All items tagged with hi-fidelity (145)
Pro-Ject Introduces Two New Hi-Fidelity CD Players
March 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Pro-Ject Introduces Two New Hi-Fidelity CD Players

Pro-Ject became known for its turntables, but the company's founder and CEO Heinz Lichtenegger invested also in manufacturing small electronic components, including CD players. The new Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 and CD Box S3 are great-value hifi products, designed with the best possible components. The CD Box DS3 ($899) maintains the best features of its predecessors and adds a Texas Instruments PCM1796 DAC, while the CD Box S3 ($549) is the first product of a new S3 compact line.
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New Sennheiser IE 600 Earphones Are Proud to Be Wired and Built to Last
March 3, 2022 by Joao Martins

New Sennheiser IE 600 Earphones Are Proud to Be Wired and Built to Last

The new IE 600 earphones are the first product from Sennheiser's consumer division - now part of the Sonova group following the acquisition. The model sits between the flagship IE 900 and the IE 300 earphones, both launched in 2021, all designed for music enthusiasts that remain indifferent to wireless options and still believe "the tiniest details count." With the new Sennheiser IE 600, the company also promotes "a lifetime of listening pleasure," in reference to the advanced materials used in the ultra-tough earphone housings.
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Pro Audio Design to Showcase TAD Evolution-Two Speakers at Florida Audio Expo 2022
February 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Pro Audio Design to Showcase TAD Evolution-Two Speakers at Florida Audio Expo 2022

The forthcoming Florida Audio Expo, happening at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, in Tampa, from February 18–20, will be a unique opportunity to listen to the new TAD Evolution Series E-2 floor-standing speakers. Following the recent announcement that Pro Audio Design was appointed the official US and Canda distributor for Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD), the company will have a dedicated demonstration suite showcasing the impressive new Evolution Series of hi-fi audio components.
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Pro-Ject Audio Systems Introduces New Automatic Turntable
January 31, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Audio Systems Introduces New Automatic Turntable

Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA have announced the new A1 Turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. After years of dedicated research and effort, the team identified the proper technology to develop automatic turntables at the sound quality standard that Pro-Ject’s esteemed reputation evokes around the world. A product fit for a new generation of vinyl enthusiasts that are not exactly ready for the full inconveniences of turntables.
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Zesto Audio Announces Tube Stereo Power Amplifier with 3-Position Bias Switch
January 17, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Zesto Audio Announces Tube Stereo Power Amplifier with 3-Position Bias Switch

Zesto Audio, the Californian company founded by George Counnas, announced the launch of a new Class A amplifier design that offers an impressive 100 watts per channel (8 ohms) plus a unique feature of a three-position "Auto Bias Select" switch. In order to achieve its power rating, the new Bia 200 Select Stereo Power Amplifier is sold with four 12AU7 plus four matched KT150 output tubes. Thanks to the new auto bias switch, the amplifier is ready to safely accommodate KT88, KT120 and KT170 tubes, delivering options for all preferences.
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Rotel Announces MKII Models of Integrated Amplifier and CD Players with Upgraded Audio Circuits and Components
January 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Announces MKII Models of Integrated Amplifier and CD Players with Upgraded Audio Circuits and Components

Rotel launched the A12MKII Class AB integrated amplifier, together with the CD14MKII and RCD-1572MKII CD players, expanding options further for hi-fidelity enthusiasts who still prefer separate stereo components. The new Rotel A12MKII, CD14MKII and RCD-1572MKII upgraded models are timed to signal the brand's 60th anniversary, and all benefit from innovations and improvements to the circuit designs and enhancement to critical audio components for better audio performance.
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Schiit Audio Announces Loki Max High-End, Remote-Controlled Equalizer
December 2, 2021 by Joao Martins

Schiit Audio Announces Loki Max High-End, Remote-Controlled Equalizer

Listen to music as you (not the artist) intended. Schiit Audio announced the availability of Loki Max, a 6-band equalizer designed to meet the needs of the highest-end systems. Featuring remote control with relay potentiometers, a pure inductor-capacitor topology, and a fully discrete design with high voltage power supply, Loki Max was designed to be one of the best home listening EQs, ever - available at schiit.com for $1499.
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McIntosh Announces Next Generation C12000 Two-Chassis Preamplifier
November 18, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces Next Generation C12000 Two-Chassis Preamplifier

McIntosh announced the C12000 Preamplifier, a unique two-chassis design that isolates the audio section from the control and power sections, resulting in the purest sound reproduction possible. The C12000 is comprised of the C12000 Controller Module and the C12000 Preamplifier Module which work together seamlessly when connected. This represents an updated approach from the famous brand to this acclaimed two-chassis preamplifier design.
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Bowers & Wilkins Introduces 702 and 705 Signature Speakers in Midnight Blue Metallic Finish
November 18, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Introduces 702 and 705 Signature Speakers in Midnight Blue Metallic Finish

Bowers & Wilkins has launched two new versions of its 705 Signature stand-mount and 702 Signature floor-standing loudspeakers. Available in stunning Midnight Blue Metallic paint, the 705 Signature and 702 Signature models feature the same class-leading combination of exceptional drive unit design and carefully upgraded crossover components as the existing Datuk Gloss-finished 700 Series Signature models, which remain available to purchase.
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Sonus faber Announces the Acquisition of the De Santi Woodworking Factory
November 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sonus faber Announces the Acquisition of the De Santi Woodworking Factory

Sonus faber announced the acquisition of the De Santi woodworking factory in San Martino di Lupari, establishing the facility as the official woodworking department within the company. Sonus faber began working with Luciano De Santi and his factory in 1986, bonded by a shared passion for Italian heritage and craftsmanship. The two companies have been partners and collaborators for nearly four decades, building loudspeakers known around the world for their quality and performance.
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