D’Agostinoから、「 Momentum integrated amp 」登場！！！

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Wadiaから、「 321 Decoding Computer 」登場！！

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$3,000

WADIA DIGITAL INTRODUCES NEW DECODING COMPUTER FOR CES 2014

Wadia 321 Combines the Brand’s Reputation for Technological Excellence with Sleek New Design

LAS VEGAS, NV – January 7, 2014 – Wadia Digital, the leader in high-performance digital audio, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Wadia 321 digital two-channel decoding computer for CES 2014. Founded in 1988 at the height of the compact disc era, Wadia Digital’s technological sophistication and innovation quickly established the brand as a leader in the revolutionary space. The brand’s early recognition of digital audio as a musically responsive, evolving and engaging format has shaped the way that high performance digital audio has grown over the past two decades. Today, Wadia Digital offers complete audio solutions that combine the exceptional quality that audiophiles have come to expect with a new, more polished aesthetic.

“We are thrilled to announce the debut of the Wadia 321 Decoding Computer,” says Charlie Randall, President of Wadia Digital. “It is a perfect example of our commitment to the production of beautiful audio solutions that integrate the best of technology, industrial design, and usability.” WADIA 321 DECODING COMPUTER – technological expertise meets flawless design

The Wadia 321 digital two-channel decoding computer integrates Wadia’s superior technical performance with sleek, industrial design. The Wadia 321 has two optical, two co-axial and one high speed USB digital input, allowing music from all sources to be reproduced with the extreme precision and elegance audiophiles expect from Wadia Digital. The truly exceptional sound quality is facilitated by the variable balanced and unbalanced audio outputs, offering premium noise rejection for optimal performance. The clean glass top panel, cast aluminum construction and fiber optic light diffuser panel illumination of the chassis add aesthetic beauty and an extremely comprehensive user interface to the superior sound quality of the Wadia 321, resulting in a complete solution component for the most discerning customer. About Wadia Digital, Inc.

Mark Levinson、「 No.585 Integrated Amplifier 」を正式発表。

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＊既に昨年のCES2013にて発表済みです。

New Mark Levinson № 585 Integrated Amplifier was just released at CES 2014. The № 585 is designed to deliver ultimate-quality music reproduction from analog and digital sources, including computers and music servers. The model combines a host of engineering advancements with complete ease of use and Mark Levinson’s striking, next-generation industrial design.

The Mark Levinson № 585 integrated amplifier combines exceptional versatility with high 200 watts per channel power output (into 8 ohms, 350 watts into 4 ohms) and offers six digital inputs including USB, optical, coaxial and AES/EBU XLR, to accommodate a wide variety of digital music sources, including 32-bit/192kHz computer audio and DSD over PCM via USB. The № 585 incorporates exclusive HARMAN Signal Doctor processing, which employs proprietary signal-enhancement techniques to provide the best-possible sound quality from compressed digital audio sources. “Our new № 585 integrated amplifier is created for audiophiles and music lovers who desire an all in one component that delivers musical performance equal to the finest separate components yet is space-saving and easy to use,” said Jim Garrett, Director of Marketing and Product Management, HARMAN Luxury Audio Group and Loudspeakers. “Recognizing that a growing number of listeners are using computer-based audio and music servers as primary music sources, the № 585 offers a broad array of digital as well as analog connections and includes a built-in 32-bit/192kHz D/A converter to provide high-resolution digital audio playback.”

The № 585 provides a subwoofer output with a selectable 80Hz high-pass filter for use in a properly implemented 2.1-channel system, and includes Ethernet, RS-232, IR and 12V trigger ports to facilitate its use audio/video installations with integrated systems control.

The № 585 is engineered for ultimate audio quality in every respect. It employs discrete analog circuitry throughout, optimized for maximum sonic purity as evidenced by its symmetrical, clean interior design with no visible wires or cabling. Its high-current Class AB power amplifier section utilizes a robust 900VA custom toroidal analog power supply and SMPS digital power supply and is capable of driving even the most demanding exotic loudspeaker loads with ease.

