Esoteric has introduced a new speaker line including two models, the MG-10 bookshelf speaker and the MG-20 floorstanding speaker. Designed by Esoteric in Japan and built and finished at Tannoy factory, this series is the world’s first all magnesium diaphragm two way loudspeaker system ever produced. The magnesium is an extremely lightweight metal, it improves the speaker sensitivity and provides extremely fast acoustic response.

Hard-wired with Van den Hul’s best silver-plated wiring, the MG speakers have five terminals for bi-wire plus a ground connection. Also the cabinet is made of American cherry wood (25mm thick on front baffle).

Prices are $5,500 for the MG-10 and $8,400 for the MG-20

Esoteric announced the A-100, a triode tube based power amplifier. This flagship tube power amp incorporates the Esoteric's latest technology, it features a proprietary circuitry designed to enhance the audio quality.

Tha A-100 delivers 2x 45W from 4x KT-88 tubes in UL-push/pull. The VBS technology compensates the fluctuations in bias voltage and the ZVS circuit stabilizes the cathode follower DC output level to improve operation of direct-coupled circuit components for a better linearity. The Esoteric A-100 also works as an integrated amplifier by selection on a switch between Direct or Line In input.

This power amplifer weighs "only" 40kg and comes equipped with a remote control, it will release in February this year at a price of $19,000.

The new TEAC's inCore AUDIO ZE-1000 earbuds feature a 5-layer silicon ear pads to achieve excellent sound isolation and comfort-fit, along with a dual armature driver in each headphone ( 20Hz - 20kHz) for high-definition music and natural sound. Also they come with 3 differents sized ear pads.

The Teac's ZE-1000 earphones should be available soon and would retail for around 249€.

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.

Teac is back with a new high-end Super Audio CD from its division Esoteric. The X-05 is the third model of the "X" series, especially made for the 20th anniversary of Esoteric.

This player features a SACD, CD and CD-R/RW playback in a strong brushed aluminium enclosure (5mm thickness) placed on three foot to reduce vibration. The X-05 gets its high-quality 24-bit/192kHz audio DAC CS4398 from Cirrus Logic in a dual mono configuration and it boasts a SNR up to 130dB and a THD of 0.001%. Analog outputs are XLR 2-channel balanced or RCA unbalanced, along with optical and coaxial digital connectivity. The player dimensions are 442x353x153mm, its weight 17kg and its power consumption is 15W.

The Esoteric's X-05 player is expected to reach the Japanese market in early December and the rest of the world in January for a price of about $4,500.

Teac is going to introduce another version of its GF-650 turntable which doubles as a CD recorder. But until recently, only EP and LP discs were supported, now Teac is proud to announce that their new LP-R400 turntable will support EP, LP, and SP 78rpm discs.

The LP-R400 features a CD-R/RW player/recorder, an FM/AM radio, stereo speakers and it includes a remote control. The amplifier output is 3.5 W x2ch, and frequency response is 60 Hz - 20kHz. The product Dimensions are 470x360x236mm and weight is approximately 8.5kg.

Teac UK has announced a new micro component system, complete with iPod dock, for just £230 or about $500. The CR-H227i is based on the CR-H-257i, but it loses the DAB reception, making it an affordable choice for those who can't receive, or don't want to have the digital radio.

The new system combines a 2x25W amplifier, a CD player also supporting CD-R/RW and MP3 discs, and a 30-preset FM/AM RDS radio tuner. There are also clock, alarm and sleep functions, three line inputs on rear-panel RCA sockets, and one on a 3.5mm socket on the front. There are outputs for headphones, a subwoofer and a digital audio recorder, and two sets of analogue tape feeds but unfortunately there is no speaker includes.

The iPod dock allows control of the digital player via the system's remote, and also has video outputs to connect to your TV. The system comes in black or silver, and will be in the shops soon.