At the recent U.K. Bristol Audio Show (where the kids are sharp as a pistol when they do the Bristol Stomp), the joint was jumping with Rega Research product debuts. Let's start with the new P6RS pictured in the lead photo.The Rega Planar 6 RS Edition is constructed using the company's unique Tancast 8 foam core plinth finished with an aluminium metal skin HP laminate and matching edging. This assembly creates a highly rigid ultra-light platform, ideal for... Read More

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, March 11th 2026: Wilson Benesch announces the Greenwich Turntable, a new model within the GMT® Collection that will receive its first global public preview at Audio Show Deluxe (21–22 March 2026).Greenwich establishes the entry point into the Wilson Benesch GMT® analogue architecture. Built around the same ALPHA–OMEGA drive platform that underpins the Prime Meridian and GMT® One turntables, Greenwich forms the foundation of a... Read More

Newark, NJ (February 23, 2026) - Renowned audio brand Technics has introduced its highly acclaimed SL-1500C turntable in a new, technically enhanced version – the SL-1500CS.The new SL-1500CS turntable is a logical evolution within the Technics turntable line-up. Since the introduction of the SL-1200GR2/1210GR2, the very first Technics turntable with the highly innovative ΔΣ-Drive, which was released in 2023, Technics successively worked this technology into subsequent... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chicago, IL -Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs is known for more than four decades of analog mastering, but that same attention to detail also lives on in MoFi Electronics. With the UltraPhono Pro,MoFi brings much of the performance DNA of its flagship MasterPhono to a more accessible price point.Designed by industry veteran Peter Madnick, the UltraPhono Prois a single-input phono preamplifier built around the same ultra-low-noise circuit concepts and... Read More

WEST SUSSEX, UK - Audio Note (UK) is pleased to announce the release of the Oto SE 35, a significant update to one of the most enduring integrated amplifiers in high-end audio. The release marks 35 years of continuous production for the Oto, which has been a cornerstone of the Audio Note (UK) range since its debut in 1991.Originally conceived by Audio Note (UK) founder Peter Qvortrup and designed by Andy Grove, the Oto was the first amplifier to be fully developed and... Read More

Audio Group Denmark's Chief Designer Michael Børresen recently introduced a new line of "more affordable" Aavik phono preamps—the R-x88 series. The three models are the Aavik R-188: € 15.000, Aavik R-288: € 20.000, and Aavik R-588: € 25.000 (prices in Euros for now and vary by region)."Crafted in Denmark, Engineered for Musical Truth. Aavik proudly introduces the new R-x88 phono stage series, a culmination of decades of engineering innovation and... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chicago, IL - December 9, 2025—Thorens, one of the world’s oldest and most iconic turntable manufacturers, has appointed MoFi Distribution as its exclusive distributor for North America. Founded in 1883 in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, Thorens has shaped the landscape of analogue music reproduction for more than 140 years, from early phonographs to legendary turntables such as the TD 124. Under the leadership of CEO Gunter Kürten, who took over the... Read More

(Press release)-- Studio Confidential - a new intimate, on-stage discussion series - will make its NYC debut this February, bringing together a group of music luminaries behind the boards for music’s most iconic recordings from Neil Young, James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Van Morrison, Timbaland, Jason Isbell, The Mavericks, George Michael and many more. Through candid, and often hilarious personal reflections, these legendary engineers and producers offer audiences an... Read More

New York City's Innovative Audio hosts a "Meet the Innovators" event this Friday November 7th at its East 58th Street store featuring TechDAS's Motofumi Hirata, who will spin vinyl on an Air Force One Premium turntable fitted with the new Air Force 10 Radial air bearing tonearm. Also on display will be the Air Force III Premium and Air Force V turntables.Maier Shadi of The Audio Salon, Santa Monica, California will also be on hand to talk TechDAS... Read More

(Press release): Newark, N.J. (October 24, 2025) – Today, renowned hi-fi brand, Technics, debuts the ultimate version of the SL-1200/1210G model. This sets a historical and quality milestone for the globally acclaimed series of turntables. “First introduced in 1972, the SL-1200 turntable series is widely regarded as one of the most iconic in the world,” said Bill Voss, Business Development Manager at Technics U.S. “Over the decades, it has continuously evolved,... Read More

On Thursday November 6th at Innovative Audio in NYC Chad Kassem will make a few very special announcements about upcoming events and a few to other things that cannot be revealed before that evening. Sorry to be secretive.I'll be there too, to play records and lacquers and tell stories related to these "other things". As the image suggests, there will be 5 hour long sessions in all during which these "special things" will be revealed. So if... Read More

Celebrating 35 years in the subwoofer business this year was a major landmark for REL Acoustics. On September 23rd, 2025 the company launched a completely new and "reimagined" Serie S line featuring four new models: the 212 Black Label, Carbon Special Black Label, S/850 and S/550. REL also held a September 17th and 18th event at its Berkeley CA headquarters, inviting journalists from traditional print magazines and websites as well as a group of "brand... Read More

Newark, N.J. (September 4, 2025) - Technics today announces the introduction of the new SL-40CBT and SL-50C Direct Drive Turntables at this year’s annual CEDIA convention in Denver. The latest models continue the iconic Technics legacy while introducing a fresh contemporary design and convenient new features aimed at both Hi-Fi users and modern home audio lovers. The SL-40CBT / SL-50C maintain the classic Technics turntable characteristics, such as the iron-coreless... Read More

(Press release): The HANA-Umami Black continues the brand’s legacy of “Brilliant and Gorgeous” sound. Master cartridge designer Masao Okada-san of Excel Sound celebrates over 5 decades of innovation and excellence with his new masterpiece, featuring a diamond cantilever and new “OKD” High-Efficiency Moving Coil Generator. The Umami Black is much more than just an Umami Red with a diamond cantilever.

Green Bay,Wisconsin, August 2025: The Return of a Legend – London Decca Cartridges Reborn!After a quiet three decades, the near-mythical London Decca cartridges have returned under new ownership, with a seasoned design and manufacturing team. Until recently, the cartridges’ global cult following acquired the limited production examples made available through Presence Audio. But this is not just a comeback for the existing models. Under new guidance, the London Decca... Read More

Guetersloh, Germany / Charlotte, North Carolina / Cleveland, Ohio – 4. August 2025 – Sonopress, a global leader in media manufacturing, is proud to announce a new partnership with Gotta Groove Records, a highly respected U.S.-based vinyl production company. As part of this collaboration, Gotta Groove Records will offer the innovative EcoRecord, Sonopress’s environmentally friendly LP record solution, to its customers in the United States.

Wilson Audio Specialties introduced the new $28,000 Sabrina V loudspeaker at a July 24th event at Innovative Audio in New York City. Long time Wilson employee--Director of Sales-- and award winning recording engineer Peter McGrath plays the music, only a bit of which is included in this video because what's the point of picking it up with Bluetooth microphones? Industry veteran and new Wilson employee Patrick Butler describes the considerable differences between... Read More

Tuesday, July, 22nd: Today, Secretly Distribution announces a worldwide distribution deal with Org Music, the Los Angeles-based independent record label that has established itself as a premier destination for both high-quality vinyl reissues and innovative new music. Furthering Org Music’s commitment to preserving essential recordings and championing forward-thinking artists, Secretly Distribution will now handle physical and digital music distribution, digital and... Read More