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Daily Audio News — April 14, 2026

Highlights: Here’s why this “unerringly ordinary and, to be brutal, boring” vinyl record is worth £19,000; The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month (March 2026); Take your desktop audio to another level with 12% off this five-star Onkyo speaker system; I’ve started collecting vinyl records of this unusual music genre – and it’s been a lot more rewarding; Limited time deal! These budget five-star Sony wireless headphones hit an all-time low

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Dan D’agostino Momentum C2Z Preamplifier

Topic: Preamps

DAN D’AGOSTINO MOMENTUM C2Z PREAMPLIFIER DEBUTED AT AXPONA 2026 Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems has announced the Dan D’agostino Momentum C2Z Preamplifier , a new addition to its Momentum Series. The product made its debut at AXPONA 2026, which took place last weekend, where it was demonstrated alongside the Momentum Z Monoblock Power Amplifiers. The […]

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Interview – Bill McKiegan of Dan D’Agostino Master Audio

Topic: Amplifiers

What makes Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems one of the most talked-about names in high-end HiFi? At Audio Show Deluxe, Stuart Smith of HiFi PiG sits down with Bill McKiegan of Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems to talk about the brand, its approach to amplifier design, and what sets it apart in the world of […]

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Turntables

Here’s why this “unerringly ordinary and, to be brutal, boring” vinyl record is worth £19,000

I went down the rare vinyl rabbit hole – and it’s a pretty Dark place

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I’ve started collecting vinyl records of this unusual music genre – and it’s been a lot more rewarding

More consistent quality and beautiful packaging than new music pressings

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"It's not just a transaction, it's a conversation" – how vinyl record shops are thriving in the digital age

The digital threat might be greater than ever, but record shops are doing a roaring trade – here's how

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Forgotten gems: 8 unsung turntables that deserve to be celebrated

They may be lost in the mists of time, but these record players deserve recognition

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Audio-Technica AT-LPA2

Audio-Technica’s classy-looking AT-LPA2 turntable aims high and mostly succeeds.

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Vinyl Week 2026: Audio-Technica's premium turntable reviewed, forgotten hi-fi classics, record store trends and more

Join us in a week-long celebration of all things vinyl and turntable-related in the lead-up to Record Store Day 2026

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The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month (March 2026)

Which disc has snagged the top spot?

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Smart case, smooth sound! The JBL Live Beam 3 Is a steal at £99

Don’t wait! The JBL Live Beam 3 drop back to a record-low £99 price

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If I was buying a 65-inch TV on a budget, I'd choose this discounted TCL C7K every time

Award-Winning TCL C7K Now Just £749 at Currys

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Three products from AXPONA 2026 that cut through the noise

AXPONA 2026 has wrapped its three-day run at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Centre. The USA’s largest hi-fi show drew its usual crowd of manufacturers, distributors and enthusiasts. And if social media is anything to go by, it also drew the usual deluge of room shots, prototype sightings and manufacturer announcements […]

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Speakers

Take your desktop audio to another level with 12% off this five-star Onkyo speaker system

Down from £339 to £299

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Rewind: imperfect OLED TVs, Sony’s next-gen display tech, modular speakers and more

Welcome to the latest entry in our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news digest

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Ø Audio announces Ymir flagship loudspeaker

Norwegian manufacturer Ø Audio (pronounced “ur”) has pulled the wraps off the Ymir, its new flagship floorstander and, the company says, its most ambitious loudspeaker to date. Named after the primaeval giant of Norse mythology, the Ymir arrives as a complete clean-sheet design, sharing nothing with the Icon 12 or […]

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Headphones

Limited time deal! These budget five-star Sony wireless headphones hit an all-time low

Sony WH-CH520 for just $38 is a real steal

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