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ASUS New ROG Delta S Headphones Are First with MQA Renderer Technology
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ASUS New ROG Delta S Headphones Are First with MQA Renderer Technology

Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology has been adopted by ASUS for its latest ROG (Republic of Gamers) Delta S headphones. The headset, was designed to offer superior audio quality for gaming enthusiasts, being equipped with a Hi-Res ESS Quad-DAC and large, high-quality drivers, allowing gamers to enjoy music streamed in high resolution. That is, for those that don't mind listening to music while their headphones glow constantly due to the circular RGB lighting effect! But at least the ROG Delta S are a comfortable USB-C design for PCs, consoles and mobile gaming.
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Philips Announces New Active Noise Cancellation Wireless Headphone Range
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Philips Announces New Active Noise Cancellation Wireless Headphone Range

Sound quality, superior active noise cancellation (ANC) performance and excellent passive isolation are the key focus for the new three-model premium-performance ANC headphone range from Philips TV & Sound. The 2020 range will include two high-performance true wireless (TWS) in-ear earbuds and an over-ear ANC headphone. The T8505 & T5505 true wireless models will be available in October, and the H9505 over-ear model to be available in November 2020.
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DirectOut Prodigy Series Enjoys Prodigious Evolution During Pandemic
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DirectOut Prodigy Series Enjoys Prodigious Evolution During Pandemic

Using the extra time available for development allowed by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on other activities, German developer DirectOut has greatly expanded the capabilities of its PRODIGY Series with the release of new firmware for both the PRODIGY.MC (Modular Audio Converter) and PRODIGY.MP (Multifunction Audio Processor). The result, the company says, is a "prodigious" evolution, with both firmware and software updates that considerably expand features, redundancy, and versatility.
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Yamaha Introduces Eight Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Technologies to Optimize Sound
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Yamaha Introduces Eight Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Technologies to Optimize Sound

Yamaha unveiled an extensive new line of wireless headphones and earbuds that intelligently adapt and respond to listeners and their environment. In total, Yamaha released 8 new designs across its portfolio, relying on Qualcomm's audio platforms and technologies to create an impressive lineup with advanced audio features and multiple form factors, with options at many price points. The lineup includes truly wireless earbuds with ANC, two models based on the advanced Qualcomm QCC5124 SoC with aptX Adaptive technology.
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Sennheiser Celebrates 75 years With Momentum True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition
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Sennheiser Celebrates 75 years With Momentum True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition

A special occasion deserves a special edition, and Sennheiser is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a limited edition of its updated Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds, launched in March 2019. The new Anniversary Edition comes in an exclusive all-black design featuring the original Sennheiser logo on the earbuds and case. Created as a thank you to Sennheiser’s customers, it pays tribute to the company’s heritage and reflects the audio specialist’s longstanding commitment to creating unique listening experiences.
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Rotel Launches A11 and CD11 Ken Ishiwata Tribute Special Editions
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Rotel Launches A11 and CD11 Ken Ishiwata Tribute Special Editions

Rotel Electronics revealed two special editions of the company’s popular A11 integrated amplifier and CD11 CD player, each model named as tribute versions in celebration of the company’s partnership with the late audio legend Ken Ishiwata. The A11 and CD11 were chosen as two of Ishiwata's favorite products and the Rotel team felt that the Class AB 2 x 50W A11 integrated amplifier & CD11 CD player represented the perfect base for elevating products that were already excellent and updating them into something even more special.
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Bang & Olufsen Launches Beoplay H95 Adaptive ANC Headphones
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Bang & Olufsen Launches Beoplay H95 Adaptive ANC Headphones

Celebrating 95 years of heritage in sound, design and craft excellence, the high end luxury Danish consumer electronics brand announced Beoplay H95, a new upscale take on the most sought-after technology ever in headphones: Active Noise Cancellation. But Bang & Olufsen went one step further and crafted the ultimate listening experience with two customized titanium drivers, a proprietary DSP engine, and long lasting comfort and effective Adaptive ANC.
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Andover Introduces SpinStand for Audio Components and Records
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Andover Introduces SpinStand for Audio Components and Records

Andover Audio announced the latest addition to its Spin Collection of products and accessories for vinyl fans. SpinStand ($169) provides a lightweight yet robust storage solution for audio components and up to 150 vinyl records. SpinStand is compatible with all common turntable models, but it’s particularly well-suited to Andover’s own SpinDeck turntable, SpinBase powered speaker system, or even the company’s flagship Model-One Turntable Music System.
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SPL of Germany Releases New Phonitor se Headphone Amp with Optional AKM DAC
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SPL of Germany Releases New Phonitor se Headphone Amp with Optional AKM DAC

Sound Performance Lab, or SPL, the mysterious audio designer and manufacturer from Germany, has announced a new Phonitor se headphone amp, now shipping in two models, with and without an AKM DAC768xs D/A converter. The new model is an entry into the SPL Professional Fidelity Phonitor range and has the same audio signal amplification as its bigger brothers Phonitor x and Phonitor xe. The SPL line of products is distributed by Focal-Naim America in the US and Canada.
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Røde Unlocks New Creative Potential with Four New Accessories for Wireless Go and Videomic Range
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Røde Unlocks New Creative Potential with Four New Accessories for Wireless Go and Videomic Range

When it comes to recording using different microphones and wireless audio transmitters, having compatible accessories is critical. For content creators, having well-designed, fully compatible accessories makes a huge difference. Røde Microphones announced four new accessories for its Wireless GO and VideoMic range – the DCS-1, SC10, SC11, and SC16. These handy new products further expand the capabilities of the Wireless GO and Røde VideoMics, making them must-have accessories.
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