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.
Audio-Technica presents the new reference cartridge AT-MCD1 with integrated diamond cantilever, Shibata stylus, and titanium housing at High End Vienna 2026.
Cambridge Audio is now also offering the Evo One in Midnight Black. The all-in-one system features 14 speakers, 700 watts, HDMI eARC, a phono input, and hi-res streaming.
At High End Vienna 2026, Nubert is presenting the new Ambient Line featuring the nuControl X-2, nuPower A-2, and the compact X-c and D-c models for fall 2026.
WiiM introduces its first soundbar. The WiiM Bar offers Dolby Atmos, touchscreen, RoomFit room correction, multiroom streaming and expansion to 5.1.2 surround.
Audio Reference presents reference systems from Wilson Audio, Dan D’Agostino, dCS, Velodyne, and Perlisten across 2,000 square meters at High End Vienna 2026.
CANOR is updating its Performance Line with the Verto D3 tube DAC and the Asterion V3 phono preamp. Premiere at High End Vienna 2026.
Cayin presents the HA-300 Mk3. This reference headphone amplifier features 300B triodes, single-ended Class A operation, a tube power supply, and up to 8 watts of power.
Bugatti and C SEED unveil the N1: Luxury TV with 110 or 137 inches, MicroLED technology, retractable Wisdom Audio sound system, and Tourbillon design.
ATR – Audio Trade takes over the distribution of Gold Note. The Italian high-end brand offers turntables, streaming components, amplifiers, and phono preamps.
Revox introduces the STUDIOMASTER CD100. The new high-end CD player integrates automatically into M300, M500 and Multiuser 3.0 systems.
