
Here’s a recap of the most significant product launches from the past week.

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February is in full swing, and numerous innovative gadgets and devices are being unveiled.
Recently, Beats has launched the much-anticipated Powerbeats Pro 2, their earhook-style wireless earbuds, and notable audio brands McIntosh and Teac have introduced high-fidelity components tailored for contemporary audiophiles. This is just the tip of the iceberg.
Below, we’ve compiled the most exciting new product launches and updates from the previous week that you may have overlooked.

Beats
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
The Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones are the latest iteration of Beats’ acclaimed wireless workout earbuds launched in 2019. These new earbuds feature a more compact design, a better fit, enhanced audio quality, and new functionalities, including active noise cancellation and transparency modes, all powered by Apple’s H2 chip. Notably, these are the first Beats headphones equipped with built-in heart-rate monitoring sensors.

Teac
Teac AP-507 Stereo Power Amplifier
The Teac AP-507 serves as a high-performance stereo power amplifier tailored for driving premium bookshelf or desktop speakers. An upgrade from its predecessor, the AP-505, it delivers enhanced amplifier technology and increased power, capable of 70 watts per channel at 4 ohms, compared to the 130 watts per channel of its predecessor. Its compact design makes it an excellent fit with Teac’s Reference 500 series components.

Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 (Gradient Collection)
Bang & Olufsen has launched a limited-edition Beosound 2 wireless speaker featuring a unique gradient design, where colors seamlessly blend into one another. Only 100 units of this Gradient Collection will be available. Besides the aesthetic upgrade, this model maintains the core features of the original Beosound 2, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming, delivering authentic 360-degree sound.

Leica
Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition
Leica has collaborated with renowned snowboard brand Burton to unveil a special edition of the Sofort 2 instant film camera, featuring a striking black-and-blue tiger stripe design. This camera offers a 4.9-megapixel sensor and a 2.4mm f/2 lens, while allowing storage of 45 photos (up to 850 with an SD card). Users can also apply various film effects and print photos on Fujifilm Instax Mini film. Specially packaged with a custom Burton camera bag, this limited edition carries a premium price tag compared to the standard Sofort 2, priced at $399.

Turlebox
Turtlebox Ranger
The Turtlebox Ranger is the smallest portable Bluetooth speaker offered by the outdoor audio brand. True to the brand’s rugged design ethos, the Ranger is built with a combination of stainless steel and silicone, making it waterproof and drop-resistant. With built-in magnets, it can easily attach to metal surfaces, such as golf carts or boats, and ensures an “all-day” battery life for uninterrupted music enjoyment.

McIntosh
McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC
The McIntosh DS200 is a premium streaming DAC (digital-to-analog converter) designed to enhance wireless streaming for existing high-fidelity audio or home cinema systems. Featuring both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, it supports a range of platforms including Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, and Google Cast. This state-of-the-art device includes a quad-balanced, audiophile-quality DAC capable of decoding high-resolution audio files up to 24-bit/192kHz through coaxial and optical inputs, while also supporting USB-based playback at up to 32-bit/384kHz (including DSD512 and DXD). An HDMI ARC port is also available for easy connection to compatible television sets.

iBasso
iBasso Nunchaku
The iBasso Nunchaku is a versatile portable DAC and amplifier designed for smartphones, laptops, and desktops. It utilizes dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips and allows users to choose between solid-state and tube amplification modes, letting listeners enjoy the warm tone of tube sound or the clear, reference-grade quality of solid-state amplification. The device includes both 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm headphone jacks and comes with USB-C, USB-C to micro, and Lightning adapters for easy connectivity.

Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 505
The Sennheiser HD 505 are the premium model in the entry-level HD 500 series, boasting custom 120-ohm transducers that provide an expansive frequency response range (12 to 38,500 Hz) and total harmonic distortion of under 0.2 percent. Weighing just 237 grams, they are designed for comfort during extended listening sessions and are affordably priced at $280.

Gadhouse
Gadhouse Cosmo Solar
The Gadhouse Cosmo Solar is a limited-edition take on the brand’s portable turntable. This version includes its own integrated speaker and supports Bluetooth streaming, alongside RCA connections for larger setups. The unique feature of the “Solar” edition is its availability in three transparent colors (red, green, and blue), reminiscent of Apple’s colorful iMac G3 from the early 2000s.
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