Musical Fidelity has introduced the B1xi, an integrated amplifier that revives the company’s B-Series lineup and echoes the original B1 from the 1990s. The new model is a pure transistor class-A/B design rated at 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms and up to 140 watts into 2 ohms.

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29.07.2025

A $70,000 Speaker and a Tour of Abbey Road: Bowers & Wilkins' Limited Edition 801 | Sound & Vision

How much would you pay for a tour of Abbey Road Studios? That’s the hidden question behind the $70,000 price tag for Bowers & Wilkins’ 801 D4 Signature Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeakers. Sonically identical to the standard 801 D4 Signature, the Abbey Road model is a cosmetic variant—limited in production, not performance. Only 150 pairs are being made, with 70 allocated to the U.S.

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29.07.2025

McIntosh Launches CR106 Multi-Zone Preamplifier and Audio Matrix | Sound & Vision

McIntosh has introduced the CR106, a 6-zone preamplifier and audio matrix designed for custom installations and whole-home audio systems. The new unit combines multi-zone management with high-performance audio signal distribution, aimed at users who want to extend McIntosh quality beyond a single room.

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30.07.2025

Klipsch to Preview New Red Oak Finish, Demo Active Crossover at Audio Advice Live 2025 | Sound & Vision

Klipsch will debut a Red Oak finish for its Heritage Forte IV and Heresy IV loudspeakers at Audio Advice Live 2025, paired with gray heathered grilles. This marks the first public showing of the new aesthetic.

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Musical Fidelity B1xi Integrated Amplifier Revives the B-Series | Sound & Vision

A $70,000 Speaker and a Tour of Abbey Road: Bowers & Wilkins' Limited Edition 801 | Sound & Vision

McIntosh Launches CR106 Multi-Zone Preamplifier and Audio Matrix | Sound & Vision

Klipsch to Preview New Red Oak Finish, Demo Active Crossover at Audio Advice Live 2025 | Sound & Vision

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