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Naim Unveils Uniti Nova Power Edition All-in-One Player
February 8, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Unveils Uniti Nova Power Edition All-in-One Player

Naim launched its new Uniti Nova PE (Power Edition) all-in-one player, an elegant design that is also able to drive the best and more demanding hifi loudspeakers effortlessly. The British brand excels in the creation of high-end hifi systems, and this high-resolution audio player and 150W stereo amplifier is an ideal all-round solution to bring music to any home or office.
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WiiM Announces WiiM Amp Integrated Streaming Amplifier and Multiroom Audio Streamer
November 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

WiiM Announces WiiM Amp Integrated Streaming Amplifier and Multiroom Audio Streamer

From audio streamers, WiiM has now evolved to a complete integrated amplifier design that is able to power any classic passive speakers, and effortlessly stream any source wirelessly to the whole home. The new WiiM Amp merges a streamer with a TI 3255 Class-D audio amplifier and ESS Sabre premium 32-bit DAC. It offers a range of analog and digital inputs, including HDMI ARC and USB, supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz playback. The new WiiM Amp will be available in silver and space gray for $299 on Amazon.
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Sonoro to Offer Dirac Live Room Correction for New MAESTRO Quantum Receiver
November 14, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Sonoro to Offer Dirac Live Room Correction for New MAESTRO Quantum Receiver

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac confirmed that the new sonoro MAESTRO Quantum receiver will run Dirac Live Room Correction. The MAESTRO Quantum all-in-one integrated amplifier is the first product from the German company to feature Dirac Live, in combination with broad connectivity options. The new iconic design is an effort to deliver an intuitive, user-friendly hifi receiver that is both simple and convenient, but extremely powerful.
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Sonus Faber Launches Cutting-Edge Duetto Stereo Wireless Loudspeakers
October 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonus Faber Launches Cutting-Edge Duetto Stereo Wireless Loudspeakers

Sonus faber announced the launch of Duetto, a wireless stereo hifi speaker system with very distinct characteristics across design, sound quality, connectivity, and ease of use. An exquisite two-way stereo speaker system, the Duetto features Sonus faber’s signature marriage of natural materials and classical design cues with the latest in digital audio technology. The two speakers connect using UWB technology to enable the lowest latency, uncompressed audio performance - a first in the audio industry.
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Kii Audio Drops Innovative Kii Seven Wireless Music System
September 29, 2023 by Joao Martins

Kii Audio Drops Innovative Kii Seven Wireless Music System

More than eight years past from the unveiling of the Kii Three, Kii Audio "drops" a new revolutionary speaker into the world, and it's called the Kii Seven. We don't know if the Four, Five, and Six were not considered good enough by the engineering team, and I guess we will never know. What we know is that the Kii Seven is much more of a lifestyle home system, having fully integrated network and wireless streaming features. And of course, the Kii SEVEN combines high-end audio with cutting-edge "smart" technology.
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Sonos Introduces Significantly Improved Move 2 Portable Speaker
September 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonos Introduces Significantly Improved Move 2 Portable Speaker

Sonos debuted Move 2, the next generation of its original Move portable speaker, now with a dual tweeter design that delivers a more spacious stereo image, improved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and new touch controls. But the improved Move 2 also features an expanded battery life for up to 24 hours, a new Wireless Charging Base (included), plus new USB-C Line in and USB-C device charging, which expands its possibilities considerably. The Move 2 is rated IP56 for dust and water resistance, making it perfect for outdoor use.
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JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts
September 4, 2023 by Joao Martins

JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts

Using the opportunity of IFA week, JBL introduced the new JBL Authentics speaker series, expanding on the retro design of the classic JBL L100 speaker and foam grills. Following previous "retro" models introduced by Harman's luxury division, the JBL Authentics bring the concept to the affordable level of home audio with three compact active speakers, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming, and simultaneous support for Alexa and Google voice assistants.
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StreamUnlimited Announces Stream2Go Product Line at IFA 2023
August 31, 2023 by Joao Martins

StreamUnlimited Announces Stream2Go Product Line at IFA 2023

Expanding on its range of solutions for audio manufacturers, at IFA 2023 in Berlin, StreamUnlimited introduced a new turn-key platform with five software package options, streamlining product development. Based on a single hardware platform, Stream2Go features different software build options that are carefully configured to offer a suitable product line for different segments and categories. From smart audio to connected appliances, developers can choose from these ready to use packages and still offer cutting edge technologies including support for Bluetooth LE Audio, and any of the available streaming service options.
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Fresh From the Bench: WiiM Pro Smart Network Music Streaming System
August 23, 2023 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: WiiM Pro Smart Network Music Streaming System

Linkplay Technology is recognized for its widely adopted wireless audio streaming modules, smart home, and connected AI products. The new WiiM Pro is a versatile music streamer that combines all the latest technologies and protocols, making it the ultimate (and most affordable) home audio hub available. audioxpress received a pre-launch unit to review subjectively and objectively. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2023.
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Linkplay Technology Announces New WiiM Pro Plus with Premium DAC Built-in
August 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Linkplay Technology Announces New WiiM Pro Plus with Premium DAC Built-in

Linkplay Technology launched the WiiM Pro Plus, an upgraded version of its successful WiiM Pro audio streamer. Listening to the market, the new WiiM Pro Plus now offers a premium AKM DAC built-in, and takes home audio to a new level featuring enhanced audio-quality, all within the same simple and cost-effective package. The WiiM Pro Plus is designed to reduce the total system cost, allowing music enthusiasts to create a high-res streaming audio system that extends existing equipment, for a fraction of the cost of buying a new setup, additional cables or an external DAC.
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