Tag: Wireless
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Music Monday: Walter Smith III – “TWIO”
It was the retro album cover that first drew me to this release by Saxophonist Walter Smith III, because there’s such a romanticism to the stylings of covers from Jazz’s heyday in the 50s and 60s. Those old covers were so cool, mirroring the cool swinging bands of the time, which produced music as sophisticated…
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Cambridge Audio @ Saturday Audio Exchange in Chicago
Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessFor some reason I have a strange affinity for Cambridge Audio products. Due to their limited distribution in the U.S., I haven’t heard a whole lot of their newer stuff, save a short audition at last year’s AXPONA, and for those who have been to an audio show, you know the hectic atmosphere often limits…
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Monitor Audio Announces New “Studio” Bookshelf Speaker
Britain’s Monitor Audio has been releasing products this year at a fast and furious pace, and the flurry of new speakers continues with their announcement of a new Bookshelf, simply called “Studio”. The speakers seems to follow a similar design DNA to the Silver series, and that is a good thing, because this new speaker…
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Music You Need To Hear: Melody Gardot-“Live In Europe”
In this edition of “Music You Need To Hear”, my weekly post where I point out a standout new release, i’m featuring Melody Gardot’s “Live In Europe”. I’m a big fan of Gardot’s music, since I love the way her sultry voice ignites the air in which it resides, and it’s awesome to finally hear…
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Watch It Wednesday: Introducing Nucleus By Roon
Last May, Roon Labs announced they would be releasing a Intel NUC based Music Server called Nucleus for their Roon Music management software, and it seems like they are beginning to ship to US Dealers. It also looks like Roon is promoting the newly available Nucleus by Roon with this flashy vid showing off the…
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Music Monday: Mark Wade Trio-“Moving Day”
Every Monday I like to recommend some great sounding, as in well recorded, music as part of the “Music Monday” feature, and this week i’m recommending this funky Jazz album from the Mark Wade Trio called “Moving Day”. If you want to give your system a good workout, then be sure to give this a…
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10 Building Blocks for Your Budget/Affordable Hi-Fi System!
Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessCheck out our updated list for 2019: 10 Building Blocks for Your Budget/Affordable 2-Channel Audiophile System! (2019) 1. Elac Debut B6-This speaker has become a legend of sorts in the audiophile world due to it’s insane value for the money. When paired with a quality amp like the NAD C338 on this list, you will have…
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Get these “Wall of Fame” Sennheiser Headphones for $99.95 (that’s $50 off)
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a $90 deal on these highly rated Sennheiser Headphones, and if you missed out on that one, then here’s another deal that’s only $10 more, which is still $50 off the regular price…hurry up because they are going fast. Here are the details: Amazon is offering the Sennheiser HD…
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Audio-Technica Debuts Advanced-Technology QuietPoint® Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones, In-Ear Headphones with Pure Digital Drive, Top of the Line Turntable and More
What follows is a press release from Audio-Technica: STOW, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2018 Audio-Technica is premiering a host of products including the ATH-ANC700BT QuietPoint over-ear wireless active noise-cancelling headphones, the ATH-DSR5BT, Audio-Technica’s first wireless in-ear headphones to feature exclusive Pure Digital Drive audio technology, the new top of the line AT-LP7 turntable and more. “At…
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1More Announces Wireless Versions of Their Triple Driver & Quad Driver Earphones
On the heels of announcing three CES2018 awards for their critically acclaimed Triple-Driver and Quad-Driver earphones, the company also announced they are doubling down on that success by releasing wireless versions of those same headphones. Here’s some more info from their press release: The Bluetooth Driver Series will encompass a Quad ($229.99), Triple ($129.99), and Dual…
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Optoma NuForce Showcases New Collection of Premium, High Value NuForce Wireless Earphones
Will NuForce have the first affordable truly wireless earbud worth buying? What follows is a press release from Optoma. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Optoma, a world leading manufacturer of video and audio products, unveils its 2018 collection of audio products in the Optoma NuForce portfolio at CES 2018. Leveraging cutting-edge sound technologies, the Optoma…
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Get these “Wall of Fame” Sennheiser Heaphones for $90 (that’s $60 off)
Fry’s Electronics is offering the Sennheiser HD 4.40 Wireless Bluetooth headphones this week for $89.95, (w/ a Fry’s Promocode, that you can get for free here) which is $60 off the usual price of $149.99! These highly rated over-ear headphones offer well-balanced sound with Bluetooth 4.0 for quick connections and Apt X for CD-Quality sound…
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Tube Analog Sound for Smartphones: Qoobi
This is a press release from Qoobi and Promwad VILNIUS, Lithuania, Jan. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A new wireless device converting digital music from smartphones to hi-end analog audio will be presented at the CES show in Las Vegas from January 9 to 12. This is the first product of the Qoobi Audio Innovations Company,…
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