The increasing popularity of vinyl spurs further interest in turntables, bringing about products such as the DUO-- a miniature all-in-one turntable featuring a detachable Bluetooth speaker.

Aimed at customers curious about vinyl but unwilling to invest in a whole stereo system, the DUO is a small turntable with a reduced platter just 25% the diameter of standard turntables. The makers claim the belt drive has a "unique rotational stabilisation" able to reduce vibrations, with a wow and flutter (aka the distortion the turntable generates as it plays the record) of less than 0.9%. Also included are an Audio-Technica AT3600 cartridge and a spring-equipped tonearm able to generate a tracking force of 2.5g.

Klipsch announces a modern acoustic and cosmetic update for the Klipschorn, the venerable speaker developed back in 1946 by audio pioneer and company founder Paul W. Klipsch.

According to the company, the Klipschorn is the only speaker in the world to be in continuous production for over 70 years, and it has remained relatively unchanged since inception. The new Klipschorn AK6 it features a fully enclosed low frequency horn cabinet, with the enclosure functioning as a corner. A 1-inch titanium tweeter and a 90° x 40° Tractrix horn extend the output of high frequencies beyond 20kHz, and the passive network features AudioQuest internal wiring.

You might not know who Brown Bear is, but the stoic ursine mascot of the Line instant messenger is a big name in Asia-- so much so Bang & Olufsen is making a limited edition of the P2 speaker themed after the character.

Line is a very popular chat app in several Asian markets, chief of which being its home Japan. As one might expect from anything Japanese, the app has a number of kawaii mascots (dubbed the Line Friends), who are so popular a merchandise line starring the characters is available in 108 countries. Goods featuring the characters even have a flagship store in Times Square, New York!

Linn launches a 4th network player-- the Selekt DSM, a modular offering available as either a source component or standalone audio system complete with a tactile design and a range of audio enhancing technologies.

The Selekt slots between the entry-level Majik and flagship Akurate in the DSM product range. Interchangeable cartridges make it a modular system, since customers can upgrade the base streamer/pre-amp with either an integrated 100W-per-channel Class D power amplifier or Katalyst DAC architecture (as found in the Akurate and Klimax models).

Other cartridges include a headphone amplifier and a multichannel module with 5.1 speaker terminals, x4 HDMI inputs, x1 HDMI output and playback support for DTS and Dolby Digital Plus formats. The streamer will also seen an upgrade to Bluetooth and wifi (2.4/5GHz) support in 2019, since on launch it connects to networks solely via ethernet socket.

Accessory maker YesOJO has what looks like a clever solution for adding more kick to the Nintendo, in terms of both battery and audio power-- a speaker dock adding a pair of speakers and battery pack.

YesOJO is the company behind a projector dock for the Switch, and the speaker dock appears to follow similar lateral thinking in product design. Designed for use with the console in tabletop mode, it has a recess allowing one slot the Switch in place and promises both better sound and a more sturdy base compared to the built-in kickstand.

The dock also adds a cooling system and an integrated batter allowing for 8-12 hours of use on a single charge. It connects to the Switch via Bluetooth, meaning one can also use it as a standalone wireless speaker and a regular power bank.

Origin Acoustics launches the Seasons Bollard loudspeaker at CEDIA Expo-- a means to tackle the challenge of producing bass response from individual outdoor speakers in an attractive aesthetic.

While large subwoofers are often buried in the ground, the requirement to have the sub somewhat close to the mid/high frequency satellites can cause some design challenges. To solve the issue, each Bollard has an own 6.5-inch sub in the base of the enclosure. Burying the small sub base in the ground hides the larger portion of the enclosure from sight. The upper structure is a round enclosure design housing a 4-inch mid/high frequency transducer 45cm above the ground.