Tag: best audiophile streamer
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FiiO Expands Desktop Hi-Fi Offerings with $99 SR11 Desktop Streamer
June 7, 2024 – FiiO, a manufacturer known for its wallet-friendly audio gear, has introduced the SR11, a new budget-friendly hi-fi desktop streamer designed to bring lossless streaming capabilities to existing audio systems. Priced at £95/$99, the SR11 aims to make high-quality streaming accessible to a broader audience. Compact and Versatile The SR11 is designed…
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Audiophile Bliss on a Budget: Top Hi-Fi Streamers Under $500 (2024)
Looking for high-quality audio streaming on a budget? Check out our list of top hi-fi streamers under $500 in 2024. Experience audiophile bliss without breaking the bank. The world of hi-fi audio can be intimidating, especially for those new to the scene. But fear not, budding audiophiles! You don’t need to break the bank to…
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Awesome! Cambridge Audio Celebrates The 10th Anniversary of StreamMagic!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessToday, Cambridge Audio officially celebrates the 10th Anniversary of their Streammagic streaming platform, a combination of hardware and software that allows the playback of digital music from their network audio components. As a long-time user of their gear, I have followed the development of StreamMagic for a while, and I think the current incarnation of…
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Audiolab’s New Omnia Is A Stunning $2300 Class AB Integrated Amp With Built-In CD Player, Play-Fi Streaming, and USB Input!
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Today, Audiolab released the $2299 Omnia, a classy-looking Roon Tested streaming amplifier with a built-in CD player, Play-Fi streamer, MM phono stage, and asynchronous USB input. The amp stage is Class AB (50w per ch. into 8 ohms) mated to an ESS Sabre-based digital stage (ES9038Q2M chip) which is capable of handling PCM audio up…
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Roon Labs Announces New Roon Devices & The Latest 1.8 Update Features!
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in DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Software, Streaming, WirelessToday, Roon Labs announced several new brand partners and update features: New updates include- A completely redesigned “Versions” view, making it easier to compare different editions of your favorite albums in your own music library, Qobuz and Tidal. Native control of Roon from your smartphone, even when the screen is locked. You can access essential…
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S.M.S.L AO200 Digital Amplifier Review: This Scaled-Down Integrated Amp Has Jaw-Dropping Power!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessTL;DR As long as you measure your expectations, the eminently affordable S.M.S.L AO200 is an enjoyable Class-D amplifier that gives you just enough detail and imaging to bring life to your music. Pick up a pair of decent bookshelf speakers, and you will have an enchanting system for a small apartment or bedroom. Overview If…
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NAD Reveals The C 700, A New $1499 “Just Add Speakers” BluOS Streaming Integrated Amplifier
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Today, NAD launched the $1499 NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Integrated Amplifier, a new affordable counterpart to the well-reviewed Masters Series M10 BluOS Music Streaming Amplifier….has 80W per channel, Full-Color Display, HDMI, 2 Way apt-X Bluetooth, MQA & more…ships late October: The following press release is courtesy of Lenbrook: NAD Launches New C 700…
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Shanling Audio Previews The EA5, Their New $940 All-In-One Integrated Amplifier/Headphone Amp
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Today Shanling Audio previewed their new Class D All-In-One Integrated Amplifier, the EA5: Designed as a multifunctional music centre for your desktop Hi-Fi system, working perfectly all alone or in combination with your other devices. Heart of EA5 is its digital player system, giving you easy access to a range of streaming services or working…
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NAD’s New C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier Brings Mind-Blowing “Masters Series” Specs To A Lower Price Point!
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in Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, WirelessNAD releases new C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier ($1999) integrated amp with top-grade digital amplification (180W per channel), ESS Sabre DAC chip, and updated Modular Design Construction Architecture for system expansion: The following press release is courtesy of Lenbrook: NAD Launches New C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier Flagship Classic Series integrated amplifier featuring Masters Series…
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NAD Levels Up With New Masters M10 V2 Streaming Integrated Amplifier
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in Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Software, Streaming, WirelessNAD announces the next generation of their critically acclaimed Masters M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier; it now has support for Dolby Digital Surround: The following Press Release is courtesy of Lenbrook: NAD Epitomizes Bold Modernity Through New Masters M10 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Continuing the “just add speakers” revolution started by its highly- acclaimed predecessor, the…
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Cambridge Audio EVO 150 First Look Review: This All-In-One Integrated Amplifier and Music Streamer Is A Knockout!
