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home cinema Hi-fi Streaming Onkyo has marked its 80th anniversary with the launch of a new MUSE amplifier and CREATOR Series active speakers, unveiled for the first time at Audio Advice Live 2026. The milestone releases stand as a testament to the enduring vision of founder Takeshi Godai, whose vision shaped Onkyo into one of Japan’s most recognisable premium audio brands. The company is using the anniversary to signal a broader evolution.

Multi-room Hi-fi Sonos Developed through Sonos' most extensive dealer research programme to date, Amp Multi translates real installer feedback into practical advantages, with insights on performance, setup, usability and integration shaping its design to directly solve industry needs.

Marantz has unveiled the second generation of its CINEMA home cinema receivers, featuring upgraded audio hardware, expanded room correction options and improved gaming support. The new line-up comprises the flagship CINEMA 50 Series 2, the CINEMA 60 Series 2, the European‑only CINEMA 60 DAB Series 2, and the slimline CINEMA 70s Series 2. At the core of every model is a new 32‑bit, eight‑channel DAC architecture capable of simultaneous high‑resolution conversion across all channels.

Marantz has unveiled the second generation of its CINEMA home cinema receivers, featuring upgraded audio hardware, expanded room correction options and improved gaming support. The new line-up comprises the flagship CINEMA 50 Series 2, the CINEMA 60 Series 2, the European‑only CINEMA 60 DAB Series 2, and the slimline CINEMA 70s Series 2. At the core of every model is a new 32‑bit, eight‑channel DAC architecture capable of simultaneous high‑resolution conversion across all channels.

Sony’s BRAVIA BZ‑P Series displays have been certified under Cisco’s Collaboration Devices programme. The announcement confirms that BRAVIA BZ‑P screens can operate as verified endpoints within Cisco’s collaboration ecosystem. When paired with a compatible Cisco device, the screens behave as part of a unified system, enabling native automation, reliable wake and standby behaviour, optimised image performance and reduced latency.

Smart home Lutron Rithum Rithum has added full RadioRA 3 support to its smart home platform, giving Lutron installations a new touchscreen control point and extending whole‑home management across lighting, shading, climate, audio, intercoms and CCTV. RadioRA 3 lighting and Sivoia shading appear natively on the Rithum Switch, alongside climate, multiroom audio, SIP intercom and CCTV.

Sony’s BRAVIA BZ‑P Series displays have been certified under Cisco’s Collaboration Devices programme. The announcement confirms that BRAVIA BZ‑P displays can operate as verified endpoints within Cisco’s collaboration ecosystem. When paired with a compatible Cisco device, the screens behave as part of a unified system, enabling native automation, reliable wake and standby behaviour, optimised image performance and reduced latency.

Multi-room Sonos Case Study Sonos has been proving its pro AV worth at a boutique hospitality venue that blends accommodation, dining, retail and events inside a restored 17th‑century building. As part of a full refurbishment of a historic building, Mews House, in Zurich, required a completely new AV and IT infrastructure. The project required an audio system that could deliver high‑quality sound across a wide variety of spaces while remaining discreet and easy for staff and guests to operate.

Trade Hi-fi Appointments Armour Home has announced the arrival of Tony Stott as Brand Marketing Manager, saying his mission is to help make its Goldring, QED and Q Acoustics brands a bigger part of music culture. Over the last two decades, Stott has built a reputation for redefining how audio manufacturers connect with people, by creating campaigns that connect with consumers through an authentic music vibe, and collaborating with artists directly.

High-end Hi-fi Loudspeakers KEF KEF has unveiled arguably its most ambitious wireless speaker yet. The LS Luxe is positioned as a flagship that blends advanced acoustic engineering with sculptural industrial design. It builds on KEF’s long-running expertise in driver innovation and wireless platforms, aiming to deliver reference-grade performance in a self-contained system suited to premium residential installations.