Analog Devices Launches MAX98425A and MAX98415A 22V Digital Input Stereo High Efficiency Class-D Amplifiers

Analog Devices announced two new medium power stereo Class-D amplifier devices intended to deliver maximum efficiency for battery-powered designs, with ultra-low idle current, and still providing the lowest possible distortion at its loudest levels. The MAX98425A is a low noise, Class-D amplifier with digital PCM inputs and filterless operation. The MAX98415A is a smart amplifier with IV feedback routed through the PCM interface data output and featuring a rich set of protection algorithms.

"Undeniably Meridian" but also "a new dawn for the company", the presentation of the new Meridian DSP9 Digital Active Loudspeaker was most likely one of the most significant engineering efforts that debuted at the 2023 High End show in Munich. A more compact, single-cabinet evolution of the extraordinary DSP8000 XE speakers, this new active, digital, DSP-smart design is simply close to perfection for those willing to spend over $80,000 USD.

So many audio manufacturers have kept busy during the global pandemic and have yet to show publicly the results of their work. Heavenly Soundworks is a new US brand, which will officially debut the FIVE17 Loudspeaker System at T.H.E. Show 2021, 11-13 June, at the Hilton Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, CA. This will be the first chance to listen to this new active loudspeaker design, the work of Kevin and Jonathan Couch, the company’s co-founders.

Maxim Integrated Products announced new MAX98357 and MAX98358 compact and cos-effective audio amplifiers, ideal for a wide variety of applications, including a plug-and-play solution for portable and smart speakers. Despite their ultra-small form factors, the MAX98357 and MAX98358 digital-input 3.2W Class D audio power amplifiers require only a single power supply and auto configure for 35 different clocking configurations and 128 digital audio formats.

Neumann expanded its successful KH line of studio monitors with its first midfield model: the KH 420. This active 3-way system (10”+3”+1”) is ideal for larger 5.1 and 7.1 configurations and listening distances of up to 11 meters. With a corner frequency of 26 Hz, the KH 420 midfield monitor sets new standards in its class for low frequency performance. It also launched the KH 310D with extra digital inputs and delay features.