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  • Shanling CD80
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    Shanling CD80: CD player with Bluetooth and DAC

    Shanling has announced the CD80 CD player based on the ES9219MQ chip from ESS. ESS ES9219MQ DAC with LTA8092 and RT6863 amplifiers Shanling CD80 is a sophisticated traditional CD player that seamlessly combines advanced technology with a sleek, compact design. It provides an exceptional hearing experience for users, combining state-of-the-art features in a compact size. ESS’s proven Saber DAC chip […] More

  • Yulong Aurora
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    Yulong Aurora: Stationary headphone pre/amplifier on two ESS9068AS chips

    Yulong has released a stationary headphone pre/amplifier with an Aurora DAC on two ESS9068AS chips. Aurora is our Yulong´s attempt to introduce MQA technology with our product development experience of more than 10 years. To ensure that Aurora performed satisfactorily, they tested Aurora in numerous personal and home audio systems, and led senior musicians and audiophiles during the listening […] More

  • QUESTYLE CMA Eighteen Master
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    QUESTYLE CMA Eighteen Master: Flagship DAC and headphone amplifier

    QUESTYLE CMA Eighteen Master is a flagship DAC and headphone amplifier. Since the debut of the first CMA model, every Questyle flagship has had one thing in common: current-mode amplification technology. The CMA Fifteen, released in 2020, introduced the flagship ESS Current mode DAC for the first time. Combined with Current Mode Amplification technology, it has enabled the […] More

  • Marantz Model M4
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    Marantz Model M4: Multi-channel amplifier for multiroom systems

    Together with the ultra-compact wireless network amplifier Model M1,  the Japanese company Marantz introduced a full-size multi-channel amplifier Model M 4 . The new product, which, if necessary, can be mounted in a standard equipment rack, completely replicates the functionality of the Model M1, while providing eight 100-watt amplification channels (when operating at a load with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms) to […] More

  • iBasso DX300MAX Ti
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    iBasso DX300MAX Ti: Limited edition player with Snapdragon 660 Processor

    iBasso has announced a new player, the DX300MAX Ti. IBasso will release the DX320 MAX TI in a limited edition of just 888 units worldwide! This brand new version showcases a different look, compact in design, yet exuding strength and elegance thanks to numerous manufacturing details. Otherwise, the DX320 MAX TI shares the superior internal architecture of the standard […] More

  • Vincent SA-32
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    Vincent SA-32: A hybrid preamplifier with four 6N16 tubes

    There are not many preamplifiers in the Vincent portfolio, because the models they produced turned out to be quite popular and in demand for a long time and did not require serious modifications. According to the engineers, the SA-31 model has existed since 1996 and was produced until recently “not at all for sentimental reasons, […] More

  • Rotel RAP 1580MKII
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    Rotel RAP 1580MKII: A state-of-the-art audio-video component in a single chassis

    Rotel introduces the RAP-1580MKII multi-channel integrated amplifier processor, which supports advanced surround audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The processor is standard width, 8 inches (20 cm) high and equipped with a 7-inch screen. The RAP-1580MKII processor/multi-channel surround amplifier features seven channels of Class AB amplification, a large Rotel proprietary toroidal transformer, and high-efficiency hole-plate […] More

  • Pioneer N-70AE
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    Pioneer N-70AE: Network audio player at the top of the hierarchy

    The Pioneer N-70AE player replaced the Pioneer N-70A model at the top of the hierarchy of network audio sources from the famous Japanese brand. How deep are the changes made? To use automotive terminology, is this a restyling or a truly new generation of player? Externally, there are practically no changes to be found. Let’s try to discover them […] More

  • FX-Audio DS07
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    FX-Audio DS07: DAC/preamplifier with Bluetooth 5.1

    FX -Audio has introduced the DS07 balanced DAC – a compact, high-performance device with an original appearance. FX-Audio’s DS07 DAC is made from a full set of audiophile components: ES9068AS DAC chip, XMOS XU-216 USB interface, Bluetooth 5.1 QCC5125 receiver chip and at least 5 OPA1612 op-amps. Thanks to these components, the FX-Audio DAC has excellent measurement characteristics. It also features extensive […] More

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    Korean Inventor made a speaker with visualization based on ferromagnetic fluid

    Korean designer Dakd Jung has created a wireless speaker filled with ferromagnetic fluid that acts as a music visualizer similar to those found in desktop audio software. Of course, the inventor did not literally flood the column with ferromagnetic liquid – the device received a kind of round-shaped backlit screen. This glass screen contains a liquid that reacts […] More

  • Radiotehnika RTM01
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    Radiotehnika RTM01: Ultra-compact stereo amplifier

    Radiotehnika, renowned for its iconic audio devices, introduces the RTM01 – a contemporary, ultra-compact Hi-Fi stereo amplifier poised to be the centerpiece of your home media setup, delivering music in Hi-Res audio format.The RTM01 boasts an integrated DAC and streamer compatible with Airplay, DLNA, Spotify Connect, and Bluetooth aptX HD protocols. Its DAC supports audio […] More

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