Node – Performance Music Streamer. $549.

Simply put, there is nothing like the NODE. With re-engineered components and circuitry for even better performance, the original wireless hi-res music streamer now features an industry-leading ESS SABRE® DAC, built-in THX AAA™ headphone, aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth, and DSD support. Connect it to your existing HiFi or audio system and stream everything from popular music streaming services and hi-res audio tracks from your personal library to radio stations, podcasts, and more. Add HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital decoding and Apple AirPlay 2, and the NODE becomes the heart of your home music experience with the wireless freedom to add and connect to other Bluesound Players around the home for multi-room music.

Better down to every sonic detail.

Stream like never before and bring out every detail of your music. From audiophile-engineering and carefully selected components to its breakthrough processing power and acoustic measurements, it’s all about design and engineering with the NODE. A new and improved ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M) is precision engineered to be even more pristine with circuitry expertly designed to reduce jitter and interference. The result is clean and clear audio to your favorite amp or powered speakers.

Node Icon. $999. (arrives end of November, check back for more info).

For more information on the Node and Node Nano visit the Bluesound website.

Uniti Nova PE (Power Edition) is the all-in-one music-streaming system that is capable of driving even the most demanding loudspeakers, making it perfect for filling large spaces. Thanks to Naim's cutting-edge class D amplification technology, this Power Edition is the most efficient streaming product to date. Designed and engineered in Britain, this high-quality music-streaming system is everything you need for an exceptional audio experience.

Power and Musicality in One

For more information visit the Naim website.

Nordost’s Leif Series has been the benchmark in entry-level audio cables since its introduction to the hi-fi industry over three decades ago. The longevity of this influential line is due both to Nordost’s comprehensive approach to cable construction, as well as their ability to improve upon celebrated products as technology develops, while remaining true to a core design philosophy.  

Leif 3 cables embody the culmination of years of technological breakthroughs and advancements in craftsmanship, meticulously refined to meet the modern demands of mid-fi and hi-fi sound systems. Leif 3 cables leverage optimal materials, unique geometry, and filter-less technology to unlock dynamic, low-loss, and lifelike performances from any audio system.

With its four, iconic ranges – White Lightning, Purple Flare, Blue Heaven, and Red Dawn– Nordost invites music enthusiasts of all levels to bring NEW LEIF to their sound systems.

For more information visit the Nordost website.

Obsessively crafted and masterfully tuned, the new Sonos Ace headphones make you feel at one with the sounds that matter most. Experience every frequency with superior and clarity and precision. Maximize your immersion with spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, lossless streaming, and world-class Active Noise Cancellation. Hear what’s happening around you with Aware mode. Enjoy exceptional comfort, flawlessly clear calls, and up to 30 hours of battery life. Connect to your devices wirelessly via Bluetooth, or use the included USB-C and 3.5 mm cables.

Available in black or white. 

The KSK92 subwoofer stacking kit effortlessly merges up to three KC92 subwoofers into a single, powerful unit. Installation is made easy via threaded inserts on the rear plate of the KEF KC92 stacking kit, aligning subwoofers vertically, and helps deliver even higher levels of overall performance – without sacrificing valuable floor space.

Watch the demonstration video below. Subwoofer Product Developer Ben Hagens will show you exactly what's in the kit, and walk you through the assembly process.

Capture every detail with the NAD M66

The NAD Masters M66 is one of the most feature-rich and technologically advanced preamplifiers on the market today. Its exceptional circuitry design features separate digital and analogue signal paths that add functionality like distinct volume attenuation for analogue and digital signals, a true analogue direct for the MM/MC phono stage, and an independent headphone amplifier. It also boasts four independent subwoofer outputs and includes licenses for Dirac Live and Bass Control tools.

The M66 also introduces a new proprietary technology, Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH), that eliminates inter-sample peak clipping, and reduces signal-to-noise ratio, and relies on the top-tier ESS Sabre DAC, ensuring only the cleanest signal is passed along for amplification. BluOS wireless hi-res multi-room streaming, is included, in addition to Apple AirPlay2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, and a host of other inputs and outputs.

Experience pure hi-res perfection

The M66 matches perfectly with the NAD Masters M23 Stereo Power Amplifier both visually and in performance for a truly killer combo. The M23 features Purifi Audio’s ground-breaking Eigentakt™ technology, a once-in-a-decade innovation that virtually eliminates noise and distortion. Quite simply, the Masters M66/M23 pre/pro combo is the most advanced hi-fi component system NAD has ever offered. Of course, the M66 can also be paired with any other high-performance power amplifier of your choice.

For more information visit the NAD website.

KC92 AND KUBE MIE

KEF’s comprehensive range of subwoofers deliver depth and accuracy in equal measure. Room-friendly designs and innovative technology keep them ahead of the pack, so it’s just a case of selecting the one that best suits your needs. An upgraded version of KF92, The KC92 maintains its same elegant design with enhanced performance. Simultaneously, the performance of the Kube has been further optimized. With the addition of Kube 15 MIE, a choice of four sizes ensures optimum performance for your setup.

KC92

When it comes to bringing the bass, the KC92 subwoofer excels. Compact and robust, its optimised performance now propelled by the Music Integrity Engine®(MIE) for even cleaner, more detailed sound. Surpassing expectations for its size the KC92 achieves powerful, quick articulation through a dual driver in a force-cancelling configuration, cutting edge technologies from our award-winning loudspeakers. An immersive, ultra-dynamic listening experience for both music and movies, the KC92 sound goes beyond sensation.

