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Enjoy the Music.com's June 2026 High-End Audio Review Magazine — World
Premiere Gear, Deep Listening Reviews, & Musical Impressions
World premiere equipment reviews, analog feature, and modern
hi-fi tests.
Our incredible June issue is a must-read for music lovers who want
high-fidelity audio reviews that blend careful listening with storytelling. This edition is packed
with editorials and deep equipment tests as we celebrate music and top-rated gear. The
issue's editorials explore big trends that matter to listeners today, from the retro resurgence of analog gear to essays on timing and musicality that remind readers why fidelity still fascinates. Features such as
Why Retro Is Roaring Back and It's About Time: What Makes Music Music give context to the reviews and help readers connect product specs to real listening experiences. These pieces make
this issue become a conversation about how we value sound. And dare we ask,
value this publication. What sets this month apart is the number of World Premiere Reviews—first looks at
exceptional gear that could reshape your listening room. Standouts include the
sensational AGD Allegro (a GaN-powered integrated with R2R DAC, streamer, and MM / MC phono stage), the much-anticipated
by the audiophile world Nagra PREAMP II-S vacuum tube preamplifier, and the Bayz Audio Time Corrector that promises temporal coherence
improvements. But wait, there's more....
---> June 2026 High-End Audio Review Magazine — World Premiere Gear, Deep
Listening Reviews, & Musical Impressions. 
HIGHRESAUDIO Launches Native iOS App For
24-Bit Lossless Music
HIGHRESAUDIO, the German high-resolution music download and streaming service, released a native iOS app for iPhone and iPad that lets subscribers stream true lossless
24-bit Hi-Res Music and audio wirelessly to any device. The app is available free with any active subscription via
Apple's App Store and brings the service's full catalogue and editorial curation to mobile devices for the first time in a native Apple experience. The
app's interface emphasizes discovery and personalization: users can access New Releases,
Back-Catalogue, Editorial Recommendations, Performance Charts,
Multi-Genre Playlists and a Discover Mode. A Personal User Profile
(Genre-Mode) lets listeners tailor the service by age, preferred artists, genres and moods; the filter can be switched on or off and edited in account settings. The app also supports digital booklets in PDF format and persistent caching for faster load
times. HIGHRESAUDIO highlights uncompromised audio fidelity and broad device compatibility. The iOS app supports AirPlay 2,
DLNA / UPnP and Bluetooth, enabling wireless playback to Apple, DLNA and Bluetooth
devices....
---> HIGHRESAUDIO Launches Native iOS App For
24-Bit Lossless Music. 
NO FAKES Act And The Music Industry: How Washington Aims To Police AI Replicas
The bipartisan Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act has been reintroduced in Congress to address the rapid spread of AI-generated
"digital replicas" that can mimic a performer's voice or visual likeness without consent. The
bill's sponsors frame it as a targeted response to deepfakes that threaten
creators' economic and reputational interests. At its core the legislation would establish a statutory right protecting an
individual's voice and visual likeness from unauthorized AI replication, defining
"digital replica" and creating civil liability for those who create, distribute, or profit from such replicas without consent. The bill text lays out definitions, remedies, and exceptions intended to balance free expression and innovation. Major music-industry trade groups and labels have publicly backed the measure, arguing it fills a gap in existing intellectual property law that was not designed for synthetic media. Universal Music Group, Sony, Warner, the RIAA, the Recording Academy, and major publishers have signaled support, saying the act would help artists control commercial uses of their voices and prevent deceptive
releases.
---> NO FAKES Act And The Music Industry: How Washington Aims To Police AI Replicas. 
AKM Launches AK491x
Ultra-Low Noise Op Amps For High-End Audio
Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has unveiled the AK491x series, a new line of premium audio operational amplifiers aimed at
high-end audio designers and audiophiles. The company plans to introduce the
single channel AK4911 and two channel AK4912 at the upcoming HIGH END Vienna 2026, where the devices were showcased alongside headphone demonstration boards. The AK491x family targets a gap AKM identified between
state-of-the-art DACs and conventional analog output stages, offering
ultra-low noise and distortion to match modern DAC performance. Measured performance highlights include a noise density of 0.96
nV/√Hz and THD+N of −150 dB at 1 kHz, figures AKM says are unachievable with typical op amps. Beyond headline numbers, the AK491x series delivers robust drive capability with
+/-100 mA output drive, enabling the op amps to maintain low distortion even under demanding loads such as
multi-channel current summing in DAC applications. These electrical characteristics are intended to preserve transparency, spatial cues, and volume balance when paired with
high-performance DACs.
---> AKM Launches AK491x Ultra-Low Noise Op Amps For High-End Audio.
HIGH END Vienna 2026 — High-End Audio Premiere
Show Report
Where luxury and music loving audiophiles
meet
Vienna's musical heritage.
The HIGH END Vienna 2026 arrives with remarkable momentum: the
world's leading international audio show is already fully booked several months before opening. Set to take place from June 4th through 7th at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV), the early sell-out signals not only strong demand, but also a collective eagerness across the industry to witness a landmark edition. After 21 years, relocating the event to Vienna marks a symbolic and practical fresh start that many exhibitors and visitors view as a turning point. Moving the show to the Austria Center Vienna represents a strategic milestone for HIGH
END. The
venue's modern infrastructure and forward-looking facilities create a canvas for exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge audio technology in a professional, flexible environment. Organizers and participants alike expect the
center's layout and technical capabilities to elevate demonstrations, listening rooms, and product
launches.
---> HIGH END Vienna 2026 — High-End Audio Premiere Show
Report.
T.H.E. Lone Star Audio Fest 2026 Show Report
High-end audio comes back to Austin.
