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Naim Audio Introduces Apple AirPlay 2 Support for Siri Voice Control and Multiroom Capabilities to Mu-so Range
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Naim Audio Introduces Apple AirPlay 2 Support for Siri Voice Control and Multiroom Capabilities to Mu-so Range

The Mu-so range by Naim Audio now supports AirPlay 2. Naim confirmed that the Mu-so Qb (compact all-in-one speaker) update is now available, followed by the Mu-so (full size all-in-one speaker) update. The Naim Uniti range (2018-19 EISA award winner) will update with AirPlay 2 at the end of November 2018. With the updates Naim also confirmed that the Mu-so and Mu-so Qb systems are now available in Magnolia stores across the United States, in addition to Apple Stores.
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Consumer Technology Association Announces CES 2019 Best of Innovation Awards Honorees
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Consumer Technology Association Announces CES 2019 Best of Innovation Awards Honorees

The CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. As in previous years, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced the CES 2019 Innovation Honorees, including those products recognized as Best of Innovation Honorees, during the annual CES Unveiled event in New York. This year's nominees have a strong focus on sustainable and eco-friendly concepts. Audio products highlighted in the Innovation Awards include many surprises, including a Best of Innovation tube amplifier!
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MSE Audio Introduces Soundtube STNet Dante-Enabled Outdoor Surface Mount Speakers
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MSE Audio Introduces Soundtube STNet Dante-Enabled Outdoor Surface Mount Speakers

MSE Audio, the parent company of SoundTube Entertainment, Soundsphere, dARTS, Phase Technology, Induction Dynamics, SolidDrive and Rockustics, announced the availability of its latest SoundTube Entertainment STNet IPD-SM52-EZ and IPD-SM82-EZ-II speakers, designed to bring Dante-enabled capabilities outdoors. The new STNet speakers can be setup, managed and monitored in real-time through SoundTube software, simply connected with a Dante audio network.
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Chord Electronics Unveils ULTIMA Next-Generation Mono Power Amplifier and Preamplifier
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Chord Electronics Unveils ULTIMA Next-Generation Mono Power Amplifier and Preamplifier

With its 30th-anniversary year fast approaching, British manufacturer Chord Electronics has launched ULTIMA, a new state-of-the-art flagship amplifier featuring John Franks’ latest circuit topology, the first all-new design in three decades. The company introduces the ULTIMA mono amplifier and the matching preamp as "the ultimate expression of the finest high-performance, ultra-fast, ultra-high-power amplifier technology available today." The ULTIMA set (pre and 2x mono power amps) is available for £90,000 (approx. $116,000 USD).
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Sonos Announces new Sonos One Limited Edition Speaker Collection Created in Collaboration with Danish Design Brand HAY
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Sonos Announces new Sonos One Limited Edition Speaker Collection Created in Collaboration with Danish Design Brand HAY

Sonos continues to expand its lifestyle and brand-awareness global marketing strategy by establishing a collaboration with Danish design brand HAY. The collaboration has resulted in the announcement of five exclusive Sonos One colorways already available for purchase. According to Sonos, the new series “perfectly blends modern design and a great sound experience for any home.” It also refreshes the original Sonos One model launched a year ago, and recently updated to add AirPlay 2 and Siri support, adding to the Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant voice control options.
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Zoom Introduces Q2n-4K Handy Video Recorder: The 4K Camera for Musicians
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Zoom Introduces Q2n-4K Handy Video Recorder: The 4K Camera for Musicians

Zoom Corporation introduced a new evolution in its line of handy cameras, the Zoom Q2n-4K. It promises the same audio quality with high-quality microphones, recording up to 24-bit/96kHz and new, advanced video quality. The new camera adds 4K UHD capability, high dynamic range (HDR) technology, 12 specialized scene settings, and a new design optimized for musicians to capture performances, practices and live streams, leveraging a new 150-degree wide angle lens.
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Studio Technologies Expands Audio-over-Ethernet Networking Options with New Dante and SMPTE ST 2110 Interfaces
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Studio Technologies Expands Audio-over-Ethernet Networking Options with New Dante and SMPTE ST 2110 Interfaces

Studio Technologies growing line of audio-over-Ethernet products is receiving wide recognition and reflects the growing adoption of audio networking solutions and a changing media infrastructure. The Illinois-based manufacturer introduced two new audio interfaces for applications that use the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards – the Model 5512 Audio Interface and the Model 5518 Mic/Line Interface. The company also recently launched the Model 48D Dante Bridge which offers new LAN interconnectivity options for Dante applications.
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Focal Unveils New 100 OD6 and 100 OD8 Outdoor Loudspeakers
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Focal Unveils New 100 OD6 and 100 OD8 Outdoor Loudspeakers

Globally recognized for high fidelity products, Focal has been expanding its range of products for installation and now announced two new outdoor speaker models to complete its 100 Series Integration Collection. The two now models - the 100 OD6 and 100 OD8 - are water resistant loudspeakers offering very high quality sound reproduction, in a format ideal for a backyard, terrace or garden.
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Luxman Presents Their Lineup of Audiophile Components at the 2018 New York Audio Show
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Luxman Presents Their Lineup of Audiophile Components at the 2018 New York Audio Show

Luxman, the brand famous for their extensive range of top-rated audio components catering to discerning music lovers, will partner with Adirondack Audio& Video, upstate New York’s premiere A/V, custom integration and premium audiophile dealership to showcase a number of Luxman’s latest component audio products at the 2018 New York Audio Show (Room 907). In addition to a number of Luxman components, the room will feature Triangle Acoustics loudspeakers and Melco streaming audio servers.
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Shure Introduces High-Resolution Bluetooth 5 Earphone Communication Cable
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Shure Introduces High-Resolution Bluetooth 5 Earphone Communication Cable

Precisely a year after releasing Bluetooth 4.1 optional accessory cables for all its SE Earphones, Shure has now announced a new Bluetooth 5 cable that delivers high-fidelity audio, increases freedom of movement, and offers seamless communication for Shure's range of SE Sound Isolating Earphones. Using the detachable MMCX connection, the new communication cable is the next generation in Shure’s foray into Bluetooth wireless connectivity, reinforcing the value of its earphones and rewarding its user base.
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