Akiko Audio HQ Power Cord
Akiko Audio, based out of The Netherlands, has jut introduced a new value focused power cord line, the HQ (High Quality) Powercord line. Akiko Audio is aware of the growing awarenes in the importance of a good power supply chain; however, though many appreciate the benefits [...]
TAVES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show – Coverage by Phil Gold
TAVES is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. So big it had to relocate to a larger venue this year, and bursting with new ideas. High art (yes there were paintings and other artworks [...]
The Chord Company C-line Interconnects
The Chord Company (Chord) has launched a new entry-level interconnect cable that combines their proprietary ARAY technique with a very affordable price. Chord claims the new C-line cable series to be a "game-changer" and "the most technically advanced cable at its price [...]
JansZen zA2.1A Active Electrostatic Hybrid Loudspeaker
JansZen has just introduced a new sibling to their zA2.1 passive electrostatic hybrid loudspeaker; namely, the new self-amplified (active), floor-standing electrostatic hybrid zA2.1A. The new JansZen zA2.1A uses JansZen’s new Act of Nature (AoN) drive system, which JansZen [...]
Yamaha EPH-M200 and EPH-M100 Earphones
Yamaha just introduced their new EPH-M200 earphones, which incorporate the world's first sound tubes made from beta-titanium - a very flexible material that allows the EPH-M200 to conform perfectly to a user's ears. Beta-titanium is a strong and lightweight alloy that is typically [...]
Merrill Audio Taranis Power Amplifier
Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs has just announced their new Taranis Stereo Power Amplifier. The Taranis incorporates Ncore Technology that is derived from Merrill's own $12,000 Veritas Monoblock amplifiers. The new Taranis Stereo Power Amplifier provides very high value in a cost [...]
It’s a Wrap! TAVES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show Breaks All Records!
A great big thank you goes out to everyone who participated in the show, attended the show and helped us produce and run the show! This past weekend, the fourth edition of the TAVES Consumer Electronics [...]
Bryston BOT-1 – Adding CD Ripping and Playback to the Bryston BDP Digital Player
The Bryston Optical Transport BOT-1 allows owners of the Bryston BDP Digital Player to add CD ripping and playback to their audio system. By reusing the bit-perfect audio engine designed for high-resolution file playback, the BOT-1 [...]
Dynaudio Focus XD Active Loudspeakers
Dynaudio has just released their actively powered, digital high-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz Focus XD loudspeaker series. Focus XD aims to provide high-end sound performance at a new level of convenience. Within the series are a compact 200 [...]
TEAC HA-P50 Portable Headphone Amplifier
TEAC has just announced their new HA-P50 portable headphone amplifier, a company first. The HA-P50 incorporates a 24/96 USB DAC that provides high-resolution in a truly portable solution that works with iPhone, Android and PC / Mac. Key [...]
Bowers & Wilkins T7 Wireless Portable Speaker
Bowers & Wilkins has introduced their first portable, wireless speaker, dubbed simply as the T7. The T7 incorporates two (patent-pending) force-canceling high-output bass radiators, which extend low frequencies and two highly optimized 2 inch (50mm) drive units. Utilizing aptX Bluetooth, [...]
T+A Elektroakustic HV PDP 3000 Disc Player
T+A Elektroakustik has just launched their latest disc player within their flagship HV "High Voltage" series - the PDP 3000. The two-channel models in the HV series have been designed to meet the expectations of demanding audiophiles. The amplifiers [...]