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Audio Reference has taken over the distribution of SME, a notable brand in British analog audio engineering.
SME, founded in 1946, originally manufactured precision models and instruments before presenting its first tonearm in 1959.
The SME Series V tonearm, introduced in 1986, is renowned for its magnesium construction and precise mechanical engineering.
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* Marantz released a firmware update for its reference streaming preamplifier LINK 10n, enabling DSD 11.2MHz playback via network input and USB memory devices.

* Swiss audio brand GENEVA launches the Duo portable Bluetooth speaker stereo pair, priced at ¥69,300, with early sales starting March 4 at Isetan Shinjuku.

* Japanese audiophile label Esoteric releases three new SACD titles, continuing its established formula of two classical recordings and one jazz album per seri…

* Ringo Starr will release his new album **Long Long Road** on April 24, 2026, continuing his late-career exploration of Americana and country music.