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Warwick Acoustics Introduces APERIO Flagship Electrostatic Headphone System
by Joao Martins

Warwick Acoustics Introduces APERIO Flagship Electrostatic Headphone System

Warwick Acoustics, the company behind the multi-award-winning Sonoma Model One electrostatic headphones has launched the APERIO, its new flagship integrated headphone system. Launched at the 2019 High End show in Munich, Germany, the APERIO headphone system introduces the unique Balanced-Drive High Precision Electrostatic Laminate (BD-HPEL), which takes Warwick's original HPEL to a whole new level, complemented with a completely new electronics unit where nothing is missing. The whole system costs US $24,000 but sounds like a million dollars.
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Melco Introduces Intelligent Music Library in Collaboration with SongKong
by audioXpress Staff

Melco Introduces Intelligent Music Library in Collaboration with SongKong

Responding to the frustrations of many owners of digital music libraries to find and quickly play music in large and varied music collections, Melco introduced a new powerful music search/metadata software incorporating MinimServer's Intelligent Browsing with SongKong metadata within Melco hardware. The solution, introduced at the 2019 High End show in Munich, breaks free from the constraints of the physical CD that was used to rip music into Melco's servers, now offering metadata integration matching users' search and intentions.
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Native Instruments KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 Increases Audio Quality in a USB-Powered Audio Interface
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Native Instruments KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 Increases Audio Quality in a USB-Powered Audio Interface

Berlin-based Native Instruments launched a new six-channel audio USB audio interface that directly addresses the needs of musicians. The second generation KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 follows the release of KOMPLETE AUDIO 1 and 2 earlier in 2019, completing a new generation of audio interfaces that fulfill the needs of small bands, duos, or solo producers with a flexible set of connections for studio or stage.
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Wireworld Introduces Second Generation Flat Ethernet and New USB Type C Cables
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Wireworld Introduces Second Generation Flat Ethernet and New USB Type C Cables

With the audio market increasingly using digital data interfaces for the most demanding applications, Wireworld Cable Technology, one of the world's most respected brands of high performance audio and video cables, announced the release of their second generation Ethernet patch cables. The new “Series 8” patented flat design uses higher density triple-layer shields and quieter Composilex 3 insulation to maximize audible and visible performance.
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Naim Introduces Much Improved 2nd Generation Mu-so Integrated Music Streaming System
by audioXpress Staff

Naim Introduces Much Improved 2nd Generation Mu-so Integrated Music Streaming System

Naim Audio has launched the 2nd Generation of its Mu-so wireless music system. Mu-so 2nd Generation evolves the iconic styling of its predecessor, combining dramatically improved performance, features and functionalities under the already familiar luxury aluminum casing design. From high-resolution streaming to AirPlay 2 support, from multiroom music to TV sound with room compensation, the British hi-fi specialist updates in all aspects this unique all-in-one wireless system.
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New PMC fact Signature loudspeakers Introduced at High End 2019
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New PMC fact Signature loudspeakers Introduced at High End 2019

The High End show in Munich, Germany, opened with a blast on a first day filled with press conferences and dealer events, where there was no shortage of great sounding speakers. First among many and no doubt among the best quality to be found at the show are the new PMC fact signature speakers. These are re-engineered versions of the renowned fact.8 and fact.12 loudspeakers, with innovations and technology developed for the recently launched fact fenestria flagship, introduced in 2018 precisely at the Munich show.
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Sonus Faber Shows Minima Amator II Speakers at High End 2019
by Joao Martins

Sonus Faber Shows Minima Amator II Speakers at High End 2019

Some companies in the high-end of the hi-fidelity market have such long traditions that sometimes they assume we should all be aware of their history and achievements, which might happen mostly among the people who actually purchased their products. But that’s hardly the case in a wider market that should actually be aware of what they do. That’s why the introduction of the Minima Amator II speakers by Italian brand Sonus Faber is important. Because there’s a lot of potential buyers for these high-quality, but not so expensive speakers.
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Audeze and Apogee Announce Limited Edition Microphone and Headphone Bundle
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Audeze and Apogee Announce Limited Edition Microphone and Headphone Bundle

Audeze, the leading manufacturer of planar magnetic headphones, and Apogee Electronics, the preeminent maker of audio recording interfaces and digital microphones, have teamed up to offer the Mobius and Apogee Ultimate Streaming Bundle. This limited promotion run (only 50 available), will feature a numbered, limited edition Apogee NITE MiC USB microphone and an Audeze Mobius headphone together for $499.00 ($149 off S.R.P), designed to deliver next-level gaming audio quality at an affordable packaged price.
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Audient Introduces Nero Desktop Monitor Controller
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Audient Introduces Nero Desktop Monitor Controller

Audient announced Nero, a new desktop monitor controller offering a comprehensive range of I/O, console style monitor control, an assignable sub output, Precision Matched Attenuation Technology and more. According to the British audio company, Nero is designed to be at the core of the desktop studio and builds on the company's expertise in analog console heritage, offering control for up to three sets of speakers with independent volumes.
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MAGIX Announces ACID Pro 9 and ACID Pro Next Featuring Source Separation Technology from Zynaptiq
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MAGIX Announces ACID Pro 9 and ACID Pro Next Featuring Source Separation Technology from Zynaptiq

MAGIX Software announced the release of a brand new ACID Pro software package now featuring a series of advanced features including a source separation algorithm from zynaptiq and many updates to version 9. ACID Pro Next is now a much more complete DAW targeting music production, including the integration of zynaptiq' STEM MAKER technology that splits any existing song into different tracks, a new MIDI Playable Chopper, and many new creative possibilities for sampling manipulations.
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