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Bang & Olufsen and Ferrari Unveil Second Special Edition Ferrari Collection
October 14, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen and Ferrari Unveil Second Special Edition Ferrari Collection

Following a first collaboration in 2023 between Bang & Olufsen and Ferrari, with special red versions of the Beosound 2 home speaker, Beoplay H95 headphones, Beoplay EX earphones and Beosound Explore portable speaker, the Danish company now unveiled a second Special Edition Ferrari Collection. This time, the made-to-order products reimagine the Bang & Olufsen Beolab 50 speaker, Beosound Theater Soundbar solution, and Beovision Theater TV solution.
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Discover New Dimensions of Sound in audioXpress November 2024
October 11, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Discover New Dimensions of Sound in audioXpress November 2024

This November 2024 issue of audioXpress explores perspectives on signal processing, and sound reproduction. Read a review of the PSI Audio AVAA C214 digital active bass absorber, learn about the exciting possibilities of Audioscenic's Amphi Technology and how to explore the Boundaries of Active Noise Cancellation. J. Martins interviews Andreas Ehret from Dolby Laboratories. Expanding on speakers, we explore Field Coil speaker drivers, Non-Linear Amplitude Modulation distortion and more.
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Røde Appoints Nick Engel as Senior Director of Engineering
October 9, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Røde Appoints Nick Engel as Senior Director of Engineering

Røde announced the appointment of Nick Engel as Senior Director of Engineering. Nick joins Røde with a wealth of experience in the audio technology industry, having held senior engineering positions at Dolby and Apple. With over 20 years of experience developing cutting-edge audio technology for consumer products, Nick is a key hire as Røde continues to innovate and expand its product offerings into entirely new frontiers.
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Cambridge Audio Launches EXA100 Stereo Integrated Amplifier and EXN100 Music Streamer
October 9, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Launches EXA100 Stereo Integrated Amplifier and EXN100 Music Streamer

Cambridge Audio just announced its new EX Series, launching with two modern hifi components. The EXN100 provides the streaming sources, while the EXA100 delivers the power, the two components designed to deliver optimal performance together. Cambridge Audio designed the EXA100 using the Class AB technology from its flagship Edge M power amp and added an ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC, and an array of analog and digital connections. The new EXN100 streamer features an ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC, with support for 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD 512 signals.
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ISE 2025: The Largest Systems Integration Trade Show
October 9, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

ISE 2025: The Largest Systems Integration Trade Show

Registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world-renowned annual systems integration show that combines the commercial and residential installation sectors in one, from lighting to audio with projectors and displays in the middle. Returning to the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía from 4-7 February, the ISE team is promising the most dynamic and engaging show yet, with a host of new initiatives and features, now expanding to Hall 8.1, accessed via the North Access point.
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Focal Announces New Lensys Professional Closed-Back Headphones
October 8, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Announces New Lensys Professional Closed-Back Headphones

Focal has released a new closed-back professional headphone model. The new Lensys Professional headphones are designed specifically for professional studio applications, and with a US-suggested retail price of $699 USD they need to offer convincing arguments. The French company has been developing a range of unique innovations for its high end audio headphones, which are now applied in this latest professionals model.
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RME Launches Fireface 802 FS Anniversary Edition
October 7, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

RME Launches Fireface 802 FS Anniversary Edition

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the popular Fireface 800 audio interface (originally a FireWire interface), RME introduced an exclusive special edition: the Fireface 802 FS AE in an elegant and dark design, inspired by the successful ADI-2 series, and with an optionally available, new color-matching ARC USB Remote Control. This special anniversary edition is exactly the same as the Fireface 802 FS 30-in/30-out USB 2.0 interface, introduced in 2023.
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CES 2025 Returns January 7-10, 2025 to Las Vegas, NV
October 4, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

CES 2025 Returns January 7-10, 2025 to Las Vegas, NV

CES is the most influential technology event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CES 2025 features every aspect of the tech sector with audio activities largely centered around the Venetian Expo and suites. This year, due to the LVCC renovations, the show will spread even more, with increasing pressure over the Venetian.
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Goldring GR3 Turntable With Built-In Preamp Targeted at New Generation of Vinyl Enthusiasts
October 3, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Goldring GR3 Turntable With Built-In Preamp Targeted at New Generation of Vinyl Enthusiasts

Founded in 1906, Goldring remains a globally recognized name as a designer and manufacturer of phono cartridges. With more than 100 years of rich heritage, Goldring now announced the GR3, its first turntable in more than 20 years. Developed in collaboration with other renowned British hi-fi manufacturers from Armour Home, the new GR3 turntable is equipped with the popular Goldring E3 moving magnet cartridge and already features a built-in phono pre-amplifier.
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Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range
October 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range

Sony announced two new wireless earbuds with innovative designs and features. The LinkBuds Fit are ANC earbuds with advanced processing, while the LinkBuds Open update the open ring driver design launched in 2022. Available with interesting new colors and with innovative lifestyle accessories, the LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open earbuds combine premium features in more affordable designs. The LinkBuds range is also expanded with the new LinkBuds Speaker, an innovative concept of a Bluetooth wireless speaker to pair with earbuds.
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