All items tagged with Spotify Connect (130)
Libre Wireless Technologies Introduces New Universal Wireless Audio Streaming and Multiroom Audio End Point
January 10, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Introduces New Universal Wireless Audio Streaming and Multiroom Audio End Point

During CES 2020, Libre Wireless Technologies announced a unique new industry-leading consumer wireless audio streaming solution characterized as the “Universal Audio Streaming Endpoint.” The new embedded solution, based on Libre’s latest LS9X mainstream WiFi media module, enables new audio product developments that seamlessly and concurrently support all major streaming ecosystems, directly in single-end and multiroom configurations.
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Devialet Unveils New Phantom Reactor Matte Black
October 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Devialet Unveils New Phantom Reactor Matte Black

In an effort to reenergize its global marketing endeavours, French audio manufacturer Devialet has announced a new version of its smallest Phantom speaker, introducing for the first time a Phantom Reactor 600 in matte black. The most compact and affordable in the Devialet range, the new Phantom Reactor Matte Black is also the most technologically advanced, delivering the same impressive sound for just $1,090.
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Marantz Introduces New High-Performance Integrated Two-Channel Amplifier with Wireless Streaming Capabilities
September 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Marantz Introduces New High-Performance Integrated Two-Channel Amplifier with Wireless Streaming Capabilities

It seems the audio industry is once again pushing two-channel high-quality components, hoping to appeal to the growing market of consumers who are rediscovering vinyl, while simultaneously enjoying wireless streaming and access to Digital Music Libraries. Being one of the leading Hi-Fi brands in the world, Marantz announced the PM7000N, the company’s first fully discrete integrated Hi-Fi amplifier with HEOS wireless music streaming capabilities.
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Bowers & Wilkins Expands Wireless Formation Suite of Products with New Formation Flex
September 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Expands Wireless Formation Suite of Products with New Formation Flex

Following the introduction of the Formation Suite of wireless home audio products, Bowers & Wilkins introduced a new full-range standalone model to the family, more in-line with the design of the rest of the series. The new Formation Flex extends the wireless capabilities of the high resolution streaming Formation series, offering what the company states to be the “highest quality sound ever found in a standalone wireless speaker of its size.”
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Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Generation of Connected Speakers
September 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Generation of Connected Speakers

Libre Wireless Technologies announced that its MAVID low power mic-to-cloud platform is powering the new Hansong miniature portable speaker Microdot XS, a full featured Wi-Fi/Bluetooth audio speaker with far field voice interface featuring Amazon Alexa Built-In. Libre Wireless also announced a broad relationship with German brand Canton across an extensive range of Smart Wireless music streaming multiroom speakers, amps and soundbars, all using Libre’s advanced LibreSync WiFi connectivity modules.
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Denon Introduces PMA-150H Network-Enabled Integrated Amplifier and DAC
September 3, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Denon Introduces PMA-150H Network-Enabled Integrated Amplifier and DAC

Denon announced its latest high-performance integrated network amplifier, the PMA-150H, directly targeting new generations with the desire to upgrade their listening experience. The compact PMA-150 easily connects all popular digital and analog sources, including CD players, TVs, turntables, and USB devices. Its HEOS built-in technology enables access to music over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and wired Ethernet using the HEOS app, or streamed directly via Apple Airplay 2 and Spotify Connect.
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New Bose Portable Home Speaker Ticks All Design Boxes
August 29, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New Bose Portable Home Speaker Ticks All Design Boxes

Bose announced its new Bose Portable Home Speaker, an ultra-versatile, compact design that combines the convenience of battery power, wireless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with support for AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect, and the ease of voice control in a modern new design. The new Portable speaker also delivers improved 360-degree sound, deeper bass than any other portable smart speaker its size, and weighs a mere 2.3 pounds to effortlessly take music from room to room, around the home, and basically anywhere.
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With Competition Between Streaming Services Intensifying, Hardware Has Become an Important Growth Factor
August 22, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

With Competition Between Streaming Services Intensifying, Hardware Has Become an Important Growth Factor

After a dynamic few years in the music and audio industries, 2018 and the first half of 2019 have once again been marked by the continuous growth of global music streaming subscriptions, with this momentum expected to continue in the short to medium term. By 2023, Futuresource expects the number of streaming subscriptions to exceed 425 million globally, representing over 90% of total consumer spend on recorded music, according to its latest Streaming Music Outlook & Service overview report.
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Meridian Introduces Roon Ready 210 Streamer for Advanced Home Integration
August 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Meridian Introduces Roon Ready 210 Streamer for Advanced Home Integration

High resolution audio pioneer, Meridian has introduced its new 210 Streamer to help integrators meet market demand for reliable, high-quality audio streaming throughout the home. The new Meridian 210 allows the latest music-streaming services to connect flawlessly to home audio installations via a range of formats. With aptX HD Bluetooth, the Meridian 210 supports highest quality streaming and synchronizes the volume controls of Bluetooth devices, playback apps, Meridian components and third-party control across the system.
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Naim Audio Introduces Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation Compact Wireless Speaker
August 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Audio Introduces Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation Compact Wireless Speaker

Making a great product even better, British hi-fi specialist Naim Audio introduced the latest member of its award-winning Mu-so wireless music system family: Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation. Following on the recent upgrade of the 2nd Generation Mu-so system, the more compact Mu-so Qb benefits from extensive software and hardware upgrades that deliver a significant performance boost over the original, launched in 2016, while the design itself evolves to match the Mu-so 2nd Generation styling.
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