All items tagged with home audio (354)
Alta Audio Debuts Adam Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker
April 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Alta Audio Debuts Adam Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker

Just before its presentation at AXPONA 2022, Alta Audio confirmed that it will soon ship Adam, a new floor standing three-way speaker that continues the company’s tradition of creating products with high impact sound reproduction. Alta Audio, is a NY-state company that since 2013 designs home audio loudspeakers using its own advanced technologies, the creation of industry veteran Michael Levy, its president and CEO.
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CEDIA Reveals Home Technology Industry Now Exceeds $20 Billion
April 7, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CEDIA Reveals Home Technology Industry Now Exceeds $20 Billion

CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology industry, released the 2021 Integrated Home Market Analysis. The results highlight the strength and stability of the estimated $20.1B integrated home market. In partnership with with market research firm Ancrage Consulting, the survey's findings reveals promising insights on products, trends, and growth opportunities from business leaders and integrators in the home technology sector.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Tyr Differential Monoblock Power Amplifier
April 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Introduces Tyr Differential Monoblock Power Amplifier

After multiple subtle hints and not-so-subtle teases, Schiit Audio confirmed availability of the Tyr differential monoblock power amplifier, the top of its amplifier line. Featuring a choke-input power supply, it brings "old-skool" techniques to a modern power amp that also includes unique topologies and intelligent oversight and protection. Delivering 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms, Tyr provides plenty of power for almost any speaker and sells for $1599 each. And as with all monoblocks, it takes two for stereo.
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Dirac Introduces New Dirac Live Auto Target Curve
March 24, 2022 by Joao Martins

Dirac Introduces New Dirac Live Auto Target Curve

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced a new auto target curve functionality for its Dirac Live solution that aims to make it easier for consumers to get even better sound quality out of their sound systems. The company's Dirac Live solution will now automatically generate an auto target curve based on a specific sound system's unique measurements. Dirac believes that with this new functionality, consumers no longer need in-depth knowledge of room correction to enjoy the best sound possible.
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Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System
March 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System

To mark the 10th anniversary of their merger, Focal and Naim are introducing a complete special-edition system. The system includes the Focal Sopra N 2 speaker in a special "concrete" finish with ‘tin’ and metallic details, combined with an array of Naim Classic electronics, including an NDX 2 music-streaming player with Chromecast, Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay, Apple Music and Bluetooth AptX HD, which is powered by the NAC 282/NAP 250 DR pre-power amplifiers, complete with matching NAPSC and HiCap DR power supplies. All cables included.
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Sonus Faber Launches Accessible Omnia All-in-One Wireless Speaker System
February 22, 2022 by Joao Martins

Sonus Faber Launches Accessible Omnia All-in-One Wireless Speaker System

Sonus faber announced the premiere of Omnia, the brand’s new premium wireless speaker and the latest effort from the Italian brand to create an all-in-one lifestyle music system. And for this new project, the Sonus faber team covered all bases, going beyond a stunning high end design. The Omnia supports all forms of streaming, from AirPlay 2 and Chromecast and Tidal Connect, to Bluetooth with aptX HD, offers all imaginable digital and analog connections, including a phono preamp, and fills any room with convincing sound with advanced signal processing.
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Orchard Audio Updates The PecanPi Product Line with S/PDIF Input
February 10, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Updates The PecanPi Product Line with S/PDIF Input

Good news from New Jersey. Orchard Audio has updated one of its original and best-selling products, announcing the release of PecanPi DAC, Streamer, and Streamer Ultra Rev 3.0. The major update for rev 3.0 devices is the addition of a S/PDIF (coax) input, which allows the DAC to be used standalone. The rev 3.0 devices also use lower noise linear regulators and give users the option to have RCA outputs built-in. The Orchard Audio website is being updated to reflect the new models, shipping from March 2022.
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Pro-Ject Audio Systems Introduces New Automatic Turntable
January 31, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Audio Systems Introduces New Automatic Turntable

Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA have announced the new A1 Turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. After years of dedicated research and effort, the team identified the proper technology to develop automatic turntables at the sound quality standard that Pro-Ject’s esteemed reputation evokes around the world. A product fit for a new generation of vinyl enthusiasts that are not exactly ready for the full inconveniences of turntables.
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Audioengine Introduces New S6 Powered Subwoofer
January 25, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audioengine Introduces New S6 Powered Subwoofer

Audioengine designs some of the best looking, and most affordable wireless speakers in the market, offering a wide range of options for desktop and general home audio use. To match the brand's compact active speakers, the new S6 subwoofer offers expanded performance in a compact size. With 210 watts of power in a subwoofer that fits almost anywhere, the S6 boosts any desktop, home theater or gaming setup, using a front-firing woofer in a sealed box for deep and punchy bass.
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NAD Launches New M23 Masters Series Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier
January 19, 2022 by Joao Martins

NAD Launches New M23 Masters Series Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier

NAD Electronics took value and audio performance to a whole new level with the launch of its new M23 Masters Series stereo amplifier featuring once again Purifi Eigentakt amplifier technology. The M23 Hybrid Digital stereo power amplifier (US $3499 MSRP), builds on the design first introduced in the acclaimed M33 BluOS Streaming Amplifier - described by NAD as "a once-in-a-decade amplifier innovation that will define the pinnacle of power and performance in the category for years to come."
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