All items tagged with hifi (125)
Cambridge Audio Introduces New CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier
April 17, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Introduces New CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier

The new heart of the CX Series, the new CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier from Cambridge Audio, enhances sound with new premium components within the Class AB amplification circuitry, delivering 80 Watts per channel to drive even the most demanding speakers. An ESS ES9018K2M Sabre 32 DAC delivers reference-level digital-to-analog conversion from the TOSLINK, Coaxial and USB digital inputs, while balanced XLR inputs ensure a premium connection to the new CXN100 Network Player.
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ATC Announces New SCM20ASL Limited Edition Loudspeaker
April 11, 2024 by Alfred Moody

ATC Announces New SCM20ASL Limited Edition Loudspeaker

In celebration of the beginning of its 50th Anniversary initiatives, Acoustic Transducer Company (ATC) announced the forthcoming release of an exclusive new active stand mount loudspeaker, the SCM20ASL Limited Edition. The ATC 50th Anniversary Limited Edition SCM20ASL Loudspeakers feature an exclusive ATC blue high lacquer finish with hand-upholstered royal blue full-grain Napa leather front baffle and can be paired with a matching C4 SUB MK2 Limited Edition with silver anodized amp hardware.
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AXPONA 2024 Showcases The Very Best In High-End Audio Equipment
March 18, 2024 by Joao Martins

AXPONA 2024 Showcases The Very Best In High-End Audio Equipment

AXPONA, the largest consumer audio show in North America, returns to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel April 12-14. The show attracts nearly 300 exhibitors featuring 700 brands coming from 40 different countries including dozens of first-time exhibitors. For the 2024 edition, the promoters have confirmed over 200 listening rooms and the largest ever number of companies exhibiting. And Vance Dickason will be there to promote the 8th Edition of The Loudspeaker Design Cookbook!
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Schiit Audio Introduces Aegir 2 Speaker Power Amp
March 14, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Introduces Aegir 2 Speaker Power Amp

Schiit Audio introduced the second generation of its Aegir speaker power amp, Aegir 2, bringing its mixed voltage and current feedback Halo topology to a speaker amp for the first time. Schiit found that this topology provides significant enhancements to the original Aegir’s performance, now combined with the company's Continuity output stage which enables higher power output, less heat, and lower noise floor.
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In-Ear Technology Meets Music Fidelity in audioXpress April 2024!
March 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

In-Ear Technology Meets Music Fidelity in audioXpress April 2024!

Read the latest Earbuds and Hearables market update. sensiBel experts explain everything about the advantages of Microphone Array Beamforming with Optical MEMS Microphones. GRAS' researchers share their findings about Ear Canal Geometry for In-Ear Headphone Testing. Learn how Hearing and Audio affects our perception of music fidelity. Jan Didden interviews Menno van der Veen. Andrew Russell shares his High-Performance 60-Watt Class A Amplifier project, and Tom Perazella explains how to build a Comprehensive AC Power Controller.
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Q Acoustics Introduces 5050 Flagship Home Speaker Model
March 8, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Q Acoustics Introduces 5050 Flagship Home Speaker Model

British audio brand Q Acoustics announced an expansion of its popular 5000 loudspeaker series with the arrival of the 5050 – the flagship model. The largest speaker in this stereo and home cinema loudspeaker range, this two-way floorstanding design has the scale, power and poise to bring music vividly to life. Boasting two 6" woofers, the biggest mid/bass drivers, custom developed for the series, the 5050 will fill even the largest listening rooms.
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Southwest Audio Fest Set for March 15-17, in Dallas, Texas
March 4, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Southwest Audio Fest Set for March 15-17, in Dallas, Texas

From the same folks that organize the Capital Audiofest and Pacific Audio Fest, Southwest Audio Fest is a new consumer high-end hifi show that will be held March 15-17, 2024 in Dallas, TX, at the famous Hilton Anatole luxury resort hotel. Under the motto "High-End Audio meets High-End Luxury" the organization promises the best listening rooms experiences from an extensive list of Exhibitors and Brands.
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Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Modular Loudspeaker Concept
February 27, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Modular Loudspeaker Concept

Sun Audio has released Purified 4, an interesting modular loudspeaker concept on a spherical cabinet, allowing a choice between 4” woofers from Purifi Audio and 25mm or 34mm tweeters from BlieSMa. Purposely designed for audio enthusiasts who like to bring their own DSP crossover and power amplifiers into play, the new passive speaker from the Dutch company is an interesting concept that points to new directions in high end home audio.
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Orange Amplification Introduces New Orange Valve Tester MKII
February 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

Orange Amplification Introduces New Orange Valve Tester MKII

British guitar amplification brand has unveiled the Orange Valve Tester MKII which supersedes the Orange VT1000, introduces originally as the world's first automatic digital valve tester pioneered, developed and patented by Orange. The new Orange Valve Tester MKII enables a wide range of tests with speed, simplicity and accuracy, setting a new standard in valve/tube-testing technology for roadies, musicians, hi-fi enthusiasts and service professionals alike.
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AXPONA 2024 Audio Expo Returns in Full Force
February 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

AXPONA 2024 Audio Expo Returns in Full Force

What is now the largest hifi and high end audio show in North America, will take place April 12-14 to the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL (Chicago area). Anticipating by a month the Munich show in Europe, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is where many of the US brands reveal their latest and greatest gear. For the 2024 edition, the promoters have confirmed over 200 listening rooms and the largest ever number of companies exhibiting.
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