Pass Laboratories, Inc. is demonstrating the most powerful of its two new integrated amplifiers, the INT-250 and INT-60, at the 2015 RMAF. The INT-60 features the same power supply and output stages, along with the iconic glowing meter, as found on Pass Labs’ Point 8 amplifiers. The new model features Direct Access buttons for the four […]
Aurender introduces the new UC100 as an accessory for Aurender Music Server models that only provide a USB digital output. It is a USB Asynchronous Audio 2.0 to SPDIF converter developed to allow for the interface of current (and earlier) Aurender servers N100 / N100H / X100L to DACs that do not provide a USB […]
Aurender introduces the N10 Caching Music Server/Player. Designed to be used with high performance digital-to-analogue converters, the Aurender N10 is the only Music Player to support on-the-fly precision DSD to PCM on SPDIF and AES/EBU outputs with user-selectable choice of 88.2 or 176.4 output sampling rate says the company’s press release so you can enjoy […]
Naim announced today, that following an extensive beta test, it is releasing Firmware updates on October 6th enabling TIDAL lossless streaming together with a host of other new features and improvements. Streamer Firmware Version 4.3 will enable native support for TIDAL on Naim’s all-in-one players, network players and streaming preamplifiers. Mu-so Firmware Version 1.3 will enable […]
After a successful soft launch in November 2014, Russ Andrews USA, online supplier of hi-fi and home theatre accessories, is using the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest to unveil its full product line and customer offering as it expands its business in the important USA hi-fi market. Situated in room 2009 and in the Lobby area of the […]
sDP-1000EX from sOTM Audio is a high-end D/A converter and pre-amplifier with a USB audio function which supports DSD playback and has a battery power supply. USB audio uses an asynchronous mode to connect the digital audio source device such as a PC. It can playback a 32 bit/192KHz PCM signal (maximum) and DSD signal. […]
Originally founded in 1981, Target Audio is a newly formed company now based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Target pioneered the concept of high mass, high rigidity loudspeaker stands. Weighing up to 39 pounds (18 kgs.) per stand, Target products are manufactured in North America and each stand is constructed of hot-rolled steel, bolts securely […]
Synergistic Research is launching their new Atmosphere Series Power Cords at next weeks Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver Colorado. The Californian company’s Atmosphere Series AC Cords Feature: Active / UEF Shielding with built in power supplies so no MPC’s and no additional wires UEF AC Conditioner in Level 2 and Level 3 variants World’s […]
VPI wanted to get back to their roots with the Prime and to create a table that offers quality hi-end sound while taking advantage of improvements in technology. The Prime has been designed to have a curvier and more attractive appearance than other turntables and yet has the footprint to accommodate a 10 inch 3D […]
“Would you like to hear the human voice reproduced as clear and as present as when it was recorded, and delivered with the same emotion and intimacy with which it was sung? Well now you can” or so says the latest press release from Studio Connections about their newly launched Platinum Digital interconnects. Award-winning, top […]
GIK Acoustics has announced that General Manager David Shevyn will participate in Prism Sound’s upcoming Mic to Monitor UK 2015 lecture events. This respected free seminar series brings together renowned audio manufacturers to deliver an evening of thought-provoking discussion and debate. Targeted at music production students, hobbyists and professionals, Mic to Monitor UK 2015 aims to dispel the many myths surrounding […]
Dave Sturt (Bass player with Gong, Bill Nelson, Jade Warrior and Cipher) has a new album out at the end of October titled ‘Dreams and Absurdities’ on Esoteric Antenna. There are guest appearances by Steve Hillage, Bill Nelson, Daevid Allen, Jon Field, Kavus Torabi, Theo Travis and Fabio Golfetti. The press release says that “Dreams […]
London based Cambridge Audio are launching the second generation of their hugely successful Minx Air wireless speakers. The Air 100 V2 and Air 200 V2 offer an improved, more rhythmic and musical sound they say, plus the addition of Spotify Connect and an update to the contemporary design. The updates build on their predecessors’ performance […]
Denon has launched a new “premium” Network AV Receiver. Born from the company’s new 2015 AVR X Series with “Blockbusting 3D Sound”, the new AVR-X6200W has a pricetag of £1,799. It comes with Dolby and is ready for the brand new immersive surround sound format DTS:X as well, and can be upgraded to Auro-3D. All […]
We’ve just had news sent in about the upcoming Salon Hifi in Lyon (France) in the 7th and 8th of November. The show will open for both days at 9.30, close its doors at 19.00 and takes place at the Pavillon De La Rotonde, Avenue Georges Bassinet, 69260 Charbonnière les Bains. There’s loads of great […]
The di322 digital audio decoder from Wadia adds expanded support for high fidelity DSD files to the Wadia line. Via the USB input, the di322 supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 music files. PCM files with sampling rates up to 32-bit/384kHz (including DXD 352.8kHz and DXD 384kHz formats) can also be played through the USB input. […]