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海外ニュース速報 [World]
The Goldmund Mimesis 11 Wireless Hub
Availability: May 2014
The perfect source and control for a pair of Goldmund Wireless Speakers.
All the Goldmund wireless speakers have been designed so they can be run directly from a computer by using the Goldmund dongle. If they are used in a multi-channel system, they can also be run from one of the Goldmund multi‐channel processor associated with a Goldmund Wireless Transmitter.
The new Goldmund Mimesis 11 solves the problem of connecting one pair of these wireless speakers in a 2‐channel system. The Mimesis 11 is then used as a preamplifier with a built-in Wireless Transmitter. The Mimesis 11 can receive all kind of sources: analog (2 x RCA), digital RCA SPDif, digital Toslink, USB, and will receive even more in future update options (additional Digital and Wifi Streaming are the most probable as of now). Its volume control allows the 2-channel system level adjustment and the output stereo signal can be sent either by Spdif coaxial like other Goldmund processors (4 x paralleled coaxial RCA outputs), but also as a 2‐channel Wireless signal through a rear‐panel wireless antenna.
The associated Remote‐control is ultra‐simple and based on the Apple universal remote. The unit is matching in design and finishes the new Eidos 17 Universal player so they can be stacked to build a complete compact system used a source for a pair of Goldmund standalone speakers, from Micrometis to Apologue.
海外ニュース速報 [World]
AMP 1.0: $10,000
MONO 1.0 ： $20,000/pr
PREAMP 1.0 ： $9,000.
Deliveries worldwide will begin in June 2014.
Constellation Audio, the innovative manufacturer of high performance amplifiers, preamplifiers, and digital playback systems, is pleased to announce the debut of its new Inspiration Series preamplifier and amplifiers at the Munich High End Show in Munich Germany from May 15 – 18. Derived from the highly acclaimed Reference and Performance Series components which established Constellation Audio as a premiere electronics manufacturer, the Inspiration Series components bring the engineering, design, and manufacturing expertise of Constellation Audio to a new generation of listeners.
Drawing on their rich heritage, Inspiration offers listeners the best of Constellation Audio designs, performance which has been distilled to the essence, but not diluted. The amplifier and preamplifier are the first of the Inspiration Series components to be released, with an integrated amplifier, phono preamplifier, DAC, and media player to follow later this year.
Murali Murugasu, CEO of Constellation Audio, states that the Inspiration Series “are landmark components that offer a unique value proposition to the high end audio customer. Their ability to deliver such high performance at a relatively modest price is unmatched in our industry.”
According to Peter Madnick, VP of Engineering for Constellation Audio, the reasons for being able to bring the Inspiration Series of components to market are unique. “Because we do everything in-house, we are able to utilize many of the same circuit topologies found in our more sophisticated designs. The strong aesthetic family resemblance is achieved through using the same industrial design team (led by Alex Rasmussen of Neal Feay) which created the Reference and Performance Series products.”
Inspiration power amplifiers are available in both stereo and monaural configurations and are designated AMP 1.0 and MONO 1.0, while the preamplifier is called PREAMP 1.0.
The heart of the amplifiers’ design is our unique Balanced Bridged circuit topology, which combines multiple single-ended amplifier modules in a fully balanced design – the same design used in our Reference and Performance Series amplifiers. To assure a perfectly balanced signal, the AMP 1.0 and MONO 1.0 also incorporate the servo circuits in our Line Stage Gain Module to make certain that both halves of an incoming signal are perfectly balanced, no matter what the source.
With AMP 1.0 delivering a conservatively rated 200 wpc into 8 Ohms (400 wpc into 4 Ohms) and MONO 1.0 delivering twice that (into 8 and 4 Ohm loads respectively) per chassis, it is highly unlikely that anyone will exhaust the dynamic reserves of these powerful amplifiers.
