FiiO has officially launched the Snowsky Echo Nano, a portable digital audio player. The model was available for purchase by 28 August 2026 at announced prices of €49, $49 and £49. Digital-to-analogue conversion is handled by a Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC at the core of the player’s audio section.

For PCM material, the upper supported playback resolution is 24-bit/192 kHz, and DSD decoding extends to DSD256. The player’s compatible file formats comprise WAV, FLAC, APE, MP3, M4A and OGG. Its output stage can deliver up to 120 mW per channel when driving a 32-ohm load. The player’s signal-to-noise ratio is at least 127 dB.

Wired headphones connect through the player’s 3.5 mm analogue output. UAC support also allows the Echo Nano to function as a USB DAC when connected to another device. Compatible devices for this operating mode include both phones and computers. Local music files are stored on microSD cards with supported capacities of up to 256 GB.

The outer chassis is formed using CNC machining. The metal specified for the enclosure is a 6-series aluminum-magnesium alloy. The player’s overall dimensions are approximately 81 × 20 × 11 mm. Total weight is 33.5 g for the complete unit.

A 0.91-inch OLED panel serves as the Echo Nano’s display. The internal battery has a capacity of 300 mAh. Battery endurance extends to as much as seven hours of continuous playback. Overseas sales of the player have begun through FiiO’s official AliExpress store.

Audio Note UK has scheduled the P1 SE 35th Anniversary stereo valve power amplifier and DAC 4.1x IZVOR Balanced digital-to-analogue converter for its Heathrow show. The amplifier operates in pure Class A through a parallel single-ended topology. The DAC uses an 18-bit IZVOR module and a discrete R2R conversion ladder.

The P1 SE 35th Anniversary's valve complement consists of four EL84 valves and two ECC83 valves. Its maximum output is 8 watts RMS per channel. The amplifier supports loudspeakers presenting 4-ohm or 8-ohm loads. An input signal of 220 mV is required to reach full output.

The discrete conversion ladder in the DAC 4.1x IZVOR Balanced is assembled from large hand-soldered resistors. The converter accepts digital input sample rates of 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz. Its reference output level is 3.2 V RMS. The analogue output impedance is 600 ohms.

Digital signals can enter through a 75-ohm RCA S/PDIF connection. The alternative 110-ohm XLR digital input accepts AES/EBU. Balanced analogue output is available through XLR connections. The single-ended analogue output uses RCA connections.

The P1 SE 35th Anniversary measures 140 x 295 x 450 mm and weighs 15 kg. The Level 2 model is the power-amplifier counterpart to Audio Note UK's Oto SE 35th Anniversary integrated amplifier. At Level 4, the DAC 4.1x IZVOR Balanced also appears in Audio Note UK's current DAC catalogue. Audio Note UK will demonstrate the two components in separate rooms at Heathrow in September 2026.

Naim Audio has launched the Uniti Star Lite, an all-in-one streaming amplifier that combines network playback, source connectivity and power amplification in a single component. The internal amplifier uses a Class AB design and delivers 70W per channel into an 8-ohm load. Its announced price is £3,199 in the UK and €3,999 in Europe.

The Star Lite’s streaming-focused configuration takes the place of the earlier Uniti Star’s CD mechanism. The streaming section uses Naim’s NP800 card and supports WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC and DSD files. Internet radio is integrated into the platform. Online music service access covers Spotify Connect, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz and Qobuz Connect.

AirPlay 2 and Google Cast provide additional wireless network playback routes into the Star Lite. The network platform also supports UPnP connections and Roon Ready playback. Bluetooth connectivity uses the aptX Adaptive codec for direct wireless audio connections. Party Mode can synchronize playback across as many as six compatible streamers.

The analogue input section provides one stereo RCA connection and one 5-pin DIN connection for external source components. Digital source connections comprise optical TOSLINK, coaxial RCA, coaxial BNC and HDMI ARC. Two USB Type-A ports add further physical connection points. Voice operation is available through Google Assistant and Siri.

