May 2026
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vintage aesthetics with contemporary engineering. Its new £999 TruStream network audio player is the latest offering to apply the format.
The MS80 Tube speaker, for example, delivers 140W RMS through dual woofers and tweeters, supported by passive radiators for bigger bass. This ribald output, combined with portability, 24-hour battery life and IP67 durability, make quite the statement. It’ll retail for €349.99. The MS60 Roller is its more compact sibling,
offering a 60W stereo output, and similar connectivity. It’s priced at €79.99. The real head turner though is the MS1 Ringo
Duo headphone, which combines a cassette- era silhouette, but incorporates wireless functionality and extended battery life. The adjustable headband comes with three sets of detachable ear cushions, and a USB-C cable is provided for wired listening. They’re certain to shift at €34.99. Need another reason to buy? Sustainability
is baked in, with replaceable batteries and recycled materials. Modern streaming for classic systems While many audio brands are reinterpreting the past through new products, Swedish start-up Atonemo has taken a different approach. Its Streamplayer is a compact £99 gadget
that
adds streaming capability to existing amplifiers and speakers.
The idea is straightforward but effective. By integrating support for AirPlay 2, Spotify, Tidal and multi-room audio, the Streamplayer allows older equipment to function within modern ecosystems. Its recent use in a Berlin retrospective of Dieter Rams’ classic Braun Hi-Fi designs underlines its practical value. The Lüders Collection, which organised the
retrospective in collaboration with the Deutsches Design Museum, used the Streamplayer synchronise audio throughout the museum and
to Braun Audio 1 M stereo system, designed by Dieter Rams in the 1960s.
allow museum pieces to be experienced as modern music players. Quite an endorsement. “There are countless beautiful old speakers and amplifiers waiting to be used, but they’re often overlooked in favour of modern streaming convenience,” says co-founder Noah Constantinou. “Streamplayer bridges the gap.” In many ways the Streamplayer mirrors the ethos of Rams’ own work - focused, functional and unobtrusive - and it’s a great option for customers eager to upgrade their listening experience, but reluctant to ditch their legacy kit.
Mid-century design meets high-res streaming
Legendary audio outfit LEAK’s resurgence has been closely tied to its ability to combine
Housed in a handsome walnut-veneered cabinet, the unit integrates Silent Angel’s streaming platform with LEAK’s own circuit design. Consequently, it supports a wide range of services, including Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and Spotify Connect, alongside AirPlay 2 and UPnP/DLNA compatibility. Connectivity is particularly flexible, offering balanced XLR and RCA outputs, USB inputs, and digital outputs for integration with external DACs. Beneath the hood, there’s an ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC, supported by a carefully implemented power supply and filtering stages to minimise noise and maximise signal integrity. The inclusion of a Class A post-DAC filter reflects a focus on sound quality, while high-resolution support extends to PCM 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512. The TruStream is certified Roon Ready,
with RAAT (Roon Advanced Audio Transport) protocol built in, controllable by the Roon app, the software of choice for many enthusiasts building high-performance music systems. In short, this is seriously well-specified Hi-Fi for an audiophile clientel. >>
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