The New AS125 and AS901 Provide a Proper Foundation for McIntosh Products Binghamton, NY – January 19, 2022 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to unveil its new AS125 and AS901 Amplifier Stands. The AS125 is ideally suited to be used with a... Read More »
The first with LUXMAN Integrated Feedback Engine System (LIFES1.0) BALLSTON SPA, New York, January 2022 – An uncompromising new power amplifier from Luxman, the M-10X embodies advanced design methods to combine sonic nuance with formidable power. The M-10X replaces the classic M-900u of 2013 and joins the acclaimed D-10X digital player as flagship models that... Read More »
The CA1000 Is the Latest Device in Astell&Kern’s Line of Desktop/Home Audio Products Astell&Kern, a global leader in hi-resolution audio products and accessories, expands the ACRO desktop/home audio product line with the release of their first carriable headphone amplifier, the ACRO CA1000. The CA1000 will be available Monday, January 24th for $2,199 at authorized Astell&Kern dealers in the... Read More »
Edition XS Improves Upon Original Edition X with New Stealth Magnet Technology and NEO “Supernano” Diaphragm BELLMORE, NY, January 12, 2022 – HIFIMAN, a leader in high fidelity personal audio, today announced the availability of a long-anticipated update of one of its most popular headphones. Beginning this month, the Edition XS (SRP: $499) is available through select dealers and online... Read More »
(January 14, 2022) Enjoy the Music.com, high-end audio's celebrated online site for over 26 years and a leader in providing industry news, gear reviews, and show reports are pleased to announce that we're sponsoring Florida Audio Expo's Industry Happy Hour during their 2022 event in Tampa. Exhibitors and members of the press are invited to join... Read More »
Upgraded MKII Audio Circuits and Components Deliver a Higher Level of Acoustic Performance Tokyo, Japan (January 13, 2022) - Rotel is pleased to introduce the A12MKII, CD14MKII and RCD-1572MKII models, following the highly successful launch of the A14MKII, RA-1572MKII, RA-1592MKII, RC-1572MKII and RC-1590MKII models as the brand continues to launch upgraded models timed to its... Read More »
Fozgometer V2 $400 Introducing our Fozgometer V2 azimuth range meter, the unique tool to optimize phono cartridge azimuth for the best sound from your HiFi system. To achieve the best performance, your phono cartridge’s azimuth must be calibrated. Today’s Line Contact and Micro Line styli have a very small groove contact area as compared to... Read More »
Wayne Coyne, leader of Grammy award-winning American rock music icons The Flaming Lips is partnering with music streaming and download platform Qobuz to spread the word about its unique offerings and pioneering studio audio quality. As a creator of infinitely complex musical productions, and as a fan of the high-quality presentation Qobuz provides his work,... Read More »
Thousand Oaks, CA, January 10, 2022 - Zesto Audio is proud to announce the launch of their new Bia 200 Select Stereo Power Amplifier. This amp has 100 watts per channel of dynamic Class A power, plus one of the most unique features in a tube power amp, a 3 position "Auto Bias Select switch".... Read More »
New York, NY, January 6, 2022. Qobuz, the audiophile-approved high-resolution streaming and download platform, is launching its brand new QOBUZ DUO offer, which provides access from the same subscription to two separate accounts. Like the individual and family subscriptions Qobuz currently offers, QOBUZ DUO is perfect for music enthusiasts who want to share a unique... Read More »
It is my sad duty to report that Max Townshend of Townshend Audio passed away on December 31 of heart failure. He was 78 years old. Max Townshend was born and educated in Australia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Western Australia. His first work experience was under a... Read More »
The Moon Leans In is an acoustic guitar- and piano-based album of wide-ranging stylistic diversity – Boulder, Colorado, December 28, 2021 – Octave Records’ newest release is The Moon Leans In by singer/songwriter/guitarist Thom LaFond. The album offers a broad range of moods and styles, from stripped-down acoustic instrument-based songs to upbeat, up-tempo cuts, and... Read More »
(Dec. 27th) For the last fifteen years, Sarah and I have been organizing audio shows, and believe us, we went through many epic situations. Since the pandemic's beginning, we have closely followed the development of Covid-19 and its variants to make sure we make the right decision at the right time. As a result, in... Read More »
(December 21, 2021) Enjoy the Music.com, high-end audio's celebrated online site for over 26 years and a leader in providing industry news, hardware reviews, and show reports, is pleased to announce that we're sponsoring AudioCon Los Angeles' (AudioConLA) Thursday night Industry Happy Hour! Show exhibitors and members of the press are invited to join us at... Read More »
– Levelland presents Bonnie and Taylor’s singing and acoustic instruments with a warm, rich purity – Boulder, Colorado, December 20, 2021 – Octave Records’ latest release is Levelland by country-folk duo Bonnie and Taylor Sims. It’s a contemplative and romantic set of songs by the two, who have been playing and recording together for more... Read More »
Hürth, Germany, December 2021 – Effective Immediately, TIDAL-Audio GmbH is proud to announce the TIDAL Intra Power Amplifier. The TIDAL Intra results from the uncompromising implementation of our most basic requirement: pure amplification of the musical signal without adding any sonic color or concealing even the smallest of details. A TIDAL basic since founding the... Read More »
Tampa, Florida—December 2022—The countdown to Florida Audio Expo 2022 has begun. The Florida Audio Expo is ready to host the audio-industry elite for its third show, to be held Friday–Sunday, February 18–20, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. Qobuz returns as the Expo’s official streaming service, and David Solomon, Chief Hi-Res Evangelist... Read More »
Beaverton, Dec. 17, 2021 – AURALiC Inc., today announced that it will now offer the capability to stream Amazon Music Unlimited on all of its streaming products. Owners of AURALiC products may now control and play Amazon Music from within Lightning DS, a feature-rich and intuitive control app designed in-house by the AURALiC engineering team.... Read More »