The Uniti Star Lite is fitted with a 5-inch colour display. Its chassis measures 95 × 432 × 265mm, and the complete unit weighs 11kg. The Uniti Star Lite is offered in both the UK and Europe.

FiiO launched the AIR AMP streaming power amplifier online on 27 August 2026. The product combines network playback, digital conversion and speaker amplification in a single chassis. The Class D model is priced at 1,799 yuan in China. It delivers 120W per channel into 4 ohms with the supplied 48V/5A adapter.

The amplification stage is built around a Texas Instruments TPA3255 chip and uses post-filter feedback. With an 8-ohm speaker load, the AIR AMP is rated at 90W per channel. That figure applies at less than 1% THD+N. With an optional 48V/10A adapter, output can reach 235W per channel into 4 ohms.

The digital section pairs an ESS ES9020Q DAC with an XMOS XU316 USB audio processor. The USB input handles PCM resolutions of up to 32 bits. PCM sample rates extend to 768kHz, and native DSD support reaches DSD512. The equalisation suite includes Auto EQ, preset settings, a 10-band parametric equaliser, and independent bass and treble controls.

Streaming support covers Roon Ready, AirPlay and QPlay, plus local playback over DLNA. Network access is provided by Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Bluetooth 5.2 supports the SBC and LDAC codecs. The connection count totals seven inputs and three outputs.

The chassis measures 207mm wide, 188mm deep and 42mm high. Its approximate weight is 930g. The enclosure is offered in a choice of black or silver finishes. FiiO offered the AIR AMP through its official AliExpress store.

Yamaha introduced the compact WXA-70A streaming amplifier and WXC-70A network streamer for European, US and Australian markets on 27 August 2026. The two models each use an ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC and include YPAO room calibration. Yamaha includes a YPAO measurement microphone with each model. UK launch prices are £1,199 for the WXA-70A and £859 for the WXC-70A.

The WXA-70A addresses systems that require built-in speaker amplification. It uses an ICEpower 125ASX2 Class D amplification module. The output rating is 70 W per channel into an 8-ohm load and 105 W per channel into a 4-ohm load. Both figures cover the 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range at 1% total harmonic distortion.

The WXC-70A provides selectable player and preamplifier operating modes. It adds network streaming and digital-to-analogue conversion to an existing audio system. The model provides analogue audio outputs. It also provides digital audio outputs.

Both products provide HDMI eARC/ARC connectivity and support MusicCast, AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect are supported, and both products are Roon Ready. Control4 integration and browser-based setup are included for custom-install applications. The custom-install connection set also provides dedicated infrared control inputs and 12 V trigger connections.

In the United States, launch prices are US$1,300 for the WXA-70A and US$1,000 for the WXC-70A. In Australia, launch prices are AU$1,999 for the WXA-70A and AU$1,599 for the WXC-70A. Both new models are scheduled to become available in November 2026.

Bluesound introduced the completely redesigned PULSE SUB wireless powered subwoofer on 27 August 2026. It is intended for use with movies, music, television and games. Its acoustic system pairs two opposed 6.5-inch woofers and is rated at 350W of total system power. Pricing is US$1,099 in the United States, €999 in Europe and £849 in the UK.

The PULSE SUB takes the place of the PULSE SUB+ within Bluesound’s current line of dedicated subwoofer models. The preceding PULSE SUB+ used a single 8-inch drive unit for its low-frequency output. The PULSE SUB+ paired that bass driver with its own 150W amplifier section.

The new PULSE SUB allows its variable crossover frequency to be adjusted through the associated app. Variable phase can also be adjusted through the same app controls. Processing is built around an ARM Cortex-A55 architecture with four processor cores. Each processor core has an operating speed of 1.8GHz.

The PULSE SUB runs BluOS as the operating platform for its networked functions. Wi-Fi 5 provides the wireless network connection for the powered subwoofer. For wired network access, the connection set includes an RJ45 Ethernet interface. A low-level analog input provides a separate physical connection for an incoming analog audio signal.

The enclosure measures 292mm in width from side to side and 330mm in height from base to top. Cabinet depth is 315mm when measured from front to back. The complete PULSE SUB wireless powered subwoofer weighs 10kg. Bluesound has scheduled the PULSE SUB to become available later in 2026.

