Trumpet virtuoso Mervine and his quartet offer a varied set of Brazilian- and European-influenced jazz, in pure DSD 256 high-resolution audio – Boulder, Colorado, March 2, 2023 – Octave Records is thrilled to release its first live album, jazz trumpeter Gabriel Mervine’s Live at Nocturne. Recorded in pure DSD 256 high-resolution audio, Live at Nocturne captures the you-are-there excitement, spontaneity and interplay... Read More »
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (March 1, 2023) — Klipsch®, a tech-driven premium global audio company, is pleased to announce for the first time ever four new subwoofers designed to match the power and performance of its top-selling Reference Premiere speakers. The high-performance Klipsch Reference Premiere series subwoofers are hyper-efficient with the optimal balance between amplifier power, driver capability and... Read More »
The HANA-Umami Blue high-end moving coil cartridge from Excel Sound’s Master cartridge designer Maseo Okada-san uses special materials, classic Japanese techniques, and modern audio engineering. The HANA-Umami Blue cartridge follows in the Hana “Brilliant and Gorgeous” tradition of providing the listener with sublime enjoyment. Embodying the true sense of synergy, the HANA-Umami Blue combines the... Read More »
We are pleased to announce the CORINA™ Reference Electrostatic Headphone! Incorporating numerous acoustic and comfort enhancements, CORINA is our bold new flagship electrostatic headphone. Key features include: Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS) for an unrivaled smooth midrange and treble experience Our acclaimed self-adjusting head-strap for hassle-free comfort A new gray color scheme with stunning metalwork... Read More »
SAN FRANCISCO (February 28, 2023) – Early in his tenure as Parasound's new owner, David Sheriff made a commitment to the company's legendary designer, John Curl, to bring more of his new ideas to the fore. To accelerate this process, Sheriff has hired Darren Myers as Vice President of Research and Development. Myers was most... Read More »
A loudspeaker with all characteristic Børresen features and a revolution in quality, performance and price. This new Børresen X3 loudspeaker marks the creation of a completely new entry level into the Børresen loudspeaker universe. Børresen Acoustics' philosophy is to bring music closer to people by creating access to great, authentic and emotional music experiences. Børresen... Read More »
DeJitter it AppleTV X goes big Feb 23 2023 DeJitter it LLC, manufacturer of the Apple TV X, has relocated to a new production facility quadrupling production capacity to meet growing demand and is shipping from stock through its distribution partner. The new facility doubles lab space and is furthering research into new products. Apple... Read More »
From its Advanced Technology to an Industrial Design that Serves as a Headphone Stand, the EF600 Sets a New Standard in Desktop Audio Performance BELLMORE, NY, February 22, 2023 – HIFIMAN, the leader in high fidelity personal audio, today introduced the EF600 balanced desktop DAC/amplifier, designed for audiophile-grade desktop performance. Designed for use as a... Read More »
Limhamm, Sweden, February 22, 2023 -- Primare, a leading Swedish designer and manufacturer of award-winning hi-fi components, today announced that three of its acclaimed integrated amplifiers -- i15, i25 and i35 -- received Roon Ready certification from Roon Labs. Owners of these models will find the update automatically downloaded and installed on their electronics. “We feel it is... Read More »
Evolution Hifi - Atlanta GA are welcoming everyone to experience a stunning range of High End products from the brands: Ansuz- Aavik- and Børresen Acoustics. The event will be supported by The founders of the brands, Lars Kristensen and Michael Børresen together with US sales director Peter Hansen. You can experience the brand new flagship... Read More »
Qobuz Announces Christian McBride as Artist-Approved Sound Spokesperson GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz bassist continues partnership with Qobuz following 2021’s exclusive EP The Q Sessions Christian McBride - Credit Ebru Yildiz Eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz artist Christian McBride is continuing his work with Qobuz, the high quality music streaming and download platform, as its next Artist-Approved Sound... Read More »
Los Angeles, CA - February 21, 2023, Rose City Media Group is announcing production has begun on a new documentary film, directed by Emiko, about the auspicious beginnings and meteoric rise of legendary loudspeaker designer Andrew Jones. Wherein the hifi audio industry usually focuses on the "how" aspect of things produced, this film is geared... Read More »
Consumer electronics business icon Jeff Coombs has passed away. Jeff Coombs is best known as the founder of two iconic electronics brands, James Loudspeaker and Ambisonic Systems. He was President of Ambisonic Sales at Origin Acoustics. Coombs died on Monday, February 20, 2023, in Palm Desert, CA, after a battle with cancer surrounded by family who loved and adored him. He... Read More »
New Stand Mount Speaker Featuring TAD’s Esoteric Technology Embodies the Legendary Company’s Design Philosophy Hanover MA – Iconic Japanese audio brand, Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TADL) announces the official North American launch of its new Compact Evolution CE1TX stand mount speaker. TAD’s engineering team thoughtfully preserved cherished elements of the original model, the multi-award-winning Compact Evolution CE1 speaker, while making... Read More »
Orange, CA. February 16th, 2023 – ELAC, a leading global provider of high-performance speakers and electronics, today announced the Varro Line-up of high-end subwoofers. The new Varro line-up consists of three separate series, the Premium Series, Reference Series, and Dual Reference Series. These new subwoofers embody 95 years of creating audio excellence through tradition, craftsmanship... Read More »
New Streamlined Facility Maximizes Manufacturing and Administrative Efficiencies ORLANDO, FL, February 14, 2023 -- Gordon J. Technologies Inc., parent company of Clarus high-fidelity audio cable, power conditioners and digital-to-analog convertors, and its sister company, Tributaries A/V Cables, today announced it relocated to a new facility in Orlando, Florida. “The past few years have been a huge... Read More »
Releases include a 40th-anniversary Violent Femmes picture disc, the first US mono reissue of Chet Baker’s Chet, Jonathan Richman’s long-out-of-print country album, and a sensuous journey of the mind, courtesy of Jazz Dispensary. Also available is a collectible soundtrack for How to Train Your Dragon 2, a Latin psych-funk rarity from Flash & The Dynamics,... Read More »
12th Annual AXPONA will feature All-Star Musicians, Industry Experts, and Guest Appearances Schaumburg, IL (February 13, 2023) -- AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) returns to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel April 14-16, 2023 with three jam-packed days of incredible sound, technology, seminars, live music and the very latest products in the industry. AXPONA... Read More »
Nexus to Manage Select Group of Independent, Top-Shelf Audio Designers and Manufacturers BOSTON, MA, February 1, 2023 – In a move intended to both build awareness of the high-end audio category and open doors for select, specialty brands that offer best-in-class performance, audio industry veteran Walter Schofield today announced the establishment of a U.S.-based sales... Read More »