All items tagged with hi-fidelity (141)
McIntosh Announces Matching MC830 Solid State Amplifier and C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
September 17, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces Matching MC830 Solid State Amplifier and C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

Following the immensely popular and retro styled MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers, which took design cues from the timeless MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, McIntosh introduced two more matching separates with similar styling: the MC830 Solid State Amplifier and C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. "Featuring styling reminiscent of their 1950s and 1960s designs, the MC830 and C8 are full of modern day technology to produce an amazing home audio experience. When a pair of MC830s are combined with the C8, they can form the foundation of system that can deliver a lifelike home audio experience," McIntosh says.
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IsoAcoustics Releases zaZen Isolation Platform for Turntables and Hi-Fi Components
September 15, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

IsoAcoustics Releases zaZen Isolation Platform for Turntables and Hi-Fi Components

Canadian decoupling and isolation solution experts IsoAcoustics continue to expand its range of products for high end home audio. The company now added the zaZen I and II isolation platforms, a more affordable solution designed to isolate turntables, tube amps, and other sensitive audio equipment from any interference caused by vibrations and resonances. The name zaZen is from Zen Buddhism and refers to sitting in peaceful meditation.
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Dynaudio Improved Contour i 2020 Speaker Series Is Now Available
September 3, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Dynaudio Improved Contour i 2020 Speaker Series Is Now Available

Dynaudio's much praised and respected Contour speakers series, updated and very warmly received in 2016, was updated again with the introduction of the Contour i series, announced back in April 2020. The models and the outside design remain the same, just the insides were completely updated with new drivers and crossovers, which Dynaudio engineers felt could substantially improve the series - and make their marketing and sales colleagues also happy. Now, they are shipping.
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Bowers & Wilkins Celebrates 25 Years With New 600 Series Anniversary Edition Speaker Range
September 2, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Celebrates 25 Years With New 600 Series Anniversary Edition Speaker Range

Among the uncertainty of Bowers & Wilkins being acquired (apparently a negotiation process is ongoing with Sound United, the parent company to Denon, Marantz and Polk Audio) and the certainty of the recent restructuring, following the separation from Eva Automation, the famous brand is celebrating 25 years in the audio industry, six generations of engineering, and more than a million products sold. To signal the anniversary, B&W launched the new 600 Series Anniversary Edition, the seventh generation of 600 Series loudspeakers from Bowers & Wilkins.
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Andover Introduces SpinStand for Audio Components and Records
August 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Andover Introduces SpinStand for Audio Components and Records

Andover Audio announced the latest addition to its Spin Collection of products and accessories for vinyl fans. SpinStand ($169) provides a lightweight yet robust storage solution for audio components and up to 150 vinyl records. SpinStand is compatible with all common turntable models, but it’s particularly well-suited to Andover’s own SpinDeck turntable, SpinBase powered speaker system, or even the company’s flagship Model-One Turntable Music System.
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McIntosh Group Sells Audio Research to Former Employees
August 25, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Group Sells Audio Research to Former Employees

For the past six years, Audio Research has been owned by the McIntosh Group. Now, TWS Enterprises, LLC, a privately held company owned wholly by Trent Suggs, has agreed to purchase Audio Research from the McIntosh Group, Inc. subject to completion of due diligence which is expected to be finalized by the end of August 2020. As Audio Research celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, the Minneapolis company will embark on the next chapter of its journey in high performance music reproduction.
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Alta Audio Announces Alyssa Compact Home Speaker
July 6, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Alta Audio Announces Alyssa Compact Home Speaker

Alta Audio, the Huntington, NY, -based company devoted to home audio loudspeakers using its own advanced technologies, has announced that it will soon deliver Alyssa, a new loudspeaker model that combines compact dimensions with a detailed full-range and natural bass response, typically associated with significantly larger floor-standing speakers. Standing only 14.5” H x 9.6” W x 14.25”, and weighing 28 lbs., the new Alyssa (SRP: $5,000/pair) speakers use proprietary drivers and offer exquisite natural-wood finishes.
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JBL Announces New High-Definition Imaging High End Speaker Series
June 26, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Announces New High-Definition Imaging High End Speaker Series

Designed and engineered in JBL’s engineering facility in Northridge, California, the new JBL HDI Series features two floorstanding loudspeakers, a center channel speaker, a bookshelf model, and a powered subwoofer. The series is named after its patented High-Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide, coupled with a family of patented compression drivers, and patented low and mid frequency transducers, allowing for powerful dynamics and accurate sound reproduction. Thoughtful, modern curved cabinets with quality finishes with magnetically attached grilles complete the designs.
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Yamaha Expands Premium Hi-Fi Family of Audio Components with New A-S Series Integrated Amplifiers
May 22, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Expands Premium Hi-Fi Family of Audio Components with New A-S Series Integrated Amplifiers

With home audio sales showing promising growth, as consumers globally rethink their priorities and spend more time at home, Yamaha is reinforcing its classic premium Hi-Fi catalog for high-end audio reproduction with the introduction of a reengineered series of integrated amplifiers. The new models — A-S1200, A-S2200 and A-S3200 integrated amplifiers — join the recently introduced 5000 Series of speakers, amps, pre-amps and turntable, offering music enthusiasts a complete family of premium Hi-Fi audio components.
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AXPONA 2020 is Cancelled. Show Not Taking Place in 2020
May 1, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

AXPONA 2020 is Cancelled. Show Not Taking Place in 2020

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) was originally scheduled to take place in April 17-19, and ended up being rescheduled to August 7-9, 2020 out of concern for the health and safety of all participants due to the growing coronavirus situation. The event would still take place at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center. But now, under pressure from concerned exhibitors, the promoters announced the show cancellation for 2020.
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