JAPAN: Sony eyes TV division HQ sell-off to boost cash reserves By Andrew Everard Press reports suggest company will lease back space in its second largest building in Tokyo, may also sell US HQ
Canor TP134 valve amplifier arrives in the UK By Andrew Everard Latest design from Slovakian company delivers 35W per channel, sells for £2495
Timestep announces new T-01MC phono stage By Andrew Everard £995 device designed to eliminate noise, also offers custom configuration to match buyer's own cartridge
Conrad-Johnson's LP-125sa power amps arrive in the UK By Andrew Everard Two versions of the 125Wpc stereo valve amp now on sale, at prices starting from £7995
Marantz brings new high-end home cinema components to the UK By Andrew Everard Two processors and seven-channel power amp, first previewed last summer, available from the end of this month
CES 2013: Focal launches wireless Sub Air subwoofer, will expand range later in year to include more Speak-Airs By Andrew Everard New wallmountable sub uses Kleer transmission, 21cm driver and 150W amp, goes on sale in April at €500
Naim looks to desktop audio with DAC-V1 preamp/DAC and NAP 100 power amplifier By Andrew Everard New DAC has asynchronous USB good for 24-bit/384kHz, amplifier delivers 2x50W – both on the way from next month
CES 2013: TEAC announces Reference 501, 'the most advanced mini hi-fi system in the world' By Andrew Everard Mini-separates-based system comprises amp with DAC, CD player and dual-mono DAC (both with DSD capability) and a headphone amplifier – each unit will cost £699
Huge smartphone sales expected to drive Samsung to new record sales and profits for 2012 By Andrew Everard Estimates suggest last quarter of 2012 will be the company's best-ever, as will whole-year figures, driven by massive sales of its Galaxy models
CES 2013: Onkyo's four new headphone models are heading for the UK By Andrew Everard Two on-ear models to hit the shops in March, with in-ears to follow a month later, and an equaliser app on the way
LG's 4K OLED TV starts shipping in Korea this month, along with laser projector TV, other markets to follow soon By Andrew Everard LG 2013 TVs: 4K and OLED TV products see company tackling consumer electronics arena from multiple directions
CES 2013: Belkin plans to make a big noise with its Thunderstorm handheld iPad dock By Andrew Everard $200 Handheld Home Theater uses front-facing speakers plus ports and integrated air channels to boost bass
CES 2013: Behringer launches AirPlay-based Omni wireless speaker system By Andrew Everard New modular whole-house audio system includes active designs and a conventional amplifier, distributes music from iOS devices via Wi-Fi network
CES 2013: Definitive Technology takes the tube to Vegas for Bluetooth music on the move By Andrew Everard New Sound Cylinder speaker combines Bluetooth and a tablet stand, has built-in subwoofer, sells for $199
NuForce adds super-slim integrated stereo amp to its Reference line By Andrew Everard IA-18 draws on the design of the P-20 flagship preamp, delivers 135W per channel, sells for £2899
Yamaha extends Napster support to older AV models By Andrew Everard 20 more networked AV receivers and amps can now access streaming service via a firmware upgrade
LG OLED TVs confirmed for UK in Q1 2013 By Andrew Everard Company taking orders for 55in OLED model, with deliveries scheduled for next month in South Korea – and they are set to be available in the UK "during Q1 2013"
CES 2013: Samsung to show new touchscreen monitor for Windows 8, hints at new-tech TV launch By Andrew Everard 24in 16:9 touchscreen joined by 27in widescreen Plane Line Switching display, teaser pictures suggest floorstanding 'picture frame' TV
CES 2013: NAD adds a greener seven-channel power amp By Andrew Everard T 977 will sell for $2799, delivers 7x140W, yet has less than 0.5W standby power consumption
Bryston adds power and performance to create its 'ultimate integrated amplifier' By Andrew Everard New B-135SST2 uses the company's most advanced analogue preamp circuitry, is available now for £4900
Sharp set to launch 60in 4K TV in February By Andrew Everard LC60HQ10 spearheads new high-end Purios range, uses smarter upscaling technology, is first THX-certified 4K display
Wharfedale launches latest generation of its best-selling Diamond speakers By Andrew Everard New Diamond 100 Series starts from £230 a pair, uses new drivers, redesigned cabinets and slot-loading for the bass
Victor's plan to turn CDs into high resolution threatens the entire HD music industry By Andrew Everard
