All items tagged with hifi (131)
In-Ear Technology Meets Music Fidelity in audioXpress April 2024!
March 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

In-Ear Technology Meets Music Fidelity in audioXpress April 2024!

Read the latest Earbuds and Hearables market update. sensiBel experts explain everything about the advantages of Microphone Array Beamforming with Optical MEMS Microphones. GRAS' researchers share their findings about Ear Canal Geometry for In-Ear Headphone Testing. Learn how Hearing and Audio affects our perception of music fidelity. Jan Didden interviews Menno van der Veen. Andrew Russell shares his High-Performance 60-Watt Class A Amplifier project, and Tom Perazella explains how to build a Comprehensive AC Power Controller.
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Q Acoustics Introduces 5050 Flagship Home Speaker Model
March 8, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Q Acoustics Introduces 5050 Flagship Home Speaker Model

British audio brand Q Acoustics announced an expansion of its popular 5000 loudspeaker series with the arrival of the 5050 – the flagship model. The largest speaker in this stereo and home cinema loudspeaker range, this two-way floorstanding design has the scale, power and poise to bring music vividly to life. Boasting two 6" woofers, the biggest mid/bass drivers, custom developed for the series, the 5050 will fill even the largest listening rooms.
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Southwest Audio Fest Set for March 15-17, in Dallas, Texas
March 4, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Southwest Audio Fest Set for March 15-17, in Dallas, Texas

From the same folks that organize the Capital Audiofest and Pacific Audio Fest, Southwest Audio Fest is a new consumer high-end hifi show that will be held March 15-17, 2024 in Dallas, TX, at the famous Hilton Anatole luxury resort hotel. Under the motto "High-End Audio meets High-End Luxury" the organization promises the best listening rooms experiences from an extensive list of Exhibitors and Brands.
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Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Modular Loudspeaker Concept
February 27, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Modular Loudspeaker Concept

Sun Audio has released Purified 4, an interesting modular loudspeaker concept on a spherical cabinet, allowing a choice between 4” woofers from Purifi Audio and 25mm or 34mm tweeters from BlieSMa. Purposely designed for audio enthusiasts who like to bring their own DSP crossover and power amplifiers into play, the new passive speaker from the Dutch company is an interesting concept that points to new directions in high end home audio.
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Orange Amplification Introduces New Orange Valve Tester MKII
February 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

Orange Amplification Introduces New Orange Valve Tester MKII

British guitar amplification brand has unveiled the Orange Valve Tester MKII which supersedes the Orange VT1000, introduces originally as the world's first automatic digital valve tester pioneered, developed and patented by Orange. The new Orange Valve Tester MKII enables a wide range of tests with speed, simplicity and accuracy, setting a new standard in valve/tube-testing technology for roadies, musicians, hi-fi enthusiasts and service professionals alike.
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AXPONA 2024 Audio Expo Returns in Full Force
February 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

AXPONA 2024 Audio Expo Returns in Full Force

What is now the largest hifi and high end audio show in North America, will take place April 12-14 to the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL (Chicago area). Anticipating by a month the Munich show in Europe, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is where many of the US brands reveal their latest and greatest gear. For the 2024 edition, the promoters have confirmed over 200 listening rooms and the largest ever number of companies exhibiting.
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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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Goldring Announces Ethos SE Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
February 6, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Goldring Announces Ethos SE Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

All those that are serious about extracting the maximum potential and sonic possibilities out of vinyl record pressings know where it all starts. Cartridge specialists Goldring announced a Special Edition model of its flagship Ethos moving coil cartridge, which sits at the very top of its range. The new Ethos SE combines uncompromising engineering with unique new features to produce a cartridge of exquisite sound reproduction capabilities.
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Orchard Audio to Debut Two New Products at the 2024 Florida International Audio Expo
January 25, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio to Debut Two New Products at the 2024 Florida International Audio Expo

Orchard Audio, the boutique audio company founded by Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat, will showcase two new products at the 2024 Florida Audio Expo. Expanding its popular range of ultra-high-performance DACs, streamers, and amplifiers will showcase new Premium models of the PecanPi+ Streamer with much improved specifications, and the Starkrimson Mono, a 150W gallium nitride (GaN) monoblock audio amplifier.
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KEF Launches LSX II LT Wireless Hifi Speakers
January 18, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Launches LSX II LT Wireless Hifi Speakers

KEF launched the newest addition to its popular LS Wireless Collection with the new LSX II LT Wireless. These hifi speakers are a streamlined version of KEF's existing LSX II speakers, featuring the same key technological innovations - 11th Generation Uni-Q driver, Music Integrity Engine, W2 wireless platform, easy connectivity, etc. - found in the LSX II, at an even lower price point. The key difference is that the LSX II LT only requires a single power cord, as the primary speaker powers the secondary one via an interconnect cable.
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