All items tagged with high resolution audio and network audio streamer (14)

December 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Starts Shipping NODE Icon Reference Wireless Music Streamer

The market for music streamers is getting extremely competitive. Bluesound, the wireless hi-res multiroom pioneer that is part of Lenbrook, holds a precious edge in that segment thanks to its BluOS software and unique foothold in residential integration. The new flagship NODE Icon reinforces that advantage with a reference wireless music streamer with superior features and specifications.

New AKM AK4498EX Partitioned Stereo D/A Converter Now Sampling

November 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

New AKM AK4498EX Partitioned Stereo D/A Converter Now Sampling

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) announced the new AK4498EXVQ Stereo Premium DAC that utilizes advanced Switched Capacitor Filter Voltage Output Velvet Sound technology. Like the existing AK4499EXEQ, launched in 2022 as part of AKM's two-chip solution, when paired with the AK4191EQ separate digital filter with multi-bit sigma delta modulator, the new AK4498EXVQ also delivers a completely partitioned digital and analog architecture to improve noise isolation, enabling analog conversion from ultra-high-resolution audio sources, including DSD.

WiiM Launches Installation Products and Adds Soundtrack Commercial Music Streaming

September 18, 2024 by Joao Martins

WiiM Launches Installation Products and Adds Soundtrack Commercial Music Streaming

Following the announcement a year ago that WiiM was partnering with Origin Acoustics to bring to market a dedicated range of installation-oriented solutions, at CEDIA Expo 2024 the Linkplay brand now delivered with actual products. Completely new is the WiiM CI MOD S streamer DAC and the WiiM CI MOD A80, a streaming amplifier model. WiiM also confirmed that they’ve partnered with Soundtrack Your Brand to add a streaming service for commercial use to all its devices.

Bluesound Introduces Three New NODE Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamers

August 20, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Introduces Three New NODE Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamers

Bluesound, the original wireless hi-res multiroom music brand, has announced three new wireless music streamers, the NODE NANO, NODE, and the flagship NODE ICON. All new three products have re-designed hardware with updated ESS Sabre DACs, and rich, new audio features, including Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth support, plus DSD playback in the NODE and NODE Icon.

WiiM Announces WiiM Amp Integrated Streaming Amplifier and Multiroom Audio Streamer

November 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

WiiM Announces WiiM Amp Integrated Streaming Amplifier and Multiroom Audio Streamer

From audio streamers, WiiM has now evolved to a complete integrated amplifier design that is able to power any classic passive speakers, and effortlessly stream any source wirelessly to the whole home. The new WiiM Amp merges a streamer with a TI 3255 Class-D audio amplifier and ESS Sabre premium 32-bit DAC. It offers a range of analog and digital inputs, including HDMI ARC and USB, supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz playback. The new WiiM Amp will be available in silver and space gray for $299 on Amazon.

Fresh From the Bench: WiiM Pro Smart Network Music Streaming System

August 23, 2023 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: WiiM Pro Smart Network Music Streaming System

Linkplay Technology is recognized for its widely adopted wireless audio streaming modules, smart home, and connected AI products. The new WiiM Pro is a versatile music streamer that combines all the latest technologies and protocols, making it the ultimate (and most affordable) home audio hub available. audioxpress received a pre-launch unit to review subjectively and objectively. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2023.

Bluesound Launches NODE X Premium High-Resolution Wireless Multiroom Music Streamer

May 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Launches NODE X Premium High-Resolution Wireless Multiroom Music Streamer

Bluesound announced the launch of a special limited-run Anniversary Edition NODE X streamer created in celebration of its 10th anniversary. The NODE X, in a unique silver finish, takes the brand’s iconic NODE hi-res multiroom player and adds the venerable ESS 9028Q2M Sabre DAC, plus a truly high-end headphone amplifier driven by cutting edge THX AAA (Achromatic Audio Amplifier) technology with patented feed-forward error correction. The NODE X retails at USD $749 / EUR €799 and is now available.

Linkplay Technology Launches WiiM Pro Music Streamer

March 1, 2023 by Joao Martins

Linkplay Technology Launches WiiM Pro Music Streamer

Linkplay Technology is the technology company recognized by delivering the most widely adopted wireless audio streaming modules to the industry, and a recognized source for premium smart home and affordable connected AI products. Once in a while, Linkplay makes available its own reference designs directly on the market. The new WiiM Pro is a versatile music streamer that combines all the latest technologies and protocols, making it the ultimate (and most affordable) home audio hub available.

NAD Electronics Announces High-Resolution Audio CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer

January 25, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Electronics Announces High-Resolution Audio CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer

NAD Electronics announced the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer, a compact, minimalist design that makes it easy to add hi-res streaming capability to any music system. The affordable NAD CS1 employs quality components, supports high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz, features Bluetooth 5, Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi and supports the most popular streaming and casting protocols, including Apple AirPlay 2, GoogleCast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon.

Bluesound Now Shipping Pulse M Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

October 27, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bluesound Now Shipping Pulse M Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

Bluesound, the makers of hi-fidelity multiroom streamers and speakers announced the launch of the Pulse M speaker. It looks like a smart speaker, but the "smarts" are truly on the fact that it is a unique Omni-Hybrid driver design and wireless music streaming speaker with a contemporary aesthetic. It is now available to purchase across retailers and online and it adds a valuable expansion to the Bluesound and BluOS high resolution audio ecosystem.

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