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The list of top-notch Scandinavian pianists just keeps growing. Take Johan Lindvall. A relative newcomer to the scene, he has played with saxophonist Mette Henriette on two albums for ECM and released two previous albums with his trio, in which he is backed by Adrian Myhr who plays double bass and Andreas Skår Winther on drums.

Receiving a product for review from a company you haven’t interacted with before is always slightly tense. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to examine something into which the designer has invested their heart and soul. You must compare the materials you’ve been given with the actual object or objects in the rack. And you can’t even ride a motorbike while jumping out of a helicopter wearing someone else’s face. The Revival Audio Sprint 3 is one such mission.

Despite being established over half a century ago, Transrotor remains relatively unknown in the UK. If the Transrotor Bellini TMD turntable (with TRA-9 arm and Figaro cartridge from the brand) is anything to go by, it’s our loss. Starting in 1971, founder Jochen Räke began as a distributor for Transcriptors and Michell turntables, only launching his own designs some years later. Transrotor designs weren’t distributed in the UK, so it hasn’t developed the following it has in its native Germany.

Audio is evolving, and the Burmester 232 integrated amplifier leads the way. A well-known name in high-end audio—with products still in production dating back to 1980—Burmester also attracts customers through its automotive ventures. These clients have very different expectations for their audio equipment. Their demands more closely resemble what future audio buyers will seek on a broader scale. That means a product like the Burmester 232 prompts questions about audio within a wider context.

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a range of products that are loving tributes to models from decades ago. Nostalgia is a major market; whether appealing to those who admired the product in the past but couldn’t afford it, or simply tapping into a broader desire to nostalgically revisit a time when things were at least differently terrible. At first glance, the relaunched Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary appears much the same.

Denmark, August 2026 – Buchardt Audio is pleased to introduce the E50-S, a new addition to the E Series and a different interpretation of the highly acclaimed E50. The original E50 was created as our no-compromise statement in passive loudspeaker design, combining solid-wood Danish craftsmanship with some of the finest components available from companies including PURIFI, Scan-Speak, Jantzen Audio and Duelund Coherent Audio. The new E50-S does not replace the E50, nor is it intended as an upgrade.

TORONTO, CANADA, AUGUST 27, 2026 – BLUESOUND, the premium wireless multi-room audio brand, today announces the new PULSE SUB, a completely redesigned wireless powered subwoofer built to bring greater depth, impact and immersion to movies, music, TV and games. Featuring a powerful 350-watt amplifier, dual-opposing 6.5-inch woofers and effortless wireless integration via BluOS, the PULSE SUB delivers bass you can feel from a compact design that fits naturally into the home.

27 August 2026: Uniti Star Lite has been engineered as a natural evolution of the Uniti range, preserving the audio performance, design language and user experience expected from Naim, while embracing a more focused approach.

FLORENCE, ITALY. 26th AUGUST 2026 – Volumio is proud to announce that the Primo Plus is the winner of the 2026-2027 EISA Streamer award. Volumio’s Primo Plus streams high-quality audio with utmost clarity and depth, thanks to its dual mono ESS design, low noise power architecture, and precision clocking. To be recognized in this way is incredibly exciting and a testament to Volumio’s commitment to excellence in product development.

26 August 2026 – DALI (Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries) is delighted to announce four wins at the EISA Awards 2026-2027, with products from across its latest line-up recognised by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association. The DALI KUPID has been named EISA Compact Loudspeaker 2026-2027, recognising DALI’s newest entry point into hi-fi. Compact, colourful and designed to be easy to live with, KUPID brings DALI’s signature sound quality to a new generation of music fans.