All items tagged with high end audio (198)
Limited Edition 120-Volt Thorens TD124DD Available in the USA
March 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Limited Edition 120-Volt Thorens TD124DD Available in the USA

In 2020, Thorens introduced the TD 124 DD, an evolution of its TD124 turntable. With the all-new TD 124 DD, Thorens has reimagined the most renowned turntable in consumer electronics history. An homage to the original TD124, the new TD 124 DD combines the beauty of the original design with state-of-the-art technology, bespoke components, cutting-edge materials and unique design flourishes. Massively improved upon this new model intends to surpass all current competitors, just as the original did 63 years ago.
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MAAT Announces Universal Monitor Controller and Visualizer Plug-In for High Resolution Audio Files and Streams
March 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

MAAT Announces Universal Monitor Controller and Visualizer Plug-In for High Resolution Audio Files and Streams

MAAT Incorporated announced the release of a cross platform plug-in and native application for routing, matrixing and visualization of digital audio. The new MAATgo Plug-in represents the debut of MAAT’s first product designed specifically for hi-fi enthusiasts and high resolution audio (HRA) music playback from computers. Available for all major plug-in formats for macOS and Windows, MAATgo delivers complete "preamp" channel routing, plus a software goniometer that authentically replicates an analog oscilloscope experience.
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Paradigm Introduces Founder Series Premium Loudspeaker Series
March 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Paradigm Introduces Founder Series Premium Loudspeaker Series

Canadian audio specialist Paradigm launched its Founder Series, a six-model range of premium loudspeakers that brings high-end performance and luxurious style to hi-fi and home cinema systems. Designed for today’s modern living spaces, the Founder Series is a foundational development of all speaker design aspects aiming for precise control and game-changing dynamics in music and media reproduction. Every single speaker features totally new driver designs.
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Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms
March 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms

Materion Corporation established a partnership for Radian Audio to handle manufacturing of Truextent premium acoustic beryllium diaphragms used in loudspeakers for both the pro audio and home audiophile markets. Since 2011, Radian Audio has supplied beryllium diaphragms and complete compression drivers and the company is recognized as one of the top suppliers in the category. The new partnership extends the resources for beryllium-based solutions available to brands and manufacturers.
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Audeze Announces Euclid Closed-Back Planar Magnetic In-Ear
February 5, 2021 by Joao Martins

Audeze Announces Euclid Closed-Back Planar Magnetic In-Ear

At first glance, one would be forgiven to think, "Did Audeze just dropped their first true wireless earbuds - and they're planar magnetic?" Well, not exactly - not yet, at least. The new Euclid are not mass produced TWS earbuds with batteries inside, but actually the highest-quality in-ears (IEM's if you will) handcrafted in California, and their are proudly the company's first closed-back planar magnetic in-ear design.
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Treat Your Headphones With a McIntosh MHA200 Tube Headphone Amplifier
February 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Treat Your Headphones With a McIntosh MHA200 Tube Headphone Amplifier

McIntosh knows there are a lot of people out there who would like to have a McIntosh tube system, are spending serious money on high end headphones, and could consider a dedicated desktop preamp device that would match their passion - and that's who they designed the MHA200 Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier for. A product that is still big enough to proudly show to others, but is actually designed to throw the warmth of tubes when sitting close enough, enjoying long listening sessions.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box RS2 Fully Balanced Phono Preamp Now Available
February 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Phono Box RS2 Fully Balanced Phono Preamp Now Available

Following availability in the European market, Pro-Ject has confirmed the launch in the North-American market of a series of new phono products and accessories. Topping the list is the new Phono Box RS2, a fully balanced, fully discrete, reference class phono preamp with an MSRP of $1999. This new MM & MC capable true dual mono design offers a unique continuously variable input impedance loading and channel balance control to match every cartridge to 100% (adjustment even while playing).
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Focal Presents New Celestee Affordable Luxury Headphones
January 28, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Presents New Celestee Affordable Luxury Headphones

Those who think $549 is too expensive for a pair of headphones, should think again. French high-end audio market specialist Focal has been present on the headphones market since 2012, gradually developing a successful collection. Following the launch of Stellia in 2019 (price starting at $3000), Focal now presents Celestee. Obviously targeting uncompromising audio quality, these new closed-back headphones take the 2018 Elegia design further, and feature a brand new blue finish, which Focal says showcases the brand’s "savoir-faire".
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SEAS Announces New Excel Nextel W12CY006 Midrange
January 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

SEAS Announces New Excel Nextel W12CY006 Midrange

The new W12CY006 (E0091-08) is the second product recently launched into SEAS' updated Nextel Excel series, which brings the newly updated linear low-distortion magnet system design with titanium voice coil former into this series. The new driver is a successor to the famous W12CY003 (E0044-08S) and continues the brand's high-end paper cone heritage with the 2-layer Nextel coating technology and - as a special feature - adding a new edge coating. With the resulting smooth frequency response, it is suitable as a dedicated midrange in a 3-way design.
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Test Bench: Omega Audio ODT29 Cloth Dome Tweeter
January 7, 2021 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Omega Audio ODT29 Cloth Dome Tweeter

On this Test Bench, Vance Dickason offers a characterization of the ODT29 fabric dome tweeter from Omega Audio, an OEM transducer manufacturer new to the pages of Voice Coil. The company, headquartered in Holon, Israel, was founded in 1978 when the founder of Omega Audio, Levi Mordechai left Morel. All of Omega Audio’s ODT line of tweeters, dome midranges are handmade in the company's facility, from dome coating to coil winding and motor assembly. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, October 2020.
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