Mark Levinson № 519 Audio Player Now Roon Ready
Harman’s Mark Levinson has announced a major firmware update for its № 519 Audio Player which adds Roon Ready capability, MQA Certification and other enhancements.
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Latest MQA Partnership Announcements In Custom Install And Portable Audio Markets
MQA has announced a new hardware partner, Integra, along with the latest products to receive MQA upgrades from Pioneer, Onkyo and Astell&Kern.
REVIEW – Jern 14 EH Loudspeakers
Jern 14 EH Loudspeakers from Denmark are an unusual design both in the way they look and the materials they are made from, Stuart Smith takes a listen to them partnered with REL t5i subs which are vital as the speakers only go down to 90Hz. The Jern 14 EH are €/£3.998 for a pair, the […]
BassMe Wearable Subwoofer From France
An interesting new gadget, BassMe has been developed by the French startup company Studio-Duroy, founded in 2017 by Alban Duroy, Raphaël Guichard and Guillaume Lannoy. BassMe is an “innovative musical device”, a personal and wearable subwoofer that makes users feel music, games and movies.
DJ Jonas Blue Puts PMC Monitoring At The Heart of His Dream Studio
Chart-topping, platinum selling British DJ, artist, producer and four times BRIT nominee, 29 year old DJ Jonas Blue, aka Guy Robin, has put PMC’s MB3 XBD-A monitors into the heart of his new recording studio.
REVIEW – SMSL A2 Amplifier
Not everyone needs a 5 input 2x250W, DAC integrated Class A amp weighing in at 40kg. Some are seeking an amp that keeps its simple, allows 1 or maybe 2 connections, as few knobs as possible, power efficient and in a compact size, with a price point to match… enter the SMSL A2 Class Amplifier costing […]
KJF Audio Introduce The MA-01 Flexible Amplifier
After months of work KJF audio are ready to release their new amplifier- the MA-01. The initial production run is being funded through a Kickstarter campaign.
Tellurium Q Silver Diamond Power Cables Released
Tellurium Q have just completed their Silver power cable line up.
Chord Electronics Hugo 2 Leather Cases Available
Chord Electronics has released a stylish new protective leather case for the Hugo 2 DAC/headphone amp, in a choice of two colours, rich black and oxblood (pictured).
Pioneer And Onkyo Launches MQA Support And TIDAL Masters Streaming, On Selected Hifi Components
Pioneer and Onkyo have announced a firmware update release on December 18th that activates MQA audio playback capability and support for TIDAL Masters audio streaming on their network-enabled stereo hifi components.
Metronome Technologie Releases ‘Le DAC’
Le DAC By Metronome is joining Le Player with the same philosophy of product positioning: to offer the same high quality of making and quality of sound reproduction as much more expensive products designed and made under the brand Metronome.
Californian Aesthetix Mimas Amplifier Available In The UK
Californian creator of audio products, Aesthetix, has released its first integrated amplifier. “For years, our customers begged us to combine our Calypso linestage and Atlas power amplifier,” says chief engineer and company head, Jim White. “We listened and got to work.” Four years in development, the Mimas integrated amplifier is now available in the UK.
REVIEW – A Trio Of Vinyl Accessories
There are plenty of accessories out there to make playing your records easier and to solve the little problems that the format brings.
Tangent Ampster II BT Amp Launches With CD And Tuner
Tangent Audio has announced the launch of a new and improved version of their compact sized, Ampster Bluetooth amplifier. A new matching CD and Tuner have also been designed to create a full audio system that can also be partnered with Tangent’s own X4 or X5 speakers.
Metrum Acoustics Acquire M2Tech
ALL Engineering BV of the Netherlands, known for its brand name Metrum Acoustics™ and its DAC technology, and M2Tech SRL a privately held company headquartered in Pisa, Italy have announced the formation of a new company to provide M2Tech SRL a global distribution, sales and marketing platform in order to continue growth.
Hifi Pig Christmas Gift Guide Promotion 2018
ADVERTISING PROMOTION Christmas 2018 is fast approaching, so if you need some audiophile gift inspiration…or just fancy treating yourself, take a look at what the following brands suggest for you! You will find everything from stocking fillers for music lovers, to Hifi purchases that you will make you very popular this Christmas. Click on the […]