📬 Roundup: Paris AV, Nagra, Moor Amps, Elipson Subs and Rega news, with reviews featuring Topping, Degritter, DELA and Onkyo
Welcome to your November newsletter! As the autumn chill truly sets in and the nights draw longer, there is no better excuse to turn up the heating, settle into the listening chair, and dive deep into some incredible audio gear. October has been a busy, exciting month at HiFi and Music Source, packed with major industry launches, brilliant new innovations, and a fantastic trip across the Channel.
Here is a quick look at what we covered this October to get your system ready for the winter months ahead:
- Paris AV Show 2026 Highlights: As a guest of AV Industry, we went to France to bring you the standout setups, high-end sounds, and major highlights straight from the Paris AV Show 2026 floor.
- State-of-the-Art Power: High-end audiophiles have plenty to celebrate with the official launch of the stunning Nagra AMP II-S power amplifier from Audio Technology Switzerland, alongside the unveiling of the massive new Moor Amps Angel 6 MkII.
- Streaming & Bass Upgrades: The highly anticipated Eversolo AMP-F8 finally landed in the UK to deliver high-performance Class D power, while Elipson expanded the low-end with their brand-new trio of Classic Subs.
- Plug-and-Play Vinyl: For those who want to enjoy vinyl without the setup headache, Rega made waves this month with the “Replay” turntable, designed to conquer setup anxiety.
Grab a warm drink, cue up your favourite playlist (or choose one of ours below), and read on for the full breakdown of reviews, news, and music recommendations to carry you through November!
Happy listening,
The HF&MS Team
🎧 New Reviews this Month
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Topping Pre900 (22 October 2026) — By Simon Wilce
A fresh look at this high-performance preamplifier, evaluated for its clean signal path and exceptional benchmark performance.
Topping Pre900Â Highlights
Degritter Mark II – (7 October 2026) — by Simon Wilce
A comprehensive review highlighting this ultrasonic record cleaner’s updated capabilities and its approach to optimising deep vinyl grooves.
Degritter Mark IIÂ Highlights
Onkyo P80 & M80 (21 October) — By Ian Ringstead
Onkyo expanded its high-fidelity separation lineup with the introduction of the new P80 preamplifier and companion M80 power amplifier. Ian has taken a look.
Onkyo P80 & M80 Highlights
DELA S50 Network Switch (13 October 2026) — By Simon Wilce
An audiophile-grade network switch designed to clean up digital signals and optimise streaming performance.
DELA S50 Network Switch Highlights
đź“° HiFi News & Event Coverage
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Paris AV Show 2026
Editor Simon Wilce shared first-hand highlights from the show floor, capturing the latest design trends and experiential setups making waves in European audio.
Nagra AMP II-S
Audio Technology Switzerland has officially introduced this high-end power amplifier, continuing Nagra’s legacy of ultra-premium engineering.
Eversolo AMP-F8
This high-performance, Class AB power amplifier officially landed in the UK market, promising robust fidelity for demanding stereo setups.  HF&MS published the first review in Europe here!
Moor Amps Angel 6 MkII
Key details emerged about this amplifier upgrade, revealing notable architectural improvements designed to maximise dynamic range.
Elipson Classic Subs
Elipson rolled out three new subwoofers designed to integrate deep-end support smoothly into traditional home listening rooms.
Rega “Replay”
Specifically engineered for true plug-and-play simplicity, Rega announced this turntable model to remove the typical setup anxiety associated with modern vinyl playback.
ISOL-8 Mains Conditioning Range
A newly launched lineup of power-conditioning equipment designed to protect systems and reduce the noise floor.
iFi Audio GR2 (Steve Levine Upgrades)
A special collaboration bringing legendary record producer Steve Levine’s performance upgrades to this iFi Audio.
✨Coming Up on HF&MS
This month, we have many exciting reviews lined up from our writers this month. Chris Beeching will be reviewing the new Musical Fidelity M5xi integrated amplifier this month. Ian is reviewing the Connected Fidelity AC-2K, a high-performance balanced mains power supply and conditioner designed to clean up electricity for home audio and video systems. He also has a few cartridges lined up, notably from Sumiko and Pro-Ject.
I have the Martin Logan Foundation F1 loudspeakers in place as well as the 3-way Piega Premium 701 Gen 2 floorstanders. I will also be writing about the new two-box Pulsus II phono stage by AVID HiFi, reviewed with the wonderful AVID Ingenium SE.Â
On top of that, it is Awards Season; do look out for the daily awards coming soon.
🎵 New Music
There’s always a surprise in music, and this month it is the synth tones of Fontaines DC, who are all grown up now. It’s a strong album featuring a guest collaboration with ROSALĂŤA from last month’s album of the month. Other albums to consider this month include Johnny Marr’s new album and Kojey Radical, who had a Mercury Nomination, I think, though he lost out to the well-deserving RAYE. Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black has been reissued on its 20th Anniversary; where did that time go? Finally, whilst drafting this newsletter, I’m listening to the new Editors album, which has a slightly more acoustic sound than their previous offerings.
Further Reading