Kerr Acoustic will demonstrate its K400 stand-mount loudspeaker at the two-day UK Expo on 12–13 September 2026. The K400 had already launched before this scheduled September show appearance. The compact speaker uses a two-way driver configuration. Within Kerr Acoustic’s range, it is the company’s most compact loudspeaker design to date.

The transmission-line enclosure is constructed from Baltic birch plywood, using panels in 18mm and 24mm thicknesses. The K400’s low-frequency unit is a 150mm driver built around a wood-fibre cone. The driver incorporates an extended linear suspension system. Its motor follows a patented symmetrical-drive design.

The K400’s high-frequency unit is a 45mm true-ribbon tweeter. Its ribbon diaphragm has a mass of 0.02g. The crossover point between the low-frequency driver and tweeter is set at 1.95kHz. The crossover network applies a second-order slope of 12dB per octave.

Kerr Acoustic rates the complete loudspeaker’s frequency response as extending from 39Hz to 45kHz. Sensitivity is rated at 88dB for a 2.83V input measured at a distance of one metre. The K400 has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms. The speaker input consists of one pair of 4mm copper five-way binding posts for cable connection.

Each K400 cabinet measures 341 × 164 × 310mm and weighs 7.5kg. Kerr Acoustic fits four M8 threaded inserts to the rear of the enclosure. The inserts are intended as attachment points for wall or ceiling suspension. The K400 demonstration is assigned to Syndicate Room 10 during the scheduled UK Expo.

McIntosh has introduced the CS7500, a two-channel solid-state streaming preamplifier. Its digital section is built around a Quad Balanced eight-channel DAC architecture. Over USB, the CS7500 accepts PCM at resolutions up to 32-bit/384kHz and DXD at sample rates of 352.8kHz or 384kHz. Total harmonic distortion is 0.005%, and the high-level signal-to-noise ratio is 100dB.

For analog sources, the CS7500 provides two balanced line inputs and three unbalanced line inputs. A separate phono connection can be configured for either moving-coil or moving-magnet cartridges. The digital input bank includes two coaxial connections and two optical connections. The CS7500 also has one MCT input, one USB input and one HDMI ARC connection.

Network playback includes Apple AirPlay and Google Cast. Direct service access covers Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect. The preamplifier is both Roon Ready and Roon Tested. Its Bluetooth receiver supports AAC, Qualcomm aptX HD and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive codecs.

The output section provides two pairs of balanced variable connections and two pairs of unbalanced variable connections. The second variable-output sets can be configured for either one or two subwoofers. A separate pair of unbalanced outputs operates at fixed level, and the CS7500 also has a 1/4-inch High Drive headphone output. Maximum output is 16V RMS through the balanced connections and 8V RMS through the unbalanced connections.

The chassis measures 17.5 x 6 x 17 inches and weighs 25 lb. Power consumption is 30 watts when the unit is switched on. The McIntosh CS7500 became available through authorized McIntosh dealers on 26 August 2026.

FiiO launched the FiiO EA13, a full-size integrated vacuum-tube amplifier, through its website on 26 August 2026. The EA13 is the company’s first pure-tube amplifier. Its announced retail price for China is 3,999 yuan. Maximum speaker output is rated at 28W per channel when connected to an 8-ohm load.

The amplifier’s output stage uses a push-pull arrangement configured for pure Class A operation in pentode mode. Preamplification is handled by two Sylvania new-old-stock PCF80 valves. The power section uses four JJ Electronic EL34 valves, completing the six-tube complement. Automatic standby activates after 30 minutes without an input signal.

At a THD+N level below 1%, the EA13’s speaker output provides 18W per channel into either 4-ohm or 8-ohm loads. The EA13’s speaker frequency response covers 20Hz to 60kHz. The headphone circuit delivers 185mW per channel into a 300-ohm load and 60mW per channel into a 32-ohm load. The recommended load range for headphones extends from 16 to 300 ohms, and the associated frequency response covers 20Hz to 65kHz.