Though sophisticated in its capabilities, the Mark Levinson № 585 is simplicity itself to operate via its two front-panel knobs and six function buttons or using its included remote control. The № 585 is as stunning in appearance as it is in performance – its next-generation industrial design blends iconic Mark Levinson historical elements with an angular, modern contemporary look. The № 585’s substantial extruded and machined aluminum front panel has a two-tone brushed black and textured silver finish, accented by the company’s iconic red panel display and LED indicators.

The № 585 is built entirely without compromise to the highest standards, with a heavy-gauge chassis and casework, audiophile-grade internal components, premium rear-panel connectors, custom-machined knobs, controls and structural components and many additional refinements.

Naimから、超ド級アンプ「 NAC S1 」「NAP S1」登場！！！$200,000。

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特設サイト：http://www.naimaudio.com/statement

New preamplifier/power amplifier system launched at CES 2014 trade show, will go on sale later this year

Tue 7th January 2014

 

Naim’s new NAC S1 and NAP S1 amplifiers Naim’s new NAC S1 and NAP S1 amplifiers

Close-up shows NAC S1 preamplifier flanked by NAP S1 power amps Close-up shows NAC S1 preamplifier flanked by NAP S1 power amps

Illuminated ‘acrylic divide’ separates audio electronics and power supplies Illuminated ‘acrylic divide’ separates audio electronics and power supplies

Is quoting the power output of an amplifier in horsepower a statement of serious intent? If so, that’s just what British audio company Naim Audio is setting out to do: its new Statement amplifier, announced today at the CES 2014 trade show in Las Vegas and due on sale later this year, will deliver 746W (or one horsepower) per channel!

Configured as a preamplifier, the NAC S1, and two NAP S1 mono power amplifiers, the system is expected to sell ‘from around $200,000’ – or about £140,000 – when it starts shipping in July.

Ten-year project It’s the result of a ten-year project led by the company’s Electronic Design Director, Steve Sells, and has been under serious development for the past three years, during which the Naim team has been working on the design and construction of the amplifier.

Unlike Naim’s existing amplification, the NAC S1/NAP S1 system has a vertical layout, with the power supplies in the base of each unit’s 94cm-tall tower, suspended on an A-frame and coupled to the floor using spikes. The audio electronics are in the rest of each enclosure, with an illuminated ‘acrylic divide’ minimising electromagnetic radiation between the two sections.

And thre rest of the build is also on the massive scale: the preamp weighs 61.5kg, and the power amplifiers 101kg each.

In the preamplifier, the switching for the inputs – on a choice of three DIN sockets, three pairs of RCA phonos or two sets of balanced sockets – is mounted on a brass frame, suspended on leaf-springs to decouple it from vibration, and covered by an inert metallic cage to keep electromagnetic interference at bay.

The signal is then converted into balanced form before being passed up through the ‘acrylic divide’ to the main analogue boards, themselves mounted on mass-loaded suspension.

The NAC S1 uses Naim’s new Dual Volume Control, using a chip system while changing volume, then immediately switching back to a resistor based stepped attenuator with 100 volume positions, for the cleanest possible sound.

As in other Naim high-end products, the use of a heavy brass plate mounted on springs decouples the main audio section, and Naim Discrete Regulator power supplies for each section of the preamplifier are similarly suspended.

Massive power The NAP S1 monobloc power amplifier, which connects to the preamp using balanced interconnects, has massive power capability: beyond that 746W into 8ohms, it’s capable of delivering 1450W into 4ohms, or over 9000W of burst power into 1 ohm.

It’s a bridged design, with a three-stage topology: voltage gain, an ultra-fast error-cancellation system and finally a unity gain high current output amplifier, ensuring that each section is optimised for its function within the whole signal path.

Each amplifier uses a 4000VA toroidal transformer, specially designed versions of Naim’s Discrete Regulators and new output transistors using aluminium nitride for enhanced thermal conductivity and a Nano diamond paste between transistor and heatsink.

