All items tagged with hi-fidelity (150)
Florida International Audio Expo, Tampa, February 17–19, 2023
December 16, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Florida International Audio Expo, Tampa, February 17–19, 2023

Florida International Audio Expo takes place Friday–Sunday, February 17–19, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. The more than 65 exhibit spaces will be the scene for plenty of action — several rooms will unveil new products, letting show attendees be among the first to experience some of the best new high-performance audio gear. The show, now in it's 4th year offers good sounding suites, within a short 10 minute ride from/to the airport.
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Parasound Founder Richard Schram Sells Company to Entrepreneur David Sheriff
December 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Founder Richard Schram Sells Company to Entrepreneur David Sheriff

Richard Schram, who founded the prestigious audio equipment brand Parasound in 1981, has announced his retirement and the sale of his company to David Sheriff, an entrepreneur active in product growth and supply-chain management. Audio amplifiers and other home audio and installation components from Parasound are recognized for their exceptional build quality, value, and sonic fidelity. Following the ownership transition, David Sheriff intends to reinforce that reputation and growth.
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Rotel Launches All-in-One Integrated Amplifier, DAC and Network Streamer
December 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Launches All-in-One Integrated Amplifier, DAC and Network Streamer

Sooner or later, even the most traditional hifi component manufacturers realize some users simply want a decent quality music source to connect to good quality speakers, and no fuss. Even Japanese brand Rotel acknowledges the need to offer an updated design that could serve this market, with room to grow. The result is the S14 Integrated Network Streamer, which is a nice integrated amplifier with a color display, offering discerning listeners a high-performance way to access and enjoy online music with ease.
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Andover Audio Launches SpinStage Phono Preamp
November 18, 2022 by Joao Martins

Andover Audio Launches SpinStage Phono Preamp

Andover Audio announced the launch of its new SoundBites Series of audio components with the SpinStage phono preamp (MSRP $249). Making an elegant style statement in a bead-blasted, anodized aluminum chassis, the SpinStage has been painstakingly engineered to deliver ultra-low noise to support virtually any moving-magnet (MM) or moving-coil (MC) cartridge. For the MA-based audio manufacturer this is a great addition any home audio system that needs to improve on an existing preamp’s internal circuitry.
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Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models
November 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models

Fine Sounds Americas and Pro-Ject USA announced the new MaiA DS3 and Stereo Box S3 BT integrated amplifier and receiver models from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. The two new compact models from the European manufacturer are a perfect complement to any home audio system seeking flexible solutions to enhance their listening experience. Both models have a minimalistic design, intended to be combined with both modern digital, wired, wireless and streaming sources and one of the many Pro-Ject turntables.
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Bowers & Wilkins Launches 700 Series Hi-Fidelity and Home-Theater Range
September 21, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bowers & Wilkins Launches 700 Series Hi-Fidelity and Home-Theater Range

It's not for everyone's taste, but large, brown, woody speakers are still selling, particularly when featuring a famous brand name and the pedigree of a company that remains associated with bringing the studio sound to the living room. Bowers & Wilkins just unveiled its 700 Series range of hi-fidelity and home-theater loudspeakers, with eight models, from floorstanding to stand-mount and center-channel loudspeakers.
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Haniwa Audio to Debut Time-Aligned Subwoofer System at the New York Audio Show
September 9, 2022 by Joao Martins

Haniwa Audio to Debut Time-Aligned Subwoofer System at the New York Audio Show

Haniwa Audio will be unveiling its latest full range speaker system, including what the Japanese company calls a time-aligned stereo "super subwoofer" extension, for the first time at the New York Audio Show (9-10 September). The company is famous for its single driver Haniwa HSP01 speakers and integrated amplifier/DSP, which together ensure simultaneous phase and frequency control to deliver "the world’s most accurate music reproduction system." The addition of the new "super subwoofers" now extends the system's response.
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New DALI KORE Flagship Loudspeakers Start Shipping
September 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

New DALI KORE Flagship Loudspeakers Start Shipping

It was one of the most spectacular announcements at the 2022 High End show in Munich. The leading Danish speaker designer and manufacturer introduced a new flagship loudspeaker, the DALI KORE. Designed, crafted, and built by DALI at the company's facilities in Denmark, this new powerhouse of a speaker incorporates all new DALI technologies resulting in an outstanding sound performance. It's also a BIG, heavy speaker, worthy of a flagship product, and a statement of its artistry.
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PSB Speakers Expanded Flagship Synchrony Series Now Available Worldwide
August 16, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

PSB Speakers Expanded Flagship Synchrony Series Now Available Worldwide

PSB Speakers launched a new generation of its Synchrony speaker series to global markets. The latest edition of PSB’s flagship series consists of the B600 bookshelf speakers, as well as the T600 and T800 towers. Originally launched in 2021, and regarded as PSB’s most advanced speaker line to date, the Synchrony Series delivers performance and value, featuring woven carbon fibre cones, and titanium dome tweeters in low-resonance cabinets with rear-firing ports for each woofer, and integrated IsoAcoustics GAIA II isolators.
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Technics Announces SL-100C Entry-Level Direct Drive Turntable
August 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Announces SL-100C Entry-Level Direct Drive Turntable

Technics announced the availability of its new SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable. Featuring the iconic characteristics of Technics turntables, such as the coreless direct drive motor and a high-precision S-shaped aluminum tonearm, it comes in at an even more affordable price point - $999.99 - than the highly acclaimed SL-1500C, which uses the same direct drive construction.
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