From the Reference Series’ Altair II to the Performance Series’ Virgo II to the new Inspiration Series PREAMP 1.0, the lineage is unmistakable. Technologically, PREAMP 1.0 uses the same Line Stage Gain Module design in a fully balanced configuration as does its more costly siblings. To this, we incorporate such real world features as a home theater bypass, remote turn-on/turn-off capability, and an elegant machined-aluminum remote control. PREAMP 1.0 is equally suited to be the centerpiece of a great music system or as an integral part of a multi-channel home entertainment system. Either way, the user gets the benefits of Constellation Audio performance and design in an affordable package.
Constellation Audio will be demonstrating the new Inspiration Series at the Munich High End Show at:Building: ATRIUM 4 First Floor, Room F-118
Specifications
AMP 1.0
Power Output: 200 W/ch. into 8 Ohms, 400 W/ch. into 4 Ohms @ 0.2% THD+N Bandwidth: 10Hz-80 KHz @ 0.5% THD+N
S/N ratio: >95dB, A-weighted
Inputs: Constellation Direct, XLR Balanced, RCA Unbalanced
Output: 1pr. Binding post/Banana socket/channel
Features: 12V trigger, USB control
Power consumption: @idle = 110W, @full power TBD
Dimensions (W x H x D): 17” x 8.5” x 19”; 43.2 cm x 21.6 cm x 48.3 cm
Weight: 55 lbs.; 25 kg.
MONO 1.0
Power Output: 400 W/ch. into 8 Ohms, 800 W/ch. into 4 Ohms @ 0.2% THD+N Bandwidth 10Hz-80 KHz @ 0.5% THD+N
S/N ratio: >95dB, A-weighted
Inputs: Constellation Direct, XLR Balanced, RCA Unbalanced
Output: 2 pr. Binding post/Banana socket/channel
Features: 12V trigger, USB control
Power consumption: @idle = 110W, @full power TBD
Dimensions (W x H x D): 17” x 8.5” x 19”; 43.2 cm x 21.6 cm x 48.3 cm
Weight: 60 lbs.; 27.2 kg.
PREAMP 1.0
Bandwidth: 10Hz-100 KHz @ 0.1% THD+N S/N ratio: >105dB, A-weighted
Output = 17 Volts RMS
Inputs: 3-XLR Balanced, 3-RCA Unbalanced Output: 2pr XLR & RCA/channel
Remote Control: Volume, Balance, Home Theater Bypass, Mute, Phase Features: internal power supply, 12V trigger, USB control
Power consumption @50W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 17” x 5.25” x 15”; 43.2 cm x 13.3 cm x 38.1 cm
Weight: 25 lbs.; 11.3 kg.
Pricing and Availability
The US retail price of the AMP 1.0 is $10,000, the MONO 1.0 is $20,000/pr., and the PREAMP 1.0 is $9,000. Deliveries worldwide will begin in June 2014.
未分類
・大阪サウンドコレクション2014： 6月７日（土）・８日（日）
ハートンホテル心斎橋
＊ハーマンとエソテリックが抜けて、ＴＡＤとアッカが新規出展。
・名古屋特選品オーディオフェア： 7月18日（金）・19日（土）・20日（日）
吹上ホール （サウンドピット主催）
・東京インターナショナルオーディオショウ2014： 9月23日（火・祝）・24日（水）・25日（木）
東京国際フォーラム
＊今年は会場の都合で平日３日間開催です。（来年は９月の週末予定です。）
・ハイエンドショウトウキョウ： 日程未定
東京交通会館
・ダイナミックオーディオマラソン試聴会： 日程未定
梅窓院 祖師堂
・九州オーディオ＆ビジュアル展示即売会： 11月1日（土）・2日（日）・3日（月・祝）
小倉AIM 3F （MAXオーディオ主催）
・大阪ハイエンドショウ： 11月7日（金）・8日（土）・9日（日）
ハートンホテル心斎橋
・オーディオセッション in OSAKA： 11月8日（土）・9日（日）
ハートンホテル南船場
海外ニュース速報 [World]
RUBICON 2 2-way bookshelf speaker 899euro
RUBICON 5 2 1/2-way floorstanding 1.399euro
RUBICON 6 2 1/2 +1 / 2-way floorstanding 1.799euro
RUBICON 8 3 1/2-way floorstanding 2.399euro
RUBICON LCR 2 1/2-Wege- wall speaker 999euro
2014年6月発売予定
＊以下、自動翻訳エンジンにより英語に変換しています。
High End 2014: With a shelf speaker system, three stand-speaker systems as well as a particularly flat wall speaker system, the Danish speaker specialist Dali A / S founded the new Dali Rubicon series, which will be unveiled in Munich , and according to the information currently available as early as June 2014 will be available.
