Marantz SR5008, SR6008 and flagship SR7008 AV receivers are official By Andrew Everard The line-up runs from £699 to £1400, and all three new receivers feature AirPlay, Spotify and HD audio support
The Chord Company updates its Crimson, Cobra and Chameleon interconnects By Andrew Everard New VEE 3 versions have improved shielding, are fitted with vibration-eliminating plug
NuForce expands digital range with AVP-18 surround processor and DAC-80 By Andrew Everard £950 processor 'designed for audio enthusiasts'; £695 DAC doubles as four-input digital preamp
BBC ends 3D broadcasts, blaming 'lack of public appetite' By Andrew Everard Dr Who 50th anniversary special will be one of the last 3D shows
Focal Easya wireless speaker system due in October By Andrew Everard £2000 system uses floorstanding powered speakers and hub, offers Bluetooth aptX, digital and analogue connectivity
TP-LINK's Wi-Fi entertainment adapter can make four devices wireless By Andrew Everard Dual-band TL-WA890EA allows Ethernet-only TVs, streamers and receivers to connect to a network wirelessly
Now Sharp looks to China for a way out of its woes By Andrew Everard New deal will see cutting-edge IGZO technology licensed to Chinese state-run company for a minority stake in LCD panel joint venture
NuForce Mobile Music Pump puts more headphone power in your pocket By Andrew Everard Battery-powered amp offers a choice of 3x or 5x gain, weighs just 22g and sells for £52
Sonus faber Venere 3.0 is new range-topping floorstander By Andrew Everard Available next month, 3.5-way model starts from £2898/pr
Audio Research boosts the power to create VSi75 integrated valve amp By Andrew Everard New model offers a 50% output hike over VSi60, features technology from the company's Reference 75 power amp
ATC adds SIACD CD player/DAC/amplifier combination By Andrew Everard £2975 all-in-one comes in compact 'three-quarters width' casework, handbuilt in the UK
Naim NAIT amplifier range updated with new NAIT 5si, NAIT XS 2 and SUPERNAIT 2 By Andrew Everard New models designed with improved power supplies, circuit layouts and components, add headphone facility – prices start from £925
Roth reveals OLi RA speakers tuned by EB Acoustics boss; on sale September 1st By Andrew Everard New line-up of hi-fi and AV speakers goes on sale this September, with audio tuning by EB Acoustics boss
Bayan Audio adds £150 Bluetooth wireless speaker with built-in radio By Andrew Everard Soundbook has built-in 10-hour battery, aptX, NFC pairing and combined cover/power switch
Logitech changes mind on remote control pull-out By Andrew Everard Launching smartphone-based Logitech Harmony Ultimate Hub, company says it's staying in the remote control business after all
JBL adds four J-Series A headphone models with mobile phone controls By Andrew Everard On-ear, over-ear and earphone models all have in-line mic/remote compatible with most mobile devices
4K UHD TV interest causing an OLED rethink By Andrew Everard Samsung to launch first 55in OLED TV in two weeks, but concentrating efforts on ultra hi-def TVs due to market demand
Gibson boss says Onkyo set for 'major step forward' By Andrew Everard Company chairman Henry Juszkiewicz says results of 'aggressive R&D' to be unveiled next year
Cyrus announces Signature Series DAC, preamp and power amps By Andrew Everard New models take in performance enhancements from limited-edition Anniversary Series
McIntosh MT5 turntable arrives in the UK By Andrew Everard High-end 'plug and play' design now on sale at £7495
EXCLUSIVE: Neil Young visits Meridian – Pono hi-res music link-up imminent? By Andrew Everard Musician and founder of high-definition music company has meeting with Meridian boss Bob Stuart
Japan trials 4K Ultra HD TV internet streaming By Andrew Everard Trials by telecoms provider NTT West are part of efforts for full 4K and 8K services by 2020, and Japan's plan to lead world adoption of Ultra HD
Test Sonos at Home with free Napster By Andrew Everard Deal offers a free Bridge and 60-day Napster access with Play:3 purchase, and 60-day money-back
Monster boosts Inspiration headphone line with In-Ear model By Andrew Everard New design sells for £150, is designed for light weight and comfort
