All items tagged with high resolution audio and DAC (41)

COBBLE Micro Audio Amplifier Leverages iPhone Lightning Connector for High Resolution Audio

March 17, 2016 by Joao Martins

COBBLE Micro Audio Amplifier Leverages iPhone Lightning Connector for High Resolution Audio

COBBLE is a new audio project currently being promoted on Kickstarter, promising the world’s first battery-free, ultra-light, and iPhone-mic-compatible portable audio amplifier and DAC for the iPhone. Weighing less than an ounce, PEBBLE can be used anywhere, supports 24-bit 192kHz audio and features an interesting “pebble-shaped” design.

Schiit Audio Upgrades Bifrost Desktop DACs As Promised

October 5, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Upgrades Bifrost Desktop DACs As Promised

Schiit Audio introduced new Bifrost and Bifrost Multibit upgraded units with USB input as standard. This upgradable DAC now offers optical, coaxial, and USB inputs and is available in the Bifrost Multibit configuration with proprietary closed-form DSP-based digital filter and Analog Devices’ AD5547CRUZ D/A converter, or as the affordable Bifrost version, using an AKM AK4490 D/A.

Panasonic Introduces New Technics Products at IFA 2015 and Promises Improved Direct Drive Analog Turntable

September 4, 2015 by Joao Martins

Panasonic Introduces New Technics Products at IFA 2015 and Promises Improved Direct Drive Analog Turntable

With an eye on 2016 commercial launch, Panasonic introduced a new prototype of its popular Technics turntable, which the company says will feature an improved Direct Drive system. At IFA 2015, Panasonic also promised “the lifestyles we all desire” with several new Technics audio components, among many new products in other categories.

Ambitious Hi-Res Audio Players and DACs from Astell&Kern

May 28, 2015 by Joao Martins

Ambitious Hi-Res Audio Players and DACs from Astell&Kern

Korean company Astell&Kern (iRiver) has managed to forge an interesting niche market by developing and manufacturing portable high-resolution audio players. The company announced their latest-generation flagship portable HRA Player, the AK380, with 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD support. At the same time, Astell&Kern launched the much more affordable AK Jr.

Chord Electronics Introduces DAVE Advanced DAC, Preamp and Headphone Amplifier

May 18, 2015 by Cristina Costa

Chord Electronics Introduces DAVE Advanced DAC, Preamp and Headphone Amplifier

During the High End 2015 show in Munich, Germany, British high-end audio manufacturer Chord Electronics introduced what the company proudly calls “the world’s most advanced digital to analogue convertor”. Given the acronym DAVE, the $12,500 (£7,995) unit integrates a reference-grade DAC, digital preamp and headphone amplifier.

OPPO Releases HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC

February 20, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

OPPO Releases HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC

OPPO Digital keeps bringing positive surprises since they have launched their flagship PM-1 Planar Magnetic headphones and companion high-end headphone amplifier, the HA-1. Now OPPO announces the launching of the HA-2 portable hi-res headphone amplifier and DAC, also previewing its new PM-3 affordable Planar headphones.

McIntosh’s first-ever Headphone and New D150 Digital Preamp/DAC

January 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh’s first-ever Headphone and New D150 Digital Preamp/DAC

At the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas McIntosh presented its first-ever headphone, the MHP1000, targeted at those not minding paying extra for “the legendary McIntosh sound”. At the Las Vegas Show, McIntosh also launched its new D150 digital preamp/DAC, a high-performance digital ‘hub’ capable of replaying today’s high-resolution DSD and DXD audio files.

Audeze introduces EL-8 Planar Magnetic Headphones at CES 2015

January 12, 2015 by Joao Martins

Audeze introduces EL-8 Planar Magnetic Headphones at CES 2015

At the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas there were plenty of new headphones, earphones and earbuds, including many new wireless models. But for the more demanding consumer nothing grabbed more attention than the announcement of the new EL-8 closed- and open-back planar magnetic headphones by Audeze. Also, Audeze introduced its new Deckard high-quality headphone amp/DAC.

Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015

January 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015

Sony unveiled its new audio product lineup scheduled for release in 2015 at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas with a total of ten new devices, including a Hi-Res compatible top-of-the-line Walkman, headphones, wireless speakers, home theater systems, and multi-channel integrated amplifiers.

Three New Headphones, a Portable Headphone DAC/Amplifier and Headphone Cables from Sony

November 12, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Three New Headphones, a Portable Headphone DAC/Amplifier and Headphone Cables from Sony

At the RMAF 2014 show in Denver, Sony introduced an expanded range of portable audio options to enjoy Hi-Res sound anywhere. This includes three new headphones – the MDR-Z7 headband type Hi-Res Headphones, MDR-1ADAC Hi-Res Headphones with Integrated DAC/Amplifier, and XBA-Z5 Hi-Res In-Ear Headphones – as well as the PHA-3 Portable Headphone DAC/ Amplifier, and several headphone cables including models engineered with Kimber Kable.

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