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hARt Lab Tune Two -Preamp/Headphone Amplifier/Streamer/DAC
hArt LAb supports their rather intriguing power amplifiers with an appropriate preamplifier, a similar design that's somewhat unconventional and -also- includes… everything. Everything you say? Yes, everything!
Shanling UP4 Ver.22 - Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier
Shanling seems to understand perfectly well the needs of the discerning audiophile who is often on the move, so they are offering a small but very interesting suitable device, the UP4.
MSB Technology The Discrete DAC - D/A Converter.
The Discrete DAC is MSB's smallest D/A converter, but that doesn't mean many things on absolute terms. What we are dealing with here is a design based on their custom conversion approach, featuring a top-quality construction and, in our DUT configuration, is accompanied by a smart USB line isolation system. This is digital audio at its best!
News & Industry Update
Zeitgeist from Germany aspires to handcraft unique earphones from extraordinary materials.
Zeitgeist Germany is on a mission to bring art and soul to the mundane world of in-ear monitors. The brand is creating high-quality, high-comfort IEMs from extraordinary organic materials, backed by a wealth of audio expertise.
Musical Fidelity introduced a new range of Balanced Power Conditioners.
Musical Fidelity announced a new series of balanced power conditioners, catering to all possible needs - from digital or analogue source devices, low powered amplifiers, small and big Hi-Fi systems and home theaters, to big multi-channel, stereo and huge monoblock amps.
Xavian unveiled the Medea stand-mounted loudspeaker.
Medea stand-mounted loudspeakers are the realization of all Xavian's knowledge, experience, desire to create and the will to create the best that can be assembled from the technologies available today.
Onkyo’s new TX-8470 2-channel network receiver blends exceptional audio fidelity with modern connectivity.
Onkyo introduced the all-new TX-8470, a receiver built by and for audiophiles that aspires to seamlessly combine exceptional audio fidelity for music lovers with modern connectivity options for hassle-free home entertainment.
Nagra added a new digital source to their range.
The Swiss company announced the introduction of a new digital source. Thirty years after the then state of the art D, the first high resolution digital recorder, and almost 20 years after the CDC reference CD player, Nagra release a streamer, named -simply- Streamer.
Bang & Olufsen presents a new pinnacle for wearables with Beoplay H100 headphones.
Bang & Olufsen announced their new flagship headphones Beoplay H100, building on the success of Beoplay H95. The H100 is improved in every discipline unrivaled high-quality sound, outstanding digital noise cancellation, a new modular construction and a beautiful design.
Lenbrook Media Group unveiled plans for newly formed MQA Labs.
Lenbrook Media Group (LMG), specialists in high resolution audio, has announced a suite of products from the newly formed MQA Labs that bring audio processing enhancements across the music supply chain.
Sony Electronics adds the WF-C510 to their truly wireless earbud range.
Sony announced the WF-C510 truly wireless earbuds offering their renowned quality sound in a compact design. The earbuds pack a powerful battery life and comfortable design along with enhanced features at an affordable price.
Equipment Reviews...
S.M.S.L DO100 - HO100 - DAC/USB DAC - Headphone Amplifier.
The pair of devices we review here are far more than just a sign of our times, which constantly require better systems for audio reproduction through headphones. It is a case study on how modern devices should be designed when aiming for the best possible value-for-money performance.
Review: ATC SCM 19 Loudspeaker.
SCM19, ATC's entry level "Hi-Fi" series top stand-mount model, proved to be one of the best compact loudspeakers you can buy in this price range, especially if what you are looking for is some real high fidelity behavior. How did they manage this? Read the review to find out…
