The Rotel DX-3 Headphone Amplifier/Preamplifier/DAC will be available shortly in the U.S. for $1,499.

The Contour 20 Black Edition speakers are available for $8,000 per pair, and the optional stands are $599 per pair. The Confidence 20A speakers carry a retail price of $24,000 per pair.

An expert panel of industry professionals chose records from Steely Dan, Black Sabbath, Roy Orbison, and The Beatles.

Phase Technology is a Fla.-based company that spends most of its resources on R&D rather than marketing and its new Premier Lux PL950 speaker and PL-12p subwoofer are a good example of the company’s efforts to focus on product design.

Pro-Ject describes its latest turntable as an upgraded Classic EVO or an enhanced version of the VPO 175 limited edition turntable.