What was the best (most impactful) piece of new equipment to hit the market in 2023?


A challenge for any firm producing equipment is to come up with a "new version" to keep the sales pipeline moving.   But many times these are just marketing hype.   So what have you seen that is truly an improvement?

tbick

I can’t imagine too many people are in a position to answer that question. It is such a question requiring such broad exposure. I certainly do not.

 

With all due respect… I really am conflicted to say this… but, the Grimm is a nice sounding streamer… and appropriate for its price. I have had the privilege of having one in my system for a few days… but it did not come close to equalling the sound quality of the Aurrender W20SE… although I think it competitive with an Aurrender N20. 

@fastfreight You mean Grimm MU2. have you heard it? I have the MU1.  I haven't heard the MU2.

 

Very low cost products emerge  which are now no more only junk and good for low cost system ...

i just bought 2 pre-amplifiers for peanuts one with tubes the other S.S. ... One at 50 dollars is better than a tube amplifier i bought 7 years ago and paid 400 bucks and the other  at the same price if not better rival it , and this past tube amp of mine is always sold  today as very good tube amp for 400 bucks ... ...

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It is a new trend in the market ...Better tech at a better price than ever ...

 

For the Trinnov amethyst and the BACCH filters i will wait till i win a lotery...but it will be my choices and i dont need costly upgrades to be acoustically happy but these 2 products offer something unique i could live with which is related to room acoustic... ....😁😊