McIntosh Introduces MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

A brand mainly associated with classic, high-end hifi, McIntosh Laboratory just announced a new streaming and amplifier all-in-one setup, crafted for modern living. Under the unmistakably McIntosh design with the iconic blue Watt Meters, the compact MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier’s combines endless capabilities and connectivity such as AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and more, as well as physical inputs for a turntable and HDMI (ARC). Just add the right speakers.

Audio-Technica is introducing its Narukami ultra-high-end audio products, which are meant to take the pursuit of analog and tube sound reproduction to a new level of excellence. Making their US premiere at CanJam NYC 2024 (March 9 – 10 at the Marriott Marquis, New York), the Narukami HPA-KG NARU Tube Headphone Amplifier and ATH-AWKG Closed-Back Dynamic Wooden Headphones are ultimate-quality works of audio art. With a price that could buy a house not a long time ago, this is in the above-luxury category.

Among the very exclusive number of highly recognized ultra-high-end audio builders, Metaxas & Sins, a greek family affair based in Switzerland with headquarters in Amsterdam, is by far the most exquisite. All the company's designs are simultaneously design masterpieces and beautiful, unique art pieces. The most recent proposal is the Ethereal Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier, combining horology (the study of mechanical time-keeping devices) with reverie.