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Enermax DreamBass AP001 improves laptop audio output
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Well, ehm Enermax is releasing the DreamBass AP001, a new USB device that seeks to improve the audio capabilities of your laptop. It's only for headphones and microphones though, it won't do anything for your internal speakers. It's based on a VIA VT1620A USB 2.0 2-channel HD audio CODEC for stereo output with 24-bit resolution and 96 kHz sample-rate. It has a signal-noise ratio of 80~90 dBA, which is not much of a departure from most laptops' HDA CODECs, if it isn't for the MOSFET-based amplifier circuit packed into the DreamBass AP001, that's capable of 80Hz/+6dB Bass. It has a 3.5 mm stereo jack and mic input. Enermax also has a variant called the AP001E, which includes earphones that hav...
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Musical Fidelity M1PWR Power Amp Introduced at CES 2012
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For 2012 Musical Fidelity continues a two year run of defining and refining its new range of products with the introduction of a revised and improved, version II, V-series as well as new models in the M-series.
Following the fanfare of the M1-series' DAC, HPA headphone amp, and recently-introduced M1ViNL phono M1CLiC network music player, at CES 2012 we are happy to introduce the innovative new M1PWR 60wpc stereo power amplifier. It features a new Musical Fidelity-designed topology that doubles its power into 4 ohms and has the ability to be switched to act as a 100w mono amplifier. In the Musical Fidelity tradition of excellence, it provides compelling sonics, fantastic measured performanc...
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McIntosh Teaches Its 50-Year-Old Tube Amp a Few New Tricks
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Audiophiles love tube amps because of the warm, full sound they provide. But the vacuum tubes wear out, and generally requires a specialized, increasingly rare, technician to diagnose which ones are bad. High-end audio manufacturer McIntosh say their redesigned MC275 tube amp remedies part of that problem.
No, McIntosh hasn't gone and designed an everlasting vacuum tube. But it has built an indicator into each tube which will alert you to which specific tubes have gone bad. This saves you time and money tracking down a niche repair shop. Also, if you haven't noticed, this thing is also slick looking.
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Marantz Bows the PM6004 Stereo Integrated Amplifier
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The latest amp from Marantz is an upgrade to their well received PM6003. Along with minor improvements and tweaks, the 6004 features one big change. Unlike former amps from the company, the PM6004 doesn't have a single amplifier integration circuit. Both the pre-amplification and power amplification sections use their own discrete components. Marantz says that this is not only a performance increase, but a way for the company to refine the sound even more on an individual basis.
Everything else from the 6003 remains in place, including the Toroidal transformer, capacitors, heat sink mounted transistor and the same inputs. The sound has been improved though, with a greater focus on balance...
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Parasound Redesigns the Model 5250 Power Amp
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Parasound's 5250 was an impressive amplifier, and the flagship of the company's NewClassic product family. Now, six years after its initial release, the amplifier is getting an update.
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Onkyo releases new hi-fi components with nostalgic styling
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Onkyo has just released three new separate component models, the P-3000R pre-amplifier, M-5000R power amplifier, and C-7000R CD player...
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Audioengine USA N22 Amplifier
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Many audio purists believe a speaker and its amplifier should never reside in the same enclosure. If you count yourself in that camp, you need to audition Audioengine USA’s new N22 Class AB amplifier....
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Premier Mounts Ships CPA-50 Compact Power Amplifier
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Premier Mounts is now shipping the CPA-50, a 50 Watt (2x25W RMS) compact power amplifier, as a standalone product. This little audio amplifier is everything integrators have been asking for in an ampl...
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McIntosh Launches Two New Stereo Amplifiers
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Two new amplifiers, the MC452 and MC302, have been announced by McIntosh. Both sport the new McIntosh faceplate, the new easier to read watt meters, and a look that's uniquely McIntosh.
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Dan D’Agostino Momentum Monoblock Amplifier Costs $42,000 Per Pair
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Dan D’Agostino’s name is synonymous with high-end audio. For 30 years, his previous company, Krell, made some of the best high-end audio set-ups you could find. And, with those high-end features, they...
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Onkyo Announces THX-Certified A/V Separates
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With its announcement today of three new THX Certified components, Onkyo is now offering the higher levels of performance, quality, and capabilities typical of separates.
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Denon Announces Special Edition 100th Anniversary Line-up
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Denon will launch worldwide a limited quantity of seven model Special Edition product range this November to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company.
This selection includes the PMA-A100 integr...
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NAD Intros the C 356BEE Stereo Integrated Amp
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The latest amp from NAD – the C 356BEE – was designed to offer both power and efficiency in one package. It uses the NAD PowerDrive
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Pioneer rolls out luxury Elite G-Clef CD players, amps
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Pioneer Electronics on Thursday introduced four new high-style Elite G-Clef home theater components. The new range is made up of the SX-A6MK2
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NuForce Announces New Desktop DACs and Amps
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Getting the kind of audio quality you want from a computer can be trying, especially if you're dealing with a laptop that lacks the ability to add a sound card. The latest products from NuForce
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