All items tagged with ESS Technology (92)
Rotel Michi Q5 Transport DAC Takes CD Audio To New Levels
September 25, 2024 by Joao Martins

Rotel Michi Q5 Transport DAC Takes CD Audio To New Levels

Michi is a flagship series of high-end audio products built on the history and heritage of Rotel, designed in Tokyo, Japan. The lineup was now expanded with the launch of the Michi Q5 Transport DAC, intended to redefine the CD player experience with state-of-the-art technology and sound quality to please the most demanding audio enthusiasts. The new Michi Q5 merges the popular 32-bit Dual-DAC architecture from ESS Technology with the company's most refined top-loading CD mechanism.
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ESS Technology Introduces High Performance 8-Channel ESS Sabre SMART DACs
September 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Introduces High Performance 8-Channel ESS Sabre SMART DACs

ESS Technology announced two new 8-channel DACs with integrated line drivers, which the California company says will deliver exceptional performance for professional audio designs, soundbars and powered speakers, as well as Class-D pre-amplifier controllers. The incorporated latest generation ESS patented Hyperstream IV architecture provides the recognized SABRE sound quality with improved audio performance.
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WiiM Launches Installation Products and Adds Soundtrack Commercial Music Streaming
September 18, 2024 by Joao Martins

WiiM Launches Installation Products and Adds Soundtrack Commercial Music Streaming

Following the announcement a year ago that WiiM was partnering with Origin Acoustics to bring to market a dedicated range of installation-oriented solutions, at CEDIA Expo 2024 the Linkplay brand now delivered with actual products. Completely new is the WiiM CI MOD S streamer DAC and the WiiM CI MOD A80, a streaming amplifier model. WiiM also confirmed that they’ve partnered with Soundtrack Your Brand to add a streaming service for commercial use to all its devices.
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NAD Unveils New NAD Masters M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier
August 28, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Unveils New NAD Masters M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

NAD Electronics announced the NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier with improved performance, a moving-magnet phono input, and Dirac Live Bass Control Ready. Beautifully designed with a full-color touchscreen display and brushed aluminum chassis, the new M10 V3 features 100 watts per channel of nCore amplification and now offers an updated ESS Sabre ES9039 DAC. NAD will preview the new M10 V3 at CEDIA Expo 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
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Bluesound Introduces Three New NODE Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamers
August 20, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Introduces Three New NODE Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamers

Bluesound, the original wireless hi-res multiroom music brand, has announced three new wireless music streamers, the NODE NANO, NODE, and the flagship NODE ICON. All new three products have re-designed hardware with updated ESS Sabre DACs, and rich, new audio features, including Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth support, plus DSD playback in the NODE and NODE Icon.
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NAD Electronics Launches Upgraded C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier
July 3, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Electronics Launches Upgraded C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

NAD Electronics announced the launch of the C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier. Building on the success of its predecessor introduced in 2021, the C 700 V2 boasts significant upgrades in performance and functionality, solidifying its value-driven proposition in the “just add speakers” category. The C 700 V2 features an improved ESS Sabre DAC, MM phono input, Dolby Digital decoding, and IR remote control. And now, it also supports Dirac Live room correction.
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WiiM Unveils WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro Streamers at High End 2024
May 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

WiiM Unveils WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro Streamers at High End 2024

Following the fast ramping success of the WiiM Pro and WiiM Pro Plus music streamers, followed recently by the WiiM Amp integrated streaming amplifier, the brand created by Linkplay Technology now travels to Munich to appeal directly to the most demanding user community with two new higher spec'ed and slightly higher priced models. Premiered at the High End 2024 show, the new WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro cater to those seeking to connect the whole home with affordable, high-quality sound.
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Remora UWB Wireless Audio Solution Unveiled Ahead of 2024 High End Munich Show
May 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

Remora UWB Wireless Audio Solution Unveiled Ahead of 2024 High End Munich Show

Remora is the name of a new business venture and a new wireless audio hardware solution that will be officially launched at the 2024 High End show in Munich. Jumping ahead of technology availability in wireless headphones and earbuds, Remora PRO creates a Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transmitter and receiver solution for the highest wireless audio quality available. The USB-C dongle form factor also introduces the world's first Headphone 3.0 platform from Sonical.
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Cambridge Audio Introduces New CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier
April 17, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Introduces New CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier

The new heart of the CX Series, the new CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier from Cambridge Audio, enhances sound with new premium components within the Class AB amplification circuitry, delivering 80 Watts per channel to drive even the most demanding speakers. An ESS ES9018K2M Sabre 32 DAC delivers reference-level digital-to-analog conversion from the TOSLINK, Coaxial and USB digital inputs, while balanced XLR inputs ensure a premium connection to the new CXN100 Network Player.
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ESS Technology Introduces New Stereo High Performance CODEC
January 24, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Introduces New Stereo High Performance CODEC

With market demand for encoder/decoder solutions on the rise, ESS Technology introduced a new SABRE CODEC that integrates its newest generation high performance stereo analog and digital channels in a single chip. The new ESS ES9290 is a synchronous CODEC incorporating both stereo ADCs and DACs that provide ultra-low noise conversion with a dynamic range (DNR) of +116dB/+116dB, and with THD+N rated at -108dB/-110dB (ADC/DAC respectively) per channel.
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