UK EXPO: Kanto Audio
Brings Next-Generation Powered Hi-Fi & New Vinyl Player
Kanto adds TUK G2 and TUK Grand speakers plus OBI3 G2
Kanto Audio has introduced two powered-speaker models and a belt-drive turntable. The TUK G2 succeeds the original TUK, and the larger TUK Grand sits above it as the flagship. All three are scheduled for demonstration at the StereoNET UK Hi-Fi & AV Expo in September 2026.
Georg S. Kuklick
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Kanto Audio has introduced the TUK G2 and TUK Grand powered speakers plus the OBI3 G2 belt-drive turntable. The TUK G2 costs $899.99 in the US, and the TUK Grand costs $999.99. The OBI3 G2 is priced at $249.99 in the US.
Both speaker systems use Class D amplification with DSP. The TUK G2 pairs a 28 × 35 mm AMT tweeter with a 5.25-inch aluminium woofer. The TUK Grand pairs a 28 × 35 mm AMT tweeter with a 6-inch aluminium woofer. Kanto rates the TUK G2 at 130 W RMS and the TUK Grand at 160 W RMS.
Both powered-speaker models support Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Adaptive. On the TUK G2, USB-C and optical digital inputs accept audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Two RCA inputs handle line-level sources, and the subwoofer output provides selectable 80 Hz high-pass and low-pass filtering. The TUK Grand provides USB-C, optical and RCA connections plus a subwoofer output.
The OBI3 G2 combines a belt-drive mechanism with a speed sensor. A weighted aluminium platter sits on an engineered-wood plinth. The tonearm has an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate adjustment. The turntable is fitted with an Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge and a manual cue lever.
The OBI3 G2 plays 33⅓ and 45 rpm records and provides a ±10% pitch-control range. Cue-activated start and automatic stop manage playback operation. It sends audio over Bluetooth 5.3 or through an RCA output with a selectable phono preamplifier. The three products are scheduled for demonstration at the StereoNET UK Hi-Fi & AV Expo in September 2026.
Key specifications
TUK G2 — power output | 130 W RMS / 260 W peak |
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TUK G2 — drivers | 28 × 35 mm AMT tweeter; 5.25-inch aluminium woofer |
TUK G2 — frequency response | 50 Hz–22 kHz |
TUK G2 — amplifier | Class D with DSP |
TUK G2 — wireless | Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC |
TUK G2 — digital inputs | USB-C and optical, supporting audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz |
TUK G2 — analogue inputs | Two RCA line-level inputs |
TUK G2 — subwoofer integration | Subwoofer output with selectable 80 Hz high-pass and low-pass filtering |
TUK G2 — dimensions | 7.2 × 10 × 12 inches per speaker |
TUK Grand — power output | 160 W RMS / 320 W peak |
TUK Grand — drivers | 28 × 35 mm AMT tweeter; 6-inch aluminium woofer |
TUK Grand — frequency response | 40 Hz–22 kHz |
Predecessor: Kanto TUK — $899.99 USD
Rung above: Kanto TUK Grand — $999.99 USD
Rung below: Kanto TUK G2 — $899.99 USD
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