Crash Risk: Roon Update 2026 Causes Problems

Roon Server not starting up: Update renders older Macs, QNAP, Synology, and High-End Servers unusable

Trouble with Roon: What You Need to Know Now

Roon Server not starting up: Update renders older Macs, QNAP, Synology, and High-End Servers unusable

Klangschloss Greifensee 2026 HiFi Show Report

Klangschloss Greifensee 2026 Show Review: Highlights of the HiFi Show’s 20th Anniversary

Electrocompaniet Brings 24-Bit Streaming for Spotify to EC Living Systems

Guides

All articles of the category buying guides and technical advice at a glance

hi-fi guides archive: The overview of all buying guides, technology FAQs and life hacks in the online HiFi magazine STEREO GUIDE – for example on Roon servers, room acoustics or speaker placement.

Sony Soundbar 2026 – BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Sony expands BRAVIA Theatre series: New soundbars, subwoofers, and rear speakers

Sony presents new BRAVIA Theatre soundbars, subwoofers, and rear speakers. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and 360 Spatial Sound for an enhanced home cinema experience.

Denon Home 200, 400 and 600: New Multiroom Speakers with Dolby Atmos

New Multiroom Speakers with Dolby Atmos

Denon Home 200, 400 and 600: New Multiroom Speakers with Dolby Atmos

New Denon Home Speakers: Models 200, 400 and 600 with Dolby Atmos, HEOS Multiroom and powerful sound. Available from March 2026.

Vertere SOLO and LunA: New mono cartridge and power supply introduced

Vertere introduces the SOLO mono MC cartridge and the LunA linear power supply. More precision, dynamics, and sound quality for demanding vinyl systems.

TEAC TN-400BT-X Turquoise: Bluetooth turntable in a limited colour edition

Listen to vinyl and stream wirelessly in the special Turquoise colour

TEAC TN-400BT-X Turquoise: Bluetooth turntable in a limited colour edition

TEAC introduces the TN-400BT-X Turquoise: limited-edition Bluetooth turntable with aptX, integrated phono preamp and Audio-Technica cartridge. Price: 499 euros.

Improved over-ear headphones: Apple AirPods Max 2 unveiled

Apple unveils improved AirPods Max 2: over-ears with H2 chip and revamped ANC

Works 1.5x better against airplane or train noise

Apple unveils improved AirPods Max 2: over-ears with H2 chip and revamped ANC

The new AirPods Max 2 offer improved ANC, Spatial Audio, USB-C lossless audio, and smart features like live translation. Launch in April.

Backes & Müller ICE 525 Phono: Digital Preamplifier with Phono Input

Perfect Complement for Active Loudspeakers

Backes & Müller ICE 525 Phono: Digital Preamplifier with Phono Input

Backes & Müller presents the ICE 525 Phono: Digital preamplifier with phono input, A/D conversion, and digital RIAA equalization for active loudspeakers. Price: 8,899 Euros.

Sonos Play and Era 100 SL: New Speakers Expand the Multiroom System

Sonos presents the new Play and Era 100 SL speakers. Multiroom sound, Bluetooth grouping, and up to 24 hours of battery life. Launch in March 2026.

Cambridge Audio: Firmware update for the StreamMagic platform

This keeps even 2014 network streamers up to date

Cambridge Audio: Firmware update for the StreamMagic platform

Cambridge Audio is releasing a firmware update for StreamMagic streamers built from 2014 onwards. New features such as Qobuz Connect, Spotify Lossless and Amazon Music extend the usable life of older network devices.