April 2023: This month at AXPONA, Nordost is launching the QBASE Mark III. Since first being introduced to the market in 2009, the QBASE has been a sophisticated, yet straightforward AC Distribution Unit which provides the solid foundation audio components require, in order to improve upon any high-performing, two-channel system. Now, Nordost is further amplifying... Read More »
April 7, 2023: NativeDSD announced today that it is expanding its catalog to include albums originally recorded in PCM 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz rates in addition to the DSD/DXD recordings they have always featured. This change acknowledges the current reality that the majority of recording industry labels have standardized on lower sample rate PCM... Read More »
Aliso Viejo, California: ampsandsound is thrilled to announce our new Arch flagship Push-Pull amplifier. Following founder Justin Weber’s philosophy of quality above all else, the Arch Monoblocks are the finest example of ampsandsound’s work yet. The goal of the Arch is to showcase the fidelity and bandwidth that could be possible with a tube amplifier... Read More »
Boulder, Colorado, April 6, 2023 – At AXPONA 2023 PS Audio will be showcasing a wide variety of its high-end audio lineup including the award-winning flagship aspen FR30 loudspeaker, the new FR20 speaker, the exceptional PerfectWave DirectStream DAC MK2, the ultimate-performance BHK Signature Mono 600 power amplifiers and more. The speakers and components will be demonstrated using... Read More »
| Hello there, We are thrilled to announce the beginning of the cooperation in the US market with Fidelity Imports, the Gold Note exclusive distributor since April 1st. The official "debut" of the new, exciting path that we are undertaking together will take place during the Axpona Audio Show 2023. Come see us at Axpona,... Read More »
Qobuz Set as AXPONA 2023’s Official Streaming Partner Qobuz and Roon to host “Streaming Made Straightfoward” Panel - Saturday, 4/15, 11:45am Qobuz’ David Solomon to give “Streaming Hi-Res with Qobuz” Presentation - Saturday, 4/15, 5pm North America’s Biggest Audio Conference: 4/14 - 4/16 in Schaumburg, IL Qobuz, the music lover's go-to Hi-Res music streaming and... Read More »
Schaumberg, IL, 14 April, 2023: VANA LTD, Importer and Distributor of Luxury Audio Products, will introduce WANDLA: the first “stand-alone” DAC from Ferrum. Ferrum’s complete range of award-winning products will be on display in Ear Gear booth # 1205 and room #8208 of the Renaissance Schaumberg Convention Center, Friday through Sunday, 14-16 April. During their... Read More »
Las Vegas, NV (April 03, 2023) – Origin Acoustics, the leading manufacturer of architectural audio, announces the new Bollard 10 outdoor landscape speakers from Ambisonic Systems are now available. The new Ambisonic Big Bollard 10 delivers incredible performance from a stunning aesthetic design for any residential or commercial outdoor application. Available with round or square aluminum sleeves in silver,... Read More »
Heilbronn, Germany - April 3, 2023 - Andreas Rapp has assumed the position of chief executive officer and managing director of beyerdynamic, effective April 1, 2023. In this role, he is responsible for the operational business of the renowned audio brand from Heilbronn, Germany. He succeeds Edgar van Velzen, who is leaving the company. With... Read More »
Toronto, April 1, 2023 With the Mark II release the exaSound s82 becomes all-in-one Roon Server, Streamer, reference grade DSD 512 DAC and powerful Headphone Amplifier. Featuring ESS9038PRO 32-bit digital-to-analog converter and refinements like autonomous balanced and unbalanced output stages with improved micro-symmetry, high-resolution volume control, proprietary asynchronous USB streaming, Galvanic isolation, 32-bit low-jitter,... Read More »
The Estelon modelthat needs no introduction is getting upgraded! After updating the Estelon classics series to Mk II and launching a limited Anniversary Edition of the Forza model, Estelon now refines its most luxurious high-end loudspeaker having incorporated a significant number of advancements in the same iconic form factor. The Extreme Mk II includes everything... Read More »
Highlights to Include Black Edition JBL Classic Series Passive Hi-Fi Loudspeakers, Limited-Edition Mark Levinson ML-50 Amplifier, and Revel Salon2 Loudspeakers NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Mar. 28, 2023 — HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced that the company will be demonstrating the latest solutions from its JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel brands in two listening rooms at AXPONA 2023,... Read More »
Entire Gryphon Product Line Comes To Chicago Schaumberg, IL, 14 April, 2023: Gryphon Audio Designs, designers and manufacturers of Ultra-Luxe Audio Components and Systems, will be attending AXPONA—Audio Expo North America—at the Renaissance Schaumberg Hotel and Convention Center, starting Friday, 14 April, 2023. Once again, Gryphon will be exhibiting on the main floor in the... Read More »
ORLANDO, FL, March 29, 2023 -- Gordon J. Technologies Inc., parent company of Tributaries A/V cables, speaker wire and innovative power products, and its sister company, Clarus audiophile cables, power conditioners and digital to analog convertors, today announced the availability of Series 8 MKII audio cables, featuring upgraded components that add up to a collection of some of... Read More »
Aptly named “Tungsten”, this new version of Elite features a dark graphite grey finish with subtle silver particles. Baia Mare, Romania, March 2023. The Tungsten color scheme adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to Meze’s flagship headphone model, making it the perfect choice for audiophiles who value both sound quality and style. Antonio Meze,... Read More »
Pink Floyd fans will have a rare opportunity to hear the newly released “The Dark Side of the Moon – Live at Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974” LP and the new 2023 remastered studio album featuring the original 5.1 mix and remastered stereo versions delivered on premium sound systems in participating local high-end audio stores.... Read More »
For one week only get 20% off Focal and Naim products**. Focal Headphones, including New Focal Bathys Bluetooth and ANC headphones for your spring and summer travels. Bathys $639 ($160 off) Celestee $799 ($200 off) Clear Mg $1199 ($300 off) Stellia $2,399 ($600 off) Utopia 2022 (excluded) Use with Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition... Read More »
– Guitarist Espinoza is joined by world-class bandmates and guests in a journey of diverse musical styles and elements, recorded in high-resolution pure DSD – Boulder, Colorado, March 15, 2023 – Octave Records is excited to release one of its most musically satisfying and emotionally powerful albums yet: Gabriella by Miguel Espinoza Fusion. It’s a dazzling blend of flamenco, Latin, Indian, fusion... Read More »
The Estelon AURA follows the general design philosophy of all Estelon loudspeakers, taking into consideration the environmental acoustics of real-life listening spaces. It provides an immersive and captivating audio experience like no other speaker of this size. Alfred Vassilkov designed the AURA with meticulous attention to detail, incorporating cutting-edge technology and unique features. One of... Read More »