We have contacted some of the our partners in crime who create and showcase DSD capable DACs and Players, and guess what? 10 of them will be playing DSD (up to DSD 256) music from the NativeDSD catalog in their AXPONA 2018 Demo Rooms. NativeDSD Music at AXPONA In other DSD news, Yarlung Records and Channel Classics Records have... Read More »
New Wireless Noise-Cancelling and Flagship ATH-ADX5000 Headphones and More at AXPONA 2018 Turn to Audio-Technica for an outstanding listening experience at AXPONA 2018! The company will be demonstrating every single turntable in its lineup, along with its newest headphones and more. Highlights include the following: The new top of the line AT-LP7 Belt Drive Turntable is the culmination of more than... Read More »
La Voce S3 Discrete DAC | the evolution of technology The La Voce DAC is a modular design, so aqua releases the new D/A conversion module for La Voce S3 with Discrete R2R Ladder DAC architecture. Owners of original La Voce can upgrade to La Voce S3 Discrete DAC. The update for the La Voce... Read More »
Las Vegas, NV (March 11, 2018) – Lone Mountain Audio, the importer of ATC Loudspeaker Technology consumer Hi Fi products from England, and its US sales representative Rutherford Audio are extremely proud to announce the arrival of the CDA 2 Mk2 CD/DAC Preamp, which represents a re-engineering of its predecessor in all the key performance areas. ... Read More »
Yugawara-machi, Japan - March 8, 2018 - Black Cat Cable introduces LUPINO - a word which means "Little Wolf" in Italian - as a trickled-down and more affordable version of their immensely popular "Lupo" interconnect. "Mama" Lupo is made from 2 x 99.999% pure, annealed silver conductors in a ca: 0.25" dia air-teflon tube, and is... Read More »
Brooklyn, NY: Grado Labs is proud to release the second Brooklyn built phono cartridge in the new Lineage Series, the Aeon. The Lineage Series is a major step forward in phono cartridge design. With the release of the Epoch phono cartridge last summer, reviews and responses to the Lineage Series have been overwhelming: "For me, a 10... Read More »
IRVINE, CA March 13, 2018 – McIntosh, one of the most storied brands in audio, has revived its famed “McIntosh Clinic,” a free diagnostic service, exclusively for the LA Audio Show 2018 to be held in Irvine, CA June 8-10 at the Hilton Irvine Hotel, with a “preview” afternoon Thursday, June 7. ThIs amazing June... Read More »
IRVINE, CA, March 8, 2018 – The LA Audio Show has announced a bold plan in support of today's celebration of "International Women's Day." According to Marine Presson, Show President, the moves not only support women but are intended to, as in the words of the U.S. Constitution, "ensure domestic tranquility." "As of today," President Presson... Read More »
Cypress, CA March 1st, 2018 – ELAC, a leading global provider of high-performance speakers and electronics, today announced the Debut 2.0 line of home speakers and subwoofers. This new line builds upon the success of the first-generation Debut Family incorporating a variety of new features and technologies. “Based on feedback from dealers and end-users, along with changes in the market, we have completely... Read More »
MoFi Electronics proudly announces the addition of the Super HeavyWeight record weight to their product lineup. Best described as a “super noise killer”, it is intended for use with all makes of turntables - not just MoFi Electronics models. The Super HeavyWeight was conceived with the assistance of MoFi Electronics’ good friend, Mike Latvis, of Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS). The device uses... Read More »
Schaumburg, IL (February 28 , 2018) - - AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), the largest consumer audio show in North America, will move to its new home at the Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel April 13-15 with 60 first-time exhibitors making their debut. AXPONA is known for featuring world-renowned companies and manufacturers, showcasing the most... Read More »
Nordost is happy to announce the expansion of our acclaimed Blue Heaven Range with the introduction of the Blue Heaven Subwoofer Cable. The Blue Heaven Subwoofer Cable makes it possible for music lovers to completely integrate subwoofers with their loudspeakers, creating a truly well-rounded experience, highlighting even the lowest frequency extensions on the spectrum. The... Read More »
AUSTIN, Texas - March 1, 2018 - Audioengine® today announced the A5+ Wireless Music System. The Audioengine 5+ Wireless is an exciting evolution of the award-winning A5 speakers that changed the way we listen to music. Classic Audioengine sound now with wireless streaming With upgraded aesthetics and A5+ signature sound, A5+ Wireless isn’t just a pair of powered... Read More »
Yugawara-machi, Japan - February 28, 2018 - Under their connector sub-brand "XOX", Black Cat Cable has released two levels of Banana-to-Spade adapters in order to convert banana-terminated loudspeaker cables for use with a variety of binding posts that do not otherwise allow for use with banana terminations. The XOX REFERENCE Precision Adapter is precision machined from pure copper, high-polished, and... Read More »
IRVINE, CA, February 22, 2018 – The LA Audio Show and legendary audio manufacturer, McIntosh, have announced details for the company's first certificated technical training course for consumers. "The McMasters Class" is adapted from the two-day course given to McIntosh dealers and the inaugural presentation will be at LAAS 2018 – Orange County. There is no... Read More »
Merrill-Williams Audio LLC of Memphis, Tennessee is proud to announce the latest version of its celebrated R.E.A.L. turntable, the model 101.3. The R.E.A.L. 101.3 retains the essential elements of the 101 and 101.2 models while adding fundamental improvements. The most essential element retained in the 101.3 is a thoroughgoing approach to energy management design. The... Read More »
Nordost is proud to introduce the new Frey 2 USB Cable and Frey 2 USB C Adapter. The Frey 2 USB Cable is the first of Nordost’s USB offerings to provide both USB C and 3.0 compatibility. The Frey 2 USB C Adapter pairs with cables using Standard-A USB connectors (both 2.0 and 3.0 compatible),... Read More »
IRVINE, CA, February 13, 2018 - The LA Audio Show 2018 has partnered with the famed audio manufacturer, McIntosh, to bring the company's industry-leading technical training to consumers. The certificated consumer version of "The McMasters Class" is adapted from the two-day course given to McIntosh dealers. This is a first-time opportunity for McIntosh owners, future McIntosh owners and those... Read More »
Brooklyn, NY, February 6, 2018 — Mytek is now shipping the new Liberty DAC, a PCM/MQA/DSD USB2 Digital-to-Analog converter, designed for high quality music playback and monitoring of all high resolution formats. Designed as a little brother of the original Brooklyn DAC, the new Liberty DAC provides robust performance in a small package at one-half the price. This... Read More »