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CD transport Advance Paris X-D500 is designed as a CD drive that meets the highest demands of audiophiles. As befits a specialized CD transport, the French manufacturer Hi-Fi Advance Paris focuses exclusively on the essentials, that is, on the most accurate sampling of optical storage media, and does without a built-in DAC. The device relies on […] More
Digital-to-analog converters have long gone beyond their usual capabilities – now it is difficult to imagine such a device without means of streaming signal reception . Our new rating contains eight of the most impressive and latest devices – network audio players. 8. WiiM PRO DAC – 24/192 | Processor – Quadcore A53 | Weight – 0.33 kg […] More
McIntosh has announced the start of sales of a new equalizer MQ112 , in which all adjustments are made exclusively in analogue. The equalizer offers eight bands to adjust the output within +/- 12 dB from 25 to 10,000 Hz . All changes are made using rotary knobs with an aluminum finish, and there is also a Tilt function , which allows you to simultaneously increase […] More
The American company Schiit Audio introduced the Skoll phono preamplifier with fully balanced circuitry and balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs. The Schiit Skoll phono stage is built entirely on discrete elements without the use of operational amplifiers. All component settings are controlled by a microprocessor using electromagnetic relays. In this case, if no control actions occur, the microprocessor goes into sleep mode, […] More
LUMIN has updated its music server with a built-in network switch . The new product received the L2 index and, according to the manufacturer, is capable of “raising your musical experience to unprecedented heights.” Lumin L2 combines a network music server and a network switch into one elegant aluminum housing. LUMIN L2 is more than just a music server. The company boasts that “it […] More
SMSL has started selling an inexpensive digital-to-analog converter D-6S , built on a new generation ES9039Q2M chip from Saber Technologies . The model is capable of working with 32-bit/768 kHz PCM stream and native DSD512 signal , as well as decoding MQA and MQA-CD files . The output stage is implemented using four high-quality operational amplifiers OPA1612 , the output terminals are represented by one pair of RCA and one pair of XLR. Connection to […] More
The new FiiO K11 headphone amplifier is equipped with a built-in digital-to-analog converter and is capable of driving even fairly tight headphones. The DAC unit in the model is built on the CS43198 chip from Cirrus Logic and is capable of working with 32-bit/384 kHz PCM signals , as well as with the native DSD256 stream . To supply a digital signal, there are optical and […] More
This summer, the Korean company Hifi Rose introduced the RS130 network transport – an audiophile streamer with only digital outputs and rich functionality. Now the company has announced an interesting addition for the RS130 transport and, of course, for any other streamers that can play music received via the USB interface and are equipped with an SFP optical port. Hifi Rose […] More
The Pro-Ject Tuner Box S2 finally has a successor – the Box S3 DAB+ tuner. This is the latest member of the S3 line, an FM tuner that supports DAB, DAB+ and Webradio (via Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n). It can be controlled either directly from the front panel or using the included remote control. Using the remote control, […] More
The world of hi-fi is steeped in a rich history of innovation and sonic excellence. In this context, the Yamaha A-S501 amplifier emerges as a masterpiece that seamlessly fuses tradition with modernity, taking the listening experience to new heights. Yamaha , recognized for its legacy in creating superior audio equipment, has once again managed to capture the essence of musical […] More
MOONDROP has presented a portable Hi-Fi CD player DiscDream . It is a multi-functional audio player that offers the functions of a USB sound card, digital audio player and CD player. It is equipped with a 3,500 mAh battery that provides up to 10 hours of playtime in CD player mode. In addition, MOONDROP DiscDream is equipped with a 500 […] More
The ARCAM brand presented a series of electronic components Radia , created in a new corporate design. The series includes three integrated amplifiers, a CD player and a high-resolution network audio streamer. The Radia range has been designed to remain true to ARCAM’s British heritage, while its modern design and relatively affordable prices should appeal to younger hi-fi enthusiasts. HARMAN Luxury Audio Group announced the ARCAM Radia series […] More