All items tagged with home audio (354)
Vincent Audio Debuts SV-737 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier in US Market
December 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Vincent Audio Debuts SV-737 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier in US Market

Vincent Audio, the German designer and manufacturer of high quality stereo and multichannel components, introduced the acclaimed SV-737 hybrid integrated amplifier to the US market. Currently available in Europe, the SV-737 (MSRP: $3,499.95) combines the benefits of both tube and solid-state designs with powerful output, numerous analog and digital inputs, wireless connectivity, and overall flexibility that is a hallmark of the Vincent Audio brand.
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Meridian Launches New Premium Audio Integration Through Works With Sonos Program
December 18, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Meridian Launches New Premium Audio Integration Through Works With Sonos Program

Meridian Audio is now certified by the Works with Sonos program, offering a new integration for its premium audio equipment to seamlessly connect with the Sonos sound system. This new integration makes it even easier for Sonos users to enjoy Meridian’s high-performance audio using the familiar Sonos interface, while streaming from more than 100 music services available and enjoying the ability for Meridian speakers to instantly wake and change inputs by simply pressing play in the Sonos app.
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Cambridge Audio Announces New Edge M Monoblock Power Amplifier
November 20, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Announces New Edge M Monoblock Power Amplifier

British audio specialists Cambridge Audio has added the Edge M monoblock power amplifier to its acclaimed high-end Edge series of hi-fi components. The new Edge M takes the principle designs of the existing Edge W power amplifier, which audioXpress already reviewed, and applies it to a monoblock design, delivering twice the power and a more faithful, dynamic sound with less distortion.
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Focal Unveils Revamped and Unique Aria K2 936 Loudspeaker
November 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Unveils Revamped and Unique Aria K2 936 Loudspeaker

Since 2013, Focal Aria has been a leading loudspeaker range for the French brand. With its natural flax cone and sleek style, Aria marked a decisive point in Focal’s history. And the story continues. As part of its process of constant renewal, Focal engineers and designers have revamped the Aria 936 flagship model to present the new Aria K2 936, featuring an updated version of the iconic K2 cone - used in JMLab Vega and Antea high-fidelity speakers since 1986 - combined with an Ash Grey exclusive finish.
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Bold North Audio Releases Soft Dome Tweeter Completely Designed and Assembled In America
November 12, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Bold North Audio Releases Soft Dome Tweeter Completely Designed and Assembled In America

American audio solutions manufacturer, MISCO, announced the introduction of the BDT-2901, a high performance 29mm soft dome tweeter to add to its growing line of premium and high-performance drivers, all designed and manufactured under the Bold North Audio brand in its St. Paul, Minnesota facility. Expanding the brand's catalog, this new driver was designed to meet requests for a precision 29mm dome tweeter with a low crossover point, ideal for use in a two-way system paired with a 6.5” or 8” woofer.
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Orchard Audio Announces PecanPi Streamer Ultra With Touchscreen
October 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Announces PecanPi Streamer Ultra With Touchscreen

Following the successful launch of the original PecanPi Streamer and Streamer USB, which was quickly followed with the Starkrimson (formerly BOSC) monoblock GaN-based amps, New Jersey-based Orchard Audio is now promoting the launch of PecanPi Streamer Ultra. The Ultra builds upon the affordable and highly reviewed PecanPi Streamer by adding a 5” touchscreen, built-in RCA connectors, and moving all of the connections to the back of the device.
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Voice Coil November 2020 Is Now Available! Happy 34th Anniversary Voice Coil!
October 26, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil November 2020 Is Now Available! Happy 34th Anniversary Voice Coil!

November signals another anniversary for Voice Coil, the leading periodical for the loudspeaker industry. In this edition, Md Mehedi writes about how new Hiperco alloys can contribute to improved microspeakers, Mike Klasco discusses "This Year’s Crop of Measurement Microphones," followed by a directory on the topic. And in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the new NERO-6MRN150D pro audio midrange from SB Audience, and the SDx10 home audio woofer from CSS Audio. Access it online now!
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Wavecor Introduces Three New High-End Drivers Covering All Frequency Ranges
October 26, 2020 by Joao Martins

Wavecor Introduces Three New High-End Drivers Covering All Frequency Ranges

Renowned high-end OEM manufacturer Wavecor continues to keep a focus on creativity and announced the results of its latest development efforts with three new drivers, all now in stock and ready for sampling. The new transducers comprise the WF275BD01 (4 ohm) and WF275BD02 (8 ohm) 10" mid/woofers in die cast frame, the TW022WA07/09 and TW022WA08/10 high-end tweeters, and the FR070WA05 70 mm aluminum-cone full-range driver with extended bass response.
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Harman Unveils Expanded Mark Levinson 5000 Series of High End Audio Products
October 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Harman Unveils Expanded Mark Levinson 5000 Series of High End Audio Products

Harman's Mark Levinson unveiled an expanded line of 5000 series products. Four new products that maintain the highest level of engineering, design, and passion for detail the brand is known for, but also reflect an attempt to reach to new generations of consumers and increase awareness for high end audio. Two source players and two flagship separates that expand the philosophy introduced with the launch of the Nº 5802 and Nº 5805 integrated amplifiers, and aim to reinvigorate the luxury audio experience.
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Fresh From the Bench: The Magnepan LRS, Back to the Future
October 15, 2020 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: The Magnepan LRS, Back to the Future

Forced to shelter at home, Oliver Masciarotte looked around his home base in the Twin Cities, and decided it was time to have a serious look at the Magnepan LRS (Little Ribbon Speaker) the company's latest affordable, full-range quasi-ribbon speaker. For this review, Masciarotte writes about what he heard, while Kent Peterson (Warkwyn) measures its performance in the lab. If you are curious to see how does a ribbon speaker measures on a Klippel Near-Field Scanning (NFS) system you definitely want to check out this article, originally published in audioXpress, September 2020.
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