All items tagged with home audio (309)
Fresh From the Bench: NAD Electronics M33 Masters BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier
July 28, 2021 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: NAD Electronics M33 Masters BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier

After reviewing the compact but mighty M10 Masters Series streaming amplifier from NAD Electronics, Stuart Yaniger simply had to try the new flagship NAD M33 Masters streaming DAC amplifier. This was the first mainstream product to implement the Purifi Audio Eigentakt (self-clocking) amplifier modules, but there is a whole lot more to make it a very complete package for a musical life. The article, published in audioXpress, July 2021, reviews the experience and performance measurements.
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ELAC Announces Solano Line of Affordable Home Speakers
July 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

ELAC Announces Solano Line of Affordable Home Speakers

ELAC announced availability in North America of the brand's new Solano line of premium home speakers. These new models are a perfect solution for both 2-channel music enthusiasts or home theater configurations. With three affordable models, the ELAC Solano series includes the attractive BS 283 bookshelf, the attention-grabbing FS 287 floorstander, and the CC 281 center-speaker, all simple rectangular-shaped speakers, made with solid MDF, and paired with a slightly curved, large front baffle, that delivers an attractive look and feel.
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LG Eclair Compact Soundbar and Matching Wireless Subwoofer Now Available
July 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

LG Eclair Compact Soundbar and Matching Wireless Subwoofer Now Available

LG Electronics announced the rollout of the new LG Eclair (model QP5) soundbar, its most compact model to date, starting in North America and followed by other regions around the world. A 2021 CES Innovation Award Honoree, this soundbar features Dolby Atmos, and is a great fit for contemporary lifestyles thanks to its sleek, compact design that fits well in limited spaces while still being able to deliver powerful immersive sound.
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Cambridge Audio Evo S Bookshelf Speakers Are Now Available
July 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Evo S Bookshelf Speakers Are Now Available

As previously announced, Cambridge Audio Evo S bookshelf speakers are now available to buy in limited quantities, exclusively at the company's website. As announced at the launch of the Cambridge Audio Evo all-in-one music player, the Evo S speakers have been specifically designed to complement the Evo system and its minimalistic aesthetic. These are very capable 2-way, rear ported designs featuring a 1" silk dome tweeter and 6.5" anodized aluminum cone woofer.
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Pro-Ject and Sumiko Announce New Debut Pro Turntable
July 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject and Sumiko Announce New Debut Pro Turntable

Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA jointly announced the new Debut PRO turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. In 2020, the Debut Carbon EVO revolutionized the Debut series, and now the new Debut PRO raises the bar even higher. For the company's 30th anniversary, Pro-Ject is going back to their roots, focusing on premium analog reproduction. Retailing for $899 USD, the Debut PRO brings a new design to Pro-Ject turntables and features a pre-adjusted Sumiko Rainer cartridge and one-piece carbon/aluminum tonearm.
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Andover Audio Spinsub Subwoofer Adds Bass to Original Spinbase
July 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Andover Audio Spinsub Subwoofer Adds Bass to Original Spinbase

Building on its “Spin” product system, in response to customer feedback, Andover Audio introduced a 100-watt subwoofer designed to pair with the original SpinBase Turntable Speaker System. The Andover SpinSub fits inside the SpinStand and extends the low-end bass range of the full system, making the pairing a compact, full-range listening solution. The new Andover SpinSub can also be placed on the floor solo, just like other subwoofers.
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Sonus Faber Extends Lumina Collection With More Powerful Speakers
June 16, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sonus Faber Extends Lumina Collection With More Powerful Speakers

Sonus faber announced the continuation of its acclaimed Lumina loudspeaker collection with the addition of two models: The Lumina II and The Lumina V. The brand's intent was to offer a simple, balanced combination with the ability to satisfy both stereo and multichannel system listening. The introduction of Lumina II and Lumina V speaker also meets an even wider audience with the need for higher power for larger environments.
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Harman Partners with Austere in Home Theater Audio Cables
June 10, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Harman Partners with Austere in Home Theater Audio Cables

Power, cable and cleaning solutions company Austere and Harman, are partnering to provide an improved and seamless home audio experience by pairing Austere home theater cables with Harman's various brands of audio products. The unusual cooperation, announced by Austere, confirms that the company's products are available on JBL.com, enabling customers to select the Austere cable perfectly matched with JBL soundbars and subwoofers to ensure optimal performance.
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Bryston Joins Azione Unlimited Following Acquisition by James Tanner
June 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bryston Joins Azione Unlimited Following Acquisition by James Tanner

Bryston, the manufacturer of audio electronics and loudspeakers for music and cinema systems, has joined the Azione Unlimited buying group serving audio/video integration professionals. The company from Peterborough, Ontario, made the announcement following the recent acquisition of the business by James Tanner, now the company CEO. Tanner already confirmed the intention to fortify relationships with A/V specialty dealers and expand Bryston's R&D and manufacturing.
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You Can DIY! The PR-3 - A High-Quality Stereo Preamplifier
May 27, 2021 by George Ntanavaras

You Can DIY! The PR-3 - A High-Quality Stereo Preamplifier

For our readers who like to get hands-on with DIY projects, in this article George Ntanavaras describes the design and the construction of his PR-3 stereo analog preamplifier, offering three high-level unbalanced stereo inputs and two unbalanced stereo outputs. Most of the components for this design are contained on a single PCB. This article was originally published in audioXpress, January 2019.
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