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MarkAudio-SOTA Makes Debut of Cesti MB Wide-Range Single Driver Loudspeaker at the LA Audio Show
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MarkAudio-SOTA Makes Debut of Cesti MB Wide-Range Single Driver Loudspeaker at the LA Audio Show

MarkAudio-SOTA is to premiere the new single-driver, full-spectrum, Cesti MB speaker, in addition to demonstrating their well-regarded Cesti B, Cesti T and Viotti One loudspeakers at the LA Audio Show June 2-4th (Room 408.) The showcase is the US market launch celebration of the company's new Cesti MB monitor speakers, offering the rich midrange that is typical of a wide-range, single speaker design, plus the high-impact dynamics typical of multi-way speakers.
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New Nagra HD Preamp Previewed at High End Munich 2017
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New Nagra HD Preamp Previewed at High End Munich 2017

During the 2017 High End show in Munich, Audio Technology Switzerland announced it is developing its most ambitious Nagra Audio preamplifier ever. The Swiss company says the new preamplifier, built around the existing HD DAC and HD AMP will complement the existing Nagra HD range, and will be called simply the HD Preamp. The concept will be available for demonstration this summer and is scheduled for release in the fall 2017.
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Focal Introduces Utopia III Evo Speakers at High-End Munich 2017
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Focal Introduces Utopia III Evo Speakers at High-End Munich 2017

French high end audio manufacturer Focal promoted one of the most well-attended press events at the High End show in Munich this year, where it introduced two new speakers in its Utopia III family. The two new Evo models (Evo stands for evolution) expand on the company's technological heritage, integrating its most recent innovations in the new Scala and Maestro models, with more to come. The new Utopia III Evo models will be available from August 2017.
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Revel by Harman Performa3 Be Introduced at High End Munich 2017
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Revel by Harman Performa3 Be Introduced at High End Munich 2017

Previewed at CES 2017 and now introduced at High End 2017 in Munich, the new Revel Performa3 Be model features the addition of 1-inch Beryllium dome tweeters and Deep Ceramic Composite mid-range and woofers. Based on Revel’s Performa3 F208, the Performa3 Be 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker also features the latest patented fifth generation Acoustic Lens Waveguide and premium crossover network designs to deliver detailed high frequency response and seamless integration with the mid-range.
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Audeze Introduces LCD-i4 In-Ears Based on the LCD-4
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Audeze Introduces LCD-i4 In-Ears Based on the LCD-4

Audeze has launched the LCD-i4 — an all-out assault on making the absolute best in-ear phones, scaling down the renown LCD-4 headphones, and creating what they believe can be “an “End Game” in-ear headphone for music lovers desiring many of the performance qualities of the LCD-4 for both in-home use or while traveling.” The new flagship in-ears were the highlight for Audeze at the 2017 High End show in Munich, Germany.
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Weiss and PSI Audio Reveal LiveBox Crosstalk Cancellation Based Speaker at High End Munich 2017
by Joao Martins

Weiss and PSI Audio Reveal LiveBox Crosstalk Cancellation Based Speaker at High End Munich 2017

This is a dream project that’s been on the works for some time, and is now close to becoming a commercial reality. Combining all the possibilities of modern digital processing technology and electroacoustic design, Swiss companies Weiss and PSI Audio are promoting a fully working demonstration of the LiveBox fully-integrated Crosstalk Cancellation speaker, which allows both convincing stereo and binaural experiences from a single source, designed to be like “a piece of furniture.”
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Mark Levinson Introduces № 515 Turntable and № 585.5 Integrated Amplifier with Pure Phono Module at High End 2017
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Mark Levinson Introduces № 515 Turntable and № 585.5 Integrated Amplifier with Pure Phono Module at High End 2017

At High End 2017, Mark Levinson is showcasing the № 515 Turntable, designed and built in partnership with industry-leader VPI Industries, and handcrafted in the USA, while introducing the brand new № 585.5 integrated amplifier with Pure Phono module. The № 585.5 is the second integrated amplifier in the Mark Levinson 500 series range, adding also an upgraded remote control and new three-piece extruded, machined, and anodized aluminum top cover.
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Expanse Affordable Electrostatic Speakers Campaign on Indiegogo
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Expanse Affordable Electrostatic Speakers Campaign on Indiegogo

Another week, another speaker design is promoted on crowdfunding platforms. While some ideas are better than others, there's nothing like taking an existing technology and giving it an updated use for modern needs. That's what IC One Two (IC12), a company from Australia, is realizing with their new Expanse Speakers range. A modern take on the best acoustic properties of electrostatic transducers in two affordable systems for desktop and home-theater use.
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Hafler Introduces HA75-DAC Headphone Amplifier and USB DAC
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Hafler Introduces HA75-DAC Headphone Amplifier and USB DAC

Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering) announced the launch of the HA75-DAC, an audiophile-quality tube based headphone amplifier and USB digital to analog converter. Basically, Radial took its existing Hafler HA75 "vintage inspired" headphone amplifier, a 100% discrete class-A circuit with a 12AX7 tube drive, and added a USB Digital-to-Analog converter input with 24-bit/192kHz support in the same 14 gauge steel casing, making it a much more practical and complete unit in multiple applications.
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Avermetrics Releases 8-Channel Switch for Audio Measurements
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Avermetrics Releases 8-Channel Switch for Audio Measurements

Audio and electronic production test systems specialist, Avermetrics, has announced the release of its new 9084 Analog Switch. Based in Los Angeles, California, Avermetrics develops highly modular and scalable test solutions for electronics production lines. Its new 9084 Analog Switch was precisely designed to respond to the needs of audio equipment manufacturers with high-channel count devices that need to be tested.
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