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Asahi Kasei Microdevices Introduces Premium Audio Solutions at High End 2019 in Munich

April 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Introduces Premium Audio Solutions at High End 2019 in Munich

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) will show its latest flagship Velvet Sound Verita AK4499 32-bit audio D/A Converter (DAC) at the High End 2019 show in Munich, Germany. A newly developed IC manufacturing process was adopted in this flagship DAC to deliver the best sound quality so far in the company's range of products, achieving -124dB THD+N and 140dB S/N. The AK4499 is also the first among AKM products to use a new current output architecture. AKM will also demonstrate its new ultra-low power HiFi D/A converters for Bluetooth headphones, AK4331 (stereo) and AK4332 (mono).

Pioneer Announces Roll-Out of MQA Support for Home Audio Products

October 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Pioneer Announces Roll-Out of MQA Support for Home Audio Products

Starting October 2018, certain Pioneer branded home audio products will receive a free firmware update enabling playback of MQA-encoded material. With support for both streaming audio, local file, and whole home audio, the Pioneer N-70AE and N-50AE family of network audio players can be used as the hub for all high quality audio pursuits. The NC-50 and NC-50 DAB are network audio players with a built-in CD player and stereo amplifier. MQA is working closely with Onkyo and Pioneer to bring playback support on more home audio products in the coming months.

Harman's Mark Levinson Introduces New 5000 Series Integrated Amplifiers

October 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Harman's Mark Levinson Introduces New 5000 Series Integrated Amplifiers

A major highlight among new product announcements at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2018, Harman's Mark Levinson introduced the first two models from the new 5000 series, the № 5805 (with new MM/MC phono stage) and № 5802 (w/Bluetooth) integrated amplifiers. The Mark Levinson 5000 series amplifiers deliver renowned Mark Levinson luxury and fidelity at an exceptional value, now featuring ESS Sabre32 converters and MQA support, among many exceptional updated features.

New Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 Premium Wireless Speaker Launches at IFA 2018

September 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 Premium Wireless Speaker Launches at IFA 2018

A major highlight of Panasonic's press conference at IFA 2018 was the new Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 compact wireless speaker, a new premium design, with state-of-the-art connectivity and a powerful, refined sound, free from restrictive sweet spots. Apparently the OTTAVA was already unveiled earlier at the High-End Audio Show in Munich this year, but that only shows why IFA is an important trade show for some brands and categories of products. In Berlin, the new design had all the deserved spotlights.

Sony Expands Hi-Res Audio Options with New Products on its Signature Series

September 6, 2018 by Joao Martins

Sony Expands Hi-Res Audio Options with New Products on its Signature Series

During IFA 2018, Sony expanded its audio catalog with several new top of the range products in its Signature Series. Deserving all the possible attention are the new IER-Z1R in-ear headphones and DMP-Z1 digital music player. These products harness decades of audio expertise, proudly showcasing Sony’s relentless lifetime pursuit for excellence, which they often miss. These new Signature Series products are ambitious, expensive and will certainly please a very specific crowd devoted to Hi-Res Audio and DSD file collecting.

Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Unveiled at High End 2018

May 18, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Unveiled at High End 2018

It was one of the most well-attended press conferences in the first day of the High End Munich 2018 show, and for a good reason. Chord Electronics had already teased the market with the announcement that it would introduce a successor for the powerful and versatile Hugo Table-Top (TT) launched in 2015. With the new Hugo TT 2, the design received an extensive upgrade inside and out, achieving even better performance and value, since it can now be used with more headphones, and even to power loudspeakers!

AKM Announces Upgrade to its Best Selling 32-bit Stereo Premium High-End DAC

December 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Announces Upgrade to its Best Selling 32-bit Stereo Premium High-End DAC

At CES 2018, companies will be looking for ways to improve existing designs in every front, and the critical stages of audio AD/DA conversion will continue to be a focus. Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has developed the AK4493EQ, a 32-bit stereo premium D/A converter, which will be available on the market in Jan. 2018. As AKM explains, this is an upgrade from its best-selling AK4490EQ, used in many high-end audio products since it was launched in 2014.

Sennheiser Introduces HDV 820 Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier

May 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces HDV 820 Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier

At the Tokyo Headphone Festival, held from April 29-30, Sennheiser showcased the latest product in its high-end enthusiast range: the fully balanced headphone amplifier HDV 820. Building on the accomplishments of Sennheiser’s first-ever digital headphone amplifier, the acclaimed HDVD 800, the German company now designed the HDV 820 to complement its electronics with an enhanced, higher resolution and ultra low distortion option that perfectly complements its high-end headphones.

New OPPO UDP-205 is the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player That Audio Enthusiasts Are Waiting For

April 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New OPPO UDP-205 is the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player That Audio Enthusiasts Are Waiting For

OPPO Digital finally unveiled full details on its new UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player! The UDP-205 combines the incredible video technology of the UDP-203 with industry-leading audio technology, including dual ES9038PRO Sabre DAC chips from ESS Technology, an improved HDMI Audio Clock, an asynchronous USB DAC with Coaxial & Optical inputs, a headphone amplifier, and Dedicated Stereo Output with XLR Balanced Connectors.

NXP Introduces i.MX 8M Processor to Transform IoT Audio, Voice and Video Interactions

January 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

NXP Introduces i.MX 8M Processor to Transform IoT Audio, Voice and Video Interactions

At CES 2017, NXP Semiconductors (now part of Qualcomm) introduced its new i.MX 8M family of applications processors specifically designed to meet increasing audio and video system requirements for smart home and smart mobility applications such as over-the-top (OTT) set-top boxes, digital media adapters, surround sound, sound bars, A/V receivers, voice control, voice assistance, digital signage and general purpose human machine interface (HMI) solutions.

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