The Danish company Dali A / S once more to the world premiere of a new speaker series. Use is made among other technologies. Already spent two years in a highly successful series, arrive Dali Epicon series used, and probably contributed significantly to this success
The new Dali Rubicon series of speakers specialists is once more placed very versatile, this starts with a quite flexible product range, because in addition to a particularly compact bookshelf speaker system, three stand-speaker systems as well as an extremely low-profile wall- speakers. Ensure that the solutions of the new Dali Rubicon-Series to be suitable not only for classical stereo systems, but also for high-quality home cinema systems.
The focus of all models of the new Dali Rubicon series is preceded by all the low-medium Colorist, who brings the almost typical appearance of a Dali-speaker system, through its wood fiber paper membrane. Based on its reddish coloration can probably recognize a loudspeaker system from the house of Dali already at first glance. In the case of the new Dali Rubicon series, the bass driver to a diameter of 165 mm, which is found in every loudspeaker system in the series. The core of this driver in turn is a modified version of the so-called Linear Drive magnet system specially developed Dali, which has a pole core of a novel powdery magnetic material SMC, or soft magnetic compounds. This serves to prevent obstacles in the currents in the magnetic gap effectively and thus to ensure a particularly accurate and distortion-free reproduction.
Except for the smallest speaker system to the new series all models of Dali Rubicon series also suggest a further developed for these high-frequency driver, which came into use already in other model series of the Danes. This is a so-called hybrid high-frequency unit. This puts a hand on a an extremely lightweight fabric dome and a ribbon, creating a particularly airy, fine resolution and spatial imaging can be achieved.
The series from Dali starts with the Dali Rubicon 2, a particularly compactly designed bookshelf speakers, which is designed as a two-way system. As already mentioned, here is not the hybrid tweeter module is used, but only a 29 mm fabric dome. Nevertheless, the manufacturer promises that their sound character, in conjunction with the 165 mm deep central Tontreiber, exactly the same as the other models in the series corresponds. The Dali Rubicon 2 measures 350 x 195 x 335 mm and brings it to a weight of 8 kg. The manufacturer strongly recommends that the Dali Rubicon 2 can especially play to their full potential when it is placed anywhere in the room, such as on the matching Stand.
The smallest of the three stand-speaker systems, the Dali Rubicon 5, it should be a particularly delicate designed solution so that it will integrate easily into any living environment. It measures only 890 x 195 x 338 mm and brings it to 15.7 kg. It is designed as 2 1/2-way-system, that relies on the hybrid high-frequency driver and a 165 mm woofer / midrange driver.
The Dali Rubicon 6 relies on two low-midrange driver, with 165 mm diameter and the Dali hybrid tweeter, so it is over 2 1/2 plus designed 1/2-way-system, in the form of a stand-speaker system with dimensions of 990 x 200 x 380 mm and a weight of 20.2 kg.
The largest model of the new Dali Rubicon series, and thus the flagship, the Dali Rubicon 8 is designed as a 3 1/2-way-system and measures an impressive 1,100 x 220 x 444 mm and brings at least 27.3 kg on the scales. This stand-speaker system includes at least three 165 mm driver plus the Dali Hybrid tweeter driver. As a special feature of Dali A / S recalls in this connection that, in each of the three low-midrange driver is installed in a separate sealed enclosure that has in each case a run to the rear bass reflex system.
