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Daily Audio News — May 01, 2026

Highlights: I’ve seen Samsung’s 2026 lineup early: there’s one TV I can’t stop thinking about – and it’s not an OLED; iFi ZEN Air Blue 2, iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 And iFi ZEN Air Phono 2; Want the benefits of both a wired and wireless soundbar system? This oddball Atmos set has both – and it's on sale; Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 + S; We have a new recommended small OLED TV – but it's not all good news

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Kiwi Ears Halcyon Earphones

Topic: Other

KIWI EARS HALCYON EARPHONES REVIEW Kiwi Ears Halcyon earphones launch today on Kickstarter, but Oscar Stewart got his hands on a set prior to launch and gives you his thoughts on this $200 (early bird price) earphone. Over the last few years, Kiwi Ears have established themselves as a brand who make high-quality IEMs for […]

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FiiO K17 R2R Pro Streaming Headphone Amplifier

Topic: DACs

FIIO K17 R2R PRO STREAMING HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF VIENNA DEBUT FiiO has announced the FiiO K17 R2R Pro, a compact desktop unit combining DAC, streamer and headphone amplifier functionality in a single chassis. Positioned as an all-in-one solution, the FiiO K17 R2R Pro builds on the company’s earlier K15 and K19 models and […]

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I’ve seen Samsung’s 2026 lineup early: there’s one TV I can’t stop thinking about – and it’s not an OLED

Samsung's new range is brighter and bolder than before

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Want the benefits of both a wired and wireless soundbar system? This oddball Atmos set has both – and it's on sale

The System 6 refuses to pick a side

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Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 + S

Pairing agile bass with enveloping surround sound, Sony’s soundbar package is a winner.

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We have a new recommended small OLED TV – but it's not all good news

We need more small OLED TVs, not fewer

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Amazon Prime Day 2026 is official, and it’s soon

Cancel your plans for June, it’s sale time.

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Harman Kardon Enchant 900 vs JBL Bar 300MK2: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?

Two soundbars with similar ambitions – but very different approaches to delivering cinematic sound

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Turntables

Pet Sounds is getting its definitive audiophile vinyl pressing for its 60th birthday next month

What a present

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15 of the very first turntables from iconic hi-fi brands

We take a trip down memory lane to explore the humble beginnings of seminal turntable brands, from Linn and Michell Audio to Technics and Rega.

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Speakers

New to hi-fi? We’ve rounded up some of the best entry-level speakers, turntables and systems that won’t break the bank

Brilliant budget bargains await

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Majority's feature-heavy powered speakers want to dethrone Onyko and Ruark

On paper, the Majority D100X offer a lot for £129

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Linn Pistonik Motor System Drive Units

LINN DRIVE UNITS WITH PISTONIK MOTOR SYSTEM INTRODUCED FOR 360 LOUDSPEAKER Linn has introduced its first in-house designed loudspeaker drive units, now implemented in the flagship Linn 360 loudspeaker. Developed over a three-year period, the new 6-inch upper bass and 8-inch woofer Linn Pistonik Motor System Drive Units are built around Linn’s proprietary Pistonik motor […]

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DACs

FiiO’s new DAC-cum-streamer promises “uncompromising sound quality”

The K17 R2R Pro will be on show in June.

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iFi ZEN Air Blue 2, iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 And iFi ZEN Air Phono 2

IFi EXPANDS ZEN AIR RANGE WITH THREE NEW MODELS iFi Audio has announced three additions to its entry-level ZEN Air range: the iFi ZEN Air Blue 2 Bluetooth receiver, iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 desktop DAC/amp, and iFi ZEN Air Phono 2 phono stage. All three products are positioned as upgrades for existing HiFi systems, […]

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