The McIntosh MX180 A/V processor supports 9.1.6 and 8K surround sound on all seven HDMI ports. The new McIntosh MX180 A/V processor features 16 balanced audio outputs for 15.1 or 9.1.6 surround speaker configurations. With these capabilities, the MX180 is compatible with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D and features RoomPerfect room correction technology to measure and […] More
Few companies in the world of Hi-Fi Audio can boast such a rich history as Marantz. In 2013, the company celebrated its 60th anniversary. In order to understand how this brand managed to gain and maintain such a unique position in the market – the adoration of connoisseurs – audiophiles and the recognition of ordinary people “on […] More
To celebrate its 12th anniversary, Denafrips introduces the Ares 12TH-1 , a high-performance, balanced NOS R2R DAC. The digital/analog conversion stage consists of no less than 480 carefully selected precision resistors and is integrated with an Altera FPGA. The Ares 12TH-1 power stage is no exception, featuring a large 60-watt O-core transformer with UP-OCC copper windings, eight LDOs, and […] More
Luxman P-750u is a headphone amplifier that represents the flagship model in the Luxman catalog and has uncompromising design and impeccable sound. Unlike most similar devices, the amplifier is made in a metal case with a standard width for Hi-F components, which will allow it to fit perfectly into an existing set of audio equipment. At the […] More
Australian audio giant Røde Microphones is expanding its empire by adding renowned American company Mackie to its portfolio. The deal, valued at $120 million, promises a new wave of innovation in professional audio. For Peter Friedman, founder of Røde, this move is not just a purchase of another brand, but also an opportunity to expand his […] More
Ferrum presented its WANDLA – a versatile and extremely efficient DAC capable of very high-quality digital-to-analog conversion for the most accurate and faithful sound reproduction. Wandla has many entrances; Custom-programmed USB, coaxial and optical S/PDIF, HDMI ARC (TV) and audio-optimized I2S ports. Additionally, the balanced design provides clear sound on the stereo RCA output and truly balanced stereo XRL output. […] More
Roon Labs has recently unveiled the latest addition to their Nucleus line of music servers, the Roon Nucleus One. This turnkey device is specifically crafted for Roon library management and music discovery, all at an appealing price point. The Nucleus server series was originally developed to provide the ultimate server/streamer solution for the Roon ecosystem. […] More
SW1X Audio Design has launched the SW1X LPU IV phono amplifier. The LPU IV is designed for MM cartridges and MC cartridges with a high output voltage. In addition to the fully balanced output transformer used in the LPU III, the LPU IV Phono circuit is based on more powerful eight-pin tubes. Instead of the […] More
The Cambridge Audio Minx Xi audio system is a complete solution for playing audio files from wireless devices or on your home network. One cannot but approve of the ergonomics of the front panel. A good half of its area is occupied by a 4-line display, indicating all the necessary information – from the name of the […] More
The Arcam Radia CD5 CD player is the latest in a long line of premium CD players from Arcam and effectively replaces the Arcam CDS50 model. It is ideal for Arcam Radia A5, A15 or A25 amplifiers. Since the iconic 1986 Delta CD player, Arcam has continually improved CD playback. The latest version features the ESS ES9018 […] More
KEF has released LS60 Wireless floorstanding speakers that can replace a serious traditional wired installation. The model has a brand new generation Uni-Q coaxial emitter , loaded on a special MAT (Metamaterial Absorption Technology) disc that absorbs back radiation . On the bass, he is immediately assisted by four woofers in the Uni-Core configuration , capable of creating a sufficient level of sound pressure. The loudspeakers […] More
SMSL DL200 is a high-performance DAC equipped with high-quality components such as ES9039Q2M IC, XMOS XU316 USB interface and Qualcomm Bluetooth receiver IC. The DL200 is capable of decoding high sample rates, up to PCM 32bit 768 kHz, DSD512 and DoP64. It can also decode MQA files up to MQA-CD. But that’s not all: the DL200 also doubles as […] More
