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The A200 is the starter device in Aurender’s server/streamer catalog with built-in DACs. The status of the base model did not affect the functionality and sound quality in any way. This compact digital music player is full of possibilities. It includes a high-end DAC with full MQA decoding, allowing you to fully enjoy the huge catalog of music […] More
Quad Artera Stereo is part of Artera’s progressive and innovative series, which uses modern technology and guarantees Hi-Res format support. The model was created literally from scratch. The company’s engineers were faced with the task of developing a device that is characterized by high power, stability and impressive musical talents. The amplifier is capable of delivering 140 […] More
The Singapore-headquartered brand has launched the new Sound Blaster X5 desktop DAC headphone amplifier. Unlike most similar devices, the novelty retains its generic connection with computer USB-audio interfaces and is equipped with a built-in microphone amplifier, so it can be used in home recording studios, as well as for network streams and podcasts. This is the […] More
Zeiler Audio has unveiled the PR-01 preamplifier and the PA-01 stereo power amplifier powered by KT150 tubes. So far, these two components make up the entire model range of the company. The amplifiers are assembled by hand at the Zeiler Audio factory in Switzerland. The cabinets of the PR-01 and PA-01 amplifiers are CNC-milled from solid billet aluminum to form a sturdy […] More
Audiolab has released a new series of audio components with an index of 7000 , located between the popular budget 6000 and the more expensive 9000 series. Like the company’s other series, it includes three units – the 7000A integrated amplifier, the 7000CDT CD transport, and the 7000N digital network streamer . The Audiolab 7000A integrated amplifier operates in class AB and delivers up to 70 watts per channel […] More
After a five-year hiatus, Sony is resuming the development and production of state-of-the-art cinema AV receivers that support the latest video and audio formats. The last Sony AV receiver (model STR-DH790) was released in 2018, and the latest update to the premium ES (Elevated Standard) line happened even earlier. And in recent years, it seems that Sony has […] More
British company Cambridge Audio ‘s StreamMagic series of components has been expanded with two new models – AXN10 and MXN10 . The main difference between the models is in size: the Cambridge Audio AXN10 is housed in a traditional full-length cabinet, while the Cambridge Audio MXN10 is a more compact solution. The functional equipment of both models is identical – the digital-to-analog converter is built on the ES9033Q chip from ESS […] More
Under the Michi brand, Rotel decided to launch an elite-class product, something it had tried three decades earlier. Only now it is not just a model “top” assembled from the most sophisticated Rotel Hi-Fi components in a special finish, but a completely separate High End series – designed in a big way, without any savings […] More
The other day we talked about the optional Pro-Ject Power Box DS3 Sources external power supply , which is designed to power network streamers, CD players, external DACs, preamps and headphone amplifiers. The Box Design series of the Austrian company Pro-Ject has similar linear power supplies for powering integrated amplifiers and power amplifiers. And now Pro-Ject has introduced such a device to cleanly power your vinyl setup […] More
Denon has delivered on its September promise with two remarkable AV receivers: the flagship AVC-1H and the simply powerful and advanced AVC-X4800H. Both new products support HDMI 2.1, on board there are 10 HDMI ports (seven inputs and three outputs) that pass video up to 8K, and even with 4K upscaling to 8K. In addition, gaming features such as […] More
Power Box DS3 is a device for true fans of the products of the Austrian company Pro-Ject. IT alone is able to provide clean linear power to 6 devices. In total, among Pro-Ject products, about 70 devices are compatible with it, however, it is separately noted that it is not suitable for integrated amplifiers and power amplifiers. The […] More
McIntosh has introduced a new 7.2-channel home theater receiver MHT 300 . The MHT300 provides from 120 (for a load with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms) to 150 watts (for a load with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms) for each of the seven channels and supports video with parameters 8K / 60 Hz and 4K / 120 […] More