audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available

audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available
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JBL Introduces L82 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeakers at CES 2020
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JBL Introduces L82 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeakers at CES 2020

Harman International, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, introduced the JBL L82 Classic, a modern bookshelf version of the all-time best-selling JBL L100 loudspeaker. As with the legendary L100 3-way bookshelf loudspeaker released in 1970, itself a consumer version of the popular JBL 4310 Pro Studio Monitor, the new L82 Classic follows on the heels of a long line of industry-leading success.
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High Res Streaming Content from Neil Young Archives Being Added to Bluesound and NAD Electronics in North America
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High Res Streaming Content from Neil Young Archives Being Added to Bluesound and NAD Electronics in North America

Lenbrook International, the Canadian owner and maker of award-winning high fidelity audio brands and technologies, and the Neil Young Archives (NYA), the high-resolution streaming online archive of famed Canadian-born rock icon, Neil Young, have announced an agreement to integrate NYA into Lenbrook’s BluOS high-resolution multiroom streaming platform. The unique fan-focused service comes to BluOS enabled products via OraStream’s adaptive streaming protocol, as previously announced.
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NAD Unveils Masters M33 BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier Featuring Purifi’s Ultra-Quiet Amplification Technology
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NAD Unveils Masters M33 BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier Featuring Purifi’s Ultra-Quiet Amplification Technology

NAD Electronics is previewing another exciting Masters Series release at CES 2020! The M33 is a BluOS enabled DAC/amplifier that will also be the brand's first product to feature Purifi Audio's new amplification technology. In its simplest form, the NAD M33 is an ultra-high-performance 200W amplifier that can serve as the heart of a reference whole-home system. For the brand, this will be its new flagship model, featuring BluOS multiroom streaming, Gorilla Glass touchscreen controls, 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC, full MQA decoding, and Dirac Room Correction.
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    PCB Completes Construction of $1 Million Clean Room Facility
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    PCB Completes Construction of $1 Million Clean Room Facility

    As a leading global sensor supplier, PCB Piezotronics continues to invest in state-of-the-art pressure assembly operations. The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MTS Systems Corporation, announced the completion of new environmentally controlled clean rooms totaling 4,300 sq. ft. at their Walden Avenue headquarters. Earlier this year, the sensor manufacturer began assembly of all pressure and force products in this new state-of-the-art facility.
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    The Quest Group Agrees to Acquire GoldenEar Technology
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    The Quest Group Agrees to Acquire GoldenEar Technology

    GoldenEar Technology, the manufacturer of home audio loudspeakers, and The Quest Group, best known as the owner of the AudioQuest brand of cables, Niagara power products, and DragonFly DACs, have announced that GoldenEar has become part of The Quest Group, a California corporation wholly owned by AudioQuest founder and CEO Bill Low. In a letter sent to GoldenEar dealers and distributors, Sandy Gross justifies the decision based on what The Quest Group's resources and capabilities can do for the company.
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    Noveto Systems to Unveil New Smart Audio Chip-Based Focused Sound Solutions at CES 2020
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    Noveto Systems to Unveil New Smart Audio Chip-Based Focused Sound Solutions at CES 2020

    Noveto Systems took CES 2018 by storm when it demonstrated its technology allowing completely focused audio beams for conferencing, automotive and entertainment zoning applications. Now, the company returns in 2020 to release the first part of its Chipset driving Noveto Smart Audio, the world's first dynamic focused sound solution, enabling to precisely generate sound to the users' ears. With the chip introduction, Noveto will debut some product concepts for Gaming and Entertainment, including a Home System for 3D sound.
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    Klipsch to Debut Series of Smart and Active Noise Cancelling TWS Earbuds and Headphones at CES 2020
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    Klipsch to Debut Series of Smart and Active Noise Cancelling TWS Earbuds and Headphones at CES 2020

    Klipsch announced that it will showcase a new lineup of true wireless and over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling (ANC) technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. All five highly anticipated Klipsch headphones deliver quality sound, seamless connectivity and advanced functionality for people on the go. At CES 2020, Klipsch will also debut a new headphone series created in association with automotive sports brand McLaren Racing.
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    PreSonus Announces New StudioLive ARc USB-C Audio Interfaces and Mixers Range
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    PreSonus Announces New StudioLive ARc USB-C Audio Interfaces and Mixers Range

    PreSonus announced its new StudioLive ARc mixer series, combining a multi-channel 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C compatible, USB 2.0 audio interface with an analog mixer front-end, to create a hybrid design that simplifies recording and mixing using a single intuitive console. Featuring newly designed high-headroom analog circuits, along with the company’s high-gain XMAX Class A mic preamps, the new StudioLive ARc audio interface mixers fulfill the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.
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    Mighty Announces Launch of Amazon Music for Mighty Vibe Streaming Music Players
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    Mighty Announces Launch of Amazon Music for Mighty Vibe Streaming Music Players

    The latest trend on digital audio players (DAPs) is now called SMP's, for streaming music players, or compact devices directly connected to specific streaming services, allowing users to listen to their music without having to tie up a smartphone, and not depend upon an Internet connection. After successfully launching its Mighty range of streaming music players with Spotify support, California-based Mighty Audio now announced the launch of Amazon Music as an additional option.
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    Sound As Bad As a Cassette with this New Plug-in from Wavesfactory
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    Sound As Bad As a Cassette with this New Plug-in from Wavesfactory

    Wavesfactory, a creative Spanish developer of software audio tools, has announced Cassette, an audio plug-in that faithfully emulates the sound of vintage cassette tapes and decks in excruciating detail. According to the company, the plug-in has been carefully modeled after exhaustive analysis of audio examples recorded into real tapes, allowing anyone to obtain the same awful sound and unpredictable behavior of the original media. For whatever that might be worth.
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