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HMV Canada Launches The Vault
HMV Canada has just announced the launch of The Vault, its new digital subscription based streaming service. The Vault will offer Canadians unlimited access to an incredible catalog of music that's there for the streaming. Beginning on Dec. [...]
Totem Element Ember Compact Speakers Review
I have already reported on the phenomenal Totem Fire bookshelf speaker ($5,995) in the pages of CANADA HiFi. When I reviewed it last year it sat as the smallest offering in the Element range which extends [...]
Reference Recordings Holiday Sale
Once a year Reference Recordings offers their best sale of the year. Starting NOW, until noon on Wednesday, January 3, 2012, on any order of two-or-more items you will receive a 20% discount. This sale applies to everything in the Reference [...]
Bryston BDP-2 Digital Music Player
Bryston has just introduced the BDP-2 digital music player, an enhanced version of the company’s first digital player the BDP-1. The new player is said to accommodate larger music libraries and offers faster load times. Both [...]
IQ Audio M300 Mono Class-D Amplifier
IQ Audio Corporation, has just introduced its new M300 Power Amplifier. The IQ M300 mono block amplifier is a 150-watt RMS Class D switching mono-amplifier. IQ designed the M300 power amplifier to deliver delicate detailing and excellent micro-dynamics from a black background, while providing powerful [...]
The Cardinal Loudspeaker from Wilson Benesch
Wilson Benesch, a Great Britian hi-end speaker manufacturer, has just recently introduced their new flagship speaker – the Cardinal. Wilson Benesch has indicated that the Cardinal Loudspeaker is their most advanced loudspeaker ever. The Cardinal utilizes a carbon fibre [...]
Outlaw Audio Home Theater Model 975 Surround Processor
Outlaw Audio has just released an attractively priced home theater surround processor that delivers high-performance for the A/V enthusiast on a budget. The new Outlaw Model 975 Surround Processor allows for the creation of a state-of-the-art-home [...]
Linn Record’s 24 days of Christmas
A little late with this news - but better late than never. Linn Record's is offering a free Studio Master download each day until Christmas. With 24 days of magical recordings by a host of great [...]
Marantz AV8801 Preamplifier / Processor
Marantz is aiming to define a new price/performance level for premium home theater components with the release of its new flagship Model AV8801 AV Preamplifier/Processor. This new flagship pre/pro incorporates technologies and innovations from Marantz Reference Series, such as a massive [...]
foxLv2 aptX Hi-Fi Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Soundmatters has just announced a new entry-level aptX Bluetooth equipped portable speaker called the foxLv2 aptX. Based on the foxLv2, named one of TIME Magazine’s “Top Ten Gadget of the Year”, the foxLv2 aptX takes go-anywhere [...]
The New Role of Smartphones and Tablets In Home Entertainment
The home theatre is a focal point in many homes. It’s a place where friends and family congregate to watch the latest blockbuster movies, catch up on the day’s events with a local newscast or listen [...]
CANADA HiFi December/January 2012/2013 Digital/Tablet/iPad Edition is Now Available!
The digital edition of the December/January 2012/2013 issue is now available in the Digital Editions section. Features inside this issue include: Good Vibrations: Understanding How Vibrations Impact the Sound of Your System and How to Eliminate [...]
Krell in the Acura RLX
Krell Industries, LLC, has announced that the 2014 Acura RLX will be the first-ever automobile to offer a premium audio system produced in collaboration with Krell Industries. Krell Industries purports that this new automobile-based system will be able [...]
Chord Electronics DSX1000 Network Streamer
Chord Electronics, out of the U.K. has just released their anxiously awaited DSX1000 - high-performance digital network streamer. The new DSX1000 incorporates Chord's latest-generation Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) architecture found inside the DSX1000, is the same advanced technology used in [...]
Sony 4K Ultra HD Video Player (for home)
Sony Electronics has announced a new 4K Ultra HD Video Player. The 4K Ultra HD Video Player is a hard-disc server that connects easily to Sony's 84-inch 4K LED TV (XBR-84X900) allowing consumers to view [...]
Meridian Audio Reference Upgrades
Meridian’s research team has been able to achieve a number of performance upgrades. Products such as the 808 Signature Reference Compact Disc Player, 818 Reference Audio Core and 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller have been upgraded, [...]
2012 Holiday Gift Guide
by Suave Kajko & Neil Underwood Under $50 Blu-ray 3D Movie, $35-$40 Surely there’s a 3D movie fan on your shopping list this year! 2012 witnessed the release of many new 3D movies ranging from computer [...]
Audience Au24 SE RCA Interconnect Cables
Audience has just announced an upgraded Au24 SE RCA interconnect cable, which is said to provide a significant step up in sonic performance over its previous offering. The new Au24 SE have been improved from previous interconnects with ultra-low-mass, high-purity [...]