All items tagged with High End Munich (133)
Ambitious Hi-Res Audio Players and DACs from Astell&Kern
May 28, 2015 by Joao Martins

Ambitious Hi-Res Audio Players and DACs from Astell&Kern

Korean company Astell&Kern (iRiver) has managed to forge an interesting niche market by developing and manufacturing portable high-resolution audio players. The company announced their latest-generation flagship portable HRA Player, the AK380, with 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD support. At the same time, Astell&Kern launched the much more affordable AK Jr.
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Merging Technologies Innovative Network Attached DAC Introduced in Europe and US
May 25, 2015 by Joao Martins

Merging Technologies Innovative Network Attached DAC Introduced in Europe and US

Fresh from an historic launch at the High End Show in Munich, Merging’s revolutionary audiophile D/A converter, NADAC, will now be introduced at T.H.E. Show Newport, in the US. High End enthusiasts will be able to experience the full advantage of Merging’s network approach, particularly suited to DSD source files and high resolution formats.
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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.
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MQA Support Continues to Grow at High End 2015
May 21, 2015 by Joao Martins

MQA Support Continues to Grow at High End 2015

This year’s Munich High End show saw MQA supporter numbers soar above the one hundred mark. The music encoding and streaming format was demonstrated publicly for the first time at a show and it was confirmed that MQA is to be established as a separate business entity from Meridian Audio in order to license the technology.
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High End 2015 in Munich Was Another High-Quality Show
May 21, 2015 by Joao Martins

High End 2015 in Munich Was Another High-Quality Show

Once again, the High End 2015 Show in Munich, Germany, made a splash as the world’s largest trade fair for the audio industry. With 506 exhibitors from 42 countries (+11%), increased attendance with a total of 20,637 visitors (+16%) and 6,588 trade visitors from 71 countries (+22%), the show has an ever-increasing international profile.
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Chord Electronics Introduces DAVE Advanced DAC, Preamp and Headphone Amplifier
May 18, 2015 by Cristina Costa

Chord Electronics Introduces DAVE Advanced DAC, Preamp and Headphone Amplifier

During the High End 2015 show in Munich, Germany, British high-end audio manufacturer Chord Electronics introduced what the company proudly calls “the world’s most advanced digital to analogue convertor”. Given the acronym DAVE, the $12,500 (£7,995) unit integrates a reference-grade DAC, digital preamp and headphone amplifier.
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Sennheiser Launches HD 630VB Closed-Back Headphones
May 15, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Launches HD 630VB Closed-Back Headphones

Sennheiser introduced its first closed audiophile headphone model at the High End 2015 show in Munich. The new Sennheiser HD 630VB are circumaural headphones, designed to deliver well balanced sound and offer a distraction-free listening experience. A unique feature is a rotary bass dial, which allows increasing the bass response according to personal preferences.
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Lyrus Audio Designs Launches Two New High-End Planar Magnetic Headphones
May 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Lyrus Audio Designs Launches Two New High-End Planar Magnetic Headphones

Lyrus Audio Designs announced that it will launch two new high-end planar magnetic headphones at the 2015 Munich High End Show, May 14-17. The introduction will signal an entry in full force into the high-end headphone market from this newly formed company from Boulder, CO.
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Merging Technologies introduces NADAC, Network Attached DAC
May 6, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Merging Technologies introduces NADAC, Network Attached DAC

Swiss manufacturer Merging Technologies confirms its new high-quality consumer D/A converter, NADAC, will be introduced at the High End Show in Munich on May 14. Following its success with the Horus and Hapi networked audio interfaces for professional applications, Merging is leveraging its technology also for the consumer market.
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All Set for the 2015 High End Show in Munich
May 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

All Set for the 2015 High End Show in Munich

The largest European exhibition for high quality consumer electronics takes place at the MOC Munich, Germany, from 14-17 May, 2015. With an expanded area of four halls and more than 500 exhibitors already confirmed, the High End Society confirmed an impressive array of performances, talks, presentations and industry events.
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