All items tagged with balanced outputs (23)

Schiit Audio Introduces Mimir Affordable DAC and Digital Preamp

April 25, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Introduces Mimir Affordable DAC and Digital Preamp

Schiit Audio recently surprised with the introduction of its Forkbeard wireless control and monitoring solution, which the manufacturer is now expanding to more products. The latest example is the Mimir, a new affordable USB DAC that debuts a Forkbeard-controlled preamp functionality and is also the company’s first to feature what they call a Mesh filter, implemented on a standard ESS Sabre chip.

Pro-Ject Announces New XA B True Balanced Turntable

August 8, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Announces New XA B True Balanced Turntable

Pro-Ject announced the latest addition to its ‘X’ turntable lineup. According to the Austrian manufacturer, the new XA B ($1,499 MSRP) aims to deliver the highest quality audio from vinyl records, right out of the box. In addition to offering a True Balanced Connection via a dedicated 5-pin DIN output, the turntable features a plinth constructed of transparent acrylic, premium 10" one-piece aluminum tonearm, and pre-adjusted Pick it Pro Balanced MM cartridge.

Tascam Announces the BD-MP1MKII Professional Grade Blu-Ray Player

February 14, 2024 by Joao Martins

Tascam Announces the BD-MP1MKII Professional Grade Blu-Ray Player

In what is undoubtedly one of the most understated product announcements of the year, Tascam announced a new Blu-Ray player. The new BD-MP1MKII Professional Grade Blu-Ray Player, is actually a second-generation offering replacing the company's existing BD-MP1 model, and complementing the BD-MP4K model, which supports 4K video output over HDMI. Because the new BD-MP1MKII is a professional Blu-Ray player it comes with detachable rackmount ears and it even offers balanced analog audio outputs.

Creative Live! Audio A3 USB-C High-Resolution Audio Interface

October 17, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Creative Live! Audio A3 USB-C High-Resolution Audio Interface

Creative Technology announced the release of the Creative Live! Audio A3, a new simplified USB audio interface designed for the needs of content creators and streamers, with a direct appeal to music enthusiasts. Featuring high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback, versatile I/O connectivity, onboard level controls, and zero-latency direct monitoring, the Creative Live! Audio A3 is a well-designed solution, in the best tradition of the Sound Blaster company.

Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-WB2022 High-End Wireless Headphones

November 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-WB2022 High-End Wireless Headphones

In celebration of its 60th anniversary as one of the world's foremost manufacturers of high-fidelity audio products, Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its ATH-WB2022 wireless wooden headphones. The limited-edition ATH-WB2022, crafted from layered woods, is touted as the finest Bluetooth headphone ever created by Audio-Technica. The ATH-WB2022 supports up to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution music listening, and features the world’s first completely balanced audio output system for wireless headphones.

Heritage Audio Announces Updated 500-Series Bluetooth Streaming Module for Studio Use

April 14, 2022 by Joao Martins

Heritage Audio Announces Updated 500-Series Bluetooth Streaming Module for Studio Use

Spanish audio manufacturer Heritage Audio announced availability of its BT-500 v2.0, an updated version of its innovative 500-Series Bluetooth streaming module — making available additional aptX Low Latency and aptX HD codecs alongside the standard aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs originally offered. With the BT-500 V2.0, Heritage Audio offers a targeted solution to get rid of the dreaded mini-jacks, providing a professional solution to the everyday problem of streaming audio in a studio environment.

Presonus Launches Audiobox Go Portable USB-C Audio Interface

February 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Presonus Launches Audiobox Go Portable USB-C Audio Interface

PreSonus Audio Electronics announced the global launch of the AudioBox GO, the smallest PreSonus audio interface yet. This USB-C design is also ultra-affordable, and offers straightforward controls for gains, levels, and all the connections needed to record and stream. There's a PreSonus XMAX-L preamp with 50dB of gain and +48v phantom power for XLR condenser microphones, balanced Main outputs for monitors, a powerful headphone output, and a monitor mix control.

Ferrum Audio Introduces ERCO High End Headphone Amplifier and DAC

February 7, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Ferrum Audio Introduces ERCO High End Headphone Amplifier and DAC

Ferrum Audio just unveiled its latest product, the third to be launched from the new brand created in 2021 by HEM, the electronics manufacturing company from Warsaw, Poland. The Ferrum ERCO is a high end USB-C DAC with balanced headphone and line level outputs, using a ESS Sabre ES9028PRO converter with support for PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256. The name ERCO (not pronounced airco but ˈert͡so) is Esperanto for ore and was intended "to forge musical gems from its components," as the company states.

McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support

May 24, 2021 by Joao Martins

McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support

Many high-end audio manufacturers offer embedded technologies in specific products, such as amplifiers and wireless speakers, that users quickly learn become obsolete sooner or later. As a leading brand in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, McIntosh Laboratory understands that some things are better kept separate. The McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver was designed in that spirit. It will also be obsolete eventually, but at a suggested retail price of US $500, that's OK.

Limited Edition 120-Volt Thorens TD124DD Available in the USA

March 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Limited Edition 120-Volt Thorens TD124DD Available in the USA

In 2020, Thorens introduced the TD 124 DD, an evolution of its TD124 turntable. With the all-new TD 124 DD, Thorens has reimagined the most renowned turntable in consumer electronics history. An homage to the original TD124, the new TD 124 DD combines the beauty of the original design with state-of-the-art technology, bespoke components, cutting-edge materials and unique design flourishes. Massively improved upon this new model intends to surpass all current competitors, just as the original did 63 years ago.

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