Last week we took part in High End 2025 in Munich as an exhibitor, which once again managed to bring together music lovers from all over the world. We had many interesting conversations and discussions with other participants and visitors. High End once again provided a platform for audiophiles and industry experts to exchange ideas, opinions and experiences.
We also used the stage to present something big for us and hopefully for the hi-fi world: Our next step in the hi-fi sector. Our aim is to be represented in the high-end sector in the future with products that offer high sound quality while remaining affordable for a broader target group and having a unique design.
To this end, we have brought in renowned expertise for product development. Together with the sonoro development team, Karl-Heinz Fink and Rainer Finck will create a Signature Collection comprising a hi-fi receiver, loudspeakers and a record player.
MAESTRO Quantum Signature - versatile streaming integrated amplifier
The MAESTRO Quantum Signature is a versatile streaming integrated amplifier with CD and DAB support that supports both modern and older media. It is characterized by excellent component quality, such as Hypex amplifier modules and ESS DACs. A particular focus is on sound optimization, which includes both fine-tuning the software and selecting components that match the sonoro sound ideal. The aim is to create a high-quality sound experience.
ORCHESTRA Shaped Signature - Floorstanding loudspeaker
The ORCHESTRA Shaped Signature are floorstanding loudspeakers that fit seamlessly into the sonoro portfolio in terms of design. Here, too, the focus is on optimizing the sound, with Karl-Heinz Fink and team paying particular attention to the dispersion characteristics with the newly designed faceplate of the AMT. In addition, numerous changes have been made to the internal structure and the crossover to improve the timing and neutrality of the speaker in all frequency ranges.
PLATINUM Signature - manual record player
The PLATINUM Signature manual turntable with belt drive, which was also developed with extensive support from the Fink team, has a particularly low-vibration, stable double-layer MDF chassis as a solid base. With its comprehensive adjustment options, such as height adjustment of the new J-shaped tonearm and the ingenious anti-skating circuit on the one hand and the high-quality MM cartridge supplied on the other, the turntable is aimed at both ambitious high-end enthusiasts and those looking for an adequate partner for all their LPs and singles at an attractive price.
While the speakers are planned for Q4 2025, the receiver and turntable will be launched in Q1 2026. The high-end trio will cost less than 7,000 euros in total and will be available from specialist retailers and at sonoro.com.
All in all, our visit to the High End in Munich was an inspiring experience. We are grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this event, but we say goodbye to Munich with a smile and a tear in our eye due to the fair's move to Vienna, and are already looking forward to the next editions in Austria.
Of course, we would also like to share a few impressions from the trade fair. The following picture gallery provides an insight:
