming under the Focal umbrella. The latest Focal Mu-so Hekla combines the best developments from two iconic brands and offers superb sound quality.

Vitavox company has presented Vitavox Triple5 full-horn loudspeakers with integrated time domain control system. Three-ways acoustics can be upgraded with the Vitavox Tremor Active Bass System, which makes the system four-way and also fully horn-loaded.

Nagra has introduced the Nagra Compact PSU – the perfect upgrade for its Nagra HD and Reference line of components. This model features a power supply with a custom-designed toroidal transformer and a multi-stage filtering system for the purest power supply.

Audio Pro has released updated wireless active speaker systems in the Audio Pro W series. Each model now offers improved sound quality and lower distortion, while frequency response and sound pressure have also been improved.

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Arendal Sound announced the release of its flagship floorstanding loudspeakers, the Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 Limited 10th Anniversary Edition – a limited run of 25 pairs. While the original Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 retails for €9,900, the limited edition will be more expensive, priced at €11,900.

The Italian company Audel has announced a complete desktop stereo system consisting of the Audel Nika Trend bookshelf speakers, the Audel U-DAC, and the Audel U-AMP. The highlight of the system is its several designer finishes, including the Art Mosaic option and the Burl Walnut and Walnut versions, which pay tribute to the traditions of Italian craftsmanship.

Quad has announced a new series of Quad Platina audio equipment. The already released Quad Platina Integrated amplifier with DAC and Quad Platina Stream streamer will soon be joined by the Quad Platina CDT CD transport.

To celebrate its participation in the 2025 World Expo in Osaka and to highlight the long-standing ties between Austria and Japan, Pro-Ject has released a limited edition Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced EXPO 2025 Edition turntable. The model is equipped with an 8.6" S-shaped tonearm and a factory-installed Ortofon 2M White cartridge.

Audience Audio announced the release of the Audience ClairAudient Bellare floorstanding speakers – the model's name derives from the Italian and Latin words for "beautiful."

The Italian company Staccato has announced the new Staccato Audio BU-01 integrated amplifier. Based on a design by Jakub Honkisz, this model delivers an impressive 300 watts of continuous power in pure Class A.

French company Neodio has announced its first bookshelf speakers, the Neodio Lilli. During development, the company focused on maintaining the speakers' compact size while maximizing their frequency response and soundstage. The stated frequency range extends from 50 Hz to 20 kHz, but sensitivity is low – just 82 dB at 8 ohms.

MartinLogan has released the MartinLogan Grotto 12 and Grotto 15 active subwoofers – the top of the company's current lineup. The new subwoofers are positioned higher than the well-known Abyss models and offer up to 2 kW of peak power.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems has released a new model of the Pro-Ject Audio EU turntable. The turntable features a finish inspired by the EU flag – a bright blue finish and twelve gold stars on the top panel symbolize the company's commitment to the highest levels of European engineering.

Aurender has introduced a high-end network switch, the Aurender NH10. ​​Designed from the ground up for discerning audiophiles who demand the highest possible sound quality when streaming digital signals, the Aurender NH10 was developed with the goal of eliminating the traditional shortcomings of mass-market network switches

Audio Resurgence revives the legacy of the legendary Alchemist Products company, founded in 1989 and widely known among audiophiles in the 1990s. The first product was the Audio Resurgence KRAKEN EVOLUTION AR6A integrated amplifier.

We Are Rewind has released the We Are Rewind x Elvis Presley Limited Edition portable cassette player, created in honor of the King of Rock and Roll. Only 1,957 units will be produced. Each set includes a portable cassette player based on the We Are Rewind WE-001 model, as well as a cassette tape with a reissue of the classic Elvis' Christmas Album.

Japanese company DELA Audio (formerly Melco) has released the DELA S5 Network Switch, an audiophile network switch. This model features a unique feature – user-adjustable Link Speed. This allows you to adjust the port speed from the front panel, choosing between low speed (for a more musical sound) and high speed (for high-load applications).

AudioQuest has released another reference speaker cable in the Folk Hero series – the AudioQuest Lone Ranger ZERO-Tech is positioned as a slightly lighter solution than the Brave Heart.

KEF has updated its flagship Blade Meta speakers – some of the previous finishes will be replaced by Grigio, Garnet, and Sapphire. The speakers' internals will remain unchanged – they feature 12th-generation Uni-Q coaxial drivers with Metamaterial Absorption Technology.