All items tagged with hifi (129)
Avantone Pro Releases Planar the II Open-Back Reference-Grade Headphones
June 22, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Avantone Pro Releases Planar the II Open-Back Reference-Grade Headphones

Having introduced its original open-back reference-grade headphones with planar drivers in 2020, Avantone Pro now announced availability of its Planar the II — making it better by reducing the weight to ensure even greater comfort during long mixing and listening sessions. Being one of the most affordable open-back planar headphones available in the market, the new Planar the II continues to ensure all the qualities of planar drivers to an extended audience of audio engineers, musicians, and hi-fi enthusiasts alike.
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iFi Introduces Flagship iCAN Phantom Headphone Amplifier
May 29, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

iFi Introduces Flagship iCAN Phantom Headphone Amplifier

iFi, the UK-based brand specializing in lifestyle audio products and high-end hifi components, announced a new reference headphone amplifier. The brand is already recognized for the diverse range of headphone amplifiers, from small and affordable portable devices to high-performance designs to use at home. The new iCAN Phantom is the ultimate effort to create the last headphone amplifier anyone will need, able to drive hypersensitive in-ear monitors, all the way to the most power-hungry electrostatic headphones.
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40th Edition of High End Show Breaks All Records
May 25, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

40th Edition of High End Show Breaks All Records

According to the High End Society, the High End 2023 show in Munich was an outstanding success, with praise from participants and exhibitors. The promoters have now evaluated the results, and confirmed the outstanding impact of High End 2023, which ended on Sunday and attracted an international audience to the MOC Event Center in Munich from May 18 to 21. The International Parts Supply Show (IPS) B2B area of the show was confirmed as a model to expand in the future.
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PMC Prodigy1 and Prodigy5 HiFi Loudspeakers to Bring the Studio Home
May 23, 2023 by Joao Martins

PMC Prodigy1 and Prodigy5 HiFi Loudspeakers to Bring the Studio Home

Professional Monitor Company, or PMC, the British audio speaker company known for its Advanced Transmission Line designs, had one of the most important product launches at the 2023 High End Munich show. Expanding its well-deserved reputation from the professional studio monitor market, PMC continues to offer great hifi designs that leverage the same engineering principles. The new PMC Prodigy1 bookshelf and Prodigy5 tower speaker take the very essence of what makes PMC for our enjoyment.
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New Meridian DSP9 Loudspeaker Revealed at High End Munich
May 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

New Meridian DSP9 Loudspeaker Revealed at High End Munich

"Undeniably Meridian" but also "a new dawn for the company", the presentation of the new Meridian DSP9 Digital Active Loudspeaker was most likely one of the most significant engineering efforts that debuted at the 2023 High End show in Munich. A more compact, single-cabinet evolution of the extraordinary DSP8000 XE speakers, this new active, digital, DSP-smart design is simply close to perfection for those willing to spend over $80,000 USD.
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Naim Audio Presents NAIT 50 Limited-Edition Integrated Amplifier
May 19, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Audio Presents NAIT 50 Limited-Edition Integrated Amplifier

On the occasion of its 50th Anniversary (1973/2023), British hifi brand Naim celebrated with a limited edition of a very special product. The NAIT 50 is a remaster of the very first NAIT compact integrated amplifier released in 1983, limited to only 1,973 pieces. The Salisbury-based company carefully recrafted its iconic product from the Naim archives and gave it an updated inside and adding new features such as an headphone output.
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NAD Electronics Launches Retro-Inspired C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier
May 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Electronics Launches Retro-Inspired C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier

Hifi components with wood panels are back! NAD Electronics is the latest audio manufacturer to embark on the retro trend with the C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier. The classic seventies hifi component will be introduced at the 2023 High End show in Munich, Germany, where demonstration sessions of the C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier will run in Room D108 in Atrium 3. Retro design elements include front-panel VU meters, push-button input controls, 1970s cursive branding, walnut-finished vinyl-clad cabinet, and a dark grey front panel.
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Keeping Class A Cool. Infigo Audio Debuts Method 6 Stereo Amplifier
May 4, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Keeping Class A Cool. Infigo Audio Debuts Method 6 Stereo Amplifier

Infigo Audio, a Canadian company that designs and manufactures amplifiers, DACs, and cables for consumers who are ready to invest in exquisitely designed electronics, announced its latest Method 6 two-channel amplifier. The new Method 6 (SRP: $20,000) features many of the same attributes as the brand's Method 3 monoblock amplifier and features a Class A architecture, but with a unique design that maintains a low temperature that is not typical of Class A amplifiers.
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Amphion To Introduce Krypton3X 3-Way Flagship Loudspeakers at Munich High End 2023
May 2, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Amphion To Introduce Krypton3X 3-Way Flagship Loudspeakers at Munich High End 2023

Finnish loudspeaker brand Amphion will present its European debut of the updated Krypton3X flagship loudspeakers at the High End Munich 2023 show (May 18-21). This true full-range floor standing passive speaker design is able to deliver strong impact and nuance throughout its frequency range thanks to a new crossover and tweeter design that heightens the full range performance with low distortion in any listening environment.
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Technics Introduces New SU-GX70 Universal Streaming Amplifier
April 20, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Introduces New SU-GX70 Universal Streaming Amplifier

Technics unveiled the new SU-GX70, a universal streaming amplifier that easily integrates into any home hi-fi system with the inclusion of an HDMI ARC port. The Technics SU-GX70 extends the Technics Grand Class portfolio with a heavily featured integrated design that combines the sonic genes of Technics Grand Class components with a wealth of source functions, including video connectivity. The new SU-GX70 streaming amplifier is the first Technics product with a HDMI ARC port since the brand revitalization in 2014.
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