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Technics Announces SL-100C Entry-Level Direct Drive Turntable
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Technics Announces SL-100C Entry-Level Direct Drive Turntable

Technics announced the availability of its new SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable. Featuring the iconic characteristics of Technics turntables, such as the coreless direct drive motor and a high-precision S-shaped aluminum tonearm, it comes in at an even more affordable price point - $999.99 - than the highly acclaimed SL-1500C, which uses the same direct drive construction.
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Audiocase Makes a Case for All-in-One Portable Speakers
by Joao Martins

Audiocase Makes a Case for All-in-One Portable Speakers

What is it with Denmark and innovative speaker companies? After Soundboks becoming a global sensation with ridiculously large "portable" party speakers, now there's another Danish startup ready to disrupt the home audio space with a unique approach, which in their case, makes complete sense. Launching on Kickstarter, Audiocase is promoting the ultimate all-in-one portable speaker, home audio system, practice amplifier, PA system, and karaoke machine. Actually, make that two. A big and a large(r) speaker.
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Samsung Unveils Updated Galaxy Buds2 Pro with New Hi-Res 24-bit Hi-Fi Codec
by Joao Martins

Samsung Unveils Updated Galaxy Buds2 Pro with New Hi-Res 24-bit Hi-Fi Codec

As it happens every year with the companies that attempt to follow Apple's model of promoting a large impact event to announce new products, Samsung just promoted something similar to unveil its new Galaxy foldable smartphones, and used the opportunity to also unveil the new Galaxy true wireless earbuds with all the latest features. The new Galaxy Buds2 Pro are Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds with multipoint connectivity, featuring new 2-way coaxial drivers and also introduce a new Samsung codec for 24-bit Hi-Res Audio streaming.
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Urbanista Introduces Phoenix True Wireless Earbuds Powered by Exeger Powerfoyle
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Urbanista Introduces Phoenix True Wireless Earbuds Powered by Exeger Powerfoyle

Exeger has partnered once again with lifestyle audio brand Urbanista to launch true wireless earbuds powered by its Powerfoyle solar cell material technology, allowing endless playtime. The launch marks the next phase in the two companies’ partnership which was first announced following the launch of Urbanista Los Angeles, the world’s first self-charging over-ear headphones in 2021. The new Urbanista Phoenix TWS earbuds come with a self-charging case when exposed to any form of light.
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Monoprice Announces Monolith THX Certified 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System
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Monoprice Announces Monolith THX Certified 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System

Monolith, the high-end audio brand from Monoprice, released the new M518HT THX Certified 5.1 Home Theater System – an affordable (MSRP: $799.99), small footprint home theater speaker system designed for smaller rooms and gaming systems. Featuring five premium on-wall satellite speakers and an 8-inch powered subwoofer, this system has been THX Certified Compact to ensure that listeners experience sound that is dynamic, detailed, and crystal clear.
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones Add Adaptive ANC to Refined Design
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones Add Adaptive ANC to Refined Design

Sennheiser has just refreshed its MOMENTUM range with the introduction of the new MOMENTUM 4 Wireless headphones, raising the bar even higher, with best-in-class sound, advanced Adaptive Noise Cancellation and exceptional comfort. An important product announcement for the new Sennheiser consumer division now part of Sonova, the new MOMENTUM 4 Wireless headphones are a refined design, intended to compete with all the leading references in the market.
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Neumann Revives Legendary M 49 Tube Microphone
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Neumann Revives Legendary M 49 Tube Microphone

Neumann is reissuing one of the most iconic mics in its catalog, the M 49. This is the Neumann large diaphragm tube microphone that was used on countless classic recordings during the 50s and 60s and is now reissued as the M 49 V ($8,499), Handmade in Germany according to the original specifications. Neumann says that it can even be used side by side with the originals. The main differences are on the power source and polar pattern control unit that will automatically adapt to any mains voltage according to today's specs. Also new, the "V" in the new M 49 V stands for its variable circuits and sound options.
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LG Introduces New Tone Free Earbuds with Adaptive ANC, Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking and More Innovations
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LG Introduces New Tone Free Earbuds with Adaptive ANC, Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking and More Innovations

LG Electronics announced its 2022 lineup of TONE Free true wireless earbuds. The new models provide improvements on the sound experience, once again tuned by Meridian, combined with advanced audio technologies, a better-fitting design, and a host of useful, new features. The flagship model TONE Free T90 earbuds introduces Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking support and delivers impressive sound thanks to several upgrades, including a new internal structure with larger graphene drivers.
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Creative Launches Sound Blaster X1 USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier
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Creative Launches Sound Blaster X1 USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Creative Technology launched the Sound Blaster X1, an updated version of its SXFI AMP introduced in 2018, offering an improved USB DAC and headphone amplifier in the same exact compact form-factor. The Sound Blaster X1 combines the company's Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine with its Super X-Fi Headphone Holography technology, one of the earliest attempts at a binaural spatial audio engine. The difference is that the Sound Blaster X1 is now targeted for all computer audio needs.
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Tube Amp Doctor Introduces New TAD 6V6GT-STR REDBASE Premium Selected Tubes
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Tube Amp Doctor Introduces New TAD 6V6GT-STR REDBASE Premium Selected Tubes

With the entirely new TAD 6V6GT-STR REDBASE, German company Tube Amp Doctor Musikhandels GmbH introduced a new family member to their REDBASE high quality premium tube series. An ideal tube for Fender Deluxe Tweed 5E3 or Blackface Princeton Reverb guitar amps, single ended Class A amps like the Fender Tweed Champ, Vibro Champ, Fender Champion 600 or the Univalve. As the company explains, many boutique amp builders have already embraced the TAD 6V6GT-STR REDBASE and the company is ready to ship worldwide!
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