All items tagged with high resolution audio (361)
Merging Technologies introduces NADAC, Network Attached DAC
May 6, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Merging Technologies introduces NADAC, Network Attached DAC

Swiss manufacturer Merging Technologies confirms its new high-quality consumer D/A converter, NADAC, will be introduced at the High End Show in Munich on May 14. Following its success with the Horus and Hapi networked audio interfaces for professional applications, Merging is leveraging its technology also for the consumer market.
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Audio-Technica Shipping New SonicPro ATH-MSR7 Headphones
April 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Shipping New SonicPro ATH-MSR7 Headphones

“Designed for High-Resolution Audio” seems to be the key marketing label for consumer electronic audio manufacturers these days. And that was certainly the head-turning slogan at the CES 2015 show when Audio-Technica announced its SonicPro ATH-MSR7 Over-Ear Hi-Res Audio Headphones which are now shipping.
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Perceived Meaningful Resolution
March 28, 2015 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Perceived Meaningful Resolution

As you may have noticed, the ephemeral and ill-defined concept of "resolution" has been on my mind of late. Many consumers and yes, even some audio professionals, conflate bit depth with resolution. In a broad sense, this is understandable but it's sample rate that overshadows word length.
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Pioneer Announces New Home Theater Receivers featuring Dolby Atmos, Wi-fi, Bluetooth and HRA support.
March 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Pioneer Announces New Home Theater Receivers featuring Dolby Atmos, Wi-fi, Bluetooth and HRA support.

Pioneer Home Entertainment USA announced two new Pioneer Elite home theater receivers that will meet the needs of custom installers, and two new consumer home theater receivers. All models feature HDCP 2.2 compliance, HDMI 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, DSD file playback and more. The 7.2 models are able to decode and play back Dolby Atmos content.
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exaSound Audio Unveils New e12 DAC for High Resolution Audio Playback
March 17, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

exaSound Audio Unveils New e12 DAC for High Resolution Audio Playback

exaSound Audio Design announced the introduction of the model e12 stereo digital–to–analog converter. This lower cost exaSound digital–to–analog converter was designed to address the needs of high resolution audio playback, from DSD to DXD master files, including custom ASIO drivers, developed in–house for highest performance.
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From Vegas to Anaheim. What did we learn?
March 5, 2015 by Joao Martins

From Vegas to Anaheim. What did we learn?

From the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV, to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, CA, we have this unique opportunity to better understand the many sides of the complex audio equation. What did we learn?
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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.
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The High Resolution Audibility Test
February 11, 2015 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

The High Resolution Audibility Test

As the owner of a standard yellow PonoPlayer, I was catching up on comments over at PonoMusic, and one in particular caught my attention, a note from Allen Farmelo at Farmelo Recording linking to a Tape Op blog entry. Farmelo’s dispatch, The Problem With A-B'ing And Why Neil Young Is Right About Sound Quality, makes several valid points, one of which is that A–B tests are not necessarily that meaningful…
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Roland Announces Super UA Audio Interface for High-Resolution Personal Music Production
February 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Roland Announces Super UA Audio Interface for High-Resolution Personal Music Production

Roland launched the Super UA, a high-performance USB 2.0 audio interface with 1-bit DSD and 32-bit PCM playback, with up to four simultaneous channels of 24-bit PCM recording and a high-performance headphone amplifier with two outputs. The Super UA features an impressive die-cast metal design with detachable breakout module.
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2015 International CES: Home Audio Market Movements
January 15, 2015 by Futuresource Consulting

2015 International CES: Home Audio Market Movements

Futuresource Consulting, a specialist research and knowledge-based consulting company, delivers its analysis on the home audio market trends and technological developments at the 2015 International CES. Futuresource notes the growth of wireless multi-room audio (MRA) solutions, estimated to reach 43% this year, and comments on high-resolution audio developments.
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