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Cirrus Logic Introduces New CS35L45 Smart Boosted Amplifier for Mobile Devices
March 24, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Cirrus Logic Introduces New CS35L45 Smart Boosted Amplifier for Mobile Devices

As consumers increasingly use their phone’s internal speakers to listen to music, podcasts, gaming, and other applications those mobile devices where never intended, Cirrus Logic has introduced its newest flagship CS35L45 boosted amplifier to enable an improved audio experience from smartphones, tablets and mobile gaming devices. The new smart amplifier enables higher excursion for high-peak loudness, improved dynamic range and bass precision, with less noise and audible artifacts. It also helps to achieve improved tonal balance at all volume levels, enabling mobile device manufacturers to push audio performance to new industry benchmarks.
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Best Kept Secrets: The Continuous Search for Reference Speakers
January 28, 2021 by Joao Martins

Best Kept Secrets: The Continuous Search for Reference Speakers

I frequently learn about new products from brands large and small, which sometimes remain unnoticed for multiple reasons (and I don't mean by the press) regardless of how innovative they are. That's a topic in itself to be addressed in a separate editorial one of these days... This week, I spent some time looking at a few speakers that I think deserve a spotlight. Please note that I have not heard those speakers. I just think they are interesting products that deserve a mention.
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Meridian Audio Expands Reference In-Wall Digital Active Loudspeaker Range with New DSP730 Model
October 19, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Meridian Audio Expands Reference In-Wall Digital Active Loudspeaker Range with New DSP730 Model

Meridian Audio announced the DSP730, a new in-wall digital active loudspeaker that expands the British brand's architectural portfolio for custom integration on both power and fidelity. Designed to deliver high resolution audio in small and medium-sized rooms where performance for both music and movies is paramount, the new loudspeaker joins the DSP750 in the Reference range of Meridian Audio’s Architectural product series.
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You Can DIY!: High-End Class-D Audio Board for the Arduino MKR Family
October 7, 2020 by Jens Tybo Jensen

You Can DIY!: High-End Class-D Audio Board for the Arduino MKR Family

Arduino boards are extremely popular among DIY enthusiasts and a number of add-ons or “shields” exist, particularly for audio players. Now, the Arduino MKR family has expanded the possibilities even more. This article details an Infineon amplifier board featuring integrated MERUS MA12070P proprietary multi-level Class-D ICs, which create an exciting platform for advanced wireless audio projects — including full-fledged Alexa-powered DIY smart speakers. This article was originally published in audioXpress, October 2020.
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Voice Coil October 2020 Puts Speaker Electronics, Amps, and DSP in Focus
September 25, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil October 2020 Puts Speaker Electronics, Amps, and DSP in Focus

Voice Coil October includes an updated directory of speaker-focused electronics, amps, and DSP vendors. And an insider's perspective about Nuvoton’s new smart amps, featuring Klippel's Controlled Sound (KCS) technology. This month's Acoustic Patents article discusses a Planar Loudspeaker Manifold patent granted to Dolby Laboratories, and Vance Dickason's Test Bench characterizes the latest Scan-Speak Ellipticor 21WE/4542T00 midrange, followed by the ODT29 fabric dome tweeter from Omega Audio. Now available online and in print!
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GaN Systems Publishes Whitepaper Detailing Advantages of GaN Technology in Class-D Audio
September 15, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

GaN Systems Publishes Whitepaper Detailing Advantages of GaN Technology in Class-D Audio

GaN Systems published a document titled "GaN in Class-D Audio:Advantages with GaN Systems – a Comparative Look,” that reviews the various GaN and silicon transistor approaches in Class-D audio amplifier design techniques. The document identifies and compares the most popular GaN-based transistor and Silicon MOSFET solutions for high-performance Class-D amplifier applications, including the GaN Systems Class-D Amplifier and Companion SMPS Evaluation Kit.
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Communications and Residential Installation in audioXpress October 2020
September 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Communications and Residential Installation in audioXpress October 2020

The October 2020 edition of audioXpress is now available online and in print. This is one of the most feature-rich issues we have ever published, with a residential installation Market Update, a new article series about Analog Devices A2B, two articles about communications, including an article by Manfred Lutzky (Fraunhofer IIS) on codecs, plus a great review of the GeerFab Audio D.BOB Digital Breakout Box by Gary Galo. Plus three DIY-oriented articles and our regular expert columns on acoustics, tubes, and audio electronics.
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GaN Systems Announces New Series of 12V Class D Audio Amplifier Reference Designs
July 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

GaN Systems Announces New Series of 12V Class D Audio Amplifier Reference Designs

GaN Systems, a company specialized in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, published a new technical document titled, “12V High-Efficiency Audio Reference Designs using GaN Power Transistors.” The technical note was developed following the launch of the new GaN Systems Class-D audio amplifier evaluation kit and from growing customer interest for designs in the 12V market for automotive, marine, powersports, and other applications from power system design engineers.
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Focus on Acoustics and the Best in Audio with audioXpress August 2020!
July 10, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Focus on Acoustics and the Best in Audio with audioXpress August 2020!

From audio development and product design to acoustics! Read the Acoustic Solutions Round-Up and expert articles. Check out the NAD M10 Masters Series Streaming Amplifier review, then learn about Sound Liaison, a recording label translating live acoustical recordings in the best possible quality. Jan Didden reflects on "The Internal Life of Vacuum Tubes," and George Ntanavaras introduces his APR-17 Aperiodic Loudspeaker design. audioXpress August 2020, Focus on Acoustics, is now available in print and digital.
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Powersoft Extends Duecanali and Quattrocanali Amplifier Ranges for Medium to Large Installations
June 17, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Extends Duecanali and Quattrocanali Amplifier Ranges for Medium to Large Installations

Powersoft expanded its range of rack mounted amplifiers for the installation market with new models in the Duecanali and Quattrocanali Series. Unveiled at the InfoComm 2020 Connected event, the two newest additions to the company's Duecanali and Quattrocanali lines have more power, add power-sharing features and deliver even more in the popular single rack 2 and 4 channel platforms. The Duecanali 6404 DSP+D and the Quattrocanali 8804 DSP+D bring 175 Vpeak performances into an extremely convenient package.
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