Editorial July 2026
July 2026 A new month and it is winter. Solar is now installed and the impact on the sound system has been... nil. I was hoping for a lower noise floor with curated power now [...]
PSB ALPHA IQ POWERED LOUDSPEAKERS
Drivers .75-inch tweeter, 4-inch woofer Frequency response 64 - 20 000 Hz Amplifier 180-watt integrated amplifier Inputs 3.5 mm, Phono MM (Analogue) / HDMI eARC, Optical (Digital) / BluOS, aptX™ HD Bluetooth (Wireless) DSD Support [...]
HIGH END Vienna 2026: A Successful New Beginning Sets a Strong Course for the Future
A debut that impressed, bringing together innovation, international appeal and the unifying power of music. With a brilliant Vienna premiere, the HIGH END Vienna 2026 has opened a new chapter in its success story. [...]
Lindemann Woodnote Combo Music Streamer
Supported Audio File Formats All Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats All DSD Support DSD256 DAC Hybrid - explained in review Resolution 384 kHz/ 24 bit PCM Dynamic Range 120dB THD / Noise <0.002% 3rd-Party Integrations [...]
HIGH END VIENNA 2026
Immersive Sound Experiences, Expert Knowledge, Workshops and Renowned Artists at the International Audio Show From June 4 to 7, 2026, HIGH END Vienna 2026 will offer visitors a diverse supporting programme featuring established special exhibitions, [...]
FIIO AIR LINK
Chipset Qualcomm QCC5181. Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.0 Audio Quality Supports 24-bit/96 kHz audio transmission Supported Codecs LDAC / aptX Lossless / aptX Adaptive / aptX HD / aptX Low Latency / SBC (AAC currently not [...]
DIRAC LIVE BASS CONTROL NOW AVAILABLE
NAD is pleased to announce support for Dirac Live Bass Control on select NAD amplifiers with the release of BluOS version 4.16.6 on May 19, 2026. Available on all generations of the M33, M10, and [...]
Editorial May 2026
May 2026 There is a reason for the delay. I sat in an R10M cinema and wanted to write about it... So I sat in an R10M cinema the other day. What can I say? [...]
MIRROR EDGE NETWORKS – KALK BAY INSTALLATION
Mirror Edge Networks presents its Cape Town Dolby Atmos home cinema in St James, Cape Town. This exciting project was carried out from 15 July 2022 to 15 August 2022 by Morgan Irwin and Daniel [...]
Editorial April 2026
April 2026 The great big listening room gig is completed bar fine tuning. The system is sounding magnificent even if I so say so myself and I am really, really enjoying time spent in front [...]
PASSING THE BATON
The life of a music lover can be a lonely one. We often see photos of areas in homes where the real music lives, usually bare, removing anything that may “affect the sound”, with exactly [...]
SAMSUNG CES 2026: AN ENTERTAINMENT COMPANION FOR EVERY MOMENT SEEN & HEARD
The Entertainment Companion zone at The First Look 2026 marked a new chapter in Samsung’s visual display evolution; building on nearly two decades as the world’s No. 1 TV brand. The space was divided into [...]