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The Simply Sound Company SS-1 Microphone Preamp
by Stuart Yaniger

The Simply Sound Company SS-1 Microphone Preamp

Based out of the Rocky Mountains of Salt Lake City, UT, a band of musicians, engineers, and enthusiasts with a desire to make great products, designed a way to give new life to vintage and modern microphones. The Simply Sound Company, designed its SS-1 single channel preamp, meant to boost the signal of a low output microphone to levels compatible with normal mic inputs. This article was originally published in audioXpress, December 2017.
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Fresh From the Bench: SB Acoustics Rinjani and Ara Speaker Kits
by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: SB Acoustics Rinjani and Ara Speaker Kits

In this review, Oliver A. Masciarotte shares his experience with the surprising SB Acoustics Rinjani and Ara speaker kits, which feature the high-end Satori TW29R Tweeter, the MW16P-4, and the MW16P-8 midwoofers from the brand. Masciarotte had the opportunity to live for some weeks with these exquisite Rinjani speakers - a name inspired by the famous volcano mountain in Lombok, Indonesia, a place of immense natural beauty. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2017.
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True Bass in a Large Space: A Pro DIY Subwoofer Project from 1975!
by Don Keele Jr

True Bass in a Large Space: A Pro DIY Subwoofer Project from 1975!

Part of audioXpress Speaker Focus edition in September 2017, this article by Don Keele, Jr. reminds us of how things evolved in speaker design, revisiting a subwoofer project that uses an Electro-Voice 30W 30" woofer from 1975! In "True Bass in a Large Space," Keele writes, "Getting true bass in a small place is quite easy and straightforward today, but back in 1975, it was not!"
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Amplifier Series: A New Generation ICEpower
by Ward Maas

Amplifier Series: A New Generation ICEpower

In this article, audioXpress visits Danish amplifier powerhouse ICEpower and we were given an insider’s look at its most recent advanced Class-D platform, ICEedge. The visit also provided the opportunity to look at several new products coming from the Danish amplifier specialists, but mainly focuses on the new ICEedge platform. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2017.
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Fresh From the Bench: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers
by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers

During the AXPONA 2017 show in Chicago, IL, Stuart Yaniger visited the Vanatoo room and was greatly impressed with the small and inexpensive proposition of the Transparent Zero powered speakers. After getting a pair into his lab for extended listening and measurement, in January 2018, audioXpress published an extensive and detailed review, because, as Yaniger writes, "I think the engineering is enough to merit the high ratio of words to price."
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Show Report: Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) 2017
by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Show Report: Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) 2017

Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) took place once again in Denver, CO, from October 6–8, 2017. This was the perfect event to hear the trends and experience new products. This year, the Denver Marriott Tech Center had completed the renovations that affected last year's RMAF edition, and it seems that everyone was happier with the show, from exhibitors to visitors. Oliver Masciarotte explains what impressed him at the show in this full report, which audioXpress included in its January 2017 edition.
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Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI): Dreams of Wireless Hearables
by Michael Abrams

Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI): Dreams of Wireless Hearables

One of the leading names in NFMI is FreeLinc Technologies, a research and development company focused on the adoption of this technology as a new wireless standard in the Public Safety, Military, Healthcare, and Consumer markets. For its January 2017 issue, audioXpress invited Dr. Michael Abrams, Freelinc’s Chief Executive Officer, to share his valuable perspective about the role of NFMI in wireless audio applications.
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Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System
by Stuart Yaniger

Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

In this review, Stuart Yaniger measures the new Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System, a new device created by the leading in-ear monitor (IEM) brand that enables musicians to plug in their custom or universal IEMs and turn the existing stage monitor mix into an in-ear mix. See how this easy-to-use and extremely useful in-ear DI box behaves when relaying sound. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2017.
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OPPO Digital UDP-205 Review: A 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player
by Gary Galo

OPPO Digital UDP-205 Review: A 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player

audioXpress November 2017 featured one of the most eagerly awaited reviews: the OPPO Digital UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player. The new UDP-205 features dual ES9038PRO Sabre DAC chips, improved HDMI audio clock, asynchronous USB DAC with coaxial and optical inputs, headphone amplifier, and a dedicated stereo output with XLR balanced connectors. In his review Gary Galo explains why this is the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player for which audio enthusiasts were waiting.
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Primacoustic Recoil Stabilizers: A Solid Speaker Base
by Gary Galo

Primacoustic Recoil Stabilizers: A Solid Speaker Base

Primacoustic's Recoil Stabilizers incorporate four key components to achieve the desired combination of isolation and stability. Isolation is provided by a high-density, open-cell urethane foam base that prevents resonant frequencies from traveling from the loudspeaker to the supporting shelf. This open-cell foam is dense enough to support the weight of the speaker, and soft and thick enough to provide isolation from the surface below. This article was originally published in audioXpress, August 2017
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