All items tagged with DSD (68)

Sennheiser Reveals New HE 1 Orpheus Electrostatic Headphones

November 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Reveals New HE 1 Orpheus Electrostatic Headphones

Following the intriguing teaser web campaign “Reshaping Excellence”, launched September 1st during an event in London to celebrate its 70th anniversary year, Sennheiser finally revealed the successor to the legendary Orpheus, originally introduced in 1990. The 2015 Orpheus reintroduces the concept of the world’s best headphones.

German Physiks Exhibits With Merging Technologies at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2015

September 16, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

German Physiks Exhibits With Merging Technologies at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2015

It's going to be the place to hear true high-resolution audio at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) in Denver, Colorado (October 2-4, 2015). German Physiks will be playing DSD256 and 24-bit 352.8 kHz DXD masters directly from Merging’s new NADAC system, through a pair of Carbon Mk IV loudspeakers.

Merging Announces NADAC Distribution Agreements in Europe, Asia and Pacific

August 31, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Merging Announces NADAC Distribution Agreements in Europe, Asia and Pacific

Following distribution appointments for North America, Merging is now confirming agreements with companies who will be handling the NADAC network-attached DAC market - high-end consumer segment - all over the world. In some cases, like China, Merging established a new company to address this market efficiently and separate it from the professional business.

Merging Finalizes NADAC Distribution for North America

August 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Merging Finalizes NADAC Distribution for North America

Merging Technologies announced that On a Higher Note, LLC has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for USA and Canada for its new NADAC products. The agreement covers the consumer market and the high-end audio industry, tapping On A Higher Note’s ever-growing elite network of high fidelity retailers and custom installers.

Tascam Releases Free Hi-Res Editor Software With Native Direct Stream Digital Support

June 18, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Tascam Releases Free Hi-Res Editor Software With Native Direct Stream Digital Support

TASCAM has announced Hi-Res Editor, a free application that supports up to 11.2MHz DSD files or 384k WAV. The software allows playback and export of DSD files without intermediate conversion to PCM audio. It is available now as a free download for Windows, with a Mac OS X version coming soon.

Next Generation Premium Multi-Channel DAC Series from AKM Reaches the Market

June 1, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Next Generation Premium Multi-Channel DAC Series from AKM Reaches the Market

The new series of 2/4/6/8ch D/A converters from Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) is powering a new generation of high-quality consumer electronic devices, measurement equipment and control systems, now reaching the market. The AK4452VN, AK4454VN, AK4456VN and AK4458VN chips are 768kHz 32bit premium D/A converters, based on AKM’s Velvet Sound chip architecture.

Audio-Technica Flagship AT-HA5050H Headphone Amplifier and High-Res Headphone Range in Munich

May 25, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Flagship AT-HA5050H Headphone Amplifier and High-Res Headphone Range in Munich

During the 2015 High-End Show in Munich, Audio-Technica displayed a complete range of solutions for high-resolution audio enthusiasts, including its MSR7 and CKR High-Res headphone range, the AT-PHA100 portable headphone amplifier and the amazing Audio-Technica AT-HA5050H hybrid headphone amp, among other products.

Pioneer Announces New Home Theater Receivers featuring Dolby Atmos, Wi-fi, Bluetooth and HRA support.

March 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Pioneer Announces New Home Theater Receivers featuring Dolby Atmos, Wi-fi, Bluetooth and HRA support.

Pioneer Home Entertainment USA announced two new Pioneer Elite home theater receivers that will meet the needs of custom installers, and two new consumer home theater receivers. All models feature HDCP 2.2 compliance, HDMI 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, DSD file playback and more. The 7.2 models are able to decode and play back Dolby Atmos content.

Parasound New Halo Integrated Amplifier and DAC Now Shipping!

March 12, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound New Halo Integrated Amplifier and DAC Now Shipping!

As Richard Schram, the president and founder of Parasound explains, “several years ago we challenged ourselves to create a no-compromise integrated amp that would match the performance of our Halo separates in every respect. We call it the Halo Integrated Amplifier.” Parasound’s new 2.1-channel integrated amplifier/DAC with 160-watts per channel of John Curl designed amplifier topology is now shipping.

Cakewalk Delivers First Major Release for SONAR Membership Program

March 11, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Cakewalk Delivers First Major Release for SONAR Membership Program

Most software companies have been long critized by their inconsistent and sometimes disruptive upgrade policies. Cakewalk, now a Gibson Brand, is trying to change that paradox introducing a new membership upgrade policy based on user feedback. The Cakewalk SONAR “Braintree” release is the first example of that new policy, introducing enhancements to the core program and a variety of new content for musicians of all genres.

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