All items tagged with high resolution audio (361)
Alps Alpine Designs First 32-bit/384kHz High-Resolution Audio System for Car Audio
June 24, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Alps Alpine Designs First 32-bit/384kHz High-Resolution Audio System for Car Audio

Alps Alpine, the manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems and its domestic marketing division Alpine Electronics of America, announced a new series of products aimed at taking high resolution audio reproduction in car audio to a whole new level. The new AlpineF#1Status is a complete systems approach to premium car audio that embodies Alpine’s vision of “Emotion in Mobility,” by delivering an unparalleled music experience.
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Mixxim Offers Nostalgia in High Resolution Audio with Fourth Generation of MIXXTAPE Cassette
June 16, 2021 by Joao Martins

Mixxim Offers Nostalgia in High Resolution Audio with Fourth Generation of MIXXTAPE Cassette

The cassette is back! Again! Mixxim is launching the fourth-generation MIXXTAPE. The high-resolution audio player will be available on Kickstarter starting June 15. With a nostalgic, old-school look, MIXXTAPE offers music lovers a new experience, now supporting high resolution digital audio. The compact portable player is designed for those who are not yet into streaming services, miss the 3.5mm headphone jack, and just like to carry their favorite music with them at all times.
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Listen's New AmpConnect 621 Hi-Res Multichannel Audio Interface Is Now Shipping
June 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Listen's New AmpConnect 621 Hi-Res Multichannel Audio Interface Is Now Shipping

The Listen AmpConnect 621 was unveiled earlier with the launch of SoundCheck 19 software, and is now available. The new multichannel, multifunction, high resolution audio test interface includes all the functionality required for audio testing in just one unit, including an amplifier, microphone power supply, line outputs and digital I/O. And with a sample rate of up to 192kHz, it supports measuring high resolution audio designs.
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Bang & Olufsen Adopts Fraunhofer IIS LC3plus Audio Codec for High-Resolution Wireless Audio Products
June 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen Adopts Fraunhofer IIS LC3plus Audio Codec for High-Resolution Wireless Audio Products

In order to meet the quality expectations of their users, high-end consumer electronics manufacturer Bang & Olufsen decided on the new open standard LC3plus codec from Fraunhofer IIS for their wireless streaming devices. LC3plus is currently the most advanced solution that combines support for high-resolution audio with low delay. LC3plus has been standardized by ETSI as TS 103 634, and is the first solution to support high-resolution music streaming services also over wireless accessories.
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Sony WF-1000XM4 Sets New Standard for True Wireless Earbuds with ANC
June 9, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sony WF-1000XM4 Sets New Standard for True Wireless Earbuds with ANC

Sony unveiled the new WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds. Having lead the active noise cancelling category on headphones since the original WH-1000X headphones and until recently with the WH-1000XM4, Sony is now focused on leading in noise canceling and audio quality in TWS earbuds, starting with a newly designed V1 Integrated Processor, support for high-resolution audio and 360 Reality Audio, better call quality, and smart listening features, matched with an impressive 8 hour battery life with ANC.
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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 or 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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