Tag: hi res 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)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Reviews, Streaming, The BestLooking 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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How To Get Tidal Hi-Res FLAC
Learn how to get hi-res FLAC on Tidal, a music streaming service that offers lossless audio. Available with Tidal HiFi Plus. Tidal is a music streaming service that offers a variety of audio quality options, including a new option as of this month, high-resolution FLAC (up to 24-bit, 192 kHz). FLAC is a lossless audio…
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MQair: MQA Codec Gets Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certification
With the new MQair MQA codec, they say you’ll be able to enjoy high-fidelity audio wherever you go. So is it time to upgrade your headphones? Today, it was announced that the international audio research organization, Japan Audio Society (JAS), has certified MQair (SCL6), MQA Ltd’s new scalable wireless audio codec, to be used with…
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Awesome! Cambridge Audio Celebrates The 10th Anniversary of StreamMagic!
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!
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Software, Streaming, Videos, WirelessToday, 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!
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!
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
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Software, Streaming, Uncategorized, WirelessToday, 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
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessToday 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!
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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Ifi Audio ZEN Stream Review: THIS Is The Audiophile Music Streamer To Beat Under $500!
Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Deals, Downloads, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Streaming, Videos, WirelessThe Low Down If you already have a nice DAC and you want a high-quality, no-fuss digital “transport” to stream music into it, then the $399 ZEN Stream is a no-brainer. It gives you a gazillion ways to get music into your hi-fi, including Spotify & TIDAL connect, DLNA, and Roon, but most importantly, it…
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The Latest Bluesound NODE Wireless Music Streamer Grabs Prestigious Award
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Streaming, Videos, WirelessBluesound’s newest Hi-Res music streamer wins the 2021-22 EISA Hi-Fi Best Product Award for Digital Music Player: The following press release is courtesy of Lenbrook: TORONTO, CANADA, AUGUST 15, 2021 – Bluesound, a leading manufacturer of premium wireless multiroom hi-res streaming players, announced today that its newest NODE has won the 2021-22 EISA Award for…
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NAD Levels Up With New Masters M10 V2 Streaming Integrated Amplifier
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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iFi’s New $399 ZEN Stream Is An Affordable Music Streamer That Lets You Bring Your Own DAC
Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Deals, Downloads, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Streaming, Videos, WirelessiFi Audio’s ZEN devices have been excellent options for those looking to get into desktop hi-fi at an affordable price point, and their latest ZEN addition looks to continue that trend. Called the ZEN Stream, it’s what iFi calls a “Wi-Fi audio transport”, which is basically a network music streamer without a built-in DAC. Music…
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Cambridge Audio EVO 150 First Look Review: This All-In-One Integrated Amplifier and Music Streamer Is A Knockout!
Bluetooth, DACs, Downloads, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessCambridge 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!
DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessSummary 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!
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
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!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessCyrus 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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