January 23, 2020, Englewood, CO - Monarch Systems Ltd., a distributor of high performance consumer electronics, has officially launched their brand and services. Monarch Systems Ltd. will be focused not only in offering premium brands through “b to b” channels but also top-level dealer support and end-user care. Additionally, Monarch Systems Ltd is supremely active... Read More »

Chicago, IL, January 21, 2020 - MoFi Distribution, known for distributing some of the top brands in the Hi-Fi audio industry, announces a new distribution partnership with PIEGA Loudspeakers (Switzerland). The two companies expect to increase the awareness of Switzerland's largest speaker brand in the US and Canada. Founded in 1986, PIEGA has earned global acclaim... Read More »

It is with great pleasure that the Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society, the world’s largest, awards its 27th Founders Award to George Cardas. The Founders Award is the highest honor the Society annually bestows in our industry on those extraordinary individuals who have advanced audio and audiophile enjoyment worldwide.  From telephone lines, to... Read More »

1/15/2020 - UK based KEF has been busy. 2019 saw the introduction of their space saving LSX speakers, and a top to bottom redesign and refresh of their middle of the range R series speakers, all garnering unanimous praise. Never one to rest on their laurels KEF has the hit the ground running in 2020... Read More »

SAN FRANCISCO (1/16/20) -- For nearly two decades, the Parasound Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifier, designed by the legendary John Curl, wasParasound's flagship product, and the aspirational amplifier for thousands of audiophiles world-wide. A five-year effort by Curl and Parasound, and sweeping circuit improvements, have resulted in the amazing Parasound Halo JC 1+ monoblock... Read More »

Oz Audio and High End by Oz LLC proudly announce their cooperation for distribution for the North American market.  Ø Audio founded in 2017 by Sveinung Mala in Norway and introduced first commercially available product, Icon loudspeakers. Icon pictured above is a horn speaker using a 12” woofer. The cabinet is an asymmetrical design and... Read More »

January 2, 2020. GoldenEar Technology, manufacturer of some of the world’s highest value audiophile loudspeakers, and The Quest Group, best known as the owner of the AudioQuest brand of cables, Niagara power products, and DragonFly DACs, are very pleased to announce that GoldenEar has become part of The Quest Group, a California corporation wholly owned... Read More »

High End By Oz LLC is pleased to announce United Home Audio as an authorized dealer for Vitus Audio covering Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland.  United Home Audio is owned and operated by the legendary designer of UHA tape decks, Greg Beron. Please contact United Home Audio for a demonstration of Vitus Audio products. United... Read More »

LOS GATOS, Calif., January 3rd 2020 - Basil Inc. today announced that it is now an authorized dealer of KEF home audio products at a time when the British-born company is introducing new products through scientific innovation and hands-on experimentation to underwrite its reputation as the ultimate loudspeaker manufacturer. Basil Inc. will bring all of... Read More »

Jim Arvanitis, tapped for VP spot, brings RSX high-level executive management experience from Sony USA, Kenwood USA, and KRK Systems, Inc.                                Rancho Cucamonga, California — Roger Skoff, CEO of RSX Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim... Read More »

Bringing Audiophiles and Music Lovers the Best Headphones on the market, industry talks, meet-ups, and more SCHAUMBURG, IL (December 20, 2019) - - AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), taking place April 17-19 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in the Chicagoland area, announces a brand-new Ear Gear Experience, which will be the largest area in the country dedicated... Read More »

Tampa-based show boasts 60% more exhibitors than last year, all exhibit space now sold out Tampa, Florida—December 2019—Music lovers rejoice! The Florida Audio Expo is happening Friday–Sunday, February 7–9, 2020, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the world’s finest high-performance audio equipment—including electronics, loudspeakers, turntables, and... Read More »

Linn re-enters the custom installation market with innovative multi-zone audio source 17th December 2019. Linn today announces the launch of a high-performance multi-zone network music player designed specifically for the Custom Installation market. Kustom DSM takes Linn’s proven, best-in-class DSM streaming technology and packages it as a flexible, scaleable and easy-to-install solution that delivers Linn... Read More »

Positive Feedback has just received news of the passing of Roger Modjeski from RAM Labs/Reference Music. According to RAM Labs, Roger died on December 11, 2019, after a long illness. I mentioned Roger and his RAM Labs Tube Audio Store with highest praise in March of 2019. This was when I reviewed the brilliant combination... Read More »

Product Launch:  the PA-10 Florence, Italy – December 5, 2019 – Gold Note is pleased to announce the immediate release of the new stereo amplifier PA-10. The PA-10 is a part of the 10 Series, the conveniently sized entry level line of the Italian manufacturer. The PA-10 has been developed to offer great power considering... Read More »

For Immediate Release! What: Cuckoo For Christmas Extravaganza!  Date: 12/8/19 Time: 7pm-9pm Who: The Hot Licks - Music of Dan Hicks With Special Guest Josh Reynolds Where: 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Phone:  415-383-9600 www.throckmortontheatre.org Ticket Link:  https://ci.ovationtix.com/35161/production/1021678?performanceId=10483567

Dear NativeDSD.com music lover, We're messaging you because we are no longer going to include the option of downloading all lower DSD resolutions with a purchase. In this letter we explain why we changed that policy and what we offer as a solution to those of you who want to keep having access to the... Read More »

Musical Artisans is proud to host the Nagra HD Line Show on December 6-7 in Chicago, with special guest Rene LaFlamme from Nagra.   A full Nagra HD system including the HD Preamp, HD Amps, and their most recent introduction, the HD DAC X will be playing in the main listening room. Rockport Cygnus loudspeakers and... Read More »

Gingko Audio Black Friday Sale on the patented Acoustic Resonance Clarifiers (ARCHs) Gingko Audio will have a Black Friday Sale of the ARCHs from Friday November 29 to Friday December 6, 2019. Simply use the code BFPF at checkout to get 15% off the retail price. To purchase, please visit our ARCH Web page at... Read More »