beyerdynamic T 70 and T 70 p Headphones
beyerdynamic Inc. has just introduced two new models to the Tesla family of Premium headphones: the T 70 and T 70 p. With an MSRP of $669.00 US each, Tesla technology is now more affordable than ever. The Heilbronn audio specialist compiles a series of design measures under the Tesla name that lend the earphones … Continue Reading
Seidio Active Case for Apple iPad 2 Review
July 18th, 2011, In Other Gear, Reviews, by admin
There is no shortage of tablet choices on the market. There is also no debate as to which tablet is the most popular. You guessed it – I’m referring to Apple’s iPad. I should say that I wasn’t one of the several million who jumped on the bandwagon and bought the first generation iPad. There … Continue Reading
NAD C 446 Digital Media Player
Lenbrook Canada, the Canadian distributor of numerous high-performance audio/video brands, has just introduced the new NAD C 446 Digital Media Player. This new component enables music lovers to network and stream popular digital formats from their computer, Android phone, Apple iOS device, or network hard drive, while providing high quality Internet radio, FM/AM, and DAB/DAB+ … Continue Reading
Krell Phantom & Phantom II Preamps in Production
July 15th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Krell has just announced that their first production run of Phantom and Phantom II preamplifiers has begun this week. The Phantom preamps replace the Evolution 202 / 222 preamps, utilizing a similar chassis but with different internals. The Phantom preamp can be ordered with an optional crossover, which is a first for Krell. The crossover … Continue Reading
Fidelity Electronics to Distribute Pandigital in Canada
Fidelity Electronics, a company that delivers Digital Memory products and lifestyle accessories under the Fidelity and other brands, and under private label for manufacturers and retailers, has just announced that has become the Canadian distributor for Pandigital. Pandigital, headquartered in Dublin, California, offers an excellent range of Media Tablets, eReaders, Digital Photo Frames and Digital … Continue Reading
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Wharfedale’s All-New Jade Series Loudspeakers
July 14th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Wharfedale has just announced that their new Jade series loudspeaker line will be released this August. The Jade Series was first shown at the European Bristol Show in February 2011. The Jade series is the newest audiophile class speaker design from Wharfedale and integrates the latest technology and production improvements from Wharfedale’s in-house design. Computer-aided … Continue Reading
HP TouchPad 4G Tablet
HP has just revealed the HP TouchPad 4G which will be available exclusively in the United States on the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T. Information about a Canadian model is not available at this time, although a similar model is expected to follow in Canada. With a faster 1.5-GHz processor, 32 GB of internal … Continue Reading
DACport LX from CEntrance
July 13th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
CEntrance, Inc. has just announced a new digital to analogue converter (DAC). The new DACport LX is a 24-bit, 96kHz USB DAC following in the footsteps of the company’s award-winning DACport. The new DACport LX is a fixed-level version of the current DACport, hence, the DACport LX provides line output but no headphone amplifier. Now … Continue Reading
Focal News for 2011
We’ve just received news from Plurison, the Canadian distributor of Focal speakers among many other brands, about a number of new products that will be shipping to the North American market before the end of this year. These include the following: Bird 2.1 sub/sat system – This is a smaller version of the Focal Dome … Continue Reading
Bowers & Wilkins First In-Ear Headphone – The C5
July 12th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) has just announced the introduction of its first ever in-ear headphones – the C5. The new model features a unique and proprietary Micro Porous Filter that is designed to increase clarity and the perception of spaciousness. B&W is a fairly new entrant to the headphone market, introducing its first product in the space … Continue Reading
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Audeze LCD-2 Headphone Upgrade
July 11th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
The Audeze LCD-2 headphone was introduced in Oct 2009 with no significant changes until now. Audeze is now introducing the Revision 2 transducer / driver to the LCD-2. LCD-2 shipments from middle of June incorporate the revision2 of the driver. The Revision 2 transducer has the same mechanical construction as original transducer, but uses, newly … Continue Reading
AmTRAN Launches JVC-Branded LCD TVs
It’s been sometime since we’ve heard any news from JVC’s TV division. Then at the end of last week, AmTRAN Video Corporation (AVC), a subsidiary of AmTRAN Technology Co., Ltd. (AmTRAN), a manufacturer of flat-panel TVs, announced the launch of a new JVC high-definition television (HDTV) line designed for the North America market. The new … Continue Reading
MartinLogan ElectroMotion C2 and FX2 Shipping
July 8th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
MartinLogan, has just begun to ship two new home theater speakers in their ElectroMotion Series. The two new models are the ElectroMotion C2 center channel and the ElectroMotion FX2 surround speaker. The new models incorporate MartinLogan’s latest thin film transducer technologies – electrostatic and compact Folded Motion. The new EM-C2 center channel and EM-FX2 wide-dispersion … Continue Reading
Onkyo BD-SP809 Blu-ray Player
Onkyo has just announced its new top of the line Blu-ray player, the THX certified BD-SP809. The BD-SP809 handles a wide range of disc media and includes sophisticated home-network functionality that supports one of the more recent developments in home entertainment, video on demand (VOD). As well as playing the latest 3D-encoded Blu-ray discs, the … Continue Reading
Pioneer SE-CL331 Water Resistant Earbuds
July 7th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Pioneer Electronics just announced their new SE-CL331 water resistant earbuds. The new in-ear headphones are specifically designed with active-lifestyle consumers in-mind. The water resistant design of the earphones allows the owner to rinse off the headphones, after using them in physical activities such as hiking, running etc. The earbuds include four interchangeable ear tips to … Continue Reading
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Pass Labs XP-30 Pre-amplifier
July 6th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Pass Labs is adding to their XP line-stage audio preamplifier line-up, with their new XP-30 preamplifier. The XP30 will take the top-of-the line preamplifier spot in the Pass Labs XP product line, joining the existing XP-10 and XP-20. We can expect that the XP-30 will deliver leading-edge sonic performance. The XP-30 uses totally separate chassis … Continue Reading
New Rega RP3 Turntable
July 5th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Rega has just announced a new RP3 turntable, which will immediately replace their P3-24 turntable, as their mid-level product. The new RP3 turntable features a new tonearm and plinth, and can be fitted with the optional Elys 2 cartridge. The Rega RP3 is fitted with a brand new hand assembled RB303 tonearm, precision main bearing … Continue Reading
New Schiit Bifrost DAC
July 4th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Schiit Audio, has just announced the introduction of their new Bifrost, their first standalone DAC, which is claimed to be “the world’s most affordable fully upgradable DAC”. The new Bifrost DAC features a modular design with upgradable USB input and DAC/analog output boards, giving the buyer some future-proofing. The Bifrost, though value priced, is packed … Continue Reading
V-MODA Premieres True Blood V-80 Headphones
June 30th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
“Show me your cans”. Well, that’s just what you may hear if you go with these new headphones a.k.a. cans, from V-MODA. V-MODA has just announced the availability of the V-80 headphone, part of the V-MODA for True Blood line developed in partnership with HBO. The V-80 offers customization options for True Blood fans. Owners can choose … Continue Reading
Krell Now Shipping New Evolution e-Series Amplifiers
June 30th, 2011, In Home, by George de Sa
Krell Industries has just announced initial shipments of their new Evolution 2250e and the Evolution 3250e power amplifiers. The new amplifiers incorporate technology from their award winning larger siblings, sharing the same advanced high speed output devices, massive power supplies, and unique Krell Current Mode circuitry. The Evolution 2250e and 3250e amplifiers are value leaders … Continue Reading
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