All items tagged with high resolution audio and FLAC (24)

Technics Confirms Availability of New Generation Multi-Digital Audio Player SL-G700M2

November 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Confirms Availability of New Generation Multi-Digital Audio Player SL-G700M2

Following an earlier announcement in 2022, Technics confirmed that its new generation multi-digital audio player that supports a wide range of music sources will become available in January 2023. The Technics SL-G700M2 is the successor to the SL-G700 network/Super Audio CD player, now updated with all the latest new digital features, improved PCM and DSD playback, and featuring the latest DA converters from ESS Technology. The new audio player gains full MQA decoding ability, AirPlay 2, adds a USB input, adding to the versatility of the design.

Cabasse Introduces The Pearl Keshi Ultra-Compact 2.1 Connected System

November 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Cabasse Introduces The Pearl Keshi Ultra-Compact 2.1 Connected System

Unveiled for the first time at the end of September 2021 during a special event in Paris, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the brand, Cabasse now launched a new 2.1 ultra-compact concept of its ultra-high-end flagship coaxial system The Sphere. The Pearl Keshi is a hi-res connected system that combines the qualities of Cabasse’s renowned solutions with all its sophisticated DSP features. The result is an impressive acoustic performance relative to its size due to the combination of floor subwoofer and two satellites.

THX Onyx Portable DAC/Amp Bundles Qobuz Hi-Res Quality Service

October 1, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

THX Onyx Portable DAC/Amp Bundles Qobuz Hi-Res Quality Service

Qobuz, the high-quality music streaming and download service, announced a partnership with THX to make high-resolution audio listening more accessible to music lovers worldwide. The recently launched THX Onyx digital-to-analog amplifier dongle (DAC/Amp) will now be bundled with a three-month complimentary subscription of Qobuz, offering plug-and-play 24-bit sound quality from a variety of listening devices..

Apple Acquires Classical Music Streaming Service Primephonic

August 30, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Acquires Classical Music Streaming Service Primephonic

Apple announced it has acquired Primephonic, the classical music streaming service that featured a search and browse functionality optimized for classical, combined with lossless streaming, handpicked expert recommendations, and extensive contextual details on repertoire and recordings. Available for only 3 years, Primephonic never really went very far because it only worked on web browsers and mobile apps, the lower subscription tier used the obsolete MP3 codec, among many other limitations.

Apple Confirms Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio Are Coming to Apple Music June 2021

May 17, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Confirms Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio Are Coming to Apple Music June 2021

Apple announced that Apple Music will be offering Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos tracks, as well as offering its entire catalog in Lossless Audio, at no additional cost for subscribers, starting June 2021. Lossless will use ALAC file format, and support 24-bit/48kHz as standard, with Hi-Res Lossless Audio files available up to 24-bit/192kHz. Apple is even promoting the fact that Hi-Res Lossless will require external equipment, such as a USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC)!

Qobuz Becomes First Hi-Res Audio Streaming Service Available on Sonos

March 24, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Qobuz Becomes First Hi-Res Audio Streaming Service Available on Sonos

Music streaming service Qobuz confirmed it will be the first music service to deliver 24-bit Hi-Res audio streaming on Sonos. Qobuz users that subscribe to the Studio (Hi-Res) tier will be able to listen to high-resolution music directly on their Sonos speakers, with the ease of simply pressing play in the Sonos app. Available with the Sonos S2 app, this new integration is one of Qobuz’s broadest expansions of Hi-Res streaming support to date.

Vincent Audio Debuts SV-737 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier in US Market

December 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Vincent Audio Debuts SV-737 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier in US Market

Vincent Audio, the German designer and manufacturer of high quality stereo and multichannel components, introduced the acclaimed SV-737 hybrid integrated amplifier to the US market. Currently available in Europe, the SV-737 (MSRP: $3,499.95) combines the benefits of both tube and solid-state designs with powerful output, numerous analog and digital inputs, wireless connectivity, and overall flexibility that is a hallmark of the Vincent Audio brand.

Tidal Expands MQA Catalog Available for Tidal Masters Streaming

November 16, 2020 by Joao Martins

Tidal Expands MQA Catalog Available for Tidal Masters Streaming

Music and entertainment streaming platform Tidal announced that it added millions of tracks in MQA from Warner Music Group to its Tidal Masters catalog. According to Tidal, MQA users have doubled since 2019 and its Tidal HiFi subscribers are now streaming 40% more tracks in Master Quality than last year. Originally created mostly with music from Universal Music Group, the now expanded MQA catalog required an update on Tidal's servers to better support continuous streaming of music in the highest quality level.

Amazon Music Partners with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to Remaster Thousands of Songs and Albums in High Resolution

October 5, 2020 by Joao Martins

Amazon Music Partners with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to Remaster Thousands of Songs and Albums in High Resolution

Amazon Music announced a partnership with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to remaster thousands of songs and albums to be streamed in its Ultra High Definition premium tier music service, upgrading the digital streaming audio quality of these songs to the highest available. Music from Eagles, Marvin Gaye, Nirvana, Tom Petty, Diana Ross, Linkin Park, J. Cole, Waylon Jennings, Ramones, 2 Chainz, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and more, is now available in exclusive remasters on Amazon Music HD.

Lenbrook International and OraStream Announce BluOS Integration Agreement

December 20, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Lenbrook International and OraStream Announce BluOS Integration Agreement

Lenbrook International, owner of high fidelity audio brands NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, and Bluesound, announced a North American collaboration with OraStream, the high-resolution audio streaming platform. The agreement will allow OraStream’s customers – all high-quality music content providers – unique access to a fast-growing ecosystem of high-resolution music streaming users through “BluOS enabled” products from brands like NAD Electronics, Bluesound, and DALI Loudspeakers.

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