All items tagged with Texas Instruments (83)

Orchard Audio Announces PecanPi Streamer Ultra With Touchscreen

October 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Announces PecanPi Streamer Ultra With Touchscreen

Following the successful launch of the original PecanPi Streamer and Streamer USB, which was quickly followed with the Starkrimson (formerly BOSC) monoblock GaN-based amps, New Jersey-based Orchard Audio is now promoting the launch of PecanPi Streamer Ultra. The Ultra builds upon the affordable and highly reviewed PecanPi Streamer by adding a 5” touchscreen, built-in RCA connectors, and moving all of the connections to the back of the device.

More Digital Signal Processing and Better Audio in audioXpress November 2020

October 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

More Digital Signal Processing and Better Audio in audioXpress November 2020

This audioXpress November 2020 edition explores the latest trends in digital signal processing (DSP) and how it applies to all audio applications, now increasing in power thanks to cutting-edge artificial intelligence running on devices. In this issue, you will also learn how to "Test and Optimize Strategies for Conference Terminal Equipment," "What to Measure for Quality Control of Audio Devices," and more about Automotive Audio Bus A2B. Stuart Yaniger reviews the latest Earthworks M23R Measurement Microphone, and you can read articles about acoustics, audio electronics and the best in DIY audio from our monthly columnists.

Audio Innovations for Applications That Demand Premium Sound Quality

October 1, 2020 by Special Content

Audio Innovations for Applications That Demand Premium Sound Quality

Learn how TI Burr-Brown™ technology continues to shape the premium audio market with it's growing portfolio of devices for smart home, automotive and professional audio applications. Driven by a growing stream of innovative and enhanced technologies, audio is entering a new era. Here’s what you need to know about today’s rapidly evolving audio market. Download the white paper now to learn more!

Rotel Introduces Home Theater Products Supporting Dirac Room Correction

September 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Introduces Home Theater Products Supporting Dirac Room Correction

Rotel launched the new RSP-1576MKII and RAP-1580MKII surround processors, joining the brand's family of home theater components of exceptional value. The two new models include a license for best-in-class Dirac room correction technology to ensure accurate room calibration and system configuration for installations of any size. The RSP-1576MKII model will be available September 2020 and retail for $3,499 USD, while the RAP-1580MKII starts shipping October 2020 as retails for $4,999 USD.

Rotel Launches A11 and CD11 Ken Ishiwata Tribute Special Editions

August 28, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Launches A11 and CD11 Ken Ishiwata Tribute Special Editions

Rotel Electronics revealed two special editions of the company’s popular A11 integrated amplifier and CD11 CD player, each model named as tribute versions in celebration of the company’s partnership with the late audio legend Ken Ishiwata. The A11 and CD11 were chosen as two of Ishiwata's favorite products and the Rotel team felt that the Class AB 2 x 50W A11 integrated amplifier & CD11 CD player represented the perfect base for elevating products that were already excellent and updating them into something even more special.

Distortion Meter and Audio Interconnect Tester

May 13, 2020 by Ed Simon

Distortion Meter and Audio Interconnect Tester

In this article for audioxpress, Ed Simon writes: "There seems to be controversy over what testing means in audio. Measuring a difference does not mean you can hear it. On the other hand, if my ears tell me there is a difference between two audio chains and I cannot measure it, that does not mean it is not there. Probably, I'm just using the wrong method to determine audio differences." And after trying to measure all sorts of things to compare which ones sounded fine - or not - he decided the next step would be to build a dedicated more sensitive measurement. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2009.

Luxman Announces D-03X CD/Digital Media Player with Advanced Hi-Res DAC Circuit Featuring MQA Full Decoding

April 24, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Luxman Announces D-03X CD/Digital Media Player with Advanced Hi-Res DAC Circuit Featuring MQA Full Decoding

Luxman’s latest digital player, the D-03X, includes a host of new features such as Master Quality Authenticated full decoding for MQA files and MQA-CDs, support for DSD files up to quad rate 11.28 MHz, PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz, Bulk Pet USB transfer and fully balanced output circuitry. It looks very much like a standard CD player, but it truly is a 21st century device, with clever display features, and most importantly, with a chassis design to last including an oversized power supply and meticulous circuit selection.

Loudspeaker Failures and Protections (Part 1)

February 19, 2020 by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis

Loudspeaker Failures and Protections (Part 1)

A new generation of effective and powerful speaker protection technology, using literally all the capabilities and power of pro sound rackmount loudspeaker management processors, is now being designed into mobile audio products that use very small loudspeakers. The implications are that mobile consumer electronics are going to play louder and sound better than ever. But to optimize speakers this way, we need to understand what causes loudspeakers to fail. This article was published originally in audioXpress, August 2013.

iFi Announces New Hip-DAC Portable USB DAC/Headphone Amp

February 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

iFi Announces New Hip-DAC Portable USB DAC/Headphone Amp

iFi announced a new model to its already extensive range of portable DAC/headphone amps with an all-new design – the Hip-DAC. Looking conveniently like a pocket flask, the new portable device features an extruded aluminum enclosure with a distinct petrol blue finish and a touch of copper, offering an extensive set of specifications to support high resolution audio (HRA) sources, while keeping an affordable price tag at just $149 USD or €159 Euros.

Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers

November 13, 2019 by Joao Martins

Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers

Schiit Audio announced the immediate availability of a pair of gaming-focused desktop DAC/Amps, Fulla 3 and Hel. Fulla 3 adds a versatile, high quality microphone input to its existing Fulla 2 DAC, while the retail price remains at $99. Hel adds much higher power output — 4x that of Fulla 3 — a stereo mic input with 24-bit ADC and front panel level control, as well as switchable input and gain, for $189. Two new products for a new class os users: high-end audio gamers!

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