The last model of the new Dali Rubicon series feature the same from several special features. Thus, the speaker system Dali Rubicon LCR presents about as embodied particularly slim model, because it measures the height 465 mm, width 278 mm, and in the depth of only 142 mm with a weight of 8.1 kg. Thus, this speaker system is suitable not only for the free-standing installation, but also for wall mounting. In addition, you can set up the speaker system both horizontally and vertically. The company adheres to a very special detail: The 2 1/2 way speaker system has a 165mm bass-midrange drivers, and the Dali Hybrid tweeter driver. This may, depending on whether the speaker system will be used either horizontally or vertically, are rotated by 90 °. This is to ensure an optimal, uniform dispersion to be achieved, no matter how one arranges the Dali Rubicon LCR.
All speaker systems of Dali Rubicon series are said to have particularly stable MDF enclosure, where one has the choice between different versions. So you can choose between one-noble side matt walnut or reddish Rosso real wood veneer. In addition, of course, white and black high-gloss lacquer finishes are available.
Exact specifications concerning frequency response, power and impedance remains recommended by the manufacturer yet unfortunately still owe, and if this replacement delivery as part of the official product presentation in Munich. But one thing is already clear that the new Dali Rubicon Series will be available as early as June 2014. The recommended retail prices are already fixed. Thus, the Dali Rubicon 2 for the price of € 899, -, the Dali Rubicon 5 to € 1399, – that Dali Rubicon 6 to € 1799, – and the Dali Rubicon 8 to € 2399, – and the Dali Rubicon LCR for Price from € 999, – will be available. These rates represent the recommended sales price per unit dar.
RUBICON 2
・Low-Mid 165 mm wood-fiber paper
・Tweeter 29mm fabric dome
・Dimensions(HxWxD) 350x195x335 mm
・Weight 8.0 kg
RUBICON 5
・Low-Mid 165 mm wood-fiber paper
・Tweeter 29mm fabric dome + Ribbon
・Dimensions(HxWxD) 890x195x338 mm
・Weight 15.7 kg
RUBICON 6
・Low-Mid 2 x 165 mm wood-fiber paper
・Tweeter 29mm fabric dome + Ribbon
・Dimensions(HxWxD) 990x200x 380 mm
・Weight 20.2 kg
RUBICON 8
・Low-Mid 3 x 165 mm wood-fiber paper
・Tweeter 29mm fabric dome + Ribbon
・Dimensions(HxWxD) 1100x220x 444 mm
・Weight 27.3 kg
RUBICON LCR
・Low-Mid 165 mm wood-fiber paper
・Tweeter 29mm fabric dome + Ribbon
・Dimensions(HxWxD) 465x278x 142 mm
・Weight 8.1 kg
オーディオブランド紹介
avcatが注目する日本未輸入のブランドを紹介するコーナーの2014年第５弾は
High End Show 2014 (ミュンヘン)にて初公開される新オーディオブランド「 MiZiK 」です！！
スペインのWadax Labs社が開発したMusIC™ Processを搭載した
dPlay DA Pre（DAC・Preamplifier）、dVin（Phono・AtoDConverter）、dStream（Network Transport）の３個体からなる製品群のようです。
dPlay DA Pre – versatile multiple input DAC (Digital/Analogue Converter) for use with CD type S/PDIF and computer sources via USB.
dVin – fully configurable vinyl record replay stage/A to D, with switchable EQ curves and rip-ready USB as well as S/PDIF output.
dStream – the heart of the MiZiK system, provides network interface and music file replay as well as an SSD storage option, but also provides the revolutionary feed-forward error cancellation technology (the MusIC process), which makes the MiZiK system outperform even the most expensive DACs.
メーカーサイト：http://www.mizikmusic.com
MiZiK製品カタログ MiZiKスペックシート
• New Shape • New System • New Solution •
MiZiK is different. It uses different thinking and different technology to achieve a totally different level of performance. File replay has changed the audio landscape, shifted priorities and altered system architecture: MiZiK embraces that future – without abandoning the past. An “all-source” control solution, it accepts signals from black disc, silver disc and hard disc, applying its unique, proprietary and super-sophisticated MusIC Process technology to reproduce music with astonishingly natural clarity and intelligibility. It’s modular format and touch screen interface allows users to configure the MiZiK system precisely to their needs and to grow the system as required. The HDMI-based MIZiK link allows single cable communication between the system elements, although each is also a standalone unit that can be added to and enhance the performance of any system.
