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Technics Introduces Reference Class SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier Leveraging Low-Resistance GaN Devices
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Technics Introduces Reference Class SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier Leveraging Low-Resistance GaN Devices

Technics unveiled the SU-R1000, its first Reference Class integrated amplifier. As Technics explains, its Reference Class products are developed in pursue of the brand's insatiable desire to deliver ultimate sound quality to customers, and offer the premium musical experience the Technics brand is known for. The SU-R1000 follows design references of the classic hifi components from decades ago. But inside, this is a technical evolution of the brand's 2014 rebirth.
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iZotope Releases RX 8 Audio Repair and Enhancement Software and Announces Updates to Flagship Software Suites
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iZotope Releases RX 8 Audio Repair and Enhancement Software and Announces Updates to Flagship Software Suites

iZotope continues to lead in advanced audio processing solutions and delivering a consistent program of relevant software updates. The intelligent audio technology company from Cambridge, Massachusetts, now released RX 8, the latest update to iZotope's flagship audio repair and enhancement software, as well as the RX Post Production Suite 5. Additionally, iZotope announced that Music Production Suite 4 will be coming this fall.
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Dynaudio Improved Contour i 2020 Speaker Series Is Now Available
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Dynaudio Improved Contour i 2020 Speaker Series Is Now Available

Dynaudio's much praised and respected Contour speakers series, updated and very warmly received in 2016, was updated again with the introduction of the Contour i series, announced back in April 2020. The models and the outside design remain the same, just the insides were completely updated with new drivers and crossovers, which Dynaudio engineers felt could substantially improve the series - and make their marketing and sales colleagues also happy. Now, they are shipping.
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Bowers & Wilkins Celebrates 25 Years With New 600 Series Anniversary Edition Speaker Range
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Bowers & Wilkins Celebrates 25 Years With New 600 Series Anniversary Edition Speaker Range

Among the uncertainty of Bowers & Wilkins being acquired (apparently a negotiation process is ongoing with Sound United, the parent company to Denon, Marantz and Polk Audio) and the certainty of the recent restructuring, following the separation from Eva Automation, the famous brand is celebrating 25 years in the audio industry, six generations of engineering, and more than a million products sold. To signal the anniversary, B&W launched the new 600 Series Anniversary Edition, the seventh generation of 600 Series loudspeakers from Bowers & Wilkins.
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beyerdynamic Announces Third Generation T1 and T5 Headphones
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beyerdynamic Announces Third Generation T1 and T5 Headphones

beyerdynamic officially launched the third generation of the high end T1 (open) and T5 (closed) headphones today. Both headphones are powered by transducers based on beyerdynamic’s Tesla technology, are certified for high resolution audio, and improve the sound experience yet again, with a focus on the authentic reproduction of sounds, tuned for high-end realism especially in the upper mids. And they come with improved replaceable cables!
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ASUS New ROG Delta S Headphones Are First with MQA Renderer Technology
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ASUS New ROG Delta S Headphones Are First with MQA Renderer Technology

Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology has been adopted by ASUS for its latest ROG (Republic of Gamers) Delta S headphones. The headset, was designed to offer superior audio quality for gaming enthusiasts, being equipped with a Hi-Res ESS Quad-DAC and large, high-quality drivers, allowing gamers to enjoy music streamed in high resolution. That is, for those that don't mind listening to music while their headphones glow constantly due to the circular RGB lighting effect! But at least the ROG Delta S are a comfortable USB-C design for PCs, consoles and mobile gaming.
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Philips Announces New Active Noise Cancellation Wireless Headphone Range
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Philips Announces New Active Noise Cancellation Wireless Headphone Range

Sound quality, superior active noise cancellation (ANC) performance and excellent passive isolation are the key focus for the new three-model premium-performance ANC headphone range from Philips TV & Sound. The 2020 range will include two high-performance true wireless (TWS) in-ear earbuds and an over-ear ANC headphone. The T8505 & T5505 true wireless models will be available in October, and the H9505 over-ear model to be available in November 2020.
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DirectOut Prodigy Series Enjoys Prodigious Evolution During Pandemic
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DirectOut Prodigy Series Enjoys Prodigious Evolution During Pandemic

Using the extra time available for development allowed by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on other activities, German developer DirectOut has greatly expanded the capabilities of its PRODIGY Series with the release of new firmware for both the PRODIGY.MC (Modular Audio Converter) and PRODIGY.MP (Multifunction Audio Processor). The result, the company says, is a "prodigious" evolution, with both firmware and software updates that considerably expand features, redundancy, and versatility.
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Yamaha Introduces Eight Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Technologies to Optimize Sound
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Yamaha Introduces Eight Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Technologies to Optimize Sound

Yamaha unveiled an extensive new line of wireless headphones and earbuds that intelligently adapt and respond to listeners and their environment. In total, Yamaha released 8 new designs across its portfolio, relying on Qualcomm's audio platforms and technologies to create an impressive lineup with advanced audio features and multiple form factors, with options at many price points. The lineup includes truly wireless earbuds with ANC, two models based on the advanced Qualcomm QCC5124 SoC with aptX Adaptive technology.
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Sennheiser Celebrates 75 years With Momentum True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition
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Sennheiser Celebrates 75 years With Momentum True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition

A special occasion deserves a special edition, and Sennheiser is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a limited edition of its updated Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds, launched in March 2019. The new Anniversary Edition comes in an exclusive all-black design featuring the original Sennheiser logo on the earbuds and case. Created as a thank you to Sennheiser’s customers, it pays tribute to the company’s heritage and reflects the audio specialist’s longstanding commitment to creating unique listening experiences.
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