High End 2026

Audio-Technica's high-end flagship cartridge promises "exceptional level of precision and realism" from your records

By Kashfia Kabir Published 4 June 26

The AT-MCD1 is yours for the cool sum of £9999/€11,000

Clearaudio unveils five (!) new turntables, including a new range and a Beatles tribute deck

By Harry McKerrell Published 4 June 26

Plus a Rammstein-themed player and a deck aimed at gamers

Arcam celebrates 50 years of hi-fi with a new signature amplifier and a premium CD player

By Harry McKerrell Published 4 June 26

The A50 Signature and CD25 mark 50 Not Out for Arcam

Chord Electronics teases two new power amplifiers at High End Vienna 2026, set to launch in September

By Kashfia Kabir Published 4 June 26

The Ultima 7 power amp is designed to match the excellent Pre 6 preamp

Noble’s “most ambitious” high-end wireless headphones have an unusual driver design

By Ioan Hazell Published 4 June 26

The FoKus Artemis is the latest addition to Noble Audio's over-ear range

JBL adds twin peaks to its Summit range with the range-topping Everest and K2 loudspeakers

By Harry McKerrell Published 4 June 26

Promising sky-high performance at snow-capped prices

Onkyo celebrates 80 years with Anniversary Edition Muse Y-50 streaming amplifier and Creator Series desktop speakers

By Andy Madden Published 4 June 26

Inspired by a couple of Onkyo classics

The Yamaha NX-70A wireless speaker system arrives to take on the KEF LS50 Wireless II

By Joe Svetlik Published 3 June 26

And it uses technology and materials from the brand’s high-end speakers and grand pianos

WiiM launches its first ever Dolby Atmos soundbar – and its sights are set on Sonos

By Robyn Quick Published 3 June 26

“Cinematic immersion and the audiophile-grade music performance"

These futuristic Meze headphones are a feast for your eyes – but one detail might make your eyes water

By Ioan Hazell Published 3 June 26

The ARTA promises “rich speaker-like presentation” for a princely sum of £6000