All items tagged with high resolution audio and ESS Sabre DAC (40)

OPPO Announces Support for MQA with Update for UDP-205 Blu-ray Player

November 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

OPPO Announces Support for MQA with Update for UDP-205 Blu-ray Player

The OPPO UDP-205 is a universal disc player specifically designed for audio performance, providing reference level sound quality for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and many other digital audio and video formats. In many ways, the perfect audio source device for todays audio enthusiasts. Now, the latest firmware update to the UDP-205 adds MQA decoding to the UDP-205’s digital audio file playback, thanks to the recently established partnership between the two companies.

Streamz Promotes Voice Controlled Headphones with Wi-Fi and Integrated Hi-Res Audio Player

July 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Streamz Promotes Voice Controlled Headphones with Wi-Fi and Integrated Hi-Res Audio Player

Virtually everything has been tried in the world of personal audio! Everything? Not yet... Streamz is promoting a crowdfunding campaign for headphones with an integrated player and SD card for internal storage, that are also able to stream music directly from Pandora or Spotify thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, all without needing a smartphone. After 4 years of development and promoting the concept, Streamz launched on Kickstarter.

Mytek Digital Introduces Mytek Brooklyn AMP and Clef Mobile Hi-Res Audio Headphone Amplifier and DAC

May 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Mytek Digital Introduces Mytek Brooklyn AMP and Clef Mobile Hi-Res Audio Headphone Amplifier and DAC

The New York digital audio specialists from Mytek Digital have showcased two brand new products at High End Munich 2017, starting with the highly portable Clef mobile headphone amplifier USB/DAC with MQA, which the company previewed earlier at the High-Resolution Audio Pavilion at CES 2017. The other news is the launch of a brand new Class-D design for their newest amplifier, aptly called the Brooklyn AMP, following the same form factor of the Brooklyn DAC.

New OPPO UDP-205 is the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player That Audio Enthusiasts Are Waiting For

April 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New OPPO UDP-205 is the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player That Audio Enthusiasts Are Waiting For

OPPO Digital finally unveiled full details on its new UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player! The UDP-205 combines the incredible video technology of the UDP-203 with industry-leading audio technology, including dual ES9038PRO Sabre DAC chips from ESS Technology, an improved HDMI Audio Clock, an asynchronous USB DAC with Coaxial & Optical inputs, a headphone amplifier, and Dedicated Stereo Output with XLR Balanced Connectors.

RHA Unveils its First DAC/Headphone Amplifier Alongside Two In-Ear Headphones at IFA 2016

August 30, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

RHA Unveils its First DAC/Headphone Amplifier Alongside Two In-Ear Headphones at IFA 2016

British audio specialist RHA has announced that it will launch three new products as part of a collection of high-resolution personal audio equipment at IFA 2016. The new range includes the company’s first portable DAC and headphone amplifier, the Dacamp L1, and two high-resolution in-ear headphones, the flagship CL1 Ceramic and the stainless steel CL750. All three products will be available to audition at IFA 2016 in Berlin from 2-7 September, ahead of going on sale in October 2016.

RaspTouch Open Source Audio Player Combines Raspberry Pi 3 and ESS Sabre DAC

July 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

RaspTouch Open Source Audio Player Combines Raspberry Pi 3 and ESS Sabre DAC

There are all sorts of projects on Kickstarter, including those for electronics and DIY audio enthusiasts. French company Audiophonics has successfully funded a combination of both, leveraging the Raspberry Pi 3 and ESS Sabre DACs in its RaspTouch Open Source high-end audio player and DAC with touchscreen. Those interested still have three days left to pledge for one of the available options on Kickstarter, from the simple aluminum chassis to a complete kit and top ES9018K2M output DAC.

ESS Technology Introduces the SABRE PRO Series of DACs with Unprecedented 140 dB Dynamic Range

January 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Introduces the SABRE PRO Series of DACs with Unprecedented 140 dB Dynamic Range

ESS Technology announced its new flagship ES9038PRO SABRE DAC at CES 2016, generating immediate attention from audio manufacturers looking to raise the standard on new generation high-resolution audio products. The new ESS PRO SABRE 32-bit, 8-channel DAC chip goes the extra mile by offering the industry’s highest dynamic range (DNR) of 140dB with an impressive THD+N at -122dB.

Merging Technologies introduces NADAC, Network Attached DAC

May 6, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Merging Technologies introduces NADAC, Network Attached DAC

Swiss manufacturer Merging Technologies confirms its new high-quality consumer D/A converter, NADAC, will be introduced at the High End Show in Munich on May 14. Following its success with the Horus and Hapi networked audio interfaces for professional applications, Merging is leveraging its technology also for the consumer market.

Pioneer Announces New Home Theater Receivers featuring Dolby Atmos, Wi-fi, Bluetooth and HRA support.

March 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Pioneer Announces New Home Theater Receivers featuring Dolby Atmos, Wi-fi, Bluetooth and HRA support.

Pioneer Home Entertainment USA announced two new Pioneer Elite home theater receivers that will meet the needs of custom installers, and two new consumer home theater receivers. All models feature HDCP 2.2 compliance, HDMI 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, DSD file playback and more. The 7.2 models are able to decode and play back Dolby Atmos content.

exaSound Audio Unveils New e12 DAC for High Resolution Audio Playback

March 17, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

exaSound Audio Unveils New e12 DAC for High Resolution Audio Playback

exaSound Audio Design announced the introduction of the model e12 stereo digital–to–analog converter. This lower cost exaSound digital–to–analog converter was designed to address the needs of high resolution audio playback, from DSD to DXD master files, including custom ASIO drivers, developed in–house for highest performance.

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