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OPPO Digital PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphone
OPPO Digital, a company most well-know for its high-performance universal Blu-ray Disc players, has just introduced its family of planar magnetic headphones - beginning with their PM-1 model. The OPPO PM-1 uses a unique planar magnetic driver with a 7-layer diaphragm and a [...]
Paradigm Soundscape 5.1 Channel Soundbar
There are plenty of soundbars out there to choose from but this isn't just another ordinary, mediocre soundbar. When a world renowned speaker maker like Paradigm designs a soundbar you can be assured that sound quality [...]
exaSound Audio Design DSD256 Playback
exaSound Audio Design has announced DSD256 playback on Mac OS X Mavericks, which they claim to be a world's first. The new DSD256 capability is provided via the release of two new driver technologies - Core Audio [...]
Winner of the Sony Wireless Portable Speaker SRS-BTS50 Announced!
Joseph Bonondona, one of CANADA HiFi's Facebook friends, has been selected randomly as the winner of this giveaway - congratulations Joseph! Thank you to everyone who participated by liking our Facebook page and following us Twitter. [...]
Salon Son & Image | Montreal Audio Show Coverage Part 2
Canadian manufacturer Bryston Ltd. showed its muscle at this year's Salon Son & Image (or Montreal Audio Show) in one of the biggest rooms. Just take a look at their amazing setup above. George de Sa [...]
Meridian DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers – DSP8000 SE, DSP7200 SE, DSP5200 SE
Meridian Audio has announced the availability of three new Meridian DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers; their Special Edition DSP8000 SE, the DSP7200 SE and finally, the DSP5200 SE. In 2014, Meridian Audio celebrates the 25th anniversary of their launch of [...]
Sonus faber Extrema Ex3ma 30th Anniversary Loudspeaker
To celebrate the company's 30th anniversary, Sonus faber has created their latest masterpiece - the Extrema Ex3ma loudspeaker. Extrema is the most front-running project in the history of Sonus faber. The wiry shape of the speaker [...]
Salon Son & Image | Montreal Audio Show Coverage Part 1
Like past editions of Salon Son & Image, the 2014 show presented a great opportunity for visitors to hear some of the latest audio components from many of the finest audio manufacturers from around the globe. [...]
ADL EH008 Dual Dynamic Driver Earphones
ADL – Alpha Design Labs (by Furutech) – creates innovative, smart-looking components with scintillating sound for computer-based systems as well as personal and portable electronics. The ADL EH008 dual dynamic driver earphones are the latest addition [...]
Alpha Design Labs A1 Headphone Amplifier
ADL, short for Alpha Design Labs (by Furutech), has just revealed a brand new superb sounding DSD & 24/192 ADL A1 Headphone Amp. Some digital music listeners require small, portable DACs and headphone amps because they’re [...]
V-Moda XS On-Ear Headphone
V-Moda has just announced their M-Class Series - XS on-ear headphone. The XS has been designed to provide superb comfort and a sleek ergonomic fit, while combining professional-grade quality and a personalized style. The angles and sleek headband design [...]
Nordost to Introduce New Products at Salon Son & Image this Friday-Sunday, in Montreal
Nordost will be introducing their most recent products to the Canadian market this year at the Montreal Audio Show, Salon Son & Image March 28-30. Both the Heimdall 2 USB 2.0 and the QKOIL were first [...]
Wyred 4 Sound DSD se Upgrade Program
Wyred 4 Sound has announced a new upgrade path for current DAC-2 owners via a factory direct upgrade program. Current owners simply need to send their existing DAC-2 in and Wyred 4 Sound will upgrade it at their factory to the exact DSD [...]
MartinLogan Crescendo Speaker System
MartinLogan has just announced that it is shipping the Crescendo - their first wireless Bluetooth and AirPlay compatible speaker system. The Crescendo incorporates dual Folded Motion tweeters and a 5"x7" mid-bass woofer. The objective of the new Crescendo is to [...]
Salon Son & Image / Montreal Audio Show is Coming This Weekend! Are You Planning To Attend?
The annual Salon Son & Image, now also called the Montreal Audio Show, is coming up this Friday to Sunday (March 28th to the 30th) at the Hilton Bonaventure hotel in downtown Montreal and we will [...]
Backert Labs Rhythm 1.1. Preamplifier
Backert Labs has just released their new Rhythm 1.1 single-ended tube preamplifier. The Rhythm 1.1 has a sonic emphasis on rhythm and dynamics and is claimed to be the first-ever power supply to utilize V-Cap capacitors. For improved [...]
New Sonos Controller App – Coming Soon
Sonos is the hottest digital music system on the market right now. It consists of several components, ranging from all-in-one wireless speakers designed for use in a single room, to streaming modules that connect to existing [...]
Pro-Ject Audio Systems DAC Box RS
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has just introduced a new model to their Box Designs line-up of products - the DAC Box RS. The DAC Box RS is a reference-class D/A converter for all types of digital stereo sound sources [...]