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Lyngdorf Audio introduced the passive SB-75 stereo soundbar at ISE 2026, targeting true hi‑fi stereo performance without bulky floorstanding speakers.

Unlike powered soundbars, SB-75 uses a fully passive architecture, letting owners choose amplifiers while optimizing efficiency and high sound pressure levels.

Ultra‑slim, rigid enclosure is acoustically tuned for wall mounting or placement behind acoustically transparent cinema screens.

Wilson Benesch will showcase two Fibonacci series loudspeakers at Bristol HiFi Show 2026, using a single reference stereo system to ensure controlled, direct comparisons.

The demonstration setup keeps identical Trilogy amplification and Computer Audio Design (CAD) digital sources and grounding, isolating audible differences solely between loudspeaker models.

The compact Discovery 3zero standmount opens the Fibonacci range, applying the same core engineering principles and proprietary technologies as larger models despite its smaller footprint.

Arcam celebrates its 50th anniversary by returning to loudspeaker design, unveiling a complete six-model Radia speaker lineup at ISE Barcelona after decades focused on amplifiers.

The Radia range spans two bookshelf models, two floorstanders, a center channel, and an active subwoofer, covering stereo listening to full home-cinema setups.

Key models include R15 (£1,699) with 130 mm MCC driver, R25 (£2,599) with 165 mm MCC woofer, and flagship R45 (£5,998) featuring triple 165 mm bass drivers plus dedicated midrange.

Panasonic unveiled its first professional 4K projector, PT‑HTQ20J, achieving 95% Rec. 2020 color gamut coverage—an exceptional benchmark not yet fully reached by consumer displays.

The projector uses a single DLP chip with an RGB laser light source, delivering up to 20,000 lumens for high‑brightness professional environments.

Vivid Prime technology combines three primary‑color lasers with a phosphor wheel, optimizing color purity, brightness efficiency, and overall image realism.

Revival Audio, founded in 2021 in Alsace, launches the Atalante Grande Réserve, a flagship, limited to 300 pairs and distributed in Germany by B&T HiFi.

Positioned as a compact reference speaker, it combines classic proportions with advanced materials and targets audiophiles seeking high-end performance in living-room-friendly dimensions.

Newly developed three-way system uses a 28 mm RASC-Évo tweeter, 75 mm RASC-Évo midrange, and revised 12-inch basalt-sandwich woofer.

ÉCOUTE TH2, a second-generation wireless headphone, launches on Kickstarter backed by California ÉCOUTE and China’s MorphoMFG, emphasizing audiophile-grade tube amplification.

The standout feature is dual-triode Korg Nutube 6P1 tube amplification with dual-mono output stages, preserving TH1’s sonic character while redesigning internals.

Engineers focused on comfort and usability upgrades, promising deeper bass response and improved high-frequency clarity compared with the original TH1 model.

Canon celebrates 30 years of PowerShot, launched in 1996 with 0.57MP PowerShot 600, expanding to over 200 compact camera models worldwide.

PowerShot G7 X Mark III Anniversary Edition retains 2019 hardware: 20MP CMOS sensor, Digic 8 processor, and 4K video recording up to 30fps.

The unchanged 24–100mm f/1.8–f/2.8 lens remains a key differentiator, previously helping the G7 X Mark III lead its competitive compact segment.

T.H.E. Show celebrates its 30th Anniversary by returning to Alexis Park Resort in Las Vegas, running March 20–22, 2026, where the event originally launched.

The three-day public hi‑fi exhibition will feature 60+ high-end audio brands, live entertainment, and a first-ever T.H.E. Vintage Lounge exhibition.

Opening night includes a dedicated Remembrance tribute honoring late founder Richard Beers, inviting attendees to share photos, articles, and personal memories.

OM System announces OM‑3 Astro, a specialized mirrorless camera for astrophotography, launching March 2026 at $2,500—$500 more than the standard OM‑3.

Based on the February 2025 OM‑3, it features a 20.37‑MP BSI sensor, 4K/60p 10‑bit video, classic controls, and Olympus OM‑1 (1972) styling.

The key innovation is a custom infrared filter passing H‑alpha light at 656.28 nm, enabling accurate dark‑red nebula reproduction usually blocked by standard IR filters.

ATC unveiled passive wall-mounted studio monitors SSM12i Pro and SSM25i Pro, designed for flush wall/ceiling installation in studios, broadcast control rooms, and custom systems.

SSM12i Pro is a sealed two-way monitor using SB45‑150CLD woofer and SH25‑76 tweeter, 2.2 kHz crossover, 56 Hz–22 kHz response.

