All items tagged with Roon Ready (62)

Magnetar Launches MKII Series of Blu-ray Players

September 2, 2025 by Joao Martins

Magnetar Launches MKII Series of Blu-ray Players

With an increasing number of 1 million dollar private cinemas being demonstrated at CEDIA Expo and other global trade shows, it is obvious that there is still a market for those enthusiasts who demand the best and still hold a valuable collection of 4K Blu-ray Discs. Magnetar is the Hong Kong-based company that built a business out of meeting those needs. At CEDIA Expo 2025, Magnetar is going to launch the new UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII UHD Blu-ray players, which obviously can play any other optical disc format from the past.

SOtM Launches sMS-2000 High-Performance Music Computer and Streamer

July 14, 2025 by Joao Martins

SOtM Launches sMS-2000 High-Performance Music Computer and Streamer

SOtM Audio is now shipping its sMS-2000 network server and streamer “for true audiophiles”. The ultimate “music computer” with a Linux foundation and a web server interface, the sMS-2000 combines all the greatest components the Korean company has ever developed in a single integrated system. Reflecting over a decade of developments by SOtM, the sMS-2000 runs the company’s Eunhasu OS tailored specifically for high-end audio, and supporting a range of audio playback software, including Roon, MPD, and DLNA, complemented by all the connectivity options anyone can dream of.

FiiO Unveils K15 Affordable Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier Featuring Dual AKM AK4497S Converters

July 3, 2025 by Joao Martins

FiiO Unveils K15 Affordable Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier Featuring Dual AKM AK4497S Converters

FiiO (FiiO Electronics Technology Company), a Chinese manufacturer from Guangzhou established in 2007 by a team of engineers from OPPO - and one of the rare examples of a decent brand name - announces the launch of its new K15 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier. This new model, described as a "trickledown" version of the FiiO K17, was carefully engineered to hit a price point which is half the price of any rival, and leverages the latest AK4497S Velvet Sound DAC from Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) in a dual configuration.

Atonemo Unveils Streamplayer Connected Wireless Design

March 13, 2025 by Joao Martins

Atonemo Unveils Streamplayer Connected Wireless Design

Atonemo, a new company from Stockholm, Sweden, is launching its first product, the Streamplayer. A pocket-sized device with a USB-C and a single 3.5mm connector, the Streamplayer was designed to be the digital signal source for any speaker, amplifier, or home audio system — regardless of brand, age, or inputs. The company says that the Streamplayer design behaves as a complete wireless, multiroom audio system and will retail for $99 USD/EUR with shipments expected to begin in Spring 2025.

McIntosh Introduces MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

December 6, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Introduces MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

A brand mainly associated with classic, high-end hifi, McIntosh Laboratory just announced a new streaming and amplifier all-in-one setup, crafted for modern living. Under the unmistakably McIntosh design with the iconic blue Watt Meters, the compact MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier’s combines endless capabilities and connectivity such as AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and more, as well as physical inputs for a turntable and HDMI (ARC). Just add the right speakers.

WiiM Amp Pro Receives Roon Ready Certification

November 5, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

WiiM Amp Pro Receives Roon Ready Certification

WiiM announced that Roon Labs has certified the WiiM Amp Pro as Roon Ready, expanding even more the options already available from the integrated streaming amplifier. Now with Roon Ready integration, the Amp Pro is able to become a network player with Roon’s own streaming technology, over Ethernet or Wi-Fi. With no configuration required, the certified WiiM Amp Pro will also discover any other Roon Ready devices on the same network and work for synchronized multiroom configurations.

Fresh From the Bench: WiiM Amp Integrated Amplifier and Multiroom Audio Streamer

September 18, 2024 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: WiiM Amp Integrated Amplifier and Multiroom Audio Streamer

In 2023, audioXpress had the chance to review the "low cost and feature packed" WiiM Pro music streamer and was positively impressed. Never one to sit on their hands, this year the folks at Linkplay have gone one step further with an integrated power amplifier. Expanding its series of best-selling audio streamers, the WiiM Amp is a still-affordable design that combines a TI 3255 Class-D audio amplifier and ESS Sabre premium 32-bit DAC and simplifies the whole audio system setup.

Meridian Ellipse High-Performance All-in-One Streaming Speaker

August 15, 2024 by Joao Martins

Meridian Ellipse High-Performance All-in-One Streaming Speaker

The latest product from British signal processing specialists Meridian Audio is a new impressive entry in the all-in-one streaming speaker category. The Meridian Ellipse is also the third loudspeaker to emerge from the company's Extreme Engineering Program, which leverages its unique DSP technologies to optimize sound quality in any acoustic conditions. Supporting Ethernet, USB-C, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth sources, the Ellipse is a cutting-edge design with multiple control options that deserves attention.

Cambridge Audio Launches Evo One Wireless Streaming Speaker

August 9, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Cambridge Audio Launches Evo One Wireless Streaming Speaker

Cambridge Audio launched the Evo One, a fully integrated wireless streaming speaker that is powerful, stylish and offers extensive connectivity. In the best tradition of the all-in-one music systems of the sixties and seventies, the British brand created a signature product, designed by Ged Martin, taking the hi-res streaming smarts of its Evo 75 and Evo 150 streaming amplifiers, combined with 14 perfectly tuned drivers and 700W of amplification to create a unique omni-directional audio experience.

Triangle Introduces Capella Active Connected Speakers Featuring WiSA Wireless

June 20, 2024 by Joao Martins

Triangle Introduces Capella Active Connected Speakers Featuring WiSA Wireless

Another week, and another European manufacturer announces a new WiSA HT wireless product launch. French hifi speaker manufacturer Triangle announced its classic-looking but cutting-edge Capella connected active speakers with DSP. The Capella is actually a fully integrated system, with complete wired and wireless connectivity, centralized in a Stereo Hub. The bookshelf speakers feature a horn-loaded tweeter with a magnesium dome, and a 6" paper cone woofer. Triangle sells the Capella system with optional speaker stands, a calibration microphone, and even a matching turntable with built-in preamp.

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