Get the weekly hi-fi digest — new gear, best reads, and deals.

Deutsche Grammophon announces the tenth installment of "The Original Source" series releasing in 2026, celebrating legendary recordings in analog authenticity.
This edition features works by renowned artists like Anne-Sophie Mutter, Herbert von Karajan, and Claudio Abbado, remixed from original analog tapes.
The collection includes 180-gram vinyl records, showcasing enhanced sound quality through complete analog (AAA) remastering by Emil Berliner Studios.
New gear, best reads, and deals — every Friday.

* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.