All prices are in German marks unless otherwise noted.
At time of show report 1 U.S. dollar is worth approximately 2.1 German marks.

British loudspeaker manufacturer B&W unveiled its latest line of CDM-series speakers. The CDM 7NT (left) retails for 2000 DM, while the stand-mounted CDM 1NT is priced at 1250 DM.

Norbert Lehmann proudly displays his newest product. No, we're not talking about the Black Cube phono stage that's in his hand (although the impressive little box has garnered many raves and our own Reviewers' Choice award); instead we're talking about his latest version of the DAC+, which now incorporates upsampling. The DAC+ has a volume control, so you can potentially use it as Lehmann is at the show -- as a full-function D/A converter and preamplifier. Look for the product to be released in the fall of this year -- price to be determined. Existing DAC+ owners will also be able to upgrade their units.

Jeff Fritz kept saying, "I'm gonna buy one, I'm gonna buy one." Technics unveiled their latest DVD-A player, which supports two-channel CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Video and the new DVD-A multichannel discs. Technics demoed a track from their DVD sampler disc ("God's Gonna Set This World on Fire" by Linda Tillery) that wowed Jeff with startlingly clear vocals from almost anywhere in the room and subtle surround ambience.