Those familiar with Krell’s penchant for pushing the limits of hi-fi audio technology will not be disappointed with the new Krell Industries Illusion ($15,000) and Illusion II ($7,000) preamplifiers. Consistent with past preamplifier models by Krell, the Illusion preamp separates the power supply from the audio circuitry to ensure playback that is uninhibited by the interference associated with noisy, vibration-inducing power transformers. The Illusion also employs a high-end crossover circuit, allowing the us…

HYT, the Swiss watchmaker that made waves in 2012 when it released the world’s first watch that uses fluids to tell time, is back with variations of its H1 and H2 models. During this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry show, held March 27 to April 3, HYT showcased the H1 Red2 and the H2 White Gold Blue and Platinum Red. In each of these versions, the neon-green fluid found in the brand’s original watches has been replaced with either vibrant red or blue.
HYT’s unique approach to timekeeping is based upon the …

Antiquorum will be putting 302 collectible fine watches up for auction on April 9, including several rare Patek Philippe and Rolex pieces. The Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces auction will be held at the premier watch auctioneer’s U.S. headquarters on Madison Ave. in New York City. But watch collectors will not be the only ones flocking to the auction—auto-racing enthusiasts will find memorabilia to bid on, like the Heuer double dashboard timers used in the 1971 action film Le Mans and an Omega Speedmas…

With the introduction of the Daher-Socata TBM 900 single-engine turboprop in March, the French manufacturer revealed that it had been working on the project for three years—and that the airplane was already done with test flights, certified, and in production, with first deliveries underway. The new airplane replaces the TBM 850, which has been on the market since 2006, with more than 300 copies in service around the world. 
Although the basic airframe and engine of the 900 remain the same as those of th…

With the introduction of the Daher-Socata TBM 900 single-engine turboprop in March, the French manufacturer revealed that it had been working on the project for three years—and that the airplane was already done with test flights, certified, and in production, with first deliveries underway. The new airplane replaces the TBM 850, which has been on the market since 2006, with more than 300 copies in service around the world. 
Although the basic airframe and engine of the 900 remain the same as those of th…

Cast Iron House, a new residential complex set in a 132-year-old building in TriBeCa, is commencing sales this month for its new duplexes and penthouses. The 13-unit project from Knightsbridge Properties melds modern interior design with a historic facade that includes more than 4,000 pieces of the building’s original cast iron, which was the material of choice for construction before the Industrial Revolution gave rise to steel production. It took the New York–based developers more than three years to remove …

The Southern California–based manufacturing company Caesarstone, known for creating functional quartz surfaces for the kitchen and bath, has partnered with London’s Raw Edges design studio to create Islands, a series of kitchen designs configured to house appliances and unique elements such as fish bowls and planters in specially sized sections. The designs, although not for sale yet, are expected to range in price from about $50 to $60 per square foot and are intended to add counter space for meal preparation…

As the country thaws following a particularly intense winter, those emerging from hibernation will be greeted with a number of products that help tame the great outdoors.
Ligne Roset
A new outdoor version of the Elizabeth seating collection is now available from Ligne Roset. The armchair ($2,720) and love seat ($3,910) are constructed from teak rather than black ash and are upholstered in weather-resistant fabrics. Created by the Singaporean designer Nathan Yong, each seat can be outfitted with cushions avai…

Cast Iron House, a new residential complex set in a 132-year-old building in TriBeCa, is commencing sales this month for its new duplexes and penthouses. The 13-unit project from Knightsbridge Properties melds modern interior design with a historic facade that includes more than 4,000 pieces of the building’s original cast iron, which was the material of choice for construction before the Industrial Revolution gave rise to steel production. It took the New York–based developers more than three years to remove …

The Southern California–based manufacturing company Caesarstone, known for creating functional quartz surfaces for the kitchen and bath, has partnered with London’s Raw Edges design studio to create Islands, a series of kitchen designs configured to house appliances and unique elements such as fish bowls and planters in specially sized sections. The designs, although not for sale yet, are expected to range in price from about $50 to $60 per square foot and are intended to add counter space for meal preparation…