After the Antila CD player, Leema Acoustics extends its line with an "entry-level" CD player. Available at £1,095 the Stream CD player is closely based on the Antila and is set for launch in time for Christmas.

This CD player still features the MD2 active differential multi-DAC converter technology from its brother, 16x 24-bit/192KHz Crystal multi-bit DAC as opposed to the Antilla's 20, Delta-Sigma converters, a Philips CD drive and has a coaxial digital output. The front panel has only one control: Leema's L-Drive. This single rotary control handles all the usual functions such as CD tray open and close, play, stop, next and previous track selection and so on. And the Stream is equipped with LIPS (Leema's Intelligent Protocol System) which enables the CD player to communicate with other Leema products.

The latest Leema Acoustics mini-monitor called Xero is a development of the Xen with the home user in mind. At £1,000 these loudspeakers are essentially a downsized Xen with a simpler construction.

The Xen used a hybrid steel and wood cabinet with metal front baffle, whereas the Xero employs a more conventional wooden cabinet slightly smaller at 220x140x206mm and lighter at 10kg. The Xeros run a single bass port rear-mounted instead of two on the Xen and just above it this is a block of bi-wireable binding posts with gold plated links.

Theses speakers feature a 1-inch Vifa Tymphany fabric dome tweeter that uses high-flux neodymium magnets and ferro-fluid damping, plus a new bespoke 100mm magnetically screened mid-bass driver. The crossover uses hand-wound air-cored inductors associated with high quality capacitors.

As for other specifications, the Xero has a 6Ω impedance, a sensitivity of 85.5dB/W/m, a frequency response of 55Hz-30kHz and a 200W power handling. Also the wood veneer is available in a choice of Cherry, Birds Eye Maple, Ebony or Black Ash.

JVC added a new high-end model to its headphone line. Available immediately at a suggested retail price of $129.95, the new JVC HA-S900 offers high quality sound reproduction in a lightweight, foldable over-the-ear headphone.

The HA-S900’s performance is achieved through the use of a carbon compound diaphragm mated to a ported ring that controls the diaphragm’s movement, or sound pressure level, and so provides greater detail across a wide frequency range. Further enhancing the listening experience are sound-insulating ear pads that effectively block out ambient sound while also providing a comfortable fit.

The cushioned ear pads fold flat, so they’re easily packed, and a carrying case is included. Other features include a gold-plated iPhone-compatible plug and a four-foot tangle-resistant cord.

The japanese audio company Teac, announced a new soundstation for iPod called MC-DX32i, this sleek iPod receiver is designed for use with all the latest iPod models, including the iPod nano and the video iPod.

This stereo sound features an AM/FM tuner with 10 preset memory radio stations, a CD player compatible CD-R/RW audio discs, two flat speakers using the NXT technology that boast 5W/each and a self-powered subwoofer (15W). The detachable iPod dock with its interchangeable dock adapters, provides an elegant and simple way to charge, connect and control any iPod with the include remote control.

Priced at $270, the MC-DX32i comes with everything you would need to wall-mount it.

McIntosh introduces its first-ever producted turntable, called MT10. This luxury model priced at $8000 still features the typical design from McIntosh with its black front panel and its blue analog VU-meter.

With a massive black tone arm and cartridge custom-made by McIntosh, a copper edged cabinet and an oversized chrome plated tuning knobs, the MT10 harkens back to the classic days of vinyl, adding a hint of modernity and elegance to sheer high-fidelity excellence. A light green tinted platter that glows while in use compatible with 33, 45 and 78RPM disc is balanced to perfection, providing the ultimate in sonic fidelity and sensitivity. In addition a fully regulated power supply ensures ample regulated power at all times for constant speed rotation.

KEF debuts new all-in-one KIT120 Instant Theatre home entertainment system for about $2,500. This 2.1-ch. home theater system comes with two loudspeakers, a powered subwoofer and a matching DVD player incorporating HDMI technology. And with the KEF's proprietary patented NXT flat panel technology, the system is able to generate rear and center channels with only two satellites.

The compact receiver, measuring about 59x324x262mm, has built-in AM/FM tuner and CD/DVD player with the ability to play DVD, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD, CDR/RW and MP3. You can connect any storage keys, MP3 players or iPod to the unit through the USB and iPod connectivities on the rear panel. The two magnetically shielded speakers features the KEF's Uni-Q technology which consists of a 14mm tweeter mounted in the acoustic center of the mid-range cone and the subwoofer loads a 250mm cone woofer.

The KIT120 Instant Theatre also comes in a choice of matt silver and piano black with premium quality materials including zinc and aluminium. Its sleek and stylish design further instils a taste of elegant simplicity to modern home decor.

The BASIS 100 is one of the smallest subwoofers in the Dali's product range. This subwoofer ideal for smaller systems is based on a 10” long stroke woofer and a 100W RMS amplifier. The amplifier has stereo inputs as well as LFE input and the level, crossover frequency (40 – 120Hz) and phase can be adjusted. BASIS 100 also features an electronic circuit, which will automatically power up the subwoofer, if signals are detected on the inputs. If no input signals are fed to the subwoofer for a while, the subwoofer will automatically go into standby-mode.

The cabinet made of MDF with four rubber feet underneath, which will effectively prevent vibration being transferred to the floor. In result, the distance from underneath the subwoofer to the floor will make the airflow from the down firing bass reflex port possible.

The Chord CPM2650 and CPM3350 integrated amplifier are designed around the latest versions of the highly successful CPA2500 and SPM650 Pre and Power amplifier combinations.

The pre-amplifier can hold up to six input signals using the supplied remote handset or via the front panel controls. Two tape loops allow you to record one source whilst also listening to another and a separate switchable preamplifier output is available for bi-amping.

The CPM2650 amplifier boasts an output power of 2x 120W RMS @ 8Ω or 2x 170W RMS @ 4Ω and the CPM3350 delivers 2x 220W RMS @ 8Ω or 2x 360W RMS @ 4Ω. The electronic features ultra high frequency low ESR power supply for better efficiently than conventional designs. This gives the amp enormous reserves of instantly delivered, precisely controlled power which is more than capable of controlling even the most demanding loudspeakers. With the ability to select the pre outs and speaker outputs together or individually the flexibility of the unit allows it to be used as a pre-amp, on its own or with another power amp for bi-amping.

Bestbuy.com added a new Yamaha product in its home theater system lines you can find only here. For $529.99 the YHT-585BL includes a 5.1-channel amplifier with built-in surround sound decoders, 2 front speakers, center-channel speaker, 2 surround speakers, a self-powered subwoofer and it comes with a 2 years warranty.

The system delivers a total of 600W RMS, 5x 100W + subwoofer 100W, supports the decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS. Five bass-reflex satellite speakers load dual 2.5" cone woofers and a 0.75" silk dome tweeter, the subwoofer features a 8" cone subwoofer with a 28Hz - 200Hz frequency response. The receiver includes an USB port for easy connection to digital audio players on its front panel and HDMI, video in/out and audio in/out on the rear panel.

The Scott MDX 100 SW is an affordable (199€) 2.1-channel home theater system housed in a sleek black gloss finish compatible DivX as well as MPEG-4 and MP3 files.

The receiver has been fitted out with a vertical DVD/CD loading with motorized eject mechanism compatible NTSC/PAL, a PLL radio tuner with RDS with 40 preset memories, a remote control and an USB flash drive which allows you to rip your favorite CDs in MP3. The amplifier delivers an output power of 2x 15W + 30W subwoofer and it supports dolby digital surround sound. The MDX 100 SW loads a bunch of various connectors such as scart output, composite video out, audio L/R out, coaxial digital output and HDMI.