It delivers 85 dB sensitivity, 8-ohm impedance, recommended 75–300 W amplification, with 108 dB continuous and 114 dB peak maximum sound pressure.

Luxman enters its second century with D-100 SACD/CD Player and L-100 Centennial Integrated Amplifier, defining a long-term, high-end engineering direction rather than anniversary editions.

L-100 is a pure Class A integrated amplifier rated 20W/8Ω and 40W/4Ω, using triple-parallel bipolar push-pull outputs and 80,000µF power supply.

Luxman’s LIFES 1.1 feedback architecture and LECUA1000 88-step attenuator deliver 0.005% THD, 300 damping factor, balanced inputs, MM/MC phono, and dual headphone outputs.

Audio‑Technica unveils limited‑edition ATH‑WP900SE headphones featuring solid ash wood earcups, finely tuned specifically for string instruments, especially guitars.

Preorders open in Japan at ¥110,000 (~$750), with official release scheduled for February 20, 2026, emphasizing exclusivity and premium positioning.

Equipped with 53 mm dynamic drivers in ported earcups, delivering warm, precise guitar sound across a wide 5–50 kHz frequency range.

Audio Research D-80 is a fully balanced, two-channel tube power amplifier from the Reference series, delivering 70 W per channel in pentode operation.

The signal path remains fully balanced from XLR-only inputs to speaker terminals, minimizing noise and targeting modern high-end balanced preamplifiers.

Each channel uses matched KT150 output tubes with 6H30 drivers, covering 7 Hz–68 kHz at −3 dB and handling complex speaker loads confidently.

Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their 1991 debut album *Gish* with a single-LP vinyl reissue released on 29 May 2026 via UMR.

Originally produced by Butch Vig, *Gish* showcased Billy Corgan’s distinctive vocals and songwriting, with Jimmy Chamberlin’s drumming adding heft that set it apart from early grunge peers.

The 35th anniversary edition is a straightforward reissue using original 1991 non-gatefold packaging, without bonus tracks, demos, or live material included.

TEAC’s $629.99 TN-400BT X/TB is a belt-drive Bluetooth turntable launching Spring 2026, targeting wireless-first listeners with modern vinyl playback flexibility.

Limited-edition turquoise blue lacquer finish distinguishes this model, while high-density MDF plinth, aluminum platter, and machined controls emphasize durability beyond entry-level turntables.

Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, aptX, and aptX Adaptive codecs enables high-quality wireless vinyl streaming, storing up to eight paired headphones or speakers.

Audio Group Denmark unveils an ultra-luxury Danish-built system combining Børresen M8 Gold Signature speakers and Aavik M-880 monoblock amplifiers, totaling roughly SEK 13.5 million.

Børresen M8 Gold Signature speakers stand over 2.2 meters tall, weigh 325 kg each, and cost about €1 million per pair, handcrafted without commercial constraints.

The M8 uses 12 bass drivers with iron-free magnetic systems, featuring gold-plated copper components to eliminate hysteresis and maximize transient speed and responsiveness.

Hisense launches the compact C3 mini projector in Germany for €1,699, positioned below C2 Pro and C2 Ultra in brightness and placement flexibility.

C3 delivers 2,500 ANSI lumens brightness, surpassing the C2’s 2,000 but trailing C2 Pro (2,600) and C2 Ultra (3,000) models.

Supports comprehensive HDR formats including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision, though projector HDR lacks local dimming compared to premium TVs.

Cambridge Audio introduces the L/R active stereo series, integrating StreamMagic streaming, Class D amplification, and cabling-free design in six bold color options.

Flagship L/R X delivers a massive 800 watts, using dual 5-inch woofers and dual 6-inch passive radiators to rival large floorstanding speakers.

L/R X and midrange L/R M include dedicated MM phono inputs, enabling direct turntable connection without external preamps, plus HDMI ARC for TV integration.

Sony opened Digital Media Production Center Japan (DMPC Japan) at its Tokyo headquarters, the third global site after the US and UK, enabling end-to-end workflow verification.

DMPC Japan supports full production pipelines, including virtual production, XR spatial content creation, post-production, and test screenings, all within a single integrated facility.

The center features CineAlta VENICE 2, Cinema Line cameras, Crystal LED VERONA, OCELLUS markerless camera tracking, and Virtual Production Tool Set systems.

The Crossover EC Zero T, a portable CD player, is a collaboration between SHANLING and MOONDROP, limited to 2000 units globally.

Featuring dual Raytheon JAN6418 vacuum tubes and Kunlun R2R DAC architecture, it offers enhanced analog sound conversion and warmth.

Equipped with AD8397 dual op-amps and audio-grade capacitors, it ensures stable power supply and high-resolution mid-high frequency output.