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Bryston Introduces the BP-19 Preamplifier
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Bryston Introduces the BP-19 Preamplifier

Bryston has announced the introduction of an ultra-high-performance BP-19 analog preamplifier. According to the Peterborough, Ontario-based manufacturer, the BP-19 leverages years of R&D and many design innovations that were achieved during the development of its best-selling BR-20 preamplifier. The BP-19 is meticulously handcrafted in Canada and comes with Bryston's legendary 20-year warranty. Why would you need another preamplifier, particularly if Bryston already offers great options? The answer is in the performance.
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Urbanista Launches Malibu Speaker Powered By Powerfoyle Solar Cell Technology
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Urbanista Launches Malibu Speaker Powered By Powerfoyle Solar Cell Technology

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announced the latest addition to its line-up of light-powered audio products, leveraging Exeger's unique solar cell technology. The new Urbanista Malibu is the world's first self-charging wireless speaker with an integrated Powerfoyle membrane, paving the way to a new generation of activity oriented consumer electronics. The Urbanista Malibu is a waterproof design that self charges whenever exposed to indoor or outdoor light.
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Shure Introduces Plug-On USB-C Audio Interface with Onboard DSP
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Shure Introduces Plug-On USB-C Audio Interface with Onboard DSP

Shure launched the MVX2U Digital Audio Interface, a clever, easy-to-use, single-channel, XLR to USB-C solution designed to extract the best possible results from any microphone. Basically the MVX2U converts any XLR microphone to USB, which in turns allows complete access to the ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop App, where users can adjust boost gain, activate 48V phantom power for condenser microphones, and configure custom EQ, filters and dynamic processing.
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Technics Expands True Wireless Earbuds Portfolio with New Compact and Lightweight EAH-AZ40M2
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Technics Expands True Wireless Earbuds Portfolio with New Compact and Lightweight EAH-AZ40M2

Technics announced the launch of its new compact and lightweight earbuds, the EAH-AZ40M2, redefining once again its entry level TWS model with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology. Joining the recently released EAH-AZ80 and EAH-AZ60M2, the EAH-AZ40M2 earbuds complete the brand's true wireless portfolio, offering superior sound quality from a 6mm driver, Bluetooth Multipoint connection for three devices, and beamforming technology for clear conversations.
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Monoprice Releases Stage Right Studio 2‑Channel 1073‑Style Microphone Preamp
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Monoprice Releases Stage Right Studio 2‑Channel 1073‑Style Microphone Preamp

Since Rupert Neve designed the original 1073 preamplifier, this solid-state circuit was copied, replicated, reversed-engineered, sampled, emulated, and sound-shaped. And yet, these days any home studio is able to buy a 1073-style microphone preamp that is simply a good analog, transformer-isolated version of the original. Monoprice is now the latest company to join the club with its faithful looking and impressive Stage Right Studio 2-Channel 1073-Style Microphone Preamp.
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Westone Audio Launches AM PRO X Series of In-Ear Monitors with Passive Ambience Port
by Joao Martins

Westone Audio Launches AM PRO X Series of In-Ear Monitors with Passive Ambience Port

A leading brand and pioneer in the original in-ear monitor category, Westone Audio unveiled the new AM PRO X series of universal IEMs, designed for stage use but not providing full isolation. The new models feature the company's patented StageSense technology, a passive port filter that allows ambience sound to be channeled with the driver's response. The series includes the AM PRO X 10 (single driver), AM PRO X 20 (dual driver), and AM PRO X 30 (triple driver) models.
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Linkplay Technology Announces New WiiM Pro Plus with Premium DAC Built-in
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Linkplay Technology Announces New WiiM Pro Plus with Premium DAC Built-in

Linkplay Technology launched the WiiM Pro Plus, an upgraded version of its successful WiiM Pro audio streamer. Listening to the market, the new WiiM Pro Plus now offers a premium AKM DAC built-in, and takes home audio to a new level featuring enhanced audio-quality, all within the same simple and cost-effective package. The WiiM Pro Plus is designed to reduce the total system cost, allowing music enthusiasts to create a high-res streaming audio system that extends existing equipment, for a fraction of the cost of buying a new setup, additional cables or an external DAC.
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Sound Particles Introduces AudioMatrix Utility Plugin
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Sound Particles Introduces AudioMatrix Utility Plugin

Sound Particles, the innovative audio technology software house is not stopping its pace of development. While its core particles sound design software is being used in almost all movie blockbusters, including the latest Indiana Jones or Mission Impossible, the Portuguese company now announced the launch of AudioMatrix, an audio routing utility plugin designed to empower all audio professionals working with complex multichannel content for immersive formats.
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Harman Luxury Audio Group Expands Classic Series with New JBL L42ms Integrated Music System
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Harman Luxury Audio Group Expands Classic Series with New JBL L42ms Integrated Music System

A more compact version of the JBL L75ms Music System introduced in 2021, the new JBL L42ms is an integrated music system that was designed to fit today’s entertainment lifestyle by showcasing the iconic sound of a pair of JBL loudspeakers in a single cabinet system. Behind the iconic JBL Quadrex grille are a pair of dual 4-inch woofers and dual 0.75-inch aluminum dome tweeters with waveguides positioned to the left and right to create a wide and even soundfield. The L42ms is available in the classic JBL real wood veneer finishes of Black Walnut or Natural Walnut.
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Hegel Unveils H600 Dual Mono Integrated Amplifier and DAC
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Hegel Unveils H600 Dual Mono Integrated Amplifier and DAC

Hegel has introduced their reference integrated amplifier. The H600 is rated for 303 watts in 8 ohms, with a damping factor of 4000, and 2 ohms drive capability - core specifications that Hegel considers are key for an amplifier to drive any speaker with confidence and ease. In line with the company's obsession of dual everything, the amplifier is a dual mono design. It also boasts a state-of-the-art preamplifier with the same extremely precise volume attenuator found in the Hegel reference P30A amplifier.
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