June 2026 ertonline.co.uk Pro-Ject harley Davidson turntable. Goldmund Gaia Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond D5


a 72 hour battery, and is Auracast compatible. Finally, the HYG Reflect (£129) is a neat bedroom speaker with integrated wireless charging. Vinyl turntables, or course, were par for the


Vienna course, with an endless array of models on display. Pro-Ject took over a huge space to present dozens of decks, including a new collaboration with motorcycle manufacturer Harley Davidson. Combining polished aluminium, stainless steel and genuine leather, this Harley-inspired disc- spinner was born to be wild.


For vinyl enthusiasts, one launch demanded particular attention. The Audio-Technica AT-MCD1 is a direct


descendant of last year’s limited edition 60th anniversary AT-MC2022 cartridge. It boasts a synthetic CVD diamond structure designed to maximise energy transfer, and incorporating a newly developed Shibata stylus profile, for astonishingly accurate tracking. The company presented the new cartridge alongside an over-sized mock-up, to better appreciate its construction. While clearly aimed at the most committed analogue enthusiasts, given it’ll retail for £9,999, it demonstrates how innovation continues even at the very top end of this legacy market.


Legendary Japanese marque Technics arrived without major new hardware to shill. But it still generated interest with two new finishes for its SL-40CBT direct-drive turntable. Available in Blue and White from September, the models build upon the success of the original multi-coloured range. As an aside, a Technics spokesperson suggested to me that additional hardware announcements are expected later this year, so there’s more to look forward to. The luxury audio segment is clearly enjoying a boom. Tannoy announced a series of limited-edition loudspeakers, in celebration of its centenary, including 19 pairs of the flagship Westminster Royal GR and 26 pairs of the Canterbury GR.


Attendees also had a rare opportunity to experience its massive, 140 kg £55,000 Westminster Royal GR flagship, driven by high-performance Esoteric electronics and Montaudio cabling. Also at the extreme end of the luxury spectrum sat a reborn AMR. Abbingdon Music Research used Vienna to formally relaunch the brand through its new Luna Series. Developed over seven years, under the eye of legendary engineer John Curl, the range comprises the Luna Ingenii DAC, Luna Medii preamplifier and Luna Procellarum monoblock amplifiers. The engineering reads like a wish list of high- end audio. Proprietary DAC architectures, battery-like power supplies, fully balanced FET amplifier topologies and ultra-rare components all feature prominently. Production will be strictly limited, positioning the Luna Series firmly within the connoisseur category.


Swiss high-end specialist Goldmund


presented an immersive journey through its history. The retrospective included the iconic T3 Tonearm, Goldmund’s very first development,alongside


the Reference 1


Turntable, and Telos 8800 amplifier. The highlight was a rare opportunity to listen to its imposing Gaia Loudspeakers (£800,000 per pair), combined with the new Ouranos Excellence and an Eidos Streamer. And yes, they sounded truly stunning.


Raising the roof! Bowers & Wilkins unveiled the 800 Series Diamond D5, the latest generation of its flagship loudspeaker range. The fifth generation to feature the company’s Diamond Dome tweeter, the new line-up comprises seven models, including the flagship 801 D5, a selection of floorstanding and standmount speakers, and dedicated centre-channel for home cinema systems.


Drawing on technology developed for the company’s Signature Series products and research undertaken at its Southwater Research


Establishment, the D5 range


introduces extensive acoustic, mechanical and electrical refinements. Pricing starts at £10,000 for


the 805 D5


standmount and rises to £43,000 for the flagship 801 D5. >>


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