Their singular sculptural design and construction has been conceived by industrial design company Ochoa y Diaz-Llanos to match any home décor.
MiZiK is built around MusIC Process technology from Wadax Labs. This uses a combination of unique, digital feed-forward and state-of-the-art non-linear system modeling techniques, to create an extremely sophisticated error cancelation process that avoids signal contamination, yet eliminates the parasitic time and signal errors that afflict conventional dynamic systems. Appling it to digital to analogue conversion and phono applications allows unprecedented levels of performance, natural tonal and timing information, a musical connection that really does combine the best of analogue with the best of digital.
But best of all is the cost – MiZiK is a real-world system at a genuinely real-world price. 21st Century technology for 21st Century systems with a 21st Century ticket, it serves the music of the ages. One listen and you’ll be convinced.
海外ニュース速報 [World]
MarkLevinson No.585 Integrated Amplifier
$12,000
9月発売予定
At HIGH END 2014 HARMAN’s Luxury Audio Group will be exhibiting its new Mark Levinson No. 585 Integrated Amplifier, designed to deliver ultimate-quality music reproduction from analog and digital sources, including computers and music servers. The No. 585 combines a host of engineering advancements with complete ease of use and Mark Levinson’s striking, next-generation industrial design. It will be featured at HIGH END 2014 at the MOC Munich, Atrium 4, F119 (May 15 – 18, 2014).
The No. 585 is engineered to be the finest integrated amplifier ever created by Mark Levinson – or anyone – and is the first of a new generation of products to be designed at HARMAN’s new state-of-the-art engineering facility located in Shelton, CT. According to Todd Eichenbaum, Luxury Audio’s Director of Engineering, “The No. 585 is engineered for ultimate audio quality in every respect. It combines exceptional versatility with a powerful Class AB amplifier delivering 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms and will accommodate a wide variety of digital music sources including high resolution 32-bit/192kHz computer audio and DSD over USB. As we all know, many owners of high-end systems also want the convenience of playing compressed audio files but do not want to sacrifice sound quality. As an industry first, we have solved this challenge by incorporating HARMAN Clari-Fi™ processing, which employs proprietary signal-enhancement techniques to any compressed file format selectable at the user’s option.”
The No. 585 offers six digital and four analog inputs including USB, optical, coaxial, AES/EBU XLR and RCA for ultimate flexibility. It employs fully discrete, mirror-imaged, dual-monaural analog input and output circuitry, optimized for sonic integrity as evidenced by its symmetrical, clean interior design. The No. 585 uses individual signal switching relays for each of its four analog stereo inputs: one XLR and three RCA. The volume controls use discrete 15-bit R-2R resistor ladder networks and low-noise analog switches for maximum signal integrity with the widest possible bandwidth.
Its high-current, fully differential (balanced) Class AB power amplifier section utilizes an oversized 900VA custom toroidal transformer with individual secondary windings for the left and right channels. Separate left- and right-channel regulated linear power supplies are used for all the analog circuitry, to maintain maximum signal purity. Each amplifier channel employs 12 output transistors for a power rating of 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
At the heart of the No. 585’s digital audio processing stage is an ESS Sabre 32-bit D/A converter with proprietary jitter elimination and fully balanced, discrete I/V (current-to-voltage) circuitry. The Cmedia USB audio processor is capable of asynchronous data transfer of high-resolution DSD and PCM files at up to 192kHz/32-bit resolution. For lower-resolution audio formats, HARMAN’s Clari-Fi signal processing reconstructs information and bandwidth that is lost in compressed file formats restoring higher-fidelity sound. In contrast to competitor offerings, Clari-Fi™ does not blindly add equalization, bass boost, or other effects that alter the intended listening experience.
The No. 585 provides a stereo preamp/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.