The EA13 offers four stereo RCA inputs for connection to analogue source components. For loudspeakers, separate sets of binding posts serve 4-ohm and 8-ohm output connections. A 6.35mm single-ended headphone output provides the amplifier’s wired listening connection. A 12V trigger input is also included among the amplifier’s connections.

The full-size EA13 uses a chassis with approximate external dimensions of 430 × 339 × 145mm. The complete amplifier has an approximate weight of 17.7kg.

PS Audio has expanded its PMG Signature amplifier range with the PMG Signature M800 and PMG Signature M400 monoblock power amplifiers. In the United States, the M800 costs $29,998 per pair, and the M400 costs $17,998 per pair. Both models use an active power-supply architecture.

The PMG Signature M800 power amplifier is rated at 400W into an 8Ω load and 800W into a 4Ω load. The PMG Signature M400 is rated at 200W into an 8Ω load and 400W into a 4Ω load. Class A bias is specified at 50W for the M800 and 30W for the M400. Each monoblock has a specified bandwidth greater than 500kHz and a slew rate greater than 200V/µs.

The PMG Signature M800 accepts balanced XLR inputs. It also accepts single-ended RCA inputs. The PMG Signature M400 accepts balanced XLR inputs. It also accepts single-ended RCA inputs.

The PMG Signature M800 measures 27.5 inches in length, 17.5 inches in width and 8.75 inches in height. The M800 power amplifier weighs 119.2lb. The PMG Signature M400 measures 16 inches in length, 17.5 inches in width and 8 inches in height. The M400 power amplifier weighs 68lb.

The PMG Signature M800 occupies the flagship monoblock position in PS Audio's PMG amplifier range. PS Audio's PMG S200 Stereo and PMG S400 Stereo power amplifiers were already part of the PMG Signature amplifier range. The PMG Signature M800 and PMG Signature M400 monoblocks joined those stereo models on 26 August 2026.

Argon Audio has launched the BERLIN SUB 10 and BERLIN SUB 12 subwoofers in Germany. The BERLIN SUB 10 is priced at 899 euros, while the BERLIN SUB 12 costs 1,099 euros. Pascal Audio Class D amplification powers both models. The amplifier in each subwoofer is rated at 500 W RMS, with specified peak output of 1,200 W.

Each BERLIN SUB model uses a sealed enclosure and places its woofer in a down-firing orientation. The woofer fitted to each model is a custom long-stroke glass-fibre unit. The BERLIN SUB 10 model uses a 10-inch woofer. The BERLIN SUB 12 model uses a 12-inch woofer.

The onboard digital processing in both subwoofers includes Real Time Bass DSP and Speakermatch DSP. Each model also includes three-band notch-filter room equalization. A rotary control and digital display are mounted on the rear panel. The display can be rotated through 180 degrees.

Wired audio connections on each model comprise RCA inputs and an XLR input. A separate USB-C connection on each model is provided specifically for firmware updates. Each of the two subwoofers contains a built-in MATRIX Wireless receiver. Wireless operation uses that receiver with an optional MATRIX transmitter.

Together, the BERLIN SUB 10 and BERLIN SUB 12 form Argon Audio’s two-model BERLIN SUB range. The BERLIN SUB 12 is the higher-priced model within that range. Both models are offered in black, white and walnut finishes. The two subwoofers entered German retail availability on 24 August 2026.

Shokz has introduced the OpenRun Air 2 as its new bone-conduction headphone model. The company has set a US launch price of $129.95 for the model. The rechargeable battery is rated to provide up to 10 hours of audio playback on a single charge. It succeeds the OpenRun in Shokz’s bone-conduction headphone line.

At the centre of the OpenRun Air 2’s audio system is the company’s PremiumPitch 3.0 technology. Sound adjustment for the headphones is managed through the Shokz app. The app provides four preset EQ modes and two custom EQ modes. The OpenRun Air 2 use two microphones equipped with AI-powered microphone noise reduction.

