PSI Audio Promotes New Active Velocity Acoustic Absorber C214 at High End 2024
PSI Audio expanded its Active Velocity Acoustic Absorber (AVAA) concept in 2023 with the introduction of the AVAA C214 model, suitable for home audio environments. The PSI Audio booth R09 in hall 3 of the MOC Munich will feature a listening room equipped with AVAA C214 and Héritage3 high-end speakers for visitors to experience the effect of the AVAA. There will also be a special demo box to illustrate its principle outside the listening room.
ADAM Audio Unveils A4V and A7V Limited Edition White Studio Monitors
On the occasion of the company’s 25th anniversary in 2024, ADAM Audio announced a limited-edition run of the A4V and A7V studio monitors. To celebrate the first quarter of a century of the Berlin, Germany -based brand, a restricted quantity of these two nearfield monitor models from the A Series will feature a decadent high-gloss arctic white finish. These will be available from June 2024 through selected official ADAM Audio retailers worldwide as well as the ADAM Audio webstore.
New Schurter White Paper Highlights Critical Considerations for Power Entry Modules
As the demand for safe and efficient power solutions for equipment grows, Schurter is committed to addressing the impact of power loss as it relates to Power Entry Modules (PEMs). To emphasize the necessity of carefully addressing power dissipation and temperature deratings for all PEM related components to ensure long-term safe operation, the Swiss technology specialist released a useful new white paper.
Eventide Faithfully Recreates Iconic Sound of Legendary H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer as Plug-In
Eventide announced the second generation of its universally acclaimed H3000 plug-ins, delivering a 1:1 recreation in digital form of its legendary H3000 Harmonizer. As one of the most famous hardware effects processors in history, the H3000 has set the gold standard in commercial studios around the world since its original launch in 1988. The new H3000 Factory Mk II and H3000 Band Delay Mk II plug-ins deliver the same timeless sound in an inspiring, flexible design for every DAW.
New Triad SA1 Streaming Amplifier with Control4 Integration
In line with the trend for a new generation of audio components that blend the modern convenience of streaming with hifi performance and smart home integration, Triad announced the immediate availability of its Triad SA1 Streaming Amplifier. The Ryff-enabled Triad SA1 builds on the success of the Triad One by adding HDMI ARC/eARC capability, new DSP features, OvrC (cloud service) compatibility and convenient user controls.
Dynaudio Unveils Four New Products for High End Munich 2024
Ahead of the Munich show, Dynaudio revealed four new home audio loudspeakers including the Contour Legacy, the latest member of the Heritage Collection, reviving references of iconic Contour models of the 1980s and 90s with modern materials and technologies. The Danish company will also unveil the Confidence 20A, a new active flagship in a standmount format, the new Contour 20 Black Edition with a new Esotar 3 tweeter, and The Bookshelf, designed in collaboration with Keiji Ashizawa Design and Karimoku of Japan.
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.
Warwick Acoustics Expands Sustainable Manufacturing Site for Automotive Audio Products
Warwick Acoustics confirmed that its expanded manufacturing operations will be based at the MIRA Technology Park (MTP), the UK's largest automotive research and development site, where the company is already headquartered. The Warwickshire-based company signed its first production contract in June 2023 to manufacture its unique speaker systems. The new facility offers a 10-fold increase in production capacity in readiness for automotive take-up.
Pure Acourate Sound Project: Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
audioXpress traveled to Germany to learn about the Pure Acourate Sound Project, which aims to create the lowest distortion sound in a listening room. The initiators of the Pure Acourate Sound project are Ulrich Brüggemann, Markus Grelka, and Ralf Höllmann. The partners involved in this unique system are Purifi Audio, Okto Research, GIK Acoustics, Klippel, Roon, AudioVero, Rose Handwerk, and Joachim Gerhard. Ahead of the presentation at the May 2024 Munich High-End show, audioXpress offers a preview of the project.
Test Bench: The New DE350-8 Ultra-Compact 1" Compression Driver from B&C Speakers
This Test Bench characterizes an ultra-compact (under 60mm diameter) compression driver, along with the B&C Speakers ME10v2 90°x60° coverage horn. The really cool feature of the DE350-8 is the patent-pending phase plug. Inside, the DE350 has a round symmetrical outside channel, and an inside channel with a patent-pending twist for overall improved frequency response. Weighing in at a mere 275 gram, it is an ideal candidate for the new generation of lighter, more compact line array loudspeakers.