Audio-Technica Introduces AT-PEQ30 High-Performance Phono Stage
A renowned manufacturer of phono cartridges and tonearms since the company's foundation in Japan, Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its AT-PEQ30 phono equalizer, designed to add a phono stage to a turntable setup or to serve as an upgrade from a turntable's built-in phono preamp. The AT-PEQ30 accommodates MM (moving magnet) and MC (moving coil) phono cartridges and according to the company, its circuits were designed for "superlative sound quality."
TIDAL Launches TIDAL Connect Hifi Casting Technology
TIDAL, the global music and entertainment streaming platform, launched TIDAL Connect, the first casting technology from a music streaming service to allow users to stream music in lossless audio quality directly to connected devices, available through TIDAL HiFi premium tier. With TIDAL Connect, the company confirms launching partnerships with nine prestigious audio equipment manufacturers and StreamUnlimited as an integration launch partner.
Prism Sound Launches ADA-128 Modular Audio Conversion System
Prism Sound’s long history of developing high quality studio interfaces and conversion products has reached new heights with the launch of the ADA-128 – a modular audio conversion system offering up to 128 channels of 32-bit A/D and D/A conversion at sample rates of up to 768kHz. According to the British company, which is now part of the Audio Squadron group of companies, managed by US based Tracktion, this new modular system brings new levels of flexibility to the professional audio market.
TIDAL Connect HiFi Casting Technology Available on BluOS Connected Devices
BluOS, the premium multi-room music management platform by Lenbrook International, is among a carefully chosen group of launch partners for the new TIDAL Connect technology. The new solution from TIDAL follows a similar device-casting approach as the proven Spotify Connect service, which enables users to login to their account and stream music directly from a speaker or any connected network streamer. The difference with TIDAL Connect on BluOS is the possibility to stream lossless music audio formats available through TIDAL HiFi premium tier.
Measuring In-Car Communication Quality with HEAD acoustics Automated Test Suite Following ITU-T P.1150 Recommendations
To ensure a base level of functionality and quality of in-car communication (ICC) systems, the ITU-T International Standardization Sector has defined appropriate tests in Recommendation P.1150. German audio test and measurement solutions company HEAD acoustics has now implemented this recommendation in its ACQUA software with automated test sequences that can be applied for communication quality analysis, thus enabling comprehensive acoustic measurements of ICC systems and components.
MPEG-H 3D Audio Baseline Profile Now Supported by Analog Devices’ DSPs
Fraunhofer IIS announced that Analog Devices is offering certified decoder implementations supporting the new MPEG-H 3D Audio Baseline Profile on its ADSP-215xx series of audio digital signal processors (DSPs). Analog Devices's DSPs are used extensively for audio video receivers, soundbars, speakers and headphones. Adding MPEG-H 3D Audio Baseline Profile decoding capabilities to Analog Devices’ ADSP-215xx series of audio DSPs will bring immersive and personalized audio experiences to more consumers.
Imagimob Edge Makes TensorFlow AI Models Edge Device-Ready at the Click of a Button
Imagimob, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing artificial intelligence products for edge devices, announced a new SaaS solution that accelerates time to market for edge devices by converting h5 formatted AI models into ultra-efficient C-code in a matter of seconds — a process that once took weeks to complete. The new Imagimob Edge solution requires no programming skills and targets processing and interpreting sensor data in real time using trained models, a critical application in wearables and all sorts of connected devices.
MUTEC Launches Improved REF10 SE120 10 MHz Reference Master Clock
Berlin-based MUTEC GmbH, the respected manufacturer of audio equipment for studio and highest-quality demanding consumers, just announced the release of its REF10 SE120, the company's new 10 MHz Reference Master Clock, improving on the original REF10, premiered at the 2017 Munich High End and launched in July that year. The project is the result of MUTEC's extensive research, now engineered around an elaborately manufactured and selected OCXO made in Germany. with outstanding low phase noise.
Meridian Audio Expands Reference In-Wall Digital Active Loudspeaker Range with New DSP730 Model
Meridian Audio announced the DSP730, a new in-wall digital active loudspeaker that expands the British brand's architectural portfolio for custom integration on both power and fidelity. Designed to deliver high resolution audio in small and medium-sized rooms where performance for both music and movies is paramount, the new loudspeaker joins the DSP750 in the Reference range of Meridian Audio’s Architectural product series.
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.