For shorter battery top-ups, five minutes connected to a power source supplies up to two hours of playback. Bringing the battery to a full charge takes one hour. The OpenRun Air 2 use a wired USB-C connection to receive charging power. The physical charging connector itself has a water-resistant design.

The OpenRun Air 2 use Bluetooth 6.0 as the basis of their wireless connection. The Bluetooth connection has a rated operating range of 10 metres. An IP67 rating covers the headphones’ resistance to both dust and water. Shokz makes the OpenRun Air 2 in two size options, named Standard and Mini.

The Standard-size OpenRun Air 2 headphones have a specified weight of 26.4g, and the Mini-size version weighs 25.9g. Shokz has scheduled both size options to launch in the United States on 27 August 2026.

Pro-Ject and Harley-Davidson have launched the Pro-Ject Harley-Davidson Turntable, a special-edition record player developed as a collaboration between the two companies. The model was introduced on 25 August 2026. Its belt-driven mechanism supports record playback at 33rpm and 45rpm.

The turntable takes its external styling cues from Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The chassis uses a sandwich construction of aluminium and MDF beneath a precision-milled aluminium top surface. The rotating assembly incorporates a diamond-cut aluminium sub-platter beneath the glass main platter. The glass platter incorporates resonance damping and sits beneath a genuine-leather platter mat.

The drive system uses a synchronous AC motor governed by a precision DC/AC power generator. Speed changes are handled by an electronic switching system. Electrical power comes from a universal supply rated at 15V DC and 800mA. The main platter measures 300mm in diameter, and the moving drive mass is 2.75kg.

The 8.6-inch tonearm is equipped with an SME headshell and a TPE-damped counterweight. Gravity-based adaptive anti-skating is built into the tonearm assembly. The moving-magnet cartridge is Pro-Ject's Pick it PRO model and comes factory pre-adjusted. At the audio output, a five-pin DIN socket is paired with an included semi-balanced phono cable.

The turntable has chassis dimensions of 543 x 124 x 437mm, and its record puck weighs 915g. The dust cover for the turntable is sold separately. The announced price is £2,299 in the UK and $3,299 in the US. The European price is €2,590, and the Pro-Ject Harley-Davidson Turntable is offered by special order in the UK, US and Europe.

Sonoro has added the PLATINUM Signature manual belt-drive turntable and ORCHESTRA Slim Signature two-way bass-reflex compact loudspeaker to its Signature Line. The products debuted in August 2026 and complete the company’s Signature Line. The turntable costs €1,199, while the loudspeaker costs €1,199 per pair. Sonoro had previously planned a manual PLATINUM turntable as a 2026 Signature Line addition.

The PLATINUM Signature is built around a two-layer MDF chassis that incorporates Constrained Layer Damping in the plinth. The turntable’s supplied J-shaped tonearm is fitted with an Ortofon 2M Red moving-magnet cartridge. Capacitance for the tonearm cable is specified at less than 100 pF. The platter speed-control system uses optical detection and active motor regulation to manage rotation.

The ORCHESTRA Slim Signature’s low-frequency driver is a 5.25-inch woofer with a paper-composite cone, paired with an Air Motion Transformer tweeter. The speaker’s specified frequency range is 49 Hz to 25 kHz at -6 dB, and its crossover frequency is 2,800 Hz. Sonoro specifies a 4 Ω load impedance and sensitivity of 86 dB SPL at 2.83 V RMS measured at 1 m. The loudspeaker’s recommended amplifier power is at least 50 W.

The PLATINUM Signature’s chassis measures approximately 423 × 129 × 356 mm. The complete turntable weighs approximately 6.94 kg. Each ORCHESTRA Slim Signature enclosure measures approximately 180 × 326 × 260 mm. Each speaker weighs approximately 7.2 kg.

Both new Sonoro Signature Line models are scheduled for retail availability in Q4 2026.

Eversolo has introduced the DMP-A8 Gen 2 and DMP-A8 Master Gen 2, the two editions in its DMP-A8 Gen 2 series. The DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 is part of Eversolo’s DMP Streamer Series. UK pricing is £1,949 for the DMP-A8 Gen 2 and £2,489 for the DMP-A8 Master Gen 2. Both editions have an 8.6-inch LCD touchscreen.

