Denon DP-500BT: Bluetooth Turntable Coming to Europe
Vinyl makes the rounds
Denon is bringing the DP-500BT to Europe in November 2026: a semi-automatic turntable with aptX Adaptive and a phono preamp for 849 euros.
Author: Stefan Schickedanz
Stefan Schickedanz
The founder and editor in chief of STEREO GUIDE has been testing for over three decades as a hi-fi expert for print and online magazines such as AUDIO, stereoplay, LowBeats or FAZ Kaufkompass. In addition to cultivated music playback, he likes fast cars - including classic cars - with rich sound. He also reports regularly on this topic, not least on this platform.
KS Digital C55-Reference: White Home Edition with FinalFR
White Hot
KS Digital introduces the C55-Reference in white: coaxial active speakers featuring FIRTech, FinalFR, and a software adapter, priced at 3,950 euros per pair.
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT: New Teal Version for 199 euros
It's Teal Time
Audio-Technica is releasing the fully automatic AT-LP60XBT in teal. The Bluetooth turntable with aptX and a phono preamp costs 199 euros.
Sony ULT Tower 7 Review: 420 Watts and Plenty of Deep Bass
Big Bass, Heavy Baggage
Sony ULT Tower 7 Review: Powerful deep bass and wide sound dispersion come with a 22.8 kg price tag. Is it worth the extra cost compared to the Tower 5?
QED Performance: New Cables, from Speaker to USB-C
New connections
QED is revamping its Performance Series: 13 cable types for speakers, RCA, subwoofers, digital audio, Ethernet, and USB-C—starting at 39 euros.
Yamaha R200A: Stereo Receiver with Phono and Bluetooth for 369 euros
Old-school with good reception
Yamaha R200A: Stereo receiver with MM phono, DAB+, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2 × 100 watts. Available in black and silver starting in fall 2026 for 369 euros.
JBL Pulse 6: Light Show, Deep Bass, and USB-C Audio for 300 euros
Pulse of the Night
The JBL Pulse 6 combines 40 watts of power and deeper bass with a 360-degree light show, Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast, USB-C audio, and IP68 protection.
JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2: 1,500 watts, touchscreen, and AI karaoke
Ultimate, Turned Up
JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 with 1,500 watts, 10-inch woofers, a touchscreen, AI karaoke, and Wi-Fi. All the details on features, price, and release date.
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100SE: Spatial Audio and three colours
Colour Me Quiet
Cambridge Audio is launching the Melomania A100SE, featuring Dolby Spatial Audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, and a 39-hour battery life, in three colors for 149 euros.
Loewe neo: Premium portable speaker with lighting and 50 watts
Sound in a New Light
The Loewe neo combines 50 watts, two passive membranes, app control, and LED lighting in an IP67-rated aluminum housing. Pre-orders begin November 20.