Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new tech and gadgets have been announced.
This past week, Nothing introduced its first over-ear headphones and its first flagship smartphone, Marshall revealed its “most powerful portable speaker,” and Orange Amps announced its first-ever turntable. But that’s just scratching the surface.
Below, we’ve rounded up all the most interesting new releases and announcements you might have missed from the past week.
FiiO
FiiO K15
The FiiO K15 is a versatile DAC and headphone amplifier designed to be the central hub of your desktop audio setup. It features a flagship-worthy dual-DAC setup and boasts a powerful amplifier that is capable of driving a wide variety of headphones. It also has a dedicated preamp mode and supports streaming via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The brand describes the K15 as full-system desktop DAC/amp for audiophiles.
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Nothing
Nothing Headphones 1
The Headphones 1 are Nothing’s first-ever pair of wireless over-ear headphones. They have a similar striking design with transparent elements as the brand’s smartphones and wireless earbuds. And, most interestingly, Nothing partnered with KEF, the British hi-fi maker, to ensure that the headphones sound great. Additionally, the Headphones have active noise-cancellation and transparency modes. And they promise up to 35 hours of battery with ANC turned on.
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Orange Amps
Orange Amps O Turntable
Orange Amps, the iconic British amplifier manufacturer, has released its first-ever turntable. The O Turntable is a high-quality belt-drive turntable with a built-in phono preamplifier. It features premium components, headlined by Orange’s own custom moving-magnet cartridge. It has a minimalist design with a glossy white finish. It also comes with a slipmat that bears the company’s “Voice of the World” crest.
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Maxell
Maxell MXCP-P100
The Maxell MXCP-P100 is an affordable portable cassette tape player with modern conveniences. It supports wired and wireless headphones, the latter thanks to built-in Bluetooth. And there’s no need to swap batteries as it has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Unlike other more expensive options, the MXCP-P100 only supports audio playback — it doesn’t have any recording capabilities. Technically a Japan exclusive, you can stag one of these on eBay for around $130.
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