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The German company AVM Audio introduced two new network players with a CD drive in the Evolution series – MP 3.3 and MP 5.3 . The models differ in analog output stage – if in Evolution MP 3.3 the output stage is made on transistors, then in Evolution MP 5.3 it is implemented on lamps. Both models are equipped with a volume control and can be used as […] More
The Danish company Lyngdorf Audio has introduced a new module with HDMI 2.1 ports for its TDAI-3400 stereo receiver . For this flagship model, the manufacturer has always offered various optional modules for analog sources, including a phono stage, as well as HDMI modules – first version 1.4, a little later – 2.0. Two years ago, Lyngdorf Audio was one […] More
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023, which will be held at the end of February, will see the re-debut of the British firm Pink Triangle. The company did not survive the decline in sales due to the stagnation of vinyl 20 years ago, but now, apparently, it has risen again and will present at the exhibition a Blue Danube […] More
The American company Valve Amplification Company ( VAC ), specializing in the development and production of high-end tube technology, has published the first video dedicated to the new VAC Master 300 IQ power amplifier . The intrigue lies in the fact that so far there is no information about this model. Even at the level of rumors. There is no mention of the novelty either on the […] More
“There is no more excuse for a weak home theater setup,” said Musical Fidelity spokesman Shareef Fahim of the launch of the M6x 250.5 and M6x 250.11 amplifiers. The last digit in the name of new products means the number of amplification channels. In both devices, all electronics are placed in rack-mounted cases, however, there is […] More
Swedish company Primare announces that I 15 Prisma integrated amplifiers (both original version and MK2 version), I 25 Prisma and I 35 Prisma have received Roon Ready certification from Roon Labs. Roon Ready functionality will become available on these models with a system firmware update. The new firmware version dated January 23, 2023 will be automatically downloaded and installed on any Internet-connected integrated amplifier I15 Prisma, I25 Prisma and I35 Prisma. In order to […] More
NAD has released a new model of digital network streamer CS1 , designed for entry-level and mid-level stereo systems. Unlike more expensive branded streamers and amplifiers, the NAD CS1 does not support Bluesound’s BluOS operating system and is designed to work with popular platforms such as Google Cast, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect . The digital-to-analog converter block in the model is […] More
The German company Vincent has updated its reference valve SA-T7 preamplifier, which received the MK suffix in the name. The main feature of the Vincent SA – T 7 MK preamplifier is the ability to receive wireless broadcasts from mobile gadgets, for which it is equipped with a Bluetooth 5.0 adapter . At the same time, digital inputs have been preserved – coaxial and optical. The design of the […] More
Gold Note is expanding the number of variants of the flagship PH-1000 phono stage . From February 2023, the PH-1000 Lite version will be released . Having lost some functions, the Gold Note PH – 1000 Lite phono stage also significantly loses its price. The more affordable version supports up to 36 fixed equalization curves (in the Gold Note PH-1000 phono stage, the number of such curves […] More
For vinyl lovers, 2022 was an expanse – the light saw a number of innovative models, the circuitry of which was previously available only for amounts ten times more expensive. We have selected for you the seven most striking phono stages of the season – for every taste. 7. Fezz Audio Gaia MC mini Fezz […] More
Chicago- based Earmen introduced a fully balanced headphone amplifier with a built-in ST-Amp USB DAC . The presence of an adjustable analog output allows you to use the novelty as a pre-amplifier. The volume control in the Earmen ST-Amp is based on a dual high-quality ALPS potentiometer. The amplifier is made in balanced circuitry and is dressed in a fully aluminum case. The output […] More
The range of portable digital players is constantly updated with new models. Over the past few months, several very interesting Hi – Res players have appeared on sale in various price categories, and even the most affordable ones are head and shoulders above any smartphone in terms of sound quality. The top models deserve to be included in stationary systems as […] More