Aiwa used IFA 2026 to showcase a broad mix of audio products that combine the brand’s traditional hi-fi identity with newer wireless and streaming features. At its booth in Berlin, the company presented an updated all-in-one turntable, an internet-connected hi-fi system, a powerful 7.2-channel AV receiver and several new speakers.
The lineup reflected a clear theme: Aiwa is trying to keep familiar audio formats such as vinyl and radio relevant by adding Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, streaming and modern home-theater connectivity.
GBTUR-200 brings Bluetooth 6.0 to an all-in-one turntable
One of the first products shown to us was the Aiwa GBTUR-200, the latest version of the company’s all-in-one turntable concept.
The system supports all three common record speeds, 33, 45 and 78 RPM, and adds Bluetooth 6.0 for wireless playback. It can also record vinyl directly to USB or SD card and includes built-in stereo speakers, FM radio, AUX input and RCA output for connection to an external hi-fi setup.
Aiwa positions the GBTUR-200 as an accessible way to combine vinyl playback with more modern listening options rather than requiring a completely separate traditional hi-fi system.
The booth representative described it as the latest evolution of a turntable line Aiwa has been developing for several years.
MSBTU-900DAB combines traditional radio with internet streaming
Aiwa also highlighted the MSBTU-900DAB, a compact hi-fi system that goes beyond conventional FM reception.
The key difference is its support for Internet Radio, allowing users to access stations from around the world over Wi-Fi rather than being limited to local broadcast frequencies.
The system also includes DAB+, FM radio, Spotify support, podcasts, Bluetooth 5.2, CD playback and USB playback. Aiwa specifies a Class-D amplifier delivering 2 x 50W RMS, along with HDMI ARC and a phono input for connecting additional audio sources.
This makes the MSBTU-900DAB one of the more versatile products in Aiwa’s current home-audio lineup, combining traditional radio, physical media and internet streaming in a single system.
AVR-7210 brings 7.2-channel Dolby Atmos home theater in a relatively compact chassis
For larger home entertainment systems, Aiwa showcased the AVR-7210, a 7.2-channel AV receiver.
The receiver supports Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi, Spotify, Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth 5.2, as well as 4K/60Hz HDR pass-through over HDMI. It includes four HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs and two subwoofer pre-outs.
Aiwa lists a total RMS output of up to 910W under its specified configuration, with 130W per channel at 6 ohms across seven channels.
At the booth, the company emphasized the receiver’s comparatively manageable weight for a multi-channel amplifier. Aiwa lists the AVR-7210 at 5.87 kg, which does make it relatively compact for a full 7.2-channel AV receiver.
The unit is designed for users building a full home-cinema setup, with support for two subwoofers and a multi-speaker surround configuration.
Aiwa continues to mix wired and wireless audio
Another point emphasized during the presentation was flexibility in wireless audio connectivity.
Aiwa has been incorporating Bluetooth transmission and reception across parts of its audio portfolio, allowing compatible products not only to receive audio from a phone or tablet but also, in some cases, to transmit audio to wireless headphones or speakers.
That kind of two-way Bluetooth functionality fits with the broader direction of the company’s current range, which increasingly blends traditional hi-fi hardware with modern wireless convenience.
BST-1000 joins Aiwa’s latest portable audio lineup
The presentation also included the Aiwa BST-1000, introduced as one of the company’s newer products.
One point in the booth transcript appears to be inaccurate, however: the current official Aiwa Europe listing identifies the BST-1000 as a portable AM/FM radio, not a high-power bass speaker. It features a built-in 9.2 cm speaker, analogue controls, a telescopic antenna and the option to run from either mains power or batteries.
For that reason, it is safer to describe the BST-1000 as part of Aiwa’s renewed portable-audio range rather than repeat the unverified “high-power bass” claim from the spoken presentation.
Aiwa also displayed several larger speaker systems at IFA, including both battery-powered and mains-powered models, although the representative did not provide enough verified model information during our booth tour to identify each of them precisely.
Aiwa is modernizing familiar audio formats rather than abandoning them
The most interesting aspect of Aiwa’s IFA 2026 presence was how consistently the company combined old and new listening habits.
The GBTUR-200 keeps vinyl at the center but adds Bluetooth and digital recording. The MSBTU-900DAB combines FM and DAB+ with global internet radio and Spotify. And the AVR-7210 brings Dolby Atmos, AirPlay and 4K connectivity to a conventional home-theater receiver.
Rather than chasing a completely new product category, Aiwa appears to be modernizing the formats it is already associated with.
That strategy gives the brand a clear identity at a show increasingly dominated by AI-powered devices and smart-home ecosystems: traditional audio hardware, updated with the connectivity modern users now expect.
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Is the AVR really 910W RMS? Specs often misleading, 130W at 6 ohm sounds ok but real world differs. And that two-way Bluetooth, neat idea, but latency and battery?
Wow didn't expect Aiwa to push vinyl this far, Bluetooth 6 turntable sounds wild. Hope it sounds as good as it looks, not just a gimmick. curious about real audio quality..