All items tagged with amplifiers (156)

Amphion Offers More Channels for Atmos in New Amp400.12 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

May 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Amphion Offers More Channels for Atmos in New Amp400.12 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

Amphion has announced their new multichannel amplifier the Amp400.12, designed specifically for immersive audio setups. The new product follows the legacy of its predecessor, the Amp400.8, an 8-channel amplifier, which was released in September 2021. The 400.12 joins the series with four additional channels. Now with a total of 12-channels, the Amp400.12 can be used to power an entire 7.1.4 Atmos setup, while still leaving the engineer further flexibility with an extra channel open.

Keeping Class A Cool. Infigo Audio Debuts Method 6 Stereo Amplifier

May 4, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Keeping Class A Cool. Infigo Audio Debuts Method 6 Stereo Amplifier

Infigo Audio, a Canadian company that designs and manufactures amplifiers, DACs, and cables for consumers who are ready to invest in exquisitely designed electronics, announced its latest Method 6 two-channel amplifier. The new Method 6 (SRP: $20,000) features many of the same attributes as the brand's Method 3 monoblock amplifier and features a Class A architecture, but with a unique design that maintains a low temperature that is not typical of Class A amplifiers.

You Can DIY!: PhL-100 - Α High-Quality MM Phono, Line, and Headphone Amplifier

May 3, 2023 by George Ntanavaras

You Can DIY!: PhL-100 - Α High-Quality MM Phono, Line, and Headphone Amplifier

Focusing on a practical, hands-on perspective, George Ntanavaras, details the design and construction of a phono preamplifier for Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges and a Line/Headphone amplifier with two additional inputs and volume control. All the amplification stages are based on top-quality audio op-amps such as Texas Instruments' OPA1642 for the phono stage and OPA1612 for the Line/Headphone stage. Almost all the components of the device are contained on a single PCB for easy construction. This article was originally published in audioXpress, February 2022

April 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Mark Levinson Promotes Daniel Hertz Maria Amplifier Range

Daniel Hertz, the company founded by Mark Levinson, is pushing its Maria amplifier range for high end residential audio as a flagship for the brand. The Maria amplifiers, designed by Mark Levinson and the Daniel Hertz team, feature the company's unique Class D chipset and processing technology, said to deliver an experience better than pure analog from any digital content. All amplifiers come in a single chassis combining DAC, preamplifier, and power amplifier stages with analog, USB, coax, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth inputs.

Synaptics Resonate Offers Integrated Audio and Haptics Solution for Embedded Displays

March 20, 2023 by Joao Martins

Synaptics Resonate Offers Integrated Audio and Haptics Solution for Embedded Displays

Following successful demonstrations at CES 2023 and Embedded World 2023 - and other tradeshows and events in between - Synaptics has officially announced the availability of its Synaptics Resonate solution that uses a display's surface as a sound and haptics transducer. The Resonate solution combines amplifiers, DSP, and algorithms uniquely designed to drive lower than 1mm thick piezo transducers, attached to any surface.

Pascal Acquires WorxAudio from Fender and Appoints Hugh Sarvis to Lead New Blaze Audio Loudspeaker Development Team

February 3, 2023 by Joao Martins

Pascal Acquires WorxAudio from Fender and Appoints Hugh Sarvis to Lead New Blaze Audio Loudspeaker Development Team

In what is certainly great news for all other OEM amplifier companies, Pascal A/S of Copenhagen, Denmark, which recently had decided to compete directly with its former amplifier clients with the launch of Blaze Audio, is now also going to sell speakers, competing directly with what last clients it still had. To push forward with this strategy, Pascal acquired the former WorxAudio IP from Presonus/Fender and hired its veteran team, led by Hugh Sarvis.

McIntosh Announces Mc451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier Using Hybrid Drive Technology

December 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces Mc451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier Using Hybrid Drive Technology

Following the launch of the stunning MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier in December 2019, and the MC3500 Vacuum Tube Amplifier Mk II in November 2021, the Binghamton, NY-based company is back to tube powerhouses with the MC451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier. The McIntosh MC451 follows the success of the MC901 model, basically being its little brother, and combining a vacuum tube and solid-state amplifier that uses McIntosh's Hybrid Drive technology.

McIntosh Launches Official Capsule Collection Celebrating Grateful Dead's Iconic "Wall of Sound"

November 29, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Launches Official Capsule Collection Celebrating Grateful Dead's Iconic "Wall of Sound"

Famous audio companies and audio brands should explore more simple marketing tools such as merchandising and collectors items (not NFTs!), to better connect with their users. McIntosh is a great example of emotional connection to the brand, and the NY-based company just announced the brand's collaboration with the Grateful Dead on a new, special-edition collection celebrating the iconic "Wall of Sound". The collection includes a T-shirt and Sweatshirt, featuring the famous Richard Pechner "Wall of Sound" photo.

Infineon Introduces New Ultra-Efficient 2x 37W MERUS Multilevel Switching Audio Amplifiers

November 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Infineon Introduces New Ultra-Efficient 2x 37W MERUS Multilevel Switching Audio Amplifiers

Infineon Technologies announced a new family of 2x 37W audio amplifiers featuring the second generation of MERUS multilevel switching amplifier technology. Optimized for low power and battery-powered applications, the new devices are the MA2304DNS with an integrated and fully-configurable digital signal processor (DSP), and the MA2304PNS with audio limiter and volume control features. Both are now the most efficient in the Infineon MERUS family, with an idle power mode at least five times lower than traditional class D audio amplifiers.

Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models

November 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models

Fine Sounds Americas and Pro-Ject USA announced the new MaiA DS3 and Stereo Box S3 BT integrated amplifier and receiver models from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. The two new compact models from the European manufacturer are a perfect complement to any home audio system seeking flexible solutions to enhance their listening experience. Both models have a minimalistic design, intended to be combined with both modern digital, wired, wireless and streaming sources and one of the many Pro-Ject turntables.

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