The digital architecture uses an AKM AK4191EQ digital processor and an AKM AK4499EX DAC across both editions. The series supports native DSD512 decoding and PCM decoding at resolutions up to 768kHz/32-bit. The DMP-A8 Gen 2 series also uses evotune Pro room correction. The adjustable subwoofer crossover spans frequencies from 40Hz to 500Hz.

The DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 includes integrated CD playback. It uses an OCXO clock with PLL and provides a 10MHz external-clock input. The DMP-A8 Gen 2 measures 388 × 265 × 88mm in length, width and height. The DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 measures 388 × 265 × 98.5mm in the same order.

Both editions support Gigabit Ethernet for wired network connectivity. Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 provides wireless network access throughout the DMP-A8 Gen 2 series. The DMP-A8 Gen 2 and DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 also support SFP fibre-network connections.

The DMP-A8 Gen 2 series debuted at High End Vienna in June 2026. The original release window was the third quarter of 2026. The DMP-A8 Gen 2 and DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 became immediately available in the UK on 24 August 2026.

Advance Paris introduced the Nova A-i190 hybrid integrated amplifier in Germany on 22 August 2026. The four-product series includes the Nova A-i130 hybrid integrated amplifier, Nova A-NTC network streamer and Nova A-BTC Bluetooth accessory. The announced retail prices are 5.490 Euro for the A-i190 and 4.490 Euro for the A-i130. The A-NTC costs 399 Euro and the A-BTC 149 Euro.

An ECC81 valve handles preamplification in each of the two integrated amplifiers. Their power-amplifier sections use transistor circuitry operating in Class AB. Rated power output is 2 × 190 W RMS for the A-i190 and 2 × 130 W RMS for the A-i130. Separately, the A-i190 uses a dual power supply.

The shared Nova amplifier platform uses a four-channel digital signal processor to perform room correction. The processor addresses four independent audio channels. These comprise two channels for the main speakers and up to two channels for subwoofers. An eight-channel ESS9017S DAC handles digital conversion on the same amplifier platform and operates in quad mode.

The A-NTC connects to networks through either a wired Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi. Through those network connections, it supports Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Roon Ready and DLNA. The A-BTC uses Bluetooth 5.4 with support for LDAC and aptX Lossless. It handles audio at resolutions up to 24-bit/48 kHz.

All four models in the Advance Paris Nova series were available for immediate retail purchase in Germany from the date of their introduction.

Esoteric has launched the T-01 MagneDrive analogue turntable, built around the company’s patented non-contact magnetic-induction drive system. Esoteric announced the model on 21 August 2026, with worldwide shipment scheduled for the end of September 2026. The turntable is offered in two configurations, the tonearm-equipped T-01 and the armless T-01 AL.

The Esoteric MagneDrive architecture uses magnetic induction to rotate the platter without any physical contact within the drive system. The turntable inherits key technology from Esoteric’s flagship Grandioso T1 platform. The 13 kg platter sits at the centre of this contactless drive assembly.

The standard T-01 configuration includes Esoteric’s TA-9S static-balanced tonearm. The arm itself has an effective length of 232 mm. Tracking force is adjustable across a 0 to 3 g range, using discrete 0.25 g steps for setting. An additional arm-base kit allows the turntable chassis to accommodate a second installed tonearm.

The T-01 supports 33 ⅓ rpm and 45 rpm record playback. Its rotation-speed control provides a ±12.5% adjustment range in 0.1% increments. Rated wow and flutter is 0.06% or less W.R.M.S. Clock connectivity takes the form of a 10 MHz BNC input.

With the included TA-9S installed, the main turntable unit measures 539 × 206 × 432 mm and weighs 35 kg. Its separate power-supply unit measures 146 × 128 × 353 mm and weighs 7 kg. The T-01 AL omits the supplied tonearm, making it the armless configuration in Esoteric’s T-01 range. Worldwide shipments of both configurations are scheduled for the end of September 2026.