All items tagged with headphone amplifier (134)
Chord Electronics Launches Alto Headphone Preamplifier
November 18, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Chord Electronics Launches Alto Headphone Preamplifier

British company Chord Electronics has announced general availability of its Alto headphone distribution preamp and nearfield monitor amplifier, originally introduced at the 2024 NAMM Show as a solution for professional studio applications. First introduced as part of the Chord Electronics Pro range, designed specifically to meet the exacting demands of critical monitoring, the Alto headphone/monitor amp is now accessible to all.
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Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024
November 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024

audioXpress December 2024 features a comprehensive report on Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast, the suppliers and development ecosystem. Jonny McClintock adds insights on Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission over Bluetooth LE Audio. Plus three reviews of the QuantAsylum QA403 Audio Analyzer, the DPS-2 Power Supply and LNI-2 DC Filter and Stabilizer from RME Audio, and the SPL Phonitor 3 DAC, Headphone Amplifier and Monitor Controller. Hans Polak details his extensive experiments on Moving Magnet Cartridges.
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TEAC Launches Reference 500 Series Pure Analog Headphone Amplifier/Preamp
October 31, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

TEAC Launches Reference 500 Series Pure Analog Headphone Amplifier/Preamp

TEAC announced the HA-507, a new component in its compact Reference 500 Series, which now adds a low distortion, pure analog headphone amplifier/preamplifier. Incorporating the brand's premium audio technologies, and equipped with an optimized power supply circuit, the HA-507 has exceptional headphone driving power and an extremely wide frequency response that cannot be imagined from its compact appearance.
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Focusrite Announces Three New Scarlett Interfaces for Project Studios
September 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Focusrite Announces Three New Scarlett Interfaces for Project Studios

Focusrite announced a much anticipated expansion to its 4th generation Scarlett range of USB audio interfaces. Launched in 2023 with the smaller Scarlett Solo, 2i2, Solo Studio, and 4i4 interfaces, the Scarlett range is now expanded with the 16i16, 18i16, and 18i20 models, adding greater connectivity to meet the demands of the modern project studio. The new Scarlett 4th Gen interfaces feature improved audio circuits, professional-grade converters and mic preamps and new custom-designed headphone amplifiers.
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Bluesound Introduces Three New NODE Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamers
August 20, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Introduces Three New NODE Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamers

Bluesound, the original wireless hi-res multiroom music brand, has announced three new wireless music streamers, the NODE NANO, NODE, and the flagship NODE ICON. All new three products have re-designed hardware with updated ESS Sabre DACs, and rich, new audio features, including Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth support, plus DSD playback in the NODE and NODE Icon.
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TEAC Introduces UD-507 DAC, Preamp, and Headphone Amplifier
May 22, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

TEAC Introduces UD-507 DAC, Preamp, and Headphone Amplifier

TEAC Corporation announced the release of a completely redesigned 500 Series DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amplifier, embracing the high-end 700 Series design concept in a compact A4 size package. The new TEAC UD-507 has everything to please anyone looking for a high-quality, affordable DAC, with all the right features for high-resolution audio, wired and wireless. The headphone amplifier is a fully balanced dual mono circuit, and the preamplifier features multiple analog/digital inputs.
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Volumio Introduces Motivo Flagship Streamer, Transport and Headphone Amp
May 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

Volumio Introduces Motivo Flagship Streamer, Transport and Headphone Amp

Volumio, the Italian company that created the popular free music player, continues to invest in hardware and now announced the launch of a new flagship streamer and music player with a focus on user interface. Crafted to redefine the music experience, the Motivo streamer stands out with its 8" IPS multitouch display, being an integrated streamer\headphone amplifier based on the established ESS Sabre 9038 DAC and offering multiple I2S, USB, and S/PDIF digital outputs.
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Centrance Brings AMPmini Class A Headphone Amp to High End Munich 2024
April 29, 2024 by Joao Martins

Centrance Brings AMPmini Class A Headphone Amp to High End Munich 2024

Announced in 2023 and already demonstrated at some of the recent CanJam events, Centrance is now closer to shipping its latest AMPmini, an 8-Watt compact headphone amplifier with a variable tube preamp that allows choosing the amount of tube tone to taste. This unique design perfectly complements the company's DACmini 2 balanced desktop DAC/amp, both featuring a compact aluminum chassis that is designed to stack with the Apple Mac mini or the new Mac Studio, to create a complete premium sound solution for the modern desktop.
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McIntosh Launches C55 and C2800 Network Connected Preamplifiers
March 14, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Launches C55 and C2800 Network Connected Preamplifiers

McIntosh Laboratory announced the launch of its latest preamplifiers with updated connected features, the return of the Processor Loop, allowing to insert an external signal processor and an update Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) with support for 24-bit/192kHz and DSD512 files. The C55 Solid State Preamplifier and the C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, are both Roon Tested and offer 16 inputs, including HDMI ARC and a USB input for DSD and DXD 384kHz support, and a dedicated subwoofer output.
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Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates
February 6, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates

Polish high-end audio brand Ferrum has announced the introduction of an improved version of its ERCO DAC and headphone amplifier. With the full reprogramming of ERCO's software in combination with changes in the analog circuitry, the Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 is one step closer to the performance levels of WANDLA, Ferrum's flagship converter. Available for $1,795 USD (or EUR) - considered affordable for high-end hifi - this upgrade is available for existing ERCO owners.
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