Sony refreshes its premium Walkmans with a $5,899 flagship
The NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3 and NW-ZX900 update Sony's dedicated high-resolution players, with new amplification and DSD processing.
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Qobuz joins TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list
The streaming service's recognition brings attention to high-resolution audio, human curation and its approach to AI labeling and artist compensation.
Read the storyNaim's Mu-so Utopia combines 15 drivers with Dolby Atmos
The all-in-one system brings Focal loudspeaker technology, 720 watts of amplification and app-based room optimization, with a $6,500 U.S. launch price.
Read the storyNAD adds the C 359S amplifier and C 569 CD player
The Classic Series additions pair 70-watt Class A/B amplification and built-in BluOS with a dedicated ESS Sabre-equipped CD player.
Read the storyRhino High Fidelity reissues Devo and Sparks on all-analog vinyl
New Traditionalists and A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing receive Kevin Gray-mastered editions, each limited to 5,000 numbered copies.
Read the storyMoFi equips Chelsea Studios and plans a Rush listening event
The New York partnership supplies two listening spaces, with an invitation-only October 22 opening celebrating Mobile Fidelity's Rush reissues.
Read the storyThis week's releases: ECM, Blue Note, David Chesky and Ween
New Enrico Rava and Jan Garbarek editions join all-analog Blue Note titles, high-resolution Chesky concertos and a 14-CD Ween concert collection.
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