The new Lumin X1 is the new flagship offers improvements in dynamics, imaging, and tonal quality. Roon Ready Network Player Dual ES9038Pro DSD512 Femto Clock New output stage New power supply Optical network (in addition to copper Ethernet network) XLR, RCA, BNC-SPDIF, USB audio output (*) Lumin (solid aluminum chassis): 350mm (W), 345mm (D), 60mm…
Enhance Your PC Audio Easily – For Under $120
Understandably, there are plenty of audiophiles who use their Windows machines as their server/streamer. I personally don’t care for PC audio. I’m on a MacBook Pro 99.99% of the time. When I’m on the go, I just plug in my Chord Hugo 2 and stream off Spotify or Tidal. I’ve been kindly asked by readers to…
New MQA Partnerships – Hegel Music System, ESS Technology SABRE Mobile DACs, and More
London / Munich, 7 May 2018 – With new software and hardware partners, and growing momentum around MQA music availability, there will be a record number of MQA demonstrations at this year’s High End show, as well as an exclusive MQA Live performance, streamed in real-time into partner listening rooms in the Munich exhibition halls….
World Premiere of Audirvana Plus for Windows 10 – High End Munich 2018
Paris, May 9, 2018—Audirvana, maker Audirvana Plus, the reference hi-fi audio player initially made for Mac users, announced today the launch of its Windows 10 version for the pleasure of PC owners. Highly anticipated, this new software with a totally redesigned user interface is set to take Audirvana Plus to an even wider audience. Created…
AXPONA 2018 – The Awards
In case you haven’t heard, AXPONA 2018 has set the bar as far as North American High-end audio shows go. It’s going to be tough to beat and we’re already looking forward to next year. Before then, please let us know what you’d like to see on Audio Bacon. It’s an ongoing poll we’ll be…
Voxativ Introduces the Ampeggio X and T805 SET Integrated Amplifier at HIGH END Munich 2018
We are celebrating 10 years of Pure Listening Voxativ was born 10 years ago in 2008 with the audacious idea to reimagine the single-driver loudspeaker. From our humble beginnings, we have become10 years the wiser – with still so much to share. As part of this anniversary celebration, we are rebirthing the original star that…
iFi AC iPurifier – The Active Power Cleanser
By now, you should know EMI/RFI is bad for audio and that quality power is very important. Glad we got that out of the way. There are plenty of power conditioning “plugs” in the market today. Some are filled with magnets, some with resonators, and some with noise-eating dwarfs. To my knowledge, the iFi AC…
