We thought it was time for a fun, interactive test (again). Together with you – our lovely readers and viewers – we would like to compare three digital devices. Our main candidate is the fairly new Weiss DAC501 – which is a streamer, dac, pre-amp and headphone amplifier. Next to that we put the Sonnet Morpheus (together with the Ambre streamer). The Morpheus we have of course recently tested. And finally we take our reference: the Metrum Acoustics Pavane with Ambre. The Live Stream starts at 11:00 CET (Amsterdam time).
Grimm Audio provides update for MU1
Grimm Audio has released a firmware update to version 1.1 for its MU1 musicstreamer. A series of new features now completes the device, according to the manufacturer.
Linn presents new bearing for Sondek LP12
Linn – manufacturer of the rather iconic Sondek LP12 – has released a upgrade for this turntable: the Karousel.
Sharp releases new Dolby Atmos soundbars
Sharp has released two new Dolby Atmos-capable soundbars, also with a reasonably nice price tag.
COVID-19 and equipment availability
Slowly but surely the coronavirus COVID-19 is taking its toll in the tech world. And not so much for biological reasons, but for practical reasons: shortages of parts.
This year’ Record Store Day on April 18
The by now well-known Record Store Day – to promote the old record shop – will be held on April 18th this year.
Bang & Olufsen presents Beosound Balance smart speaker
Bang & Olufsen clearly likes the public attraction of the smart speaker. And so… they now have their own model in the form of the Beosound Balance.
Audio Analogue presents AAdac
The Italian Audio Analogue has its PureAA series expanded with the AAdac, so you can now build a nice set.
Canton releases Smart Reference 5 K wireless speaker
Canton has the Smart Reference 5K ready for you; a wireless and active speaker with high-end specifications. However, you still need to lay a wire to the wall socket.
Cambridge Audio becomes Roon Ready
Cambridge Audio has also fallen for the charms of Roon. Flagship Edge NQ of the brand becomes Roon Ready and also the CXN (V2) gets that predicate.