All items tagged with HRA (81)

From Vegas to Anaheim. What did we learn?

March 5, 2015 by Joao Martins

From Vegas to Anaheim. What did we learn?

From the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV, to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, CA, we have this unique opportunity to better understand the many sides of the complex audio equation. What did we learn?

OPPO Releases HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC

February 20, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

OPPO Releases HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC

OPPO Digital keeps bringing positive surprises since they have launched their flagship PM-1 Planar Magnetic headphones and companion high-end headphone amplifier, the HA-1. Now OPPO announces the launching of the HA-2 portable hi-res headphone amplifier and DAC, also previewing its new PM-3 affordable Planar headphones.

Chord Electronics’ New CPM 2800 MkII ‘Digital’ Integrated Amplifier Merges Hugo DAC Technology

February 17, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Chord Electronics’ New CPM 2800 MkII ‘Digital’ Integrated Amplifier Merges Hugo DAC Technology

Chord Electronics has thoroughly updated its hugely popular ‘digital’ integrated amplifier the CPM 2800, to MkII status. The new version adds the FPGA-based D/A convertor from the Hugo and 2Qute DACs, to create an amplifier of unrivalled flexibility. The CPM 2800MkII will be formally launched at Sound and Vision 2015 (the Bristol show - February 20-22, 2015).

The High Resolution Audibility Test

February 11, 2015 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

The High Resolution Audibility Test

As the owner of a standard yellow PonoPlayer, I was catching up on comments over at PonoMusic, and one in particular caught my attention, a note from Allen Farmelo at Farmelo Recording linking to a Tape Op blog entry. Farmelo’s dispatch, The Problem With A-B'ing And Why Neil Young Is Right About Sound Quality, makes several valid points, one of which is that A–B tests are not necessarily that meaningful…

Roland Announces Super UA Audio Interface for High-Resolution Personal Music Production

February 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Roland Announces Super UA Audio Interface for High-Resolution Personal Music Production

Roland launched the Super UA, a high-performance USB 2.0 audio interface with 1-bit DSD and 32-bit PCM playback, with up to four simultaneous channels of 24-bit PCM recording and a high-performance headphone amplifier with two outputs. The Super UA features an impressive die-cast metal design with detachable breakout module.

Crowdfunded Innovation

February 2, 2015 by Joao Martins

Crowdfunded Innovation

From mobile audio to wireless speakers and headphones, from immersive experiences to high resolution audio, there’s never been so much excitement for new technologies and integration. Crowdfunding platforms are helping promote new concepts that companies would normally never consider promoting for themselves (for multiple reasons).

2015 International CES: Home Audio Market Movements

January 15, 2015 by Futuresource Consulting

2015 International CES: Home Audio Market Movements

Futuresource Consulting, a specialist research and knowledge-based consulting company, delivers its analysis on the home audio market trends and technological developments at the 2015 International CES. Futuresource notes the growth of wireless multi-room audio (MRA) solutions, estimated to reach 43% this year, and comments on high-resolution audio developments.

Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015

January 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015

Sony unveiled its new audio product lineup scheduled for release in 2015 at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas with a total of ten new devices, including a Hi-Res compatible top-of-the-line Walkman, headphones, wireless speakers, home theater systems, and multi-channel integrated amplifiers.

CEA and Japan Audio Society to Collaborate on Hi-Res Audio Promotions

December 22, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

CEA and Japan Audio Society to Collaborate on Hi-Res Audio Promotions

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Japan Audio Society (JAS) agree to provide the High-Resolution Audio logo (Hi-Res Audio or HRA) to CEA members and promote it to consumers. “Having a common logo will help establish consistency and assist consumers in navigating this exciting, steadily emerging market,” says Gary Shapiro, CEA president and CEO.

Microchip JukeBlox Platform Now Supports Qobuz Connect Lossless Wireless Audio

December 18, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip JukeBlox Platform Now Supports Qobuz Connect Lossless Wireless Audio

Microchip Technology Inc., announced the support of Qobuz Connect in the Microchip JukeBlox Platform. The combined solution delivers lossless audio in CD quality directly to wireless speakers and AV receivers for an enjoyable music listening experience.

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