Audiophile
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Rotel introduced the affordable high-end Michi series in the early 1990s, only to retire the name a few short years after release. Now it's back with the launch of three new flagship components. -
Back in July, McIntosh Labs debuted a new generation of high resolution DAC in its C53 preamplifier. Next, the company installed it in the C2700 preamp, and now the DA2 Module is being made available as an upgrade kit for other McIntosh audio gear.
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The first audio component ever to wear the term Hi-Fi was released by Yamaha in 1954 – the HiFi Player. The company is building on this legacy with the release of the 5000 series that's "designed for the most discerning and passionate audiophiles."
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Bang & Olufsen's Beosound Stage is a stunning Bluetooth speaker, and a relatively affordable way to get sparkling B&O audio into your home cinema.
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Bryston has announced a new Digital-to-Analog-Converter. And it's much more than just a DAC, it's an entertainment hub.
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Just last month, the new DA2 Digital Audio Module from New York's McIntosh Labs made its debut in the C53 preamplifier. Now the company has partnered digital with analog for the C2700 two-channel tube preamplifier.
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Sennheiser fans can stop holding their breath. The iconic German brand has finally produced an audiophile-quality set of in-ear, Bluetooth headphones. Based on the IE 80S wired model, the new IE 80S BT promises hi-res audio and a breathtaking soundstage.
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Naim Audio caused something of a ripple on the home audio scene in 2014 with the release of the mighty Mu-so. This was followed two years later by a more compact flavor called the Qb. Now, following the launch of the Mu-so 2 a few months back, a second generation Qb has been announced.
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Despite many of his designs being long discontinued, audio gear made by British engineer Rupert Neve is still highly sought after in the recording industry. Now home Hi-Fi enthusiasts can tap into Neve's classic sound with the introduction of the Fidelice Precision range.
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New York's McIntosh Labs has announced a new addition to its high end audio catalog in the shape of the C53 preamplifier, which is the first product to feature the company's new DA2 Digital Audio Module and the first capable of connecting to HDMI (ARC)-compatible TVs.
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Astell&Kern has been striking fear into the wallets of mobile music lovers for a few years now, putting out high-spec portable audio gear with a hefty price tag. And so it is with the company's A&ultima SP2000 flagship, which was launched at High End Munich last week.
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Spin back to around this time in 2014, and you may remember the release of a gorgeous all-in-one wireless music system from British hi-fi veteran Naim Audio. The award-winning and pundit-pleasing Mu-so has now streamed into its second generation.
