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Esoteric Grandioso K1XE Brings Second-Generation Discrete DAC Technology to Flagship SACD Playback
Esoteric unveils the Grandioso K1XE flagship SACD player featuring its second-generation Master Sound Discrete DAC G2, VRDS-ATLAS transport, and optional PS1XE power supply.
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SOULNOTE Builds a New Network Audio Chain Around USS with the R-3 and Z-3
SOULNOTE’s R-3 server and Z-3 ver.2/Z-3X transports introduce the USS network protocol, combining low-processing LAN audio transmission with ZERO LINK digital output.
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FIIO M25 Asks a Simple Question: AKM or R2R?
FIIO M25 and M25 R2R share the same platform and price while offering two different DAC approaches: flagship AKM delta-sigma and FIIO’s own R2R PRO ladder.
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Sony’s 2026 New Flagship Walkman Line Expands DSD Remastering to Streaming Apps
Sony’s NW-WM1ZM3, WM1AM3 and ZX900 add an updated S-Master HX amplifier and 11.2MHz DSD remastering for streaming as well as local playback.
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Audiolab PPA7 Combines MM/MC Phono, aptX HD Bluetooth and 24-bit/192kHz Vinyl Recording
The Audiolab PPA7 combines MM/MC phono amplification, a headphone amp, aptX HD Bluetooth transmission and USB vinyl recording up to 24-bit/192kHz.
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Bluetooth LE HDT Lossless and Hi-Res Audio Standard Is Coming in 2027
Bluetooth LE HDT Bluetooth is preparing to bring lossless and high-resolution audio into its core standard. At a press briefing in Tokyo, the Bluetooth SIG outlined plans to introduce Bluetooth LE High Data Throughput (HDT) with speeds of up to 7.5Mbps, followed by a standardized Hi-Res and Lossless Bluetooth audio framework in 2027. Today’s high-quality…
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Naim Mu-so Utopia Brings 15 Focal Drivers, 720W and Dolby Atmos to a Flagship All-in-One
Naim Mu-so Utopia combines 15 Focal drivers, 720W hybrid amplification, Dolby Atmos and 32-bit/384kHz hi-res streaming in a flagship all-in-one system.
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Apple HomePod mini 2 Expands into Four-Speaker Wireless Surround with Apple TV 4K
Apple HomePod mini 2 adds S10-powered computational audio, four-speaker surround with Apple TV 4K, Mac audio support and future Siri AI features.
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JBL Cove Global Rollout Begins with Roon, Qobuz Connect and Multi-Room Audio
JBL Cove – JBL begins the global rollout of Cove M1, P1 and X1, adding Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, Dolby Atmos and multi-room playback to its wireless speaker ecosystem.