Get ready for some exciting new releases in the world of hi-fi and AV! As the festive season approaches, we've got a lineup of products that will make your home entertainment setup even better. From a legendary brand's first foray into headphone amplifiers to a sleek streaming amp and two stunning TVs, here's a sneak peek at what's coming soon to What Hi-Fi? test rooms.
Rotel DX-3: The Ultimate Desktop Audio Companion
Rotel, a brand known for its durability, is now venturing into the world of headphone amplifiers with the DX-3. This compact device offers a range of features, including DAC and preamp functionalities, two headphone ports (6.3mm and 4.4mm), and selectable gain options. It also supports aptX HD Bluetooth, hi-res files up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256, and has a good complement of analogue and digital connectivity. With a price tag of £1399 / $1499, it's a must-test for audiophiles.
Luxman E-07: A High-End Phono Stage Successor
Luxman, a brand known for its exquisite sound quality, is back with the E-07, a successor to its highly acclaimed EQ-500 phono stage. The E-07 features a refined build, tactile toggle switches and dials, and carefully selected components prioritised for supreme audio quality. With a price of £5500, it's a high-end product that needs to be tested in an appropriately talented turntable system.
Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE: A Streaming Amp Upgrade
Cambridge Audio's Evo 150 SE is a streaming amplifier that continues the brand's sleek industrial design language. It features a large display screen, swappable side panels, and ample connectivity, including MM phono stage and HDMI ARC. The internal Class D amplification uses a new Hypex NCOREx module and delivers 150 watts per channel (into 8 ohms). With a price tag of £1999 / $3299, it's a special edition model that promises to elevate the Evo range's sound performance.
Sony Bravia 3: A New Entry-Level 4K HDR TV
Sony's Bravia 3 is a new entry-level 4K HDR TV series, with the 65-inch model in for testing. It goes up against TCL models with full Mini LED backlights, and we're curious to see if Sony's legendary processing can overcome this specification deficit. The 65-inch model costs £849 and will be reviewed against the 65-inch TCL C7K, a 2025 What Hi-Fi? Award winner.
Philips OLED910: A Super-Bright OLED TV
After a long delay, we're finally finishing our review of Philips' first Primary RGB Tandem OLED TV. The OLED910 series combines super-bright, next-generation panel tech with Philips' classy styling and lovely four-sided Ambilight. It undercuts rivals like the LG G5 and Panasonic Z95B on price, and features an integrated premium Bowers & Wilkins 3.1 sound system. With support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, it's a very enticing proposition.
