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Daily Audio News — April 28, 2026

Highlights: LG C6 vs LG C5: which OLED TV should you buy?; Shanling’s SM90 DAC is a compact, do-it-all music streamer; Perfect time for an upgrade? The five-star Apple AirPods Pro 3 have crashed to a remarkable price; AXPONA 2026 Report Round Up; After affordable Atmos? I've found a Sony soundbar that offers cinematic sound for a budget price

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Loewe Acquires Cabasse

Topic: Other

LOEWE TECHNOLOGY ACQUIRES CABASSE: FRENCH ACOUSTICS MEET GERMAN ENGINEERING Loewe Technology has announced the acquisition of French HiFi brand Cabasse, bringing together two established European brands in the premium audio and video sector. The deal, confirmed on 22 April 2026, signals a move by Loewe to expand its position in high-end home entertainment by incorporating […]
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Shanling SM90 Streamer DAC

Topic: Preamps

SHANLING SM90 STREAMER DAC ANNOUNCED WITH EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY AND ANDROID PLATFORM Shanling has introduced the Shanling SM90 Streamer DAC, a compact streamer DAC that combines network streaming, digital-to-analogue conversion and preamp functionality in a single unit. The new Shanling SM90 Streamer DAC builds on the company’s existing digital range, aiming to offer a broad feature […]
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AXPONA 2026 Report Round Up

AXPONA 2026 WAS A HUGE AND INCREDIBLE HiFi SHOW AXPONA 2026 has wrapped up as the largest edition of the North American HiFi show to date, with 12,546 attendees making the trip to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, around a 15% increase on 2025. You can check out our three written reports with the links […]
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Audio Show Deluxe Confirms 2027 Dates

AUDIO SHOW DELUXE 2027 DATES CONFIRMED The organisers of Audio Show Deluxe have confirmed the dates for its 2027 event. Audio Show Deluxe has established itself as one of the UK’s more relaxed and carefully curated HiFi events. The format continues to focus on quality listening experiences, bringing together a selection of high-end audio brands ranging from […]
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HiFiMAN HE600 review: it’s what’s on the inside that counts

The original HiFiMAN HE6 was one of audio’s great cautionary tales: an audibly extraordinary headphone, but so inefficient that it demanded high-powered headphone amplifiers to reach its potential, pushing some owners toward loudspeaker amplifiers as an extreme solution. It became a cult item because so few systems could actually drive […]
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Topping DX9 Discrete DAC And Headphone Amplifier

TOPPING DX9 DISCRETE DAC/HEADPHONE AMP INTRODUCED WITH PROPRIETARY 1-BIT ARCHITECTURE Topping has announced the Topping DX9 Discrete DAC And Headphone Amplifier, a premium DAC, preamplifier and headphone amplifier designed as an all-in-one solution for both HiFi and HeadFi systems. Now shipping in the UK via distributor Electromod, the unit combines digital-to-analogue conversion, preamp functionality and […]
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