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This small Aiyima A07 MAX Class D amplifier works in both stereo and mono mode, allowing you to chain multiple A07 amplifiers for extra power. This amplifier is powered by the TI TPA3255 IC, which is capable of delivering 2x225W @ 4Ω in stereo or 1x450W @ 4Ω in mono. Its NE5532 op-amps are housed in a DIP8 […] More
This small integrated amplifier Fosi Audio V1.0G is an inexpensive, high-quality Class D stereo amplifier. It contains a TI TPA3116D2 amplifier chip, which allows it to develop a power of 2×50 W @ 4 Ohms. Advanced circuitry allows speakers from 2 to 8 ohms, and HP protection ensures the speakers are protected from overload. The compact size makes […] More
The Swiss company Niedal Audio Lab presented a new external Reuss DAC under the Merason brand . The name of the new model is inspired by the famous river in Switzerland. CEO and brand owner Daniel Frauchiger said: “I am delighted with Reuss. Our passion for music drives us every day, and the new Reuss DAC delivers pure musical quality and experience at an impressive price. ” Must have ” for all audiophiles . “ Following the […] More
The French company Metronome Technology introduced an external DAC Mantax under the Kalista brand . The new product should become an organic partner for the ultimate transport of optical discs SACD/ CD Kalista DreamPlay X. In addition to the fact that the components belong to the same class, they perfectly complement each other in design. The company noted that Kalista Mantax was developed at the request of DreamPlay X […] More
TimeEar brand has released a miniature digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier TEU-99 with a built-in wireless adapter. The AK4377A chip from Asahi Kasei , which receives a 32-bit/384 kHz PCM stream , is responsible for converting the digital signal to analog in the device . Wireless connection is provided by the Qualcomm QCC3034/5125 Bluetooth adapter , which supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, LDAC, LHDC codecs . […] More
The new Astell & Kern Kann Ultra portable digital player and headphone amplifier has become the most powerful in the brand’s line, both in terms of processing and output power. The maximum voltage on the balanced headphone output in Super mode is 8 V, and the digital-to-analog conversion unit is built on a dual ES9039MPRO chip from ESS Saber . The latest […] More
According to the Polish company Audio Phonique , the DAC DHT tube DAC was designed to compete with the world’s best digital-to-analog converters – both in sound quality and in design and components used. The Audio Phonique DAC D HT ‘s low distortion is a result of its unique topology, the use of Emission Labs EML45 direct-fired triodes, carefully selected audiophile components from […] More
The British company Vertere Acoustics has released two new models of pickups for vinyl players – XtraX and Dark Saber . The Vertere Acoustics XtraX MC head (€6,998) is housed in a lilac-colored anodized housing machined from a single billet of aluminum. The magnetic system uses a samarium-cobalt alloy, the coil is wound with the finest copper wire. The telescopic needle holder is made […] More
Italian company Synthesis has released a new version of its Roma 510AC Signature integrated amplifier . The main difference from the regular version is the presence of three balanced inputs on XLR connectors, as well as a built-in universal phono preamplifier that works with both MM heads and moving coil cartridges (for which a switchable resistance load is provided […] More
The new desktop device AUDALYTIC AH90 combines everything necessary for a discerning audiophile – a DAC unit on the AK4191+AK4499EX chipset , a headphone amplifier and even a network player. The network player supports Roon Bridge, AirPlay, UPnP and others platforms; support for other protocols is also announced after a software update. The headphone amplifier serves two outputs – unbalanced 6.35 mm […] More
Creative Technology has announced the release of Creative! Live Audio A3 , the latest USB audio interface aimed at streamers and those who need a device for professional audio recording at home. Creative Live! Audio A3 features 24-bit recording and playback capabilities, ensuring users have clear and accurate audio for all types of content, from music to podcasts and voiceovers. Additionally, the […] More
The young Hungarian brand FLOW by Allegro , based in Budapest, began like many audio manufacturers by distributing products from other companies. In this role, the company (then called Agria Audio) has been operating on the market since 1998, representing brands such as Chario, Rega and WBT. FLOW by Allegro has been around as a brand since 2017, when the carefully […] More