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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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LEA Professional Connect Series Achieves EN54-16 Certification
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LEA Professional Connect Series Achieves EN54-16 Certification

Underscoring its commitment to providing high-quality solutions that meet critical safety standards, LEA Professional's high-quality, pro-audio amplifiers with cloud- and IoT-based technologies, achieved EN54-16 voice alarm certification. All LEA Professional Connect Series amplifiers leverage the built-in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform that allows integrators to control and monitor critical operational data points that are integral to maintaining system health securely and remotely.
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Pro-Ject Introduces Two New Balanced Output High-End Turntables
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Pro-Ject Introduces Two New Balanced Output High-End Turntables

Pro-Ject announced the first products in its upcoming collection of truly balanced high-performance turntables. The new X1 B and X2 B are the brand’s first turntables with dedicated, fully balanced mini XLR outputs. This connection optimizes the performance of Moving Coil cartridges when used with a compatible phono preamplifier. For out-of-box compatibility with the widest array of equipment and to keep the price down, a Sumiko Rainier Moving Magnet cartridge is factory installed for immediate enjoyment via the turntables’ RCA unbalanced outputs.
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Donner Music Unveils Dobuds ONE True Wireless Active Noise Canceling Earbuds with Hybrid Drivers
by Joao Martins

Donner Music Unveils Dobuds ONE True Wireless Active Noise Canceling Earbuds with Hybrid Drivers

Donner, a music technology company, announced the US debut of Dobuds ONE, its first true wireless and active noise canceling earbuds featuring both dynamic driver and balanced armature driver. The Donner Dobuds ONE feature a combination of a super-sized 12mm liquid-crystal polymer dynamic driver and a balanced armature driver with onboard ANC, and are available in matte black, mint green, snow white and navy blue for $49.99 MSRP.
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Bluesound Professional Announces B170S Networked Streaming Amplifier Is Now Available
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Bluesound Professional Announces B170S Networked Streaming Amplifier Is Now Available

Originally unveiled in March 2022, the B170S Networked Streaming Stereo Amplifier by Bluesound Professional is now available across North American and global distribution markets. Introducing a high-quality, low impedance and constant voltage amplifier with a BluOS-enabled music player, the B170S module is a complete stereo solution for commercial installations. Orders for the B170S are open immediately with warehouse availability starting in September 2022.
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Shure Announces Limited-Edition MV7 White Noir Microphone
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Shure Announces Limited-Edition MV7 White Noir Microphone

Launched in October 2020 in direct response to the popularity of the classic Shure SM7B for home streaming and podcasting, the Shure MV7 XLR/USB microphone was available only in black and silver finishes. Now Shure announced an elegant new limited-edition MV7 White Noir model, which features a black and white color combination, providing streamers and content creators with a contemporary option that will look even better on camera.
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Boutique Microphone Manufacturer Sees Success With Exclusive Finish Limited Runs
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Boutique Microphone Manufacturer Sees Success With Exclusive Finish Limited Runs

In 2021, Soyuz introduced the world to a limited edition version of the renowned 017 Series microphone with an exclusive Brass Black finish. The 25 units quickly sold out and prompted Soyuz to continue the series with the release of the 023 Brass Black in May 2022. Soyuz Microphones now released a new batch of 017 Series Brass Black microphones. This limited edition run of 80 microphones (40 TUBE / 40 FET) uses a unique process called bluing to give the mic's body its beautiful hue and patina.
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Vertere Acoustics Announces Updated DG-1S Turntable and Phono Preamp
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Vertere Acoustics Announces Updated DG-1S Turntable and Phono Preamp

Vertere Acoustics announced that its DG-1 record player/turntable has been updated and improved. After little more than three years, the company already had many ideas on how to improve its original product and announced the DG-1 S, which will be available in September 2022. Also updated and improved is the Vertere PHONO-1 MKII L MM/MC Phono Preamplifier, now featuring a new gold-plated L-shaped PCB and significantly enhanced accessibility for the customization DIP switches.
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Dirac Spatial Audio Powers All-New NuraTrue Pro Wireless Earbuds
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Dirac Spatial Audio Powers All-New NuraTrue Pro Wireless Earbuds

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac and Australian headphone company Nura announced a collaboration on the upcoming NuraTrue Pro wireless earbuds, featuring Dirac Virtuo spatial audio. The latest earbuds from Nura mark the first collaboration between the two companies and demonstrate Dirac’s growing leadership position in the headphone market – after establishing its technology in the automotive, home theater, and mobile markets. The NuraTrue Pro earbuds are now fully funded on Kickstarter.
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