All items tagged with hi-res audio (113)
ESS Technology Introduces Suite of High-Quality USB-C Audio CODECs Featuring Sabre DACs
January 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Introduces Suite of High-Quality USB-C Audio CODECs Featuring Sabre DACs

ESS Technology announced a series of USB Low-Power Audiophile CODECs that feature QUAD DAC Technology. Intended for use in headsets and audio adaptors that demand high-quality sound, the new line of CODECs can support end-to-end high-resolution audio quality. An ideal platform for USB-C audio products, the new CODECs include the flagship ES9281PRO model, which also offers an integrated hardware MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) renderer.
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Qobuz Postpones US Launch for 2019 and Announces Pricing Plan
November 29, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Qobuz Postpones US Launch for 2019 and Announces Pricing Plan

French online music service Qobuz promised to launch its streaming and download subscriptions in the US in 2018, offering a completely new option for the industry, with a high-end tier plan of 24-bit FLAC streaming that until now has never been available. Throughout the year, Qobuz has been actively promoting the service and the different hi-res streaming and download options. The company finally made an announcement confirming its US pricing plan, and stated that steps have been taken towards an "early 2019 US launch."
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HiBy Introduces MQA to its R3 Tidal Portable Music Player
November 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

HiBy Introduces MQA to its R3 Tidal Portable Music Player

With the iPod and all the clone mp3 players now long gone and forgotten, music enthusiasts already deeply committed to music streaming services are looking again for ways to enjoy higher-quality and high-resolution audio options when out of home and on the move. Manufacturers like HiBy are responding with dedicated and affordable streaming music players like the R3, promoted as the smallest and lightest Tidal's Online Music Library Player. And now HiBy also confirmed MQA playback support for the R3.
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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.
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Qobuz Expands Team and Prepares for US Launch in Fall 2018
July 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Qobuz Expands Team and Prepares for US Launch in Fall 2018

Qobuz, the Paris-based online music streaming and download music service, has been named the Official High-Resolution Streaming Service for the upcoming 15th Annual Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF), the largest high-end consumer audio show in North America. Preparing for its scheduled launch in the North American market, Qobuz also announced key appointments in its US operations, including naming music industry veteran Dan Mackta as Managing Director USA.
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ACTIVO CT10 Hi-Res Portable Audio Player with MQA Support
July 9, 2018 by Joao Martins

ACTIVO CT10 Hi-Res Portable Audio Player with MQA Support

ACTIVO is a new audio brand focused on portable devices and high-resolution music. The CT10 portable audio player is the brand's first product, and the first hi-res portable audio player with MQA support at an affordable price of just $299. The device, probably the first portable player with a decent design since Apple's iPod, is actually designed by groovers Japan, a high-res jazz music label and distribution website. The ACTIVO CT10 is now available in the US!
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V-MODA Announces Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex Edition Upgrade
June 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

V-MODA Announces Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex Edition Upgrade

V-MODA, the lifestyle audio brand founded in California, inspired in Milan, Italy, and sold to Roland, Japan, announced the availability of its new Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex Edition headphones, an upgrade on the original version introduced in 2017. Ideal for both general consumers and enthusiasts who seek professional grade audio quality, the new hybrid wireless/wired analog headphone features additional high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs for the best possible sound.
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SteelSeries Launches High-Res Certified Arctis Pro Gaming Headset Line
March 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

SteelSeries Launches High-Res Certified Arctis Pro Gaming Headset Line

While the gaming graphics card and displays market continues to grow and push consumer expectations forward with beautifully immersive visuals, SteelSeries believes that audio reproduction in speaker and headset solutions has fallen behind the curve. Now, the fast-growing gaming headset brand, introduced the Arctis Pro Line to raise the stakes in premium headset performance for gaming and entertainment on PlayStation 4 consoles and PC.
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AKG Introduces New High Resolution N-Series with Marquee N5005 Headphones
January 18, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

AKG Introduces New High Resolution N-Series with Marquee N5005 Headphones

One of the highlights, among the many Harman announcements at CES 2018, is undoubtedly the new AKG N5005 headphones, a high-end, in-ear model, engineered according to Harman's own research on listeners' target curve preferences by Sean Olive, Todd Welti, and Omid Khonsari. The new AKG N5005 combine one dynamic and four balanced armature drivers with four exchangeable sound filters to enable customized sound, letting music enthusiasts fine-tune their listening atmosphere.
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Qobuz Brings High-Res Online Music Service to the U.S.
January 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Qobuz Brings High-Res Online Music Service to the U.S.

European online music streaming and downloading service, Qobuz announced it’s going to be available in the United States in mid-2018. Qobuz offers an extensive music catalog of 40-million tracks and is the only service to offer over one-million high-resolution tracks for download. Qobuz works on MacOS, Windows, iOS and Android operating systems, and is integrated with the most prestigious Hi-Fi and multiroom audio brands.
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