Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission from links in our articles. I spent the first day of the Bristol Hi-Fi Show exploring the latest innovations so you won't miss a thing. The show, running for over 30 years, is a key platform for audio brands to debut their newest products.
Here are my 12 standout products from the event. Rega unveiled the Planar 6 RS Edition turntable, featuring an RB880 tonearm and a brushed aluminium finish, priced at £2000. Neat Acoustics showcased the compact Iota Alpha II floorstanders with upgraded drivers.
ATC revealed the limited EL50 Anniversary active floorstanders, costing £49,500 per pair. Pro-Ject introduced the Debut Reference 10 turntable, boasting a 10-inch tonearm and an acrylic platter for £999. Onkyo's comeback featured the new Muse Y-50 and Y-40 streaming amplifiers with Class D amplification.
Dali launched the mid-priced Sonik speaker series, incorporating technologies like the SMC magnet system. ProAc updated the Response DB1 standmount with a ribbon tweeter in the new DB1R model. Michell Audio presented the new Revolv and Gyro turntables.
Harman Kardon displayed the funky, transparent SoundSticks 5 speaker system. Budget brand Majority teased its Link streamer range, aiming to undercut competitors like WiiM. Finally, Ruark Audio offered a sneak peek at the upcoming Talisman-R floorstanders.