Kube

With Kube the undeniable power of bass to transform the sonic experience emerges. Whether the immersive realms of music or the cinematic embrace of home theatre, this range of powerful subwoofers allows you to explore new depths of sound, transporting you to the heart of every performance. Enhanced by the Music Integrity Engine®(MIE) – KEF’s suite of proprietary DSP algorithms, Kube delivers optimised performance that transcends the ordinary, producing unprecedented dynamic depths.

For more details on these new subwoofers from KEF visit their website.

Marantz, one of the most revered names in high-end audio for over 70 years, is proud to introduce its new reference design for its CINEMA series of high performance home theater AVRs – the CINEMA 30. 

Marantza CINEMA 30 represents the pinnacle of Marantz’s celebrated approach to AVR design. In every regard, this no-holds-barred flagship model distills all of the timeless yet progressive design, unrivalled performance and technological excellence of Marantz’s product philosophy into one outstanding component.

Beautiful design, exceptional build quality

Available in Black or Silver Gold finishes, CINEMA 30 incorporates the latest generation of Marantz’s iconic porthole display combined with new industrial design language and is built to the highest standards, with a multi-layer chassis incorporating extensive use of copper. Its elegant fascia features selectable side illumination and a fold down front panel conceals all less frequently functions when not in use, creating a clean aesthetic not typically associated with AVRs. Even the aluminum remote control has been carefully considered and features backlighting to ensure an effortless user experience in darkened rooms.

Clean, low-distortion power

At its core, CINEMA 30 is built around a symmetrical, monolithic amplifier – the most advanced amplifier layout available in the AVR category.

A complete digital and analog solution in one

CINEMA 30 scales to meet an extensive range of system configurations now and in the future. Each of its seven HDMI inputs can support 8K video and its brand-new high resolution user interface makes setup and customization seamless. Multiple analog and digital inputs, coupled to an extensive range of custom installation optimized features means CINEMA 30 can be adapted to suit every possible customer use case from intimate media rooms through to large dedicated home theaters.

For more information on the Marantz Cinema 30 please visit their website.

The Gateway To High-Fidelity

The KEF LSX II LT is the newest member of the LS Wireless Collection, and a streamlined version of KEF's coveted LSX II. This new addition offers the same key innovations – and at a price you’ll love. 

Compact in size, the LSX II LT creates an array of entertainment possibilities designed to enhance your film, music and games. Easy to use and seamlessly connects to your devices. Instantly stream from platforms like Apple Music, Spotify and TIDAL. You can also get wired connectivity options, including HDMI ARC, USB-C and optical cable plug-in for TVs, laptops, desktops and gaming consoles.

Key Technologies And Design

KEF LSX II LT uses the 11th generation Uni-Q driver array, which disperses sound evenly across the room, ensuring everyone hears perfectly, regardless of where they're seated. In addition, the Music Integrity Engine delivers rich, full-bodied sound and perfectly timed performances with clear, balanced sound.

Featuring the recognizable aesthetic of industrial designer Michael Young, the KEF LSX II LT’s sharp, minimalistic design is available in three colors: Graphite Grey, Stone White and Sage Green. It also comes with subtle mounting inserts for secure placement on the P1 Desk Stand or S1 Floor Stand from KEF.

Created To Suit Your Needs

This speaker system is compatible with the C-Link interspeaker cable, which is made from high tenacity fabric for enhanced durability and protection. With a length of 8 metres, it offers an additional 5 metres more flexibility than the supplied cable does, giving listeners more freedom to position their LSX II LT where best suits them.

Who Wants to Hear it?

Experience the power of these KEF LSX II LT speakers with a demo at our store! You'll hear for yourself how this incredibly compact wireless HiFi system delivers the ultimate sound!

For more information visit the KEF website.

Enjoy sensational music and home cinema experiences

Ten years after Aria 900, Focal is proud to present the new Aria Evo X line of loudspeakers!

French know-how, technological developments, refined design, and more, Focal Aria Evo X continues its legacy with a range of loudspeakers acclaimed for their performance. Perfect for experiencing Focal sound and enjoying your music and films at home. Focal Aria Evo X – an even more impressive and immersive listening experience!

5 References

• Aria Evo X No 1: the bookshelf loudspeaker in this range. Compact and powerful, it will blend into any setting. A pair of stands is available for this model as an optional extra.
• Aria Evo X No 2: the floorstanding loudspeaker in the range. With a 3-way architecture, bass-reflex and two 6.5" (16.5cm) woofers.
• Aria Evo X No 3: the loudspeaker with three 6.5" (16.5cm) woofers, specially configured to offer impressive linearity.
• Aria Evo X No 4: this loudspeaker is best suited for bass fans. Its two 8" (21cm) woofers deliver unrivalled reproduction of low frequencies.
• Aria Evo X Center: the centre speaker, to enhance your Home Cinema system.

Focal Aria – The Next Generation

Expressive High-Fidelity

With renewed technologies and a special finish, Focal Aria Evo X marks a continuation of the philosophy of Aria 900, offering a clear and clean listening experience.

Iconic Cone

An exclusive innovation manufactured in by Focal, the speaker drivers’ Flax (linen) cone continues its legacy. Praised year after year for its pure and transparent sound reproduction, it brings astounding depth to every listening experience.

Music & Home Cinema

Aria Evo X delivers an amazing experience, aimed at all lovers of music and movies. With an in-wall / in-ceiling system, the soundstage is deep and dynamic, creating total immersion.

To learn more about the new Focal Aria EVO X line visit their website.