Écoute TH2 headphones pack a real valve pre-amp for £999

Écoute Audio has launched the TH2, wireless over-ear headphones with a genuine Nutube 6P1 valve pre-amp, a DAC and separate left/right channel amps for a dual-mono signal path. They feature dual 40mm titanium-coated drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, hybrid ANC and up to 20 hours of playback. Pricing starts at £999 for fabric trim and £1,099 for leather.

• Nutube 6P1 valve is visible through a window in the left earcup
• Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC and AAC, USB-C up to 32-bit/384 kHz
• 1,600mAh battery delivers up to 20 hours of playback
• Priced from £999, leather version costs £1,099