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QSC Announces Two New Full-Featured Compact Processing Cores for Q-SYS Ecosystem
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QSC Announces Two New Full-Featured Compact Processing Cores for Q-SYS Ecosystem

QSC announced two new audio, video and control processors native to its Q-SYS Ecosystem – the smaller Q-SYS Core 8 Flex and Q-SYS Core Nano. Driven by the proliferation of networked endpoints and the expanding processing needs of a wider variety of spaces and topologies, the Core 8 Flex includes onboard analog audio I/O and GPIO plus network I/O while the Q-SYS Core Nano offers network-only audio I/O processing and control.
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Bose Introduces QuietComfort Earbuds with Improved Noise Cancelling and Smaller Sport Earbuds
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Bose Introduces QuietComfort Earbuds with Improved Noise Cancelling and Smaller Sport Earbuds

The pioneer in noise cancelling, Bose introduced the new QuietComfort Earbuds, delivering what the company claims is the "quiet" of Bose around-ear noise cancelling headphones in an in-ear design. For the QuietComfort Earbuds, Bose developed an entirely new platform with proprietary processing and algorithms. Bose also introduced the new Sport Earbuds — entirely re-engineered to produce improved sound from smaller, slimmer enclosures that stay securely in place, without causing pain, pressure, or needing ear hooks.
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CUI Devices Adds IP67 Rated Models to Enclosed Speaker Line
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CUI Devices Adds IP67 Rated Models to Enclosed Speaker Line

CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the addition of waterproof enclosed speakers to its CES product family. Carrying IP67 ratings, these enclosed speakers feature sound pressure levels (SPLs) from 89 to 106 dB at 10 cm and resonance frequencies from 680 to 1700 Hz. Thanks to their enclosed speaker design and IP67 ratings, the CES series offer engineers a turnkey solution fully optimized for sound quality and simplified design integration in applications that may be subject to moisture and environmental contaminants.
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NAD Announces New C 298 Two-Channel Power Amplifier with Purifi Eigentakt Technology
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NAD Announces New C 298 Two-Channel Power Amplifier with Purifi Eigentakt Technology

For those audio enthusiasts considering their options to acquire a new amplifier that uses Purifi Eigentakt amplification technology, NAD Electronics announced another high-performance, affordable and very attractive option. The C 298 is a two-channel design that is a perfect partner to high quality preamplifiers or in any application where additional channels of high end audio amplification are desired. This new NAD classic amp boasts 185 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms and can be bridged to 620W X 1 into 8 Ohms to create a huge Monoblock.
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Sonus Faber Launches New Lumina Line of High-End Speakers
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Sonus Faber Launches New Lumina Line of High-End Speakers

Sonus faber announced the new Lumina collection, a new home speaker line conceived on the notion that now, more than ever, it is important to savor time for ourselves and celebrate life’s precious moments. Available with three models for stereo or home theater 5.1 configurations, the new Lumina series speakers are available in three luxury finishes using refined materials and careful craftsmanship. All models offer the natural sound reproduction and voicing of Sonus faber in one of the most affordable speaker series ever from the brand.
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Rotel Introduces Home Theater Products Supporting Dirac Room Correction
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Rotel Introduces Home Theater Products Supporting Dirac Room Correction

Rotel launched the new RSP-1576MKII and RAP-1580MKII surround processors, joining the brand's family of home theater components of exceptional value. The two new models include a license for best-in-class Dirac room correction technology to ensure accurate room calibration and system configuration for installations of any size. The RSP-1576MKII model will be available September 2020 and retail for $3,499 USD, while the RAP-1580MKII starts shipping October 2020 as retails for $4,999 USD.
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Technics Combines Sound, Design and Function with New OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 All-in-One Music System
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Technics Combines Sound, Design and Function with New OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 All-in-One Music System

A major highlight of Panasonic's press conference at IFA 2018, the Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 compact wireless speaker introduced a new premium design, with state-of-the-art connectivity and a powerful, refined sound. Two years later, at the hybrid IFA 2020 event in Berlin, Technics unveiled its new Premium Class OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 all-in-one music system. This new model is an effort to refining the sound quality, function and design of the preceding SC-C70, introduced in 2019. This shows a strong determination from Panasonic towards the category.
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Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones Expand Haptic Bass and Personalization Options with Audiodo
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Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones Expand Haptic Bass and Personalization Options with Audiodo

Always trying to offer something unique, lifestyle audio brand Skullcandy announced the launch of Crusher Evo, the company's newest headphone model in the popular Crusher franchise. The new Crusher Evo improves the immersive audio experience and combines two notable audio advancements: an improved version of Skullcandy's patented Sensory Haptic Bass and Personal Sound from Audiodo, a progressive audio personalization technology enabled through the Skullcandy App.
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Orchard Audio PecanPi DAC Receives Roon Tested Certification
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Orchard Audio PecanPi DAC Receives Roon Tested Certification

Orchard Audio announced that its versatile PecanPi DAC has now received Roon Tested certification from Roon Labs. This is an important achievement for Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat's company, which until know has been widely recognized by the excellent quality of it's products and designs, but was lacking the support of a major software player. With the Roon certification, more users will be encouraged to try The PecanPi DAC, knowing they will be able to use Roon, with its superior music browsing experience and rich metadata.
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Ultrasone Unveils Volcano Headphone Tube Amplifier
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Ultrasone Unveils Volcano Headphone Tube Amplifier

The Bavaria-based headphone manufacturer just introduced a new high end product to complement its existing high-end Edition Series headphones. Designed by Ultrasone and manufactured in Hungary, the new Volcano headphone amplifier continues the brand's tradition of aiming for reference products with superior sound quality, also perfectly matched to the Ultrasone Edition 15 reference headphones. Each Volcano is a carefully handcrafted unit, in a solid metal chassis and front panel with real wood side panels.
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