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Schiit Audio Introduces Updated Yggdrasil+ True Multibit Modular DAC
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Schiit Audio Introduces Updated Yggdrasil+ True Multibit Modular DAC

Schiit Audio announced the availability of Yggdrasil+, its flagship True Multibit DAC, now updated, featuring a choice of D/A converter options, remote control, non-oversampling (NOS) mode, and phase inversion. The Yggdrasil+ combines performance and value in a high-end DAC, together with the peace of mind of a fully modular platform that is ready for the future. Yggdrasil+ prices start at $2,299 and top out at $2,799, depending on D/A and finish options.
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Audio-Technica Launches ATH-TWX9 True Wireless Earbuds with Digital Hybrid ANC
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Audio-Technica Launches ATH-TWX9 True Wireless Earbuds with Digital Hybrid ANC

Audio-Technica announced the release of its ATH-TWX9 truly wireless earbuds based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound, featuring digital hybrid noise-cancelling technology, aptX Adaptive and spatial audio, among many other outstanding features. Featuring new 5.8mm drivers, these earbuds deliver an extended high-frequency range and improved sound detail as anyone familiar with the brand would expect. And the Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 earbuds are not only feature-rich but also allow unique levels of personalization.
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Celestion Hempback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses and Impulse Responses Are Now Available
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Celestion Hempback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses and Impulse Responses Are Now Available

Changing the traditional order of things, Celestion announced the introduction of the Hempback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses (DSR) and Impulse Responses (IR) for use with DAWs, just ahead of the worldwide retail availability of the physical availability of this unique guitar speaker, model G12M-50. This is a new strategy for a guitar speaker manufacturer, allowing anyone to experiment with the sound, before committing to the actual driver on a combo or stack guitar amplifier.
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iZotope Introduces Audiolens Track Referencing Audio Analyzer Software
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iZotope Introduces Audiolens Track Referencing Audio Analyzer Software

iZotope has released Audiolens, a new desktop software that makes track referencing and comparison simple by collecting and analyzing reference track data directly from any streaming platform or audio source without the need for downloading media files or setting up tedious audio routing setups. The new app allows track comparisons by analyzing audio directly from any audio source and integrating with iZotope's plug-ins Neutron 4 and Ozone 10 to help users match sonic characteristics within their own mixes and masters.
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Shokz Announces OpenRun Pro Mini Premium Bone Conduction Sport Headphones
by Joao Martins

Shokz Announces OpenRun Pro Mini Premium Bone Conduction Sport Headphones

Shokz, formerly AfterShokz and known for its patented bone conduction technology and open-ear headphones, announced OpenRun Pro Mini, a smaller version of Shokz’s most premium bone conduction sports headphones - OpenRun Pro. The reduced-size version of the boundary pushing open-ear headphones improves performance in a 0.83-inch shorter band, giving those with smaller head sizes and ear shapes a more comfortable and snug fit in a smaller titanium frame.
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Monoprice Adds Monolith Audition Series Home Theater Speakers
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Monoprice Adds Monolith Audition Series Home Theater Speakers

Monolith, the home audio brand from Monoprice, announced the launch of a new series of more affordable home theater speaker solutions. The new Audition series speakers will be available in bookshelf, center-channel and two tower configurations that deliver room-filling sound for music, movies, and sports. These Monolith speakers all use carefully selected drivers for the dynamics of movies, while still remaining great hi-fidelity options for stereo listening.
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Devialet Introduces Devialet Mania Portable Smart Speaker
by Joao Martins

Devialet Introduces Devialet Mania Portable Smart Speaker

Devialet dropped another surprise product, this time with a new compact smart speaker that is also the brand's first custom-designed battery-operated multiroom wireless speaker. Inheriting technology from the unique Devialet Phantom, the new Mania features adaptive cross stereo that generates expansive 360° stereo sound, with a soundstage that morphs and adapts to any physical space. The Mania is Alexa-enabled and powered by four ARM Cortex-A53 1.4Ghz processors.
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Audio Precision Updates APx500 Measurement Software to Version 8.0
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Audio Precision Updates APx500 Measurement Software to Version 8.0

Audio Precision released version 8.0 of its APx500 Measurement Software. Significant test time savings and much faster reporting of important measurements are the key features of this upgrade, which also adds an improved Bose SoneTrac method for Rub & Buzz measurements. Version 8.0 features software performance optimizations that reduce unnecessary computation and speed up sequence execution. This results in much faster reporting of important measurements such as THD+N.
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MOTU Now Shipping M6 USB-C Audio Interface with ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology
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MOTU Now Shipping M6 USB-C Audio Interface with ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology

A new audio interface from Cambridge, MA-based Mark of The Unicorn (MOTU), directly targeted at home and project studios, stands-out for its combination of features, specifications and design. MOTU is now shipping the M6, a new USB-C bus-powered audio interface for Mac, Windows and iOS offering audio quality, ultra-low latency, and best-in-class metering with a full-color LCD. And it features ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC converters, including for the two headphone outputs, with independent volume control.
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Sennheiser Updates Momentum True Wireless 3 Firmware Introducing Major Features
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Updates Momentum True Wireless 3 Firmware Introducing Major Features

In a demonstration of the new State of Things, the latest and acclaimed Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 true wireless earbuds with Adaptive ANC received a firmware update adding multipoint device connectivity, and a host of additional features. The new firmware update loads to the Qualcomm platform via the Smart Control App (iOS, Android) also introduces a high-resolution sound mode for convenience and quality.
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