Ten years after the WXA-50 and WXC-50, Yamaha’s compact WXA-70A streaming amplifier and WXC-70A streaming preamplifier upgrade to an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, YPAO R.S.C. room calibration, HDMI eARC, and an OLED front display.
Built for listeners who already own an external DAC, the $199.99 Fosi Audio S3 Lite drops analog outputs to focus on Wi-Fi 6 network streaming and 32-bit/768kHz USB digital output.
NAD’s $1,299 C 359S pairs a newly engineered 70-watt Class AB output stage and Masters-derived switch-mode power supply with BluOS streaming, HDMI eARC, and tactile rotary knobs.
Naim’s $99 Home kit adds a Bluetooth remote and raised feet to its $1,499 CI-Uniti 102, while a new app mode brings EQ and subwoofer controls to the owner.
JBL’s $229.95–$449.95 Cove speakers combine room calibration, broad streaming support, and a path from stereo music to compatible soundbar surrounds. The model you choose matters.
Sonos adds a $699 compact soundbar with physical Dolby Atmos height drivers and $449 flagship headphones with Early Access system linking. Both reach general availability September 29, with Beam (Gen 2) and the original Ace still on sale.
