All items tagged with high resolution audio (383)
MQA Hardware and Software Players Become Available Via Upgrades
April 12, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

MQA Hardware and Software Players Become Available Via Upgrades

Following the recent announcement by Meridian Audio of a firmware update enabling MQA playback in its own range of products, Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is now also playable directly on the Pioneer XDP-100R and Onkyo DP-X1 portable devices. MQA-encoded music content is finally available for first adopters to download and hear on their own devices.
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Is It Really High Resolution Audio? XiVero MusicScope Checks Your Audio Files
March 30, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Is It Really High Resolution Audio? XiVero MusicScope Checks Your Audio Files

XiVero is a new German software company with a complete dedicated range of audio analysis and repair solutions for everyone - from audio enthusiasts to music professionals. Their most interesting product is called MusicScope and it is a very complete and affordable audio analyzer which measures everything anyone would want to measure to understand audio sources.
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CEntrance Successfully Launches DACportable on Indiegogo
March 24, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

CEntrance Successfully Launches DACportable on Indiegogo

CEntrance’s campaign to launch its DACportable USB DAC on crowdfunding website Indiegogo received an amazing response and quickly surpassed its funding goal. The DACportable is a battery operated, powerful, palm-sized USB DAC designed to convert the average audio of any smartphone, tablet or computer into a high-quality, high-resolution, listening experience.
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COBBLE Micro Audio Amplifier Leverages iPhone Lightning Connector for High Resolution Audio
March 17, 2016 by Joao Martins

COBBLE Micro Audio Amplifier Leverages iPhone Lightning Connector for High Resolution Audio

COBBLE is a new audio project currently being promoted on Kickstarter, promising the world’s first battery-free, ultra-light, and iPhone-mic-compatible portable audio amplifier and DAC for the iPhone. Weighing less than an ounce, PEBBLE can be used anywhere, supports 24-bit 192kHz audio and features an interesting “pebble-shaped” design.
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ESS Technology Introduces ES9118 SABRE HiFi SoC with High-Resolution and Lossless Audio for Smartphones
February 19, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Introduces ES9118 SABRE HiFi SoC with High-Resolution and Lossless Audio for Smartphones

ESS Technology introduced its new SABRE HiFi SoC - the ES9118, a 2-channel, 32-bit device. This is a brand new solution for high-quality audio on smartphones, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 show, in Barcelona. The new ES9118 SABRE HiFi SoC integrates the complete audio path from the application processor all the way to the headphone in one device.
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Russound Expands Whole-House Wireless Audio and Installation Solutions
February 12, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Russound Expands Whole-House Wireless Audio and Installation Solutions

Among several new products featured in the company’s ISE 2016 exhibit, Russound expanded its XStream whole-house wireless audio system with new XSource and XZone4 components. The new streaming solutions offer high resolution audio support, and trouble-free service/operation. The company also introduced new easy-to-install stereo amplifiers for distributed audio installations and a new TVA2.1 Digital Amplifier for mounting behind TVs.
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A Bridge to Better Audio?
January 18, 2016 by Joao Martins

A Bridge to Better Audio?

Returning from ALMA International Symposium & Expo (AISE) and CES 2016 show in Las Vegas - both extremely enlightening and motivating - we felt motivated to write about high-resolution audio (again). HRA was the main theme chosen for AISE 2016 – “Hi Res Audio: A Bridge To Build Or A Bridge Too Far?” – debated in all possible perspectives in an insightful and constructive manner.
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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.
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Qualcomm Introduces aptX HD High Resolution Audio Codec over Bluetooth
January 12, 2016 by Joao Martins

Qualcomm Introduces aptX HD High Resolution Audio Codec over Bluetooth

Following the conclusion of its CSR acquisition in August 2015, Qualcomm had much more technology to show at CES 2016, including the launch of the new Qualcomm aptX HD enhanced codec, building on the existing aptX audio codec platform, now supporting 24 bit music quality over a Bluetooth wireless connection. Qualcomm states the enhanced audio codec will help manufacturers make wireless high resolution audio a reality.
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Sony Redefines the Turntable Category by Introducing Hi-Res Audio Capability
January 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Redefines the Turntable Category by Introducing Hi-Res Audio Capability

In common with all new audio product announcements made at CES 2016 is the migration towards Hi-Res Audio and the apparent realization from major CE companies that the return of vinyl actually matters. Sony even decided to combine both concepts with the introduction of its HX500 turntable, a new reference model intended to combine the emotional connection of vinyl with the quality and convenience of high resolution digital music.
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