All items tagged with headphone amplifier (131)

Mytek Digital Now Shipping Clef Portable Hi-Fi System for Smartphones

January 15, 2018 by Joao Martins

Mytek Digital Now Shipping Clef Portable Hi-Fi System for Smartphones

At CES 2018, Mytek confirmed the shipping date for its new Clef portable DAC, which was unveiled precisely a year ago at the Las Vegas industry event. Now available for pre-order, the new Mytek Clef is an ergonomic hi-res audio headphone amplifier and DAC, offering up to 32bit/384kHz PCM, DSD 128, and 120dB of dynamic range, with driverless USB Class 2, MQA unfolding capability, plus aptX Bluetooth and AAC for improved Bluetooth audio streaming.

Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

December 20, 2017 by Stuart Yaniger

Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

In this review, Stuart Yaniger measures the new Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System, a new device created by the leading in-ear monitor (IEM) brand that enables musicians to plug in their custom or universal IEMs and turn the existing stage monitor mix into an in-ear mix. See how this easy-to-use and extremely useful in-ear DI box behaves when relaying sound. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2017.

RME presents ADI-2 DAC 2-Channel DA Converter for Studio and Audio Enthusiasts

December 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

RME presents ADI-2 DAC 2-Channel DA Converter for Studio and Audio Enthusiasts

German manufacturer RME Audio announced its new ADI-2 DAC, a two-channel high-end digital/analog converter in a 9.5”/1HE housing, featuring outstanding audio quality and a wide range of conversion options. The new ADI-2 DAC is a further development of the renowned ADI-2 Pro AD/DA reference converter, and it is targeted at both studio professionals and audiophiles. Story updated with price info and availability information.

McIntosh MA252 First Ever Hybrid Integrated Amplifier is Now Available

December 4, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh MA252 First Ever Hybrid Integrated Amplifier is Now Available

The MA252 Integrated Amplifier is the first ever hybrid integrated amplifier design from McIntosh. Unveiled early November 2017, the MA252 is now shipping. The amp brings the benefits of vacuum tube (valve) to its preamp stage, with solid-state technology on the output stage, all with a visually stunning, integrated package, taking retro design cues from the legendary McIntosh MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier.

CEntrance Debuts BlueDAC Portable Balanced DAC/Amp with Wired and Wireless Connectivity

November 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

CEntrance Debuts BlueDAC Portable Balanced DAC/Amp with Wired and Wireless Connectivity

Following a very successful and engaged crowdfunding campaign, CEntrance, announced immediate availability of BlueDAC, it's newest portable D/A converter and headphone amplifier. BlueDAC combines the best of CEntrance portable digital technologies to date, including a long-life rechargeable battery and a 24-bit/384kHz USB interface, and adds a brand new, custom, high fidelity Bluetooth radio receiver, allowing also wireless connectivity.

miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements

November 7, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements

Those amazing minds at miniDSP never cease to surprise us. Now miniDSP has turned its attention to the headphone market and introduced "EARS", an Earphone Audio Response System calibrated test jig for headphone measurements. Basically, a plug&play USB audio streaming device, featuring dual low noise calibrated mics with interchangeable silicon ears. Add the new miniDSP HA-DSP DSP headphone amplifier, and users have an accurate way to tune headphones to perfection.

RME ADI-2 Pro Bi-Directional Converter with Dual Headphone Amp in Review

October 25, 2017 by Bennett Prescott

RME ADI-2 Pro Bi-Directional Converter with Dual Headphone Amp in Review

audioXpress September 217 featured a review of the RME ADI-2 Pro by Bennett Prescott and Stuart Yaniger. The sensational RME ADI-2 Pro Bi-Directional Converter with Dual Headphone Amps is a feature-packed update to the original RME ADI-2, providing incredibly precise audio quality and a host of innovative features that will appeal to both mastering engineers and high-end audio aficionados alike. For under $2,000 US,we get two powerful DSP engines and two powerful headphone amplifiers, plus the ability to work with PCM sample rates up to 768 kHz at 32 bits, and true native DSD support up to DSD256.

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McIntosh Introduces new MHA50 Portable Decoding Amplifier with aptX Bluetooth 4.1

October 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Introduces new MHA50 Portable Decoding Amplifier with aptX Bluetooth 4.1

McIntosh has announced its first Portable Decoding Amplifier (DAC/headphone amp) the MHA50, which offers wireless connectivity to devices via aptX Bluetooth 4.1. With a price tag close to that of a top of the range smartphone, this portable music playback device is targeted at enthusiasts of the famous brand, also looking to match their McIntosh headphone experience everywhere. The new device features a high-quality amplifier plus a high-performance 32-bit digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) with high-res audio playback.

Periodic Audio Premieres New Nickel Headphone Amp at RMAF 2017

October 6, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Periodic Audio Premieres New Nickel Headphone Amp at RMAF 2017

Periodic Audio announced the world premiere of the Nickel Portable Amplifier, at the CanJam section of the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2017, working with Periodic Audio’s trio of in-ear monitor (IEM) headphones: Be, Ti, and Mg. The Nickel amplifier is designed to provide nearly-unlimited clean power for nearly every headphone in an extremely compact and portable package, supplying 150 mW into 50 Ohms, 250 mW into 32 Ohms, and 270 mW into 16 Ohms, and stable into an 8 Ohm load.

Fresh From the Bench: CEntrance DACportable High-Resolution USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

July 1, 2017 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: CEntrance DACportable High-Resolution USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

In this Fresh From the Bench article, audioXpress reviews the CEntrance DACportable High Resolution USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier, which Oliver A. Masciarotte experimented with during several days. And to confirm Masciarotte’s positive impressions from this Chicago-based company, Stuart Yaniger does the full bench measurements of the CEntrance DACportable. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2017.

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