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EDIFIER Announces STAX Spirit S5 Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphones
July 11, 2024 by Joao Martins

EDIFIER Announces STAX Spirit S5 Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphones

Edifier just unveiled its STAX Spirit S5 Wireless Planar magnetic headphones, its second product since it acquired the famous brand. The STAX Spirit S5 improves on the quality of the audio experience with its 2nd gen EqualMass wiring technology, 2μm thin film and a new calibration approach of the planar drivers, which Edifier say achieve a performance comparable to legendary electrostatic headphones. Based on the Qualcomm QCC5181 Snapdragon Sound Bluetooth audio SoC, the new Spirit S5 headphones also deliver an expanded range of wireless audio options.
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NAD Electronics Launches Upgraded C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier
July 3, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Electronics Launches Upgraded C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

NAD Electronics announced the launch of the C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier. Building on the success of its predecessor introduced in 2021, the C 700 V2 boasts significant upgrades in performance and functionality, solidifying its value-driven proposition in the “just add speakers” category. The C 700 V2 features an improved ESS Sabre DAC, MM phono input, Dolby Digital decoding, and IR remote control. And now, it also supports Dirac Live room correction.
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McIntosh Launches Updated MB25 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver
June 18, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Launches Updated MB25 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver

McIntosh Laboratory announced its new MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver, which supersedes the existing MB20 model. Streaming music directly from a computer, tablet or smartphone to a home audio system via Bluetooth offers unparalleled convenience, but McIntosh understand that its customers would like to have also a transmitter and receiver with the brand's logo, ensuring also the best possible sound quality. With the new MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver it is possible to integrate those wireless streaming capabilities into virtually any home audio system from any era, whether it includes McIntosh products or not.
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TEAC Introduces UD-507 DAC, Preamp, and Headphone Amplifier
May 22, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

TEAC Introduces UD-507 DAC, Preamp, and Headphone Amplifier

TEAC Corporation announced the release of a completely redesigned 500 Series DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amplifier, embracing the high-end 700 Series design concept in a compact A4 size package. The new TEAC UD-507 has everything to please anyone looking for a high-quality, affordable DAC, with all the right features for high-resolution audio, wired and wireless. The headphone amplifier is a fully balanced dual mono circuit, and the preamplifier features multiple analog/digital inputs.
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NAD Electronics Expands Classic Series with New C 379 Integrated HybridDigital DAC Amplifier
May 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Electronics Expands Classic Series with New C 379 Integrated HybridDigital DAC Amplifier

NAD Electronics announced the launch of its new C 379 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier at the 2024 High End Munich show. This new amplifier in NAD’s Classic Series features a carefully engineered Class D output stage, complemented with an ESS Sabre DAC, and the second generation of Modular Design Construction (MDC) technology for upgrades and expandability. The NAD C 379 will be available at the end of June 2024 for a suggested retail price of US $1,099.
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Cambridge Audio Introduces New CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier
April 17, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Introduces New CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier

The new heart of the CX Series, the new CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier from Cambridge Audio, enhances sound with new premium components within the Class AB amplification circuitry, delivering 80 Watts per channel to drive even the most demanding speakers. An ESS ES9018K2M Sabre 32 DAC delivers reference-level digital-to-analog conversion from the TOSLINK, Coaxial and USB digital inputs, while balanced XLR inputs ensure a premium connection to the new CXN100 Network Player.
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Q Acoustics Introduces M40 Connected Micro-Tower Speakers
February 15, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Q Acoustics Introduces M40 Connected Micro-Tower Speakers

Q Acoustics introduced the M40 powered micro-tower wireless audio system, another attempt from the British audio specialist to offer a convenient and cost-effective way to fill any home with powerful, high-quality sound. Following the success of its M20 HD wireless audio system, Q Acoustics brings its expertise and latest acoustic technologies to a more compact, fully integrated audio system.
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Naim Unveils Uniti Nova Power Edition All-in-One Player
February 8, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Unveils Uniti Nova Power Edition All-in-One Player

Naim launched its new Uniti Nova PE (Power Edition) all-in-one player, an elegant design that is also able to drive the best and more demanding hifi loudspeakers effortlessly. The British brand excels in the creation of high-end hifi systems, and this high-resolution audio player and 150W stereo amplifier is an ideal all-round solution to bring music to any home or office.
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Creative Unveils Aurvana Ace Series True Wireless Earbuds Powered by xMEMS Drivers
November 9, 2023 by Joao Martins

Creative Unveils Aurvana Ace Series True Wireless Earbuds Powered by xMEMS Drivers

Creative Technology announced the release of its latest Creative Aurvana Ace and Creative Aurvana Ace 2 true wireless earbuds featuring solid-state MEMS-based drivers from xMEMS. The Creative Aurvana Ace series has been expertly tuned to deliver a wider frequency response ranging from 5Hz to 40KHz for high resolution audio sources, benefiting from the unique characteristics of MEMS drivers. The new Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds also feature LE Audio with LC3 codec, and Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
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A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America
October 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America

Since 2023, Focal Naim America distributes A-bsolument, a French company known for restoring and upgrading old radios, giving them modern functionality. Almost 10 years after the birth of A-bsolument, the company launched the A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth speaker ($899 USD), made in France from recycled and sustainable materials. This timeless design, inspired by the iconic jewelry radios of the 60s, generates an impressive stereo sound which benefits from Focal drivers inside.
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