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Cambridge Audio has manufactured class-leading streamers and integrated amps for some time now, so it was only a matter of time before they put both in one box. That time is now. I just got my hands on one of their latest creations, the $3000 Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Integrated Amplifier with Wi-Fi Streaming, Bluetooth,…
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PS Audio Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier Review: An Astounding Powerhouse!
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Summary The PS Audio Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier ($2999) is the “all-in-one” incarnation of their value-priced Stellar line, long known as an affordable entry point to high-end hi-fi separates. It’s their first one-box solution that leverages their well-received DAC, Preamp, and Hybrid Class A/Class D amp technology (with sweet-sounding MOSFET input stage), then layers a…
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Meet Evo: Cambridge Audio’s New Premium All-In-One Music System Has It All!
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in Bluetooth, DACs, Deals, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Shows, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessToday Cambridge Audio unveiled its new Premium All-In-On music system named Evo. The system is based on two streaming integrated amps, the $3000 EVO 150 with 150 amps per channel and the $2250 EVO 75 with 75 watts per channel. The EVO 150 also has more connections, along with an option for hooking up two sets of…
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New BluOS Update Brings Spotify Free and Sirius XM
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in Bluetooth, DACs, Downloads, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Software, Streaming, Videos, WirelessUsers of BluOS Enabled devices from NAD Electronics, Bluesound, DALI Loudspeakers, and Monitor Audio now have access to Spotify Free version along with Sirus XM. The BluOS 3.14 update once installed will enable playback from these streaming services as well as Radio Paradise MQA-encoded audio streams. There are also several performance improvements/upgrades: NAD M33 and T 778…
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Cyrus One Cast Review: A Remarkably Capable Integrated Amp With Chromecast And Apple Airplay Built-In!
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Cyrus Audio + Google Home App & Apple Airplay = Spellbinding Sound! It’s been about two years since Google discontinued their Chromecast Audio music streaming device, and I still don’t understand why. It was a handy little device that allowed you to stream or “Cast” music from your Android smartphone or tablet with just a…
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Best Buys: The Best Music Streaming Devices Under $1000! (2021)
While CDs and Vinyl still hold a special place in many an audiophile’s heart, wireless music streaming devices have become commonplace on the racks of hi-fi enthusiasts. That’s because they offer flexibility and a range of music discovery not possible in the olden days. With a good streamer, combined with a music service like Tidal…
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Roon 1.8 Review: Is This Music Player App The Best Ever?
I’ve been following Roon almost since the beginning. My first full experience with the software came at Axpona (2016?) when the CEO/Founder hosted a seminar/demo, and I was amazed at its ability to catalog huge music collections. It especially appealed to me because I had thousands of albums floating around on a hard drive, and…
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Watch: Roon Labs Previews Dazzling New ROON 1.8 Release
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in Downloads, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, News, Software, Streaming, Uncategorized, VideosThe new ROON software is here, and it’s eye-popping! ROON fans rejoice. The new ROON 1.8 release is on the way, and it’s stunning. Multitudes of audiophiles depend on Roon’s music discovery engine and interface to make sense of their music collections and refuse to live without it. They will be happy to know that the…
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Andover Audio Songbird Music Streamer Review: The Best Music Streamer For The Money! (TIDAL, Spotify, Etc.)
This simple music streamer gives you a whole lotta music for just a little bit of dough… I’ll say it. I’m crazy about Andover Audio. They’ve put out some sensational gear over the last couple of years. I really liked their SpinBase Turntable Speaker System ($299) so much I made it our Product of The…
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HI-FI Trends Product Of The Year Awards 2020: Best Amplifiers, Music Streamers
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in Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Downloads, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessIt’s that time again! This is when we look back at some of the best gear we’ve come across this year. The mission of HI-FI Trends is “Helping audiophiles to build affordable high-end audio systems,” and to that end, we’ve picked some of the best affordable high-end gear available right now. You can use these…