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Rotel Introduces Home Theater Products Supporting Dirac Room Correction
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Rotel Introduces Home Theater Products Supporting Dirac Room Correction

Rotel launched the new RSP-1576MKII and RAP-1580MKII surround processors, joining the brand's family of home theater components of exceptional value. The two new models include a license for best-in-class Dirac room correction technology to ensure accurate room calibration and system configuration for installations of any size. The RSP-1576MKII model will be available September 2020 and retail for $3,499 USD, while the RAP-1580MKII starts shipping October 2020 as retails for $4,999 USD.
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Technics Combines Sound, Design and Function with New OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 All-in-One Music System
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Technics Combines Sound, Design and Function with New OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 All-in-One Music System

A major highlight of Panasonic's press conference at IFA 2018, the Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 compact wireless speaker introduced a new premium design, with state-of-the-art connectivity and a powerful, refined sound. Two years later, at the hybrid IFA 2020 event in Berlin, Technics unveiled its new Premium Class OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 all-in-one music system. This new model is an effort to refining the sound quality, function and design of the preceding SC-C70, introduced in 2019. This shows a strong determination from Panasonic towards the category.
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Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones Expand Haptic Bass and Personalization Options with Audiodo
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Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones Expand Haptic Bass and Personalization Options with Audiodo

Always trying to offer something unique, lifestyle audio brand Skullcandy announced the launch of Crusher Evo, the company's newest headphone model in the popular Crusher franchise. The new Crusher Evo improves the immersive audio experience and combines two notable audio advancements: an improved version of Skullcandy's patented Sensory Haptic Bass and Personal Sound from Audiodo, a progressive audio personalization technology enabled through the Skullcandy App.
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Vitec Takes on Exclusive Distribution of Ultrasone in USA, Canada and Mexico
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Vitec Takes on Exclusive Distribution of Ultrasone in USA, Canada and Mexico

Vitec Imaging Distribution, the renowned international provider of products and solutions to the photography, film and video production markets, announced that it has taken on exclusive distribution of Ultrasone audio products for the USA, Canada and Mexico. Ultrasone headphones have always been appreciated by media production professionals, with many audio engineers using Ultrasone headphones with S-Logic Plus technology in location because of the improved spatial perception.
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USound Introduces Next-Generation Waterproof MEMS Speakers Targeting Wearable Category
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USound Introduces Next-Generation Waterproof MEMS Speakers Targeting Wearable Category

USound, the Austrian company pioneering MEMS audio technology, has developed its next generation of MEMS speakers, surpassing market demands with its IPX8 water submersion resistance. Directly targeting wearable and hearable devices, these next-generation MEMS speakers withstand permanent submersion in water and are ready to power more efficient, low-power earbuds. USound also reports full bandwidth reproduction from a single MEMS speaker and competitive sound pressure level with no magnetic field or heat generation.
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Orchard Audio PecanPi DAC Receives Roon Tested Certification
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Orchard Audio PecanPi DAC Receives Roon Tested Certification

Orchard Audio announced that its versatile PecanPi DAC has now received Roon Tested certification from Roon Labs. This is an important achievement for Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat's company, which until know has been widely recognized by the excellent quality of it's products and designs, but was lacking the support of a major software player. With the Roon certification, more users will be encouraged to try The PecanPi DAC, knowing they will be able to use Roon, with its superior music browsing experience and rich metadata.
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Ultrasone Unveils Volcano Headphone Tube Amplifier
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Ultrasone Unveils Volcano Headphone Tube Amplifier

The Bavaria-based headphone manufacturer just introduced a new high end product to complement its existing high-end Edition Series headphones. Designed by Ultrasone and manufactured in Hungary, the new Volcano headphone amplifier continues the brand's tradition of aiming for reference products with superior sound quality, also perfectly matched to the Ultrasone Edition 15 reference headphones. Each Volcano is a carefully handcrafted unit, in a solid metal chassis and front panel with real wood side panels.
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Panasonic Completes Transfer of Its Semiconductor Business to Nuvoton
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Panasonic Completes Transfer of Its Semiconductor Business to Nuvoton

Panasonic Corporation, based in Osaka, Japan, recently confirmed that it has completed the previously announced transfer of its semiconductor business to Nuvoton Technology Corporation, a Taiwan-based semiconductor company under the umbrella of Winbond Electronics Corporation group, following the receipt of regulatory approvals.
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McIntosh Unveils Audio System for Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept
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McIntosh Unveils Audio System for Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept debuted with a new McIntosh Audio System, featuring 23 speakers and a 24-channel amplifier for an impressive 1375 watts total. The system is exclusively designed and custom tuned to the vehicle’s luxurious cabin. Three active coaxial speakers in the dashboard, four headliner speakers, and a 12-inch sub for seriously deep bass, produce an immersive 3D sound experience that is certain to impress.
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PSB Launches Performance Wall Mount Speaker Series
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PSB Launches Performance Wall Mount Speaker Series

PSB Speakers announced availability of their PWM Series, a new range of high-performance wall mount speaker solutions. Three models comprise the series: PWM3 (USD $2,499 ea MSRP) PWM2 (USD $1,499 ea) and PWM1 (USD $799 ea). All can be utilized in horizontal or vertical positions for left, right, center or surround performance applications. Additionally, all three PWM models are offered in a choice of Satin White or Satin Black finish, to satisfy the most demanding design requirements.
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