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Imagination’s Caskeid Wireless Audio Platform to Support Meridian’s MQA Technology
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Imagination’s Caskeid Wireless Audio Platform to Support Meridian’s MQA Technology

Imagination Technologies announced at the 2015 International CES Show that its Caskeid wireless audio IP platform is set to be the first multiroom streaming solution to support MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), the encoding technology developed by Bob Stuart, founder of Meridian Audio, allowing true reconstruction of studio quality audio.
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TIDAL Integrates with Meridian and Previews MQA Streaming at CES 2015
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TIDAL Integrates with Meridian and Previews MQA Streaming at CES 2015

Lossless music streaming service TIDAL announced integration with Meridian Audio’s Sooloos digital media system, enabling seamless streaming of TIDAL’s extensive library of 25 million CD-quality tracks. At the 2015 International Consumer Show (CES) the two companies demonstrated streaming of Meridian’s Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) lossless audio sources.
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Meridian Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Technology Makes Lossless Hi-Res Audio Streaming Practical
by Joao Martins

Meridian Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Technology Makes Lossless Hi-Res Audio Streaming Practical

Originally introduced during a special event in London, in early December 2014, Meridian Audio’s MQA technology created a big impact at the 2015 International CES Show in Las Vegas and promises to change the way people enjoy music all over the world. The music industry, digital music distribution companies and audio manufacturers agree MQA encoding is the missing piece of the high-resolution audio puzzle.
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DTS Goes After Dolby Atmos With Its Own New Immersive Sound Codec Technology DTS:X
by Joao Martins

DTS Goes After Dolby Atmos With Its Own New Immersive Sound Codec Technology DTS:X

While standards for immersive object-based sound are still being discussed by the SMPTE, DTS decided not to wait any longer and to go after the Dolby Atmos immersive audio format, by announcing its own object-based codec technology, DTS:X. During the CES 2015 multiple audio companies are confirming support for the new DTS:X technology.
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Audio Precision Co-founder Bruce Hofer Hands Reins to Dave Schmoldt
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Audio Precision Co-founder Bruce Hofer Hands Reins to Dave Schmoldt

Audio Precision announced the transition of company ownership from majority shareholder Bruce Hofer to AP’s leadership team. Mr. Hofer will continue to apply his expertise as principal hardware engineer while maintaining his role as Chairman of AP’s Board. Dave Schmoldt, AP President, will assume the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer.
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Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics (ALMA) International Winter Symposium 2015 - All the Updates
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Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics (ALMA) International Winter Symposium 2015 - All the Updates

Preceding the CES 2015 Show, the Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics (ALMA) International Winter Symposium 2015 is scheduled for January 3–4, 2015, at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, NV and will feature a Technical Track with industry luminaries as Wolfgang Klippel, Sean Olive, Steve Temme, Rob Baum, Daniel Knighten, Christopher Struck, and many more!
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Riedel Confirms Adoption of AES67 Standard and Ravenna Technology Framework
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Riedel Confirms Adoption of AES67 Standard and Ravenna Technology Framework

In a continuous effort to offer standards-agnostic solutions and implement real-time IP-based audio distribution, Riedel Communications confirmed the adoption of AES67/RAVENNA connectivity options for its full range of solutions. Riedel was one of the first manufacturers to offer AoIP multichannel solutions with its proprietary solution, RockNet, and also implemented AVB options for its media distribution solutions.
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CEA and Japan Audio Society to Collaborate on Hi-Res Audio Promotions
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CEA and Japan Audio Society to Collaborate on Hi-Res Audio Promotions

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Japan Audio Society (JAS) agree to provide the High-Resolution Audio logo (Hi-Res Audio or HRA) to CEA members and promote it to consumers. “Having a common logo will help establish consistency and assist consumers in navigating this exciting, steadily emerging market,” says Gary Shapiro, CEA president and CEO.
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Powersoft to Exhibit M-System at ALMA Winter Symposium
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Powersoft to Exhibit M-System at ALMA Winter Symposium

Claudio Lastrucci, co-founder of Powersoft S.p.A. and current R&D Director, is presenting a tutorial titled, “A New High Performance Moving Magnet Acoustic Transducer” at the premier event for the loudspeaker and acoustics industry, ALMA’s Winter Symposium on January 3rd & 4th, at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas.
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CSR State Of Play Report Reveals 77% Of People Yearn For Better Sound Quality At Home
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CSR State Of Play Report Reveals 77% Of People Yearn For Better Sound Quality At Home

CSR commissioned a survey to understand the attitudes, habits and trends set to influence the design of home audio systems in the coming years. Audio buyers are becoming increasingly selective about what they want from their audio equipment but are manufacturers delivering on the needs of the market today and the wants of the future?
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