All this heat management is employed in the quest for thermal stability, and thus maximum linearity: the heatsinks themselves, machined from solid metal, form an essential part of the visual impact of the new amplifiers.

Naim’s Steve Sells says of the NAC S1/NAP S1 that ‘I’ve had the ambition to create the ultimate amplifier since I can remember: Naim electronic, mechanical and industrial design engineers with combined experience totalling well over 100 years have contributed to this project.’

McIntoshから、「 MXA70 Integrated Audio System 」「 MB100 Media Bridge 」「 MHA100 Headphone Amplifier 」登場。

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McINTOSH INTRODUCES THREE NEW HOME AUDIO PRODUCTS AT CES 2014

Las Vegas, NV, January 7, 2014 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce the launch of three new products at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show – MB100 Media Bridge, MHA100 Headphone Amplifier and MXA70 Integrated Audio System. Handcrafted at McIntosh’s Binghamton, NY factory, each product combines the best-in-class audio performance of the legendary McIntosh Reference System with the latest in technological development.

“Following the great success of the McIntosh McAire Integrated Audio System and the D100 Digital Preamplifier, we are thrilled to continue expanding our offerings in the digital and personal music arenas,” noted McIntosh President Charlie Randall. “The MB100 Media Bridge allows unfettered access to even the most comprehensive musical library, while the MXA70 Integrated Audio System and MHA100 Headphone Amp deliver unparalleled sound quality for the ultimate personal listening experience.”

MB100 Media Bridge – the world’s music library at your fingertips
The MB100 Media Bridge is the only product that allows streaming from everyone’s favorite music streaming services – from Pandora® to SiriusXM® to Spotify® and beyond – with true McIntosh fidelity. In addition to on-board streaming services, the MB100 allows guests to stream music directly from their wireless devices. The MB100 also features cloud access for backup and synchronization across multiple systems. It’s this access to the world’s music library combined with your personal music collection that delivers a truly unique listening experience. Instantly create a Pandora station from a track in your library with a single touch of the TuneBridge™ icon. Or did you hear a new track on Pandora and you want to find the original album? No problem – by using TuneBridge, Spotify can serve up the entire album in seconds. Its cutting edge solid state 64GB drive houses the OS for rapid response and improved durability, with an additional 1TB hard drive for file storage. Controlled via an iOS/Android app, web browser, TV UI and/or the user-friendly front-panel display, the MB100 is the perfect supplement system for anyone with a vast digital media collection.​ McIntosh MB100

MHA100 Headphone Amplifier – personal listening meets
McIntosh sound
The new MHA100 is McIntosh’s first dedicated headphone amplifier. Although many McIntosh models have headphone drive capabilities, MHA100 has been created to take full advantage of unique McIntosh technologies that will yield the best possible listening experience when using headphones. The MHA100 features four digital inputs to allow playback of files in a wide variety of formats, while the headphone section uses McIntosh-designed and hand-wound impedance matching Autoformers to deliver full McIntosh power into any set of headphones. As a testament to the system’s flexibility and McIntosh ingenuity, the MHA100 is more compact than previous McIntosh amps, making it more desktop friendly and a perfect addition to any headphone enthusiast’s existing system. It also features a 50-watt stereo speaker output for when you want to enjoy your desktop speakers.​ ​McIntosh MHA100

MXA70 Integrated Audio System – a compact solution for the ultimate personal listening experience
A perfect counterpart to the MHA100, the MXA70 is made for audiophiles that are looking for an all-in-one premium quality audio solution. Featuring a compact yet fully functional 50-watt stereo amplifier and a pair of specially designed 2-way desktop speakers, the MXA70 provides the most optimal sound quality whether you are entertaining a small group or seeking a more individual listening experience. The speakers, finished in a luxurious, high gloss piano black, feature select driver elements housed in custom cast aluminum cabinetry and achieve an unusually rich and full sized level of performance for their size. For an even larger sound, connections for a powered subwoofer are available. For those times when you want to enjoy your music more intimately, the MXA70 includes the same dedicated headphone amplifier found in the new MHA100 that takes advantage of unique McIntosh technologies to yield the best possible personal listening experience.​

Meridianから、25周年記念スピーカー登場。

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Meridian will be showing an exciting array of products and innovations at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, January 7–10, situated at the Venetian Towers in Suite 30-335.

