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Arcam Launches SA30 Integrated Stereo Amplifier Featuring AirPlay 2, MQA, and Dirac Live
May 20, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Arcam Launches SA30 Integrated Stereo Amplifier Featuring AirPlay 2, MQA, and Dirac Live

The Cambridgeshire manufacturer that is now part of Harman, announced the SA30, a new flagship integrated stereo amplifier from its HDA product range. Designed around Class G amplification, the new Arcam models its maker’s latest casework and fascia, housing an extensive features list, including AirPlay 2 wireless and MQA support and custom install-friendly technologies. The inclusion of Dirac Live, the state-of-the-art room correction technology, helps ensure the SA30 will always offer the very best performance, individually optimized to its acoustic surroundings.
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Roswell Ships Delphos II Studio Condenser Microphone
May 20, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Roswell Ships Delphos II Studio Condenser Microphone

After a successful debut at the 2019 NAMM show in January, Roswell Pro Audio, the Californian maker of premium boutique microphones, is now shipping their new Delphos II all-purpose studio condenser microphone, which retains the characteristics of the original Delphos, adding a third polar pattern (figure 8) and refined electronics designed to reduce ultrasonic noise. The updated microphone also features a new, larger body adorned in custom metallic blue paint.
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Audio-Technica Reveals Next-Generation OC9 Cartridge Series at High End Munich 2019
May 20, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Reveals Next-Generation OC9 Cartridge Series at High End Munich 2019

Since their introduction more than 30 years ago Audio-Technica’s OC9 Series moving coil phono cartridges have been acclaimed by vinyl listeners and reviewers worldwide for their precise construction, exceptional sound quality and musical transparency. At the High End 2019 show in Munich, Germany, Audio-Technica introduced its AT-OC9X Series, the fourth generation of this legendary range of cartridges.
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High End 2019 Final Report: Linking Technology and Music Up-Close
May 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

High End 2019 Final Report: Linking Technology and Music Up-Close

The 2019 High End show at the MOC München event complex (May 9 - 12, 2019), promoted by the High End Society, was once again a huge success, with a continuously increasing number of exhibitors (+ 3.8%), more visitors in total (+ 6.5%), more trade visitors from 72 countries (+ 8.6%), and most important, a high level of satisfaction among all participants. For trade visitors, it was one of the world's most significant events in the audio industry, for the public it was a unique world of experiences.
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DTS Play-Fi Now Supports AirPlay 2 and “Works with HomePod”
May 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

DTS Play-Fi Now Supports AirPlay 2 and “Works with HomePod”

DTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation, announced the availability of AirPlay 2 wireless streaming in select DTS Play-Fi products. AirPlay 2 support is now available on the McIntosh RS200 and Arcam rPlay, with additional products to be announced this year. The integration allows AirPlay 2 to work in conjunction with Amazon Alexa and DTS Play-Fi for an integrated multi-assistant control experience, and creating new possibilities for multi-room streaming.
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Propellerhead Software Names Niklas Agevik as CEO
May 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Propellerhead Software Names Niklas Agevik as CEO

Swedish pioneering music software company Propellerhead Software announced the appointment of Niklas Agevik as CEO. As part of a Board of Directors' planned succession, Agevik will take over from current CEO and founder, Ernst Nathorst-Böös on 10 June. Ernst Nathorst-Böös will remain a shareholder and take a seat on the board of Propellerhead Software.
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OnePlus Selects Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers for New Bullets Wireless 2 Earphones
May 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

OnePlus Selects Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers for New Bullets Wireless 2 Earphones

Shenzhen-based mobile technology company OnePlus and Knowles Corporation announced the introduction of a new, three driver premium wireless headphone model. The new OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 earphones combine a 10mm dynamic driver for warm, full bass and two balanced armature drivers from Knowles for clear vocals and treble. The new model also features Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX HD support, and is ready to support voice interactions with Google Assistant.
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Chord Electronics Ultima Amplifier Technology Expands with Ultima 2 and Ultima 3 Mono Power Amplifiers
May 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Chord Electronics Ultima Amplifier Technology Expands with Ultima 2 and Ultima 3 Mono Power Amplifiers

Three decades in development, John Franks’ next-generation Ultima amplifier technology filters down into two new mono power amplifiers, the Ultima 2 and Ultima 3, part of Chord Electronics’ ongoing 30th-anniversary celebrations. First unveiled in October 2018, the new Ultima amplifier topology, to date exclusive to the range-topping £30,000 Ultima power amp, is now more affordable than ever, with the two new mono power amps sharing the same Chord Electronics DNA.
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Soundtrap for Storytellers, New Podcast Creation Tool Launches Globally
May 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Soundtrap for Storytellers, New Podcast Creation Tool Launches Globally

Soundtrap, a Spotify company, announced Soundtrap for Storytellers, a cloud-based solution for high-quality collaborative podcast creation that provides podcasters with a powerful, efficient and user-friendly recording and production process. The comprehensive podcast creation solution offers all-in-one recording, remote multi-track interviewing, smart transcribing, full audio production and publishing to Spotify. The company also announced that a classroom-appropriate version will be available to schools.
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New Mark Levinson 5000 Series Integrated Amplifiers and Integrated Streaming SACD Player and DAC
May 15, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New Mark Levinson 5000 Series Integrated Amplifiers and Integrated Streaming SACD Player and DAC

Harman introduced the latest products from its Luxury Audio Group at the High End 2019 show in Munich. Following a repositioning of the division, announced at the end of 2018, Harman is now focusing on launching new products. In the Mark Levinson brand, Harman introduced two integrated amplifiers from the Mark Levinson 5000 series, the Nº5805 and Nº5802. And in a world premiere, Mark Levinson revealed the Nº5101 integrated player, streamer and DAC.
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