All items tagged with aptX HD (87)
Cambridge Audio Introduces New CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier
April 17, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Introduces New CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier

The new heart of the CX Series, the new CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier from Cambridge Audio, enhances sound with new premium components within the Class AB amplification circuitry, delivering 80 Watts per channel to drive even the most demanding speakers. An ESS ES9018K2M Sabre 32 DAC delivers reference-level digital-to-analog conversion from the TOSLINK, Coaxial and USB digital inputs, while balanced XLR inputs ensure a premium connection to the new CXN100 Network Player.
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Q Acoustics Introduces M40 Connected Micro-Tower Speakers
February 15, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Q Acoustics Introduces M40 Connected Micro-Tower Speakers

Q Acoustics introduced the M40 powered micro-tower wireless audio system, another attempt from the British audio specialist to offer a convenient and cost-effective way to fill any home with powerful, high-quality sound. Following the success of its M20 HD wireless audio system, Q Acoustics brings its expertise and latest acoustic technologies to a more compact, fully integrated audio system.
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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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Creative Unveils Aurvana Ace Series True Wireless Earbuds Powered by xMEMS Drivers
November 9, 2023 by Joao Martins

Creative Unveils Aurvana Ace Series True Wireless Earbuds Powered by xMEMS Drivers

Creative Technology announced the release of its latest Creative Aurvana Ace and Creative Aurvana Ace 2 true wireless earbuds featuring solid-state MEMS-based drivers from xMEMS. The Creative Aurvana Ace series has been expertly tuned to deliver a wider frequency response ranging from 5Hz to 40KHz for high resolution audio sources, benefiting from the unique characteristics of MEMS drivers. The new Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds also feature LE Audio with LC3 codec, and Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
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A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America
October 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America

Since 2023, Focal Naim America distributes A-bsolument, a French company known for restoring and upgrading old radios, giving them modern functionality. Almost 10 years after the birth of A-bsolument, the company launched the A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth speaker ($899 USD), made in France from recycled and sustainable materials. This timeless design, inspired by the iconic jewelry radios of the 60s, generates an impressive stereo sound which benefits from Focal drivers inside.
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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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Sennheiser Launches ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones
September 26, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Launches ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones

The new Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are a smaller and much more affordable version of the flagship MOMENTUM 4 Wireless model. While the MOMENTUM 4 is characterized for its understated elegance, contrary to its name the ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are even more plain looking. This was the product that the German brand was supposed to have launched at IFA 2023 and didn't. Likely, because Sennheiser's consumer division is now owned by Sonova, the Swiss audiology company that is still grappling to understand the consumer electronics space.
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The Story of aptX - An Epic Journey
December 14, 2022 by Jonny McClintock

The Story of aptX - An Epic Journey

Widely recognized as a high-quality audio compression algorithm, used in film sound to radio broadcast, studios and finally in Bluetooth, where its incorporated into billions of devices, the successful story of aptX technology is inextricably linked to the history of digital audio and a remarkable corporate journey, from APT to CSR and Qualcomm. This article offers an insider's overview of the aptX audio codec adoption and evolution, and how the technology was interlinked with the author's professional career for the past 28 years. This article was originally published in audioXpress, October 2022.
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Rotel Launches All-in-One Integrated Amplifier, DAC and Network Streamer
December 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Launches All-in-One Integrated Amplifier, DAC and Network Streamer

Sooner or later, even the most traditional hifi component manufacturers realize some users simply want a decent quality music source to connect to good quality speakers, and no fuss. Even Japanese brand Rotel acknowledges the need to offer an updated design that could serve this market, with room to grow. The result is the S14 Integrated Network Streamer, which is a nice integrated amplifier with a color display, offering discerning listeners a high-performance way to access and enjoy online music with ease.
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Sennheiser Updates Momentum True Wireless 3 Firmware Introducing Major Features
November 7, 2022 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Updates Momentum True Wireless 3 Firmware Introducing Major Features

In a demonstration of the new State of Things, the latest and acclaimed Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 true wireless earbuds with Adaptive ANC received a firmware update adding multipoint device connectivity, and a host of additional features. The new firmware update loads to the Qualcomm platform via the Smart Control App (iOS, Android) also introduces a high-resolution sound mode for convenience and quality.
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