Like every Mark Levinson component, the No. 585 integrated amplifier is built without compromise to the highest standards, using a heavy-gauge chassis and card-cage architecture to isolate critical low-level analog and digital circuitry, and featuring audiophile-grade internal components and premium rear-panel connectors.
Though sophisticated in its capabilities, the Mark Levinson No. 585 is simplicity itself to operate via its dual front-panel knobs and six function buttons or using its included remote control. The No. 585 is as stunning in appearance as it is in performance – its next-generation industrial design and superior casework blends iconic Mark Levinson historical elements with a crisp modern look. The No. 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 Mark Levinson No. 585 Integrated Amplifier will be available in September 2014 at a suggested retail price of $12,000.
海外ニュース速報 [World]
TIDAL does exhibit at the HIGH END 2014
We invite you to visit us in room F120, Atrium 4, to experience these world premiere devices:
CONTRIVA G2 & CONTRIVA X-TENDER
PRESENCIO DAC
And as highlight: the unique diamond-heart of the mighty LA ASSOLUTA, equipped with the biggest diamond drivers in the world.
国内ニュース速報 [Japan]
プレスリリース
拝啓
時下 益々御清栄のこととお慶び申し上げます。 さて、当社取り扱いの DEVIALET (デビアレ・仏) 各製品につきましてご案内申し上げます。 来る５月１６日に発表される新たなソフトウエアのバージョンアップにより、各モデルの出力スペックが次のとおり進化いたします。
モデル名 従来の出力 新たな出力値
Devialet 110: 110W / 8 ohms → 120W / 8 ohms
Devialet 170: 170W / 8 ohms → 200W / 8 ohms
Devialet 240: 240W / 8 ohms → 250W / 8 ohms
デビアレ各製品は通例として出力値をモデル名としておりますので、５月１６日以降はモデル名が次のとおり変更となります。
※ モデル名は変更されますが、ハードウエア的には全く変更ございません。
※ 既にデビアレ製品をご愛用のお客様には、ソフトウエアバージョンアップが無償で提供されます。
■ 従来のモデル名 ■ 2014年5月16日からの新モデル名
Devialet 110 → Devialet 120
Devialet 170 → Devialet 200
Devialet 240 → Devialet 250
尚、５月１６日発表の新たなソフトウエアにより、新たに Devialet 170 （新モデル名：Devialet 200 )もデュアル・モノラルでのご使用が可能になります。
既に一台をご愛用中で、新たにもう一台を加えてデュアル・モノラルにアップグレードをお考えの方のために、５月１６日より、デュアル・モノラルアップグレード用ユニットの販売を開始いたします。
デュアル・モノラル アップグレード専用ユニット
2014年5月16日発売開始
Devialet 200 Slave ¥ 1,080,000（税別）
Devialet 250 Slave ¥ 1,880,000（税別）
※デュアルモノアップグレード専用機は、スレーブ側には不要なリモコンとAirボードが付属しておりません。マスターとスレーブ間のデジタルケーブルが1本付属します。
今後ともデビアレ社の製品ならびに当社取り扱い製品に、篤いご支援を賜りますようお願い申し上げます。
敬 具
海外ニュース速報 [World]
High End 2014:
During the last year especially new amp models were the focus of interest in the presentation of the German company Accustic Arts, the brothers Schunk dedicate this year mainly new sources, most notably two new versions of the audio CD player , the Accustic Arts II player and the player Accustic Arts ES – MK 2
German premium high-end audio brand Accustic Arts will reveal their new Player II at Munich high-end audio show 2014. Accustic Arts Player II New tube hybrid design reference CD Player in top-loader design, USB 24/192 asynchronous technology, volume adjustable output – switchable, upsampling or native output switchable, with legendary Philips CDM PRO CD mechanism. Visit them at Atrium 4.2, Room F 206 to hear the new Player II.
Accustic Arts are brining the NEW PLAYER ES – MK 2 (Evolution Series). This is new optimised PLAYER ES incl. USB 24/192 asynchronous technology. Visit them at Atrium 4.2, Room
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