Lone Star Audio Fest (LSAF) 2026 Audiophile Show Coverage By Paul Schumann
Last year was a big occasion for the high-end audio community in Austin, with the T.H.E. Lone Star Audio Fest having its inaugural show there. Therefore, I was excited that Emiko and company were bringing it back for a second go. I did see some familiar faces, but also some new ones, as this audio show retained its Texas
feel. Lone Star Audiofest 2026 (LSAF) returned Memorial Day weekend, running May 22nd through 24th at the Embassy Suites in Round Rock, Texas. The three-day event promised a mix of exhibitor rooms, seminars, and live demonstrations aimed at audiophiles, hobbyists, and industry professionals. The festival highlighted a long tradition of hands-on listening rooms, DIY, and a marketplace atmosphere where both established brands and up-and-coming builders present loudspeakers, amplifiers, turntables, and DIY
projects. Demonstrations within exhibit rooms showcased the world's finest hi-fi
gear to audiophiles and music lovers alike.
---> T.H.E. Lone Star Audio Fest 2026 Show
Report.
It's About Time: What Makes Music
Music
An explorations in playing the
notes versus playing the music.
Editorial By Roger Skoff
For a normal,
healthy young person, the generally accepted frequency range of human hearing is
said to be from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Before the term "Hertz" (Hz) came into use to
honor Heinrich Hertz ( the man who proved Maxwell's wave theory correct), sound
frequencies were expressed in "cycles" per second, with one cycle being the
complete cycle of the air pressures making up a sound wave, from zero to
positive peak, to zero, to negative peak, and back to zero again. What that means is that a person blessed with
good hearing is capable, because one cycle includes two pressure peaks,
of detecting 40,000 pressure changes per second or, to put it differently, of
hearing pressure changes that take just ONE FORTY THOUSANDTH OF A SECOND to
happen. Even old people like me, who may only be able to hear
frequencies an octave or more below the stated human norm—can still
clearly pick up sonic differences taking place in times in the range of less
than one ten thousandth of a second.
---> It's About Time: What Makes Music
Music.
World Premiere Review!
Nagra PREAMP II-S Review: Swiss Reference Vacuum Tube Engineering Unveiled
First expert listen to Nagra's tube preamplifier with their eye-candy
Modulometer.
Review By Tom Lyle
This review
features Nagra's latest preamplifier, the Preamp II-S. I previously had the
opportunity to review two other Nagra products for Enjoy the Music.com.
My first experience with their Swiss-made Nagra components came during my 2018
review of the Nagra Classic Preamp. Many audiophiles are aware that Nagra has spent
75 years
designing and manufacturing "indestructible, Swiss-engineered, portable, and
industry-standard" reel-to-reel tape recorders. Their first model was launched
in 1953, and by the late 1950s, these recorders had gained considerable
popularity. Nagra began designing high-end audio components in 1997. In the past, I frequently saw journalists and engineers using
Nagra reel-to-reel recorders at music events. These machines were trusted and
gave the appearance that they were built to last. Anyone familiar with location
recording understands the importance of having reliable, high-quality portable
recorders. It's no surprise that music enthusiasts appreciate Nagra's
high-end audio gear for its sonic quality, dependability, and distinctive
aesthetics.
--->
Nagra PREAMP II-S Review: Swiss Reference Vacuum Tube Engineering
Unveiled.
World Premiere Review!
AGD's Allegro Unleashed: GaN-Powered Stereo Integrated
Phono / Streamer That Rewrites High-End Rules
A powerful 250+250 Watts of GaN amplification, R2R DAC / music streamer, and analog
MM / MC phono stage all within one precision chassis — convenience meets reference level sound.
Review By Brett Rudolph
April is a
busy month for the audiophile world as it hosts various luxury home audio shows,
with many companies releasing their products to enthusiastic music lovers
worldwide. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend it this year as planned, but,
as luck would have it, something even better came down the pike. AGD announced
its first integrated amplifier, the Allegro, and we were lucky enough to get it
in-house for a review. AGD Productions, Inc. is a company started a few years ago by
Alberto Guerra. His goal, as he puts it, is to bring "emotion" to his customers.
I met him a few times at both the CAF and FLAX shows and have always been a fan
of his equipment. His designs have always been extraordinarily well thought out
and incredibly beautiful. He has always been able to take his lifelong passion
and utilize his skills and knowledge to create masterpieces. The AGD Allegro is a new entry for the company. It is their
first attempt at an all-in-one system.
--->
AGD's Allegro Unleashed: GaN-Powered Stereo Integrated Phono / Streamer That Rewrites High-End
Rules.
World Premiere Review!
Bayz Audio Time Corrector Review — Restoring Temporal Coherence
In-depth listening analysis of preserving and restoring temporal integrity for more natural, coherent sound.
Review By Rick Becker
I've met Zoltán Bay a couple of
times at AXPONA and have always been highly impressed with Bayz Audio speakers.
They are an extraordinary omni-directional, C-shaped point-source design with a
commanding presence, both visually and acoustically. His Bayz
Audio Courante 2.0 loudspeaker was highly praised by Dr. Mathew Clott back in the October 2020 issue, which is
worth revisiting to appreciate the context of this review of the Bayz Time
Corrector. When Steven R. Rochlin suggested I review the Time Corrector,
I was taken completely by surprise. We tend to pigeonhole people, even from just
a few encounters, and Zoltán was 'just' a supreme loudspeaker guy in my
mind. Little did I know at the time that he was a physicist as well as an
engineer. He was featured in a "We Ask 10 Questions For High-End Audio Manufacturers
Featuring Zoltán Bay, CEO And Designer For BAYZ Audio" back in 2020. I learned he is also working on an amplifier and has
interesting prior design experience that never made it across the Atlantic
Ocean.
---> Bayz Audio Time Corrector Review — Restoring Temporal
Coherence.
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