ASTELL&KERN ACRO CA1000 HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 combines amplifiers with digital audio player (DAP) capabilities in a compact desktop and portable-friendly form.
IFI XDSD GRYPHON DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER LAUNCHED Launched in 2018, the xDSD is among the most popular portable DAC/headphone amps in iFi’s range, now they are launching the iFi xDSD Gryphon.
ASTELL&KERN A&NORMA SR25 MKII SECOND GEN ENTRY-LEVEL HI RES PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER Astell&Kern has unveiled the second generation model of its ultra-portable hi-res audio player the Astell&Kern A&norma SR25 MKII
IFI HIP-DAC 2 DAC/ HEADPHONE AMP LAUNCHED The hip-dac is one of iFi’s most popular USB DAC/headphone amps, now, some 21 months after the original hip-dac launched, iFi has updated its design launching the iFi hip-dac 2 DAC/Headphone Amp.
IFI GO BLU MOBILE BLUETOOTH DAC/HEADPHONE AMP ANNOUNCED iFi’s DAC/headphone amps have formed a cornerstone of the British company’s product range since its formation in 2012.
ASTELL&KERN A&ULTIMA SP2000T DAP WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING QUAD DAC AND TRIPLE AMP SYSTEM The brand new Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000T Digital Audio Player features a new triple-amp system to customise the listening experience, including Astell&Kern’s first tube amplifier.
RUARK R1 BEACH HUT BLUE RADIO LAUNCHED FOR SUMMER Summer is officially here so if you are off to the beach, or staying closer to home, Ruark Audio has announced their first limited edition Ruark R1 Mk4 colourway for Summer 2021 the Ruark R1 Beach Hut Blue Radio.
CHORD GOFIGURE UPDATE FOR 2GO/POLY Chord Electronics latest free update to Chord Gofigure brings improved radio and playlist support, faster access, plus the ability to browse albums with the Chord 2go and Chord Poly.
ASTELL&KERN AK USB-C DUAL DAC CABLE Astell&Kern, the manufacturer of portable high-resolution audio devices, has introduced the Astell&Kern AK USB-C Dual DAC Cable for smartphones, tablets and PCs.
ASTELL&KERN A&ULTIMA PLAYERS ROON READY New Firmware for the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP1000 and SP2000 adding Roon Ready support will be available on March the16th.
HELM’s new THX and MQA Certified BOLT DAC/AMP adapter, extends its family of studio-quality portable audio DACs and AMPs for smartphones and mobile devices
This month, UK distributor SCV has announced a new partnership with portable audio innovators EarMen, based in Chicago, IL.
The Astell&Kern SE200 is equipped with the world’s first multi-DAC design, providing, say the brand, “a unique music listening experience”.
Last week, Hifi Pig’s Editor, Stuart Smith, was asked to contribute to an article on Neil Young’s Pono for the British daily newspaper, The Telegraph.
In the world of portable music players, it’s all about strict minimalist design on one side and opulent technical extravagance on the other. Shanling Audio is setting a new trend with their new Q1.
iFi’s xCan at £299 offers a portable headphone amp with Bluetooth connectivity, whereas their £399 xDSD focuses on DAC duties with a headphone amp, Bluetooth and lots of digital inputs. Janine Elliot puts them head to head for this in-depth review.