Among the eight components that comprise Classé Audio’s stunning new Delta lineup are a stereo preamplifier and integrated amp. Both feature the simple and usable touchscreen interface destined to become the hallmark of the Canadian maker’s newest line, as well as the new look developed by famed industrial designer Morten Warren’s Native Design Studio.

After a consolidation of the Mark Levinson and Revel brands with Lexicon to form Harman Specialty Group, Mark Levinson is about to start shipping a new reference preamp called the No. 320S Preamplifier. After moving Mark Levinson’s operations from Connecticut to Massachusetts, this is the first new product from Mark Levinson in approximately a year. New power amps made at HSG’s Massachusetts factory are slated to be available next month. Levinson’s flagship No. 40, two chassis AV preamp, is rumored to be shipping by the end of 2004.

Linn's new EXOTIK pre-amp is a multi-channel audio pre-amplifier product that offers access to and control of the new generation of multi-channel sound formats . The product is derived from technology developed for Linn’s KLIMAX Kontrol pre-amplifier. The EXOTIK offers audio performance from both two and multi-channel source material such as SACD or DVD-Audio. In addition, an RS232 link enables automatic pre-selection of the most appropriate decoding algorithm or analog channels determined by the disc type being played when used with a Linn UNIDISK player.

Anthem has just unveiled the D1 preamplifier/processor/ tuner, a new offering from the company’s all-new high-end series, Anthem Statement. The D1 is designed and built in North America on the same platform and incorporating the same operating system as Anthem’s award-winning AVM 20. The similarities end here, however. What ultimately separates the two is sonic performance. According to Anthem, the D1 is more revealing and displays a greater degree of musical.

Meridian Audio is thrilled to announce that the G68 Surround Controller has been honored with the prestigious 2004 Innovations Design and Engineering Award. Innovations 2004 is sponsored by Consumer Electronics Association and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America. Since 1989, this awards program has given manufacturers and developers an opportunity to have their products judged by a preeminent panel of journalists, designers and engineers. As the most widely renowned consumer technology awards program, Innovations 2004 recognizes the best designed and engineered products in a variety of categories.