2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of Meridian’s first digital loudspeaker
– in fact the first digital loudspeaker in the world – the D600, in 1989. From the very beginning, Meridian loudspeakers had been Active – they included the amplifiers and line-level crossovers inside the cabinet. But Meridian had taken the leap into digital audio technology with the introduction of the Compact Disc several years earlier, and it had been evident that an all-digital signal path to the loudspeaker was the future.
At CES 2014 Meridian will display iconic Meridian products showing the development of Meridian’s world-leading digital loudspeaker technology from the D600 to the present day.

Summary of Meridian Products on Show at CES 2014:

Special Edition (SE) Loudspeakers
Honouring the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the world’s first digital loudspeaker, 2014 will see Meridian launch a new Special Edition series of DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers, featuring a beryllium domed tweeter, new electronics and driver clamp rings to deliver the highest-performing Meridian DSP Digital Active Loudspeaker available. Meridian will be previewing the new models at CES and Special Edition DSP8000, DSP7200 and DSP5200 (all on display) will be announced.

G55 and G57 Power Amplifiers
To extend the flexibility of Meridian Digital Theatre and stereo components, Meridian is re-introducing 5- and 2-channel amplifiers, enabling their surround controllers like the new G65 (which will also be on show) to drive third-party passive loudspeakers. The G65 is specifically designed to operate with the HD621 HDMI Processor, which separates out high-definition video and audio, increasing the quality of both. The launch of the G65 marks the 20th anniversary of the Meridian 565, the world’s first Digital Surround Controller.

Personal Audio Products
Meridian will be exhibiting the latest in its expanding line of personal audio products, including the recently-launched Prime Headphone Amplifier and new Prime Power Supply.

SHARPから、Wisa対応ユニバーサルプレーヤー「 SD-WH1000U 」登場！！

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Sharp SD-WH1000U：　$4,000
Sharp Wireless Bridge：　$600

・Blu-ray player certified by the WiSA (Wireless Speaker and Audio)
・SD-WH1000U can play Blu-rays, DVDs, CDs, and SACDs
・WiSA technology delivers up to 7.1 channels of 24-bit/96kHz uncompressed audio.
・1080p video wirelessly
・3×HDMI inputs, 2×USB ports, 1×Ethernet port for online content.

NAGRA、「 HD DAC 」を正式発表。Andreas Koch Design。

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＊既にMunichオーディオショウ等にて発表済みです。
NAGRA
・Worked with Andreas Koch.
・The circuits of the Nagra HD DAC use the DSD 2X version of the format
・Sampling frequency reaches 5.6 MHz and the internal  calculations use 72 bit precision.

THIEL、「 TM3 」を正式発表。

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＊現在Thiel製品の日本への輸入は途絶えております。

TM3 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker
$2,999　＊optional stands $599/pr.

・The TM3 implements superior on/off-axis response uniformity, high power handling and ultra-low distortion
・Multi-ply wood enclosure
・6.5-inch cast basket woofer
・1-inch tweeter
・Bandwidth of 45Hz to 30 KHz
・Sensitivity rating of 87db
・Nominal impedance of 8 Ohms (3.5-ohm minimum impedance)
・41x24x22cm dimensions
・9kg mass

 

Magnepan、Model3.7を「 Model3.7i 」へアップデート。

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An improved 3.7 may come as a surprise given that the 3.6 had a 12-year run. But, this is unusual in other ways.
The changes did not require retooling or significant cost increases. It did not warrant waiting for a major product change as a 3.8. So, we decided to pass it on now.
Yes, it is unusual, and it is the first time in Magnepan’s history that a speaker can be upgraded at the factory at a reasonable cost (details to follow).