All items tagged with high resolution audio (346)
Meridian Audio - Transforming Listening Experiences on the Move with New Technologies
June 2, 2021 by Special Content

Meridian Audio - Transforming Listening Experiences on the Move with New Technologies

Originally published as part of the Automotive Audio Solutions Market Update feature in audioXpress June 2021, this article offers an overview on how British audio pioneer Meridian Audio is transforming listening experiences with new technologies for the car. For more than 10 years, Meridian has built a strong presence within the automotive market, with outstanding recent examples available for McLaren Automotive, Jaguar Land Rover, Human Horizons, Rivian, and Kia. The article details the company's approach with 3D surround sound and immersive in-car audio systems that combine all its digital processing solutions.
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Rotel Announces MKII Stereo Preamplifiers with Upgraded Audio Circuits and Components
May 25, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Announces MKII Stereo Preamplifiers with Upgraded Audio Circuits and Components

Rotel announced new upgraded MKII versions of two of the companies stereo preamplifiers with the launch of the RC-1590MKII and RC-1572MKII. Both models feature a host of acoustic and performance upgrades with each acoustic circuit having been critically analyzed and significantly improved by leveraging technologies engineered for the award winning Michi series. Both feature a Texas Instruments premium 32-bit/384kHz digital to analog converter (DAC) stage.
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McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support
May 24, 2021 by Joao Martins

McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support

Many high-end audio manufacturers offer embedded technologies in specific products, such as amplifiers and wireless speakers, that users quickly learn become obsolete sooner of later. As a leading brand in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, McIntosh Laboratory understands that some things are better kept separate. The McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver was designed in that spirit. It will also be obsolete eventually, but at a suggested retail price of US $500, that's OK.
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Goertek Announces Rox Earbud Reference Design with Support for Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Technology
May 18, 2021 by Joao Martins

Goertek Announces Rox Earbud Reference Design with Support for Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Technology

Goertek has unveiled a new earbud reference design to help manufacturers looking to implement Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound technology speed their time to market. Powered by the Qualcomm QCC5141 Bluetooth Audio SoC, the Rox reference design is optimized for use in TWS earbuds and hearables and is designed to deliver high-resolution music, crystal-clear voice calls, and lag-free gaming — with superior connectivity and extended battery life.
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Amazon Reacts To Apple’s Announcement and Confirms Music HD For All at No Extra Cost
May 17, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Amazon Reacts To Apple’s Announcement and Confirms Music HD For All at No Extra Cost

Subscribers to Amazon Music Unlimited can now upgrade to the highest quality streaming audio available, for free. Reacting to the fact that Apple Music announced it will offer lossless audio streaming as standard starting in June, Amazon also announced that Amazon Music HD Lossless Audio, previously available at an additional cost, is now standard for Unlimited Tier subscribers.
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Apple Confirms Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio Are Coming to Apple Music June 2021
May 17, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Confirms Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio Are Coming to Apple Music June 2021

Apple announced that Apple Music will be offering Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos tracks, as well as offering its entire catalog in Lossless Audio, at no additional cost for subscribers, starting June 2021. Lossless will use ALAC file format, and support 24-bit/48kHz as standard, with Hi-Res Lossless Audio files available up to 24-bit/192kHz. Apple is even promoting the fact that Hi-Res Lossless will require external equipment, such as a USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC)!
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Sony Elevates Car Audio with New Mobile ES Speaker Range
May 13, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Elevates Car Audio with New Mobile ES Speaker Range

Sony introduced the Mobile ES car speaker and subwoofer range, including five new drivers, which the company believes will set a new standard for in-car entertainment. Developed with various technical updates, the Sony Mobile ES range includes four coaxial designs and one new subwoofer driver, all featuring newly optimized speaker diaphragm materials and ready to support High-Resolution Audio source material.
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Naim Launches Uniti Atom Headphone Edition
May 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Launches Uniti Atom Headphone Edition

Increasing the options for those wanting to upgrade their music source options for high-quality headphones, Naim Audio has launched Uniti Atom Headphone Edition – a headphone-optimized version of its original Uniti Atom music streaming system. Unlike traditional headphone amplifiers and DACs, which require a separate computer or streaming device, the new Uniti Atom Headphone Edition is a fully formed music-streaming system: just add headphones.
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ROHM Semiconductor Launches 32-bit MUS-IC Series DAC for Reference-Class Audio Equipment
April 16, 2021 by Joao Martins

ROHM Semiconductor Launches 32-bit MUS-IC Series DAC for Reference-Class Audio Equipment

Japanese electronic component manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor has a strong connection with music and audio, being the source for a wide range of audio converters, amplifiers, and processors. Recently, ROHM started a new development project for a variety of new high fidelity solutions supporting high resolution audio. First in the new MUS-IC range and now available is the ROHM BD34301EKV, a 32-bit D/A converter designed for high-end audio designs. ROHM also launched the BD34301EKV-EVK-001 evaluation board available via distributor channels.
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Lithe Audio Launches First WiSA Certified Dolby Atmos Ceiling Speakers
April 8, 2021 by Joao Martins

Lithe Audio Launches First WiSA Certified Dolby Atmos Ceiling Speakers

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA), founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, confirmed the launch of the new Lithe Audio’s WiSA Certified Pro Series in-ceiling speaker. The new Pro Series speaker from the British brand was unveiled earlier in November 2020, and is aimed firmly at the custom installation market. It also represents WiSA’s first certified speaker in the installation space, available April 2021 and priced at approximately $950 USD.
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