Buffalo, NY, November 17, 2020---- Bluebird Music, distributor of high-performance audio products since 2000, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Weiss DAC501. Weiss products are precision-built in Switzerland to the most rigorous professional standards, The DAC501 is a compact, half-width unit, allowing placement flexibility in desktop and studio applications, as well as in home... Read More »
The latest XLPE-upgraded Chord Company speaker cable is here & just in time for Christmas (£7.50m) 17th November 2020, Wiltshire, England: Chord Company is bringing its latest XLPE insulation technology to hi-fi and home cinema fans on a budget, with the launch of C-screenX, the British A/V cable specialist’s latest loudspeaker product to benefit from... Read More »
New Naim Radio Stations Plus a Radio Upgrade for All Naim Streaming Systems Salisbury, England – November 17, 2020 - Naim Audio, the British specialist with almost 50 years of hi-fi expertise, is delighted to announce new and higher-quality radio options for users of its streaming speakers, systems and separates – all freely available from... Read More »
November 16, 2020 - Since 2013, Focal Aria has been a leading range among high-performing and expressive Hi-Fi loudspeakers. With its natural flax cone and sleek style, Aria marked a decisive point in Focal’s history. And the story continues. As part of its process of constant renewal, the St. Étienne brand completes its line with... Read More »
First in a Series of NEW Budget-Class Reference Products Introductory Priced at $799 Walter Liederman and Underwood Hifi announces an Incredible Full-Featured High Res DAC with remote controlled Preamp and Headphone Amp that has both Vacuum Tube Outputs as well as Solid State - you choose Your Voice and Musical Style. Liederman went on to explain... Read More »
November 12th, 2020 — Clarus® is excited to announce the release of CODA, a new USB DAC with Headphone Amplifier that includes an MQA renderer. The CODA features the latest in USB-DAC technology that provides ultra-low distortion, more detail, greater dynamics, and a bigger sound stage. Designed to be used with a smartphone, tablet or computer, the CODA... Read More »
MQA Users have Doubled Since 2019 on TIDAL TIDAL HiFi Users Now Stream 40% More Tracks in Master Quality than Last Year November 12, 2020 (New York, NY) – Today, global music and entertainment streaming platform, TIDAL, added millions of tracks in MQA from Warner Music Group to its Masters catalog. TIDAL, in partnership with... Read More »
Upgrades include sonic improvements and new gain control functionality Price of base model remains the same Takoma Park, MD: Linear Tube Audio, the only manufacturer of amplifiers based on David Berning’s patented ZOTL circuit design, today announced a series of upgrades to their award-winning flagship MicroZOTL Preamplifier. The upgrades bring sonic improvements and increased functionality,... Read More »
Announced in September, the new Krane tonearm for Linn Majik LP12 has been given a shipping date of 23rd November. From this date, all new Majik LP12 turntables will ship with the new higher performance arm fitted as standard. The new Krane tonearm boosts the performance of Linn’s entry level vinyl source in line with... Read More »
An all-new design, state-of-the-art specifications and a sound that soars – iFi’s NEO iDSD hi-res DAC/headphone amp is every music lover’s perfect housemate Southport, England – Since its inception in 2012, iFi has been at the forefront of DAC technology for home and portable use, delivering exemplary sound with digital music sources both online and offline.... Read More »
Puidoux: October 2020. The dilemma that faces any supplier of music software is knowing what features to include in the next version. The inclusion of a Dolby Atmos workflow on the latest version of Pyramix was an easy decision to make. The first point was that Pyramix users were being asked to provide Dolby Atmos content... Read More »
Five Easy Pieces: Focal and Naim Offer Premium Music Systems at Special Prices October 27, 2020 - With a combined 88 years of handcrafted audio expertise, Focal and Naim understand how to create the very best music systems. Now they are making them even easier to enjoy, with specially matched and priced systems that pair... Read More »
McIntosh Announces MX100 A/V Processor and MI347 7-Channel Amplifier Streamlined, Rack Mountable McIntosh Home Theater Performance delivers an Edge-Of-Your-Seat Audio Experience Binghamton, NY – October 23, 2020 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to introduce two more exciting products: the MX100 A/V Processor... Read More »
Toronto ON - exaSound Audio Design, manufacturer of innovative, exceptional fidelity audio products, announces the new e62 and the new 8-channel e68 digital–to–analog converters. The exaSound’s e62 stereo DAC and the e68 multichannel DAC bring native DSD512 support to company's award winning compact product line. With truly balanced internals, a high power, high performance headphone... Read More »
Two Affordable Active Monitors, Alpha AM3 and Alpha AM5, Built on Success of Highly Acclaimed Alpha Series PICKERING, ONTARIO, CANADA OCTOBER 14, 2020 -– PSB Speakers, long renowned for excellence in loudspeaker design, announced the immediate availability of two new affordable compact, powered speakers, the Alpha AM3 and Alpha AM5. The new models are founded... Read More »
London/Tokyo, 13 October 2020 – WOWOW, Japan’s leading premium pay TV broadcaster, livestreamed a musical performance in real time using MQA audio with HD video recently, firmly establishing WOWOW as the leader in sound quality for its live OTT (over the top) broadcasting. Virtuoso marimba player, Makoto Nakura, performed a selection of Bach repertoire in... Read More »
October 11, 2020 We are happy to announce the release of two fantastic projects the: new microRendu version 1.5 and the new Optical Module Deluxe. The new microRendu 1.5 now features improved power converters and capacitors, improved clock buffers and an improved USB A jack with a through hole mount. A more organic and revealing... Read More »
Sporting a host of enhancements both inside and out, one of the most highly acclaimed hi-res DAC/headphone amps on the planet just got even better – meet the micro iDSD Signature Southport, England – iFi audio, the acclaimed maker of audio devices for home and portable use, has redesigned one of its most popular products to... Read More »
New Bluetooth 5.0 Earbud Features High-end Output, Rugged Resistance to Dirt and Sweat BELLMORE, NY, October 6, 2020 – HIFIMAN, the leader in high fidelity personal audio, will soon deliver its second True Wireless® earbud that offers demonstrably improved sonics and exceptional Bluetooth reception that meets and exceeds expectations for the price. The new TWS800 ($299) is a full range... Read More »