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Imagination’s Caskeid Wireless Audio Platform to Support Meridian’s MQA Technology
by audioXpress Staff

Imagination’s Caskeid Wireless Audio Platform to Support Meridian’s MQA Technology

Imagination Technologies announced at the 2015 International CES Show that its Caskeid wireless audio IP platform is set to be the first multiroom streaming solution to support MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), the encoding technology developed by Bob Stuart, founder of Meridian Audio, allowing true reconstruction of studio quality audio.
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TIDAL Integrates with Meridian and Previews MQA Streaming at CES 2015
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TIDAL Integrates with Meridian and Previews MQA Streaming at CES 2015

Lossless music streaming service TIDAL announced integration with Meridian Audio’s Sooloos digital media system, enabling seamless streaming of TIDAL’s extensive library of 25 million CD-quality tracks. At the 2015 International Consumer Show (CES) the two companies demonstrated streaming of Meridian’s Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) lossless audio sources.
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Meridian Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Technology Makes Lossless Hi-Res Audio Streaming Practical
by Joao Martins

Meridian Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Technology Makes Lossless Hi-Res Audio Streaming Practical

Originally introduced during a special event in London, in early December 2014, Meridian Audio’s MQA technology created a big impact at the 2015 International CES Show in Las Vegas and promises to change the way people enjoy music all over the world. The music industry, digital music distribution companies and audio manufacturers agree MQA encoding is the missing piece of the high-resolution audio puzzle.
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DTS Goes After Dolby Atmos With Its Own New Immersive Sound Codec Technology DTS:X
by Joao Martins

DTS Goes After Dolby Atmos With Its Own New Immersive Sound Codec Technology DTS:X

While standards for immersive object-based sound are still being discussed by the SMPTE, DTS decided not to wait any longer and to go after the Dolby Atmos immersive audio format, by announcing its own object-based codec technology, DTS:X. During the CES 2015 multiple audio companies are confirming support for the new DTS:X technology.
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Audio Precision Co-founder Bruce Hofer Hands Reins to Dave Schmoldt
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Audio Precision Co-founder Bruce Hofer Hands Reins to Dave Schmoldt

Audio Precision announced the transition of company ownership from majority shareholder Bruce Hofer to AP’s leadership team. Mr. Hofer will continue to apply his expertise as principal hardware engineer while maintaining his role as Chairman of AP’s Board. Dave Schmoldt, AP President, will assume the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer.
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Premium Bluetooth Mobile Speaker RIVA Turbo X Makes It to Market
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Premium Bluetooth Mobile Speaker RIVA Turbo X Makes It to Market

RIVA, the lifestyle brand of Audio Design Experts (ADX), out of Fountain Valley, California, was nominated for the 2014 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards with the Turbo X advanced Bluetooth mobile speaker. One year later and with updated features, including longer battery life, the Turbo X makes it to market just before another Consumer Electronics Show opens in Vegas.
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The February 2015 edition of audioXpress has arrived!
by audioXpress Staff

The February 2015 edition of audioXpress has arrived!

audioXpress February features an eclectic mix of articles touching on radically different audio technologies, from classic tube microphones to the most advanced audio processing software available. Don’t miss our reviews of Blue Microphones’ Mo-Fi Active Headphones and Native Instruments' Molekular. Headphones, wireless audio and how to use an Arduino microcontroller to build an automatic power controller for a tube power amplifier.
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Samsung Displays New Audio Products at CES 2015
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Samsung Displays New Audio Products at CES 2015

Samsung Electronics announced a range of new audio products to be launched at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, including its Table Top (WAM7500) and Portable (WAM6500) speaker models. Developed in Samsung’s new state-of-the-art audio lab in Valencia, California, both new speakers will “fill entire rooms with sound” and use premium materials across the exterior.
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Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics (ALMA) International Winter Symposium 2015 - All the Updates
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Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics (ALMA) International Winter Symposium 2015 - All the Updates

Preceding the CES 2015 Show, the Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing & Acoustics (ALMA) International Winter Symposium 2015 is scheduled for January 3–4, 2015, at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, NV and will feature a Technical Track with industry luminaries as Wolfgang Klippel, Sean Olive, Steve Temme, Rob Baum, Daniel Knighten, Christopher Struck, and many more!
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New Texas Instruments WiLink 8 Range of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Modules
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New Texas Instruments WiLink 8 Range of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Modules

To help manufacturers easily add Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth to embedded applications, including audio streaming for home entertainment applications, Texas Instruments’ new WiLink 8 family makes development easier and faster with certified TI modules and a complete software offering. The new generation of wireless digital audio streaming solutions from TI now features 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo modules.
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