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

Samsung Display has secured a contract to supply OLED displays for the 2028 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, showcasing a major shift in supplier partnership.
The innovative "Pillar-to-Pillar" displays will span 48 inches across the dashboard, offering a seamless interface for navigation, multimedia, and other vehicle systems.
This approach evolves from the MBUX Hyperscreen, introducing a potential single continuous OLED panel for improved design and functionality.
New gear, best reads, and deals — every Friday.

* Shokz Japan appointed Sakanaction frontman Ichiro Yamaguchi as brand ambassador, launching the collaboratively designed open-ear wireless earbuds, OpenFit 2+…

* 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…

* JBL L100 Classic 80 commemorates JBL’s 80th anniversary, based on the L100 Classic Mk2, with full six-sided oak real-wood veneer cabinetry.

* Nagra Compact Player is a complete high-end digital source integrating advanced streaming, a built-in DAC, and dual-mono analog outputs for improved channel…