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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
ATC unveiled the SCM20ASL Limited Edition.
In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, ATC announced the release of an exclusive new active stand mount loudspeaker, the SCM20ASL Limited Edition. Limited to just 150 pairs, the 2-way active stand-mount design is finished in a stunning high gloss lacquer in the ATC company dark blue.
Hi-Fi Rose introduced a new integrated amplifier.
The RA280 takes its lead from the Korean brand’s flagship RA180 amplifier, first released in 2022, offering music lovers a more affordable solution for their Hi-Fi system, making use of HiFi Rose’s innovative Class AD design, featuring GaN FET technology.
Cyrus' Classic Phono.
The new Classic Phono is designed to exceed the expectations of the most serious vinyl audiophiles, particularly in areas such as outright musical performance, accurate cartridge matching and flexibility of use, the company says.
Leak announced the Sandwich loudspeaker series.
Leak’s line-up expands further with the addition of two loudspeaker models, once again inspired by their illustrious past. The Sandwich 150 and Sandwich 250 take the blueprint established by the original, highly innovative Leak Sandwich speaker, which debuted in 1961.
Bowers & Wilkins introduces the 700 S3 Signature.
Bowers & Wilkins reserves the Signature name for the rare and radically upgraded versions of its conventional loudspeakers and technologies. Since the brand was founded in 1966, only eight series of loudspeaker have carried the prestigious Signature mark and now its such a time!
Exposure adds new CD player to multi award-winning 3510 series.
To celebrate 50 years of creating real Hi-Fi for real music lovers, as the saying goes, Exposure announced the new 3510 CD player, the final piece in the British brand’s much lauded 3510 series of Hi-Fi components.
Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems introduced 2nd gen Momentum Integrated – the Momentum MxV.
Combining the front-end technology from the Momentum HD Preamplifier and the power section of the Momentum S250 MxV Stereo Amplifier, the new amp delivers Momentum Series performance in a compact framework only hinting at the advanced circuitry within.
Computer Audio Design launches new Ethernet Control.
CAD has pioneered a portfolio of highly effective solutions to the problem, and now adds the new Ethernet Control, designed to enable a significant advancement of the musical performance of streaming-based and file-replay systems.
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…
