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Kanto Audio Introduces New Bookshelf YU Passive Speakers with Kevlar Woofers and Silk Dome Tweeters
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Kanto Audio Introduces New Bookshelf YU Passive Speakers with Kevlar Woofers and Silk Dome Tweeters

Kanto Audio announced the introduction of its YU Passive 5.25” and YU Passive 4” speakers, two compact models that offer high-performance sound and outstanding value. According to the Canadian company, these new speakers have the same high-quality drivers as the acclaimed Kanto YU6 and YU4 active speakers and are intended to complement new amplifiers and streamers with built-in DACs.
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House of Marley Launches Newest Active Noise Cancelling Headphones With Positive Vibration XL ANC
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House of Marley Launches Newest Active Noise Cancelling Headphones With Positive Vibration XL ANC

The next evolution in the eco-consciously designed Positive Vibration series from House of Marley delivers added features and comfort for an affordable, uninterrupted listening experience. The new Positive Vibration XL ANC over-ear wireless headphones is an upgrade to the popular Positive Vibration XL model, now offering a more premium listening experience featuring active noise cancellation with added comfort and extended battery life.
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Rotel Announces MKII Stereo Preamplifiers with Upgraded Audio Circuits and Components
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Rotel Announces MKII Stereo Preamplifiers with Upgraded Audio Circuits and Components

Rotel announced new upgraded MKII versions of two of the companies stereo preamplifiers with the launch of the RC-1590MKII and RC-1572MKII. Both models feature a host of acoustic and performance upgrades with each acoustic circuit having been critically analyzed and significantly improved by leveraging technologies engineered for the award winning Michi series. Both feature a Texas Instruments premium 32-bit/384kHz digital to analog converter (DAC) stage.
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McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support
by Joao Martins

McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support

Many high-end audio manufacturers offer embedded technologies in specific products, such as amplifiers and wireless speakers, that users quickly learn become obsolete sooner or later. As a leading brand in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, McIntosh Laboratory understands that some things are better kept separate. The McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver was designed in that spirit. It will also be obsolete eventually, but at a suggested retail price of US $500, that's OK.
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LYNX Technik Launches Multi-Format Portable Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope
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LYNX Technik Launches Multi-Format Portable Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope

LYNX Technik, a manufacturer of modular signal processing interfaces and test equipment from Weiterstadt, Germany, announced its new WFM 1801, a portable multi-format and multi-standard waveform monitor with built-in vectorscope and audio monitoring. For anyone working with digital video and audio signals this is a practical solution that effectively replaces the much more expensive (and heavier) rackmount or lab bench systems.
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Belkin Introduces Soundform Connect Multi-Room Audio Adapter with Apple AirPlay 2
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Belkin Introduces Soundform Connect Multi-Room Audio Adapter with Apple AirPlay 2

Belkin, the consumer electronics brand specialized in Apple peripherals and accessories, announced the Soundform Connect audio adapter that turns any traditional stereo speaker into an Apple AirPlay 2-enabled speaker. This is increasingly important in most homes who already have great sound systems in place, and just need a way to connect them to the latest source devices, such as the iPhone, an iPad or a Mac computer, all of which stream high-quality audio over Apple’s recently updated AirPlay 2 protocol.
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Bang & Olufsen Reveals New Beosound Explore Bluetooth Speaker
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Bang & Olufsen Reveals New Beosound Explore Bluetooth Speaker

Short after unveiling two new flagship home speaker designs, Bang & Olufsen now introduced Beosound Explore, a tough and robust Bluetooth speaker, developed to be lightweight, waterproof and with excellent playtime. The perfect durable, outdoor speaker featuring Bang & Olufsen’s signature sound, and a stunning Scandinavian design, the Beosound Explore offers True360 omnidirectional sound anywhere.
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Orchard Audio Launches New Starkrimson 500W GaN Amplifier Modules
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Orchard Audio Launches New Starkrimson 500W GaN Amplifier Modules

Orchard Audio, the innovative audio venture created by Leo Ayzenshtat, expanded its catalog of products for audio enthusiasts and integrators with the launch of Starkrimson Ultra Amp Modules. These high performance audio power amplifier modules utilizing gallium nitride (GaN) MOSFET transistors, expand the highly praised Starkrimson amplification line and are available as completed modules or unpopulated PCBs.
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Yamaha Updates Home Entertainment with New Series of Cutting-edge Aventage AV Receivers
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Yamaha Updates Home Entertainment with New Series of Cutting-edge Aventage AV Receivers

A decade ago, Yamaha brought the power, performance and sophisticated build of its Aventage AV receivers to market. Now, as home entertainment is experiencing a renaissance, Yamaha announced the most dramatic update to its flagship series of AV receivers with three new models that support all the latest standards, media formats and technologies expected today.
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Audiodo Personal Sound Technology Powers New Fresh ‘n Rebel’s Clam Elite ANC Headphones
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Audiodo Personal Sound Technology Powers New Fresh ‘n Rebel’s Clam Elite ANC Headphones

Audiodo announced the newest product to feature their Personal Sound technology in partnership with Dutch lifestyle brand Fresh ‘n Rebel. Fresh ‘n Rebel’s new Clam Elite ANC headphones are the first for the Rotterdam based brand to feature Audiodo’s personalization features. For Audiodo, they mark the fourth product and third over-ear headphones to include the company’s patented technology.
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