MQA: News

Well, this is unexpected news. MQA Ltd has developed a new hi-res wireless codec called MQair, which aims to deliver higher quality PCM and MQA audio files when streaming to wireless and Bluetooth devices.  It has also achieved hi-res audio wireless certification from the Japan Audio Society (JAS) – whose stamp of approval (and gold logo) […]

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CAMBRIDGE AUDIO EVO: Report by E. F Shook

One of the first things that upended my expectations was how sexy the affordable EVO S bookshelf speakers are. At first I thought, those look like Magico, especially from how the surfaces mimic that bolted-slab-of-aluminum look. And how they stand proud of the surface they are on by way of an integrated stand-off base. I […]

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CAMBRIDGE AUDIO / The Evo: News

Cambridge Audio has launched Evo, its all-in-one music player which the company says: “gives you instant access to all the music in the world,” and “represents an evolution in hi-fi: an all-in-one music player that combines timeless design, cutting-edge technology, streaming smarts and incredible audio performance into one streamlined and compact box. You simply need […]

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VERTERE ACOUSTICS / Tempo Motor Drive: News

Vertere Acoustics launches Tempo Motor Drive Touraj Moghaddam Vertere’s founder and chief designer announced that the new Tempo motor drive had commenced shipping.Tempo is a new generation’ digital’ motor drive, unlike its sibling, the analogue SG motor drive. Sitting a little above the well-established SG at £2850, $3995 and €3598, Vertere expects that sales will […]

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MCINTOSH / MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver: News

The MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver is an easy way to add McIntosh-quality wireless Bluetooth® streaming to virtually any McIntosh (or non-McIntosh!) home audio system, from any era. The MB20 Transceiver modernises home audio systems, enabling them to not only go wireless, but allow music to be sent and received, all with the legendary McIntosh sound quality. […]

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CAMBRIDGE AUDIO / DacMagic 200M : News

DAVID PRICE: Cambridge Audio’s new DacMagic 200 is a textbook example of how to do an affordable modern digital-to-analogue converter. Sonically it’s refined and expansive, with plenty of detail and an enjoyably musical nature. Technically it’s highly accomplished with fine functionality and decent connectivity. Overall then, it’s been carefully designed for the widest possible appeal […]

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NAD / C 3050 LE: News

NAD is celebrating its 50th anniversary by releasing a vintage-inspired stereo amplifier, of which 1972 units each costing $1972 (AU$3299) will be available in a nod to the company’s founding year. The NAD C 3050 LE Stereophonic Amplifier, to use its full name, looks quite the component, concealing modern streaming technology in a retro-looking satin […]

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SCV DISTRIBUTION / Meze and Rinaro luxury headphones: News

A New Benchmark In Acoustic Performance Continuing their collaboration since the hugely successful launch of the Empyrean, Meze and Rinaro are delighted to introduce a new luxury headphone model which combines Meze’s well-known aesthetic with state of the art engineering to create a powerful and immersive listening experience. ELITE is a hybrid array powered isodynamic headphone […]

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SONUS / Sub mini: News

What’s happened? Sonos first announced a subwoofer back in 2012, and while the device has been through a couple of generation upgrades, the striking square design with its central cutout has largely remained the same. The company then announced the Sonos Sub Mini, which as its name suggests, is a mini subwoofer. It doesn’t replace the original Sonos Sub, […]

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The ultimate dorm room hi-fi system? The +Audio +Record Player Special Edition White delivers quite the punch and wireless connectivity.

ROBERT SILVA writes … The ultimate dorm room hi-fi system? The +Audio +Record Player Special Edition White delivers quite the punch and wireless connectivity. Audiophiles are likely to turn their collective noses up at the mere mention of a product like the +Audio +Record Player Special Edition White system, but that would be a huge […]

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SONUS FABER ARENA: News

Sonus faber has announced Arena, the Italian loudspeaker specialist’s flagship custom installation collection, which will make its world debut at CEDIA 2022.  Arena combines the heritage brand’s latest ‘Ci-Fi’ (Custom Install Fidelity) technology, combined with the refinement associated with Sonus faber’s artisans. The handmade Arena range combines the company’s signature natural sound with the dynamics […]

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