Polish brand Ferrum has announced the release of an improved version of its ERCO DAC and headphone amplifier. Thanks to a complete reprogramming of the ERCO software coupled with dramatic changes to the analog circuitry, the Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 is one step closer to the performance level of the WANDLA , Ferrum’s flagship converter. This upgrade is available for ERCO […] More
The MoFi Electronics StudioPhono phono preamplifier has a wide bandwidth, which was specially developed by engineers working at the Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. Tim De Paravicini, the developer behind the Mobile Fidelity Gain2 Ultra analog disc cutting system, helped create the internal circuitry to ensure your system plays the music from your vinyl records at its […] More
The Rotel CD11MKII continues Rotel’s more than 30-year history of providing sophisticated, high-quality, value-packed CD players. The player’s massive steel body houses Rotel’s proprietary disc drive mechanism, designed exclusively for CD playback. The Rotel CD11MKII’s smooth tray-loading mechanism, precise laser sensor and silent motor controller ensure smooth playback of your disc collection. Digital-to-analog conversion is accomplished using […] More
The Quad Artera Solus combines a CD transport, DAC, preamp and power amplifier into one package. The ESS9018 Sabre32 chip is responsible for digital signal processing, thanks to which the device can work with data in PCM format up to 32 bit/384 kHz and DSD64/128/256. A slot drive is provided for the disks, and the data is […] More
Even if your amplifier or AV receiver isn’t network-enabled or isn’t MusicCast, connecting it to the Yamaha WXC-50 gives you network connectivity and MusicCast multi-room functionality. Yamaha WXC-50 is a device of a new concept that goes beyond the usual ideas about an audio system. MusicCast mobile apps for your smartphone let you stream music from […] More
Questyle has introduced the all-new M15i , a high-performance portable USB DAC/AMP designed for everyday use . The M15i boasts impressive audio performance thanks to the high-end ES9281AC DAC chipset developed in conjunction with ESS Saber Technologies. It uses two independent, patented CMA (Current Mode Amplification) SiP modules to provide powerful and clear output suitable for both sensitive and demanding […] More
The Tube Line of the German brand Vincent has received an update: the company has developed a new digital-to-analog converter, the DAC-7, putting considerable effort into achieving optimal digital signal conversion results. Two optical and two coaxial inputs, as well as USB and AES/EBU inputs are available for connecting digital signal sources. The signals are […] More
Since 1975, Luxman has produced the C-1000 preamplifier, which they called a control amplifier. Decades later, engineers decided to update it – and released the CL-1000 model. The main difference is that the model has become more modern. The sound is now controlled by the LECUTA system, which stands for Luxman Electronically Controlled Ultimate Transformer […] More
The Vincent CD-S7 DAC CD player has a durable, massive chassis with a steel shielding casing, a thick anodized aluminum front panel and solid support legs. The signature feature of the Vincent designers is the porthole, behind the glass of which an electronic lamp glows. This backlight is artificial, using a line of orange LEDs; its brightness […] More
The Chinese brand QUESTYLE has launched two new portable USB DAC/headphone amplifiers showcased at CES 2024 – the M15i and M12i. These second-generation devices replace the M15 and M12 models. Featuring a digital-to-analog converter built on the ESS ES9281AC chip, the amplifiers are equipped with proprietary patented CMA (Current Mode Amplification) modules, and the control […] More
The front panel of the Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus is rich in indicator LEDs, however, thanks to their literally pinpoint sizes, they do not disturb the feeling of noble minimalism. If you look at the device from the rear, then due to the large number of small inscriptions and different-sized connectors, including XLR, the box […] More
The Atoll CD50 Signature CD player is an updated version of the very successful CD 50SE model, which received good reviews in the specialist press. The updated model allows you to use a very current update – an optional block of three digital inputs, optical, coaxial and USB*. Using the first two of them, it […] More
