At the start of the month, we brought you the news about Life-Changer Audio’s icOn 4 passive preamp. Now they have launched a mobile app to operate your preamplifier from your Android phone or tablet.

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The first of a new range of affordable audio components, iFi’s ZEN Blue delivers hi-res Bluetooth streaming to any audio system for £129.

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Hifiman has released a new wireless version of its Ananda open-back planar headphone, giving listeners the option to stream from phones, digital audio players, and other portable devices at bit rates up to 24Bit, 96kHz.

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Bowers & Wilkins’ have launched their newest line of 2019 headphones,  with custom-designed drivers developed specifically for each headphone-wearing style, from the 43mm drivers in the top-of-the-line Over-Ear PX7, to the dual hybrid drivers in the In-Ear PI3.

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Denon has announced two new Hifi products, the PMA-600NE Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth and the DCD-600NE CD Player.

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The Klipsch R5 Wireless is now on sale in the UK. Designed for those who live an active lifestyle, Klipsch’s new Bluetooth earphones are an extra-small size. To help achieve this compact design, the Indianapolis-based company locates the electronics separate from the ear buds, meaning the R5 Wireless’s tips fit into ear canals.

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Tangent Audio has announced the launch of a new and improved version of their compact sized, Ampster Bluetooth amplifier.  A new matching CD and Tuner have also been designed to create a full audio system that can also be partnered with Tangent’s own X4 or X5 speakers. More »

Klipsch has announced that its next generation Heritage Wireless table-top speaker The Three with the Google Assistant built in is now available. The Three with the Google Assistant built in blends mid-century modern design, acoustics, and connectivity with the addition of a personal digital assistant. More »

Pioneer’s ‘Scene Style’ series adds new range-topping noise-cancelling wireless headphones supporting Hi-Res Audio and Google Assistant More »

KEF has announced LSX, a compact two-speaker wireless music system . LSX is fully wireless, both from source and between the speakers and will feature Apple AirPlay™ 2 technology enabling multi-room streaming from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac in early 2019. More »

AV Industry from France has introduced their new Elipson MC Mini system, a compact Bluetooth amplifier to partner their speaker and source products within domestic hifi and custom integration installations. More »

Optoma has just launched the NuForce BE Free5 true wireless in-ear headphones. The BE Free5 have no cables or neckband for unrestricted movement and the additional wings help with a secure fit for active users. More »

“Our new Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex Edition is shrinking the gap between the sound quality of wireless and wired playback for a sound signature that is meticulously sculpted for audiophiles, gamers and professional musicians-alike. ” says Val Kolton, CEO of V-Moda More »

American audio brand, Mixcder, has announced the availability of its latest wireless active noise cancelling headphone, the E7. Featuring ANC (active noise cancelling) tech and an easy-to-carry design, E7 is designed to appeal to travellers and commuters who do not want to be disturbed by external noise. More »

Studio19, who are based in North London, have announced the launch of the Solo E500T and E500X-EQ speakers. The Solo E500 T and 500X-EQ are built using patented Dual Pressure Air Compression (DPAC), super-bass technology and Enhanced 360° Optimised Sound. More »

Connected Distribution today announced it has partnered with market innovator in wireless audio systems, Soundcast, to bring the company’s Bluetooth and wireless weather-resistant portable audio products to UK consumers. More »

Denon is introducing a pure AV-Amplifier after a long absence from the AV market. This will be the first AV-Amplifier Denon have released since their AVC-A1HDA back in 2009. The AVC-X8500H is a 13.2 channel AV Amplifier and features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro 3D surround decoding, with 13 channels of built-in amplification. More »

Quad, the British audio brand, has kicked off its 83rd year by adding a one-box hifi system to the Artera Series, Quad’s primary solid-state component range. The Artera Solus combines a CD transport, DAC, preamplifier and power amplifier in a single compact chassis, with connectivity options including Bluetooth wireless streaming. More »

Cabasse, one of the leading names in French high-fidelity since 1950, has announced SWELL, the company’s first wireless portable speaker. More »

The TAGA Harmony HTA-25B uses a combination of valves and transistors to create an entry level hybrid amp. More »

Dutch mobile lifestyle accessories specialist, Avanca International, has announced the UK launch of its Minim True Wireless Earbuds. Combining technology with design they are untethered by cables and were awarded the Red Dot Design Award 2017. More »

Bowers & Wilkins, the British speaker brand has announced the launch of PX, the company’s first noise cancelling wireless headphones. The PX responds intelligently to the wearer’s behaviour, for a ‘seamlessly intuitive listening experience’. More »

Onkyo have released their TX-8250 Network Stereo Receiver and TX-8220 Stereo Receiver, which they say are “are an excellent value proposition for music, film, and game lovers”. More »

Optoma, the international projector and audio brand, has expanded its range of Bluetooth® wireless in-ear headphones with the new BE2. The new model is available in two colours (jet black or frost white) and offers battery life of up to ten hours. Designed for smartphones, the BE2 allows users to stay connected on the go. More »

Onkyo is continuing its tradition of compact hifi with the introduction of three new package systems comprising the flagship CS-N775D Multi-room Receiver System, CS-N575D Multi-room Hi-Fi CD System, and CS-375D CD Receiver System. Onkyo say that they “blend component-grade musicality with effortless operation for people of all ages, especially those less familiar with network audio”. More »