8 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Analog Relax specializes in elite moving-coil (MC) phono cartridges. Its latest model, the EX-700, falls somewhere in the middle of its offerings. Its standout feature is that its body is made from the spruce harvested in the South Tyrol region of Northern Italy. This is the same source of the wood used for Stradivarius violins. It costs $13,500.

Triangle’s Capella 2 is a second-generation version of its 2024-released wireless active speaker system. It’s composed of two active speakers, each delivering 100 watts of Class D bi-amplification, along with a stereo hub that handles all wired and wireless connections. While the speakers are largely the same, the main difference with the Capella 2 is that it has a significantly upgraded streaming hub, named the Stereo Hub 2, which has an updated processor, more wired connections and native support for more high-resolution streaming, including Spotify Lossless, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready.

Google’s Pixel 10a is its latest entry-level smartphone, designed to deliver a similar experience as the rest of its Pixel 10 lineup, but at a more affordable price. The Pixel 10a works and looks quite similar to the Pixel 10 — both have a 6.3-inch display — but, naturally, the Pixel 10a comes with a few tradeoffs. Most notably, it has last year’s processor (Tensor G4), a less premium build and display, and a dual-camera system that lacks a telephoto lens. But, at $499, it’s $300 less expensive than the Pixel 10.

ProAc’s Response DB1R is an updated version of its Response DB1, a compact standmount (or bookshelf-sized) loudspeaker, which was introduced in 2016. The new models are mostly the same — same size and featuring the same rear port and long-throw woofer — but they’ve been upgraded with a new ribbon tweeter, which ProAc also incorporates in its larger Response-range loudspeakers. According to the brand, this takes its performance “to the next level.”

In early 2025, iBasso introduced the DX340, a new flagship portable hi-fi player targeting on-the-go audiophiles seeking a premium device for high-fidelity audio that their smartphones couldn’t deliver. It is priced at $1,999. This limited-edition version comes in titanium — specifically, a CNC-milled body — and promises to look and feel more premium than the standard model, which has a stainless steel body with black accents. It’s $200 more expensive.

Audioengine’s “Color of the Year” is an annual initiative where fans vote on what color they want to see its speakers in. The winner for 2026 is High-gloss Limoncello Yellow. So now you can buy the Texas-based hi-fi brand’s most popular desktop speaker system, the A2+ Next Gen, in the color. Additionally, for the first time, the brand is introducing its S6 subwoofer and DS1M speaker stands in the same color finish. This way, everything matches.

A vacuum-based record-cleaning machine uses high-powered vacuums to suction debris (and fluid, which is applied during the cleaning process) and improve the sound quality of vinyl records. Basically, it’s something reserved for audiophiles who take vinyl very seriously. Okki Nokki’s One DV is the successor to the brand’s well-loved MK II RCM, and it’s got a couple of notable upgrades. It features a unique unibody design, an integrated reservoir tank and a configurable vacuum arm so it can clean 7-, 10- and 12-inch records. No changing arms required.

iFi’s Neo iDSD 3 is a pretty serious DAC and headphone amplifier that’s designed to be the central hub of a desktop hi-fi system. It features a Burr-Brown DAC architecture with support for PCM (up to 768kHz) and DSD512. Like the brand’s more expensive DAC/amps, it’s integrated with JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD processing technology, which can either restore a track’s original resolution or upscale it. As an amplifier, it can comfortably drive more headphones and IEMs. It even has built-in Bluetooth (with support for aptX Lossless and LDAC), so you can stream higher-quality audio to your wireless headphones.