AI hit prediction could have a huge impact on music industry, artists

It’s safe to say that even with convincing deep fakes causing record-label panic and a flurry of new AI tech garnering plenty of interest, we’re still at the very beginning of learning how the age of modern machine learning will impact art and pop cult… Continue reading AI hit prediction could have a huge impact on music industry, artists

CS1 breathes new streaming life into legacy hi-fi systems

There’s no denying that streaming rules the roost for the way we consume our music these days. But if your perfectly good living room hi-fi is feeling very unloved, a little black box from Canada’s NAD could help bring your aging setup into the 21st ce… Continue reading CS1 breathes new streaming life into legacy hi-fi systems

Sony launches pleasantly affordable high-resolution Walkman

There’s often quite a price premium for folks who prefer hi-res portable audio over a ubiquitous smartphone and a pair of cheap earphones. Indeed, the company who kicked off personal groove machines has been known to charge a small fortune – which make… Continue reading Sony launches pleasantly affordable high-resolution Walkman

Premium IEM brand finally goes wireless with Orbit earphones

There’s no denying the convenience of true-wireless earphones, but audio quality can be less than stellar. Boutique in-ear-monitor maker Campfire Audio is promising an “out-of-this-world sound” from its first entry into the TWS space, the Orbit buds.Co… Continue reading Premium IEM brand finally goes wireless with Orbit earphones

Rotel launches its first integrated network streamer

Tokyo-based high-end audio brand Rotel has launched an integrated hi-fi amplifier that allows direct access to popular streaming services from the unit itself, in addition to offering wireless playback and analog connection to other hi-fi components. J… Continue reading Rotel launches its first integrated network streamer

Devialet portable speaker adapts audio output to the room it’s in

For the last four years, French high-end audio brand Devialet has been working to make the kind of impressive sound delivery found in its extraordinary Phantom speakers portable. The fruit of that labor is now available as the room-adapting 360-degree … Continue reading Devialet portable speaker adapts audio output to the room it’s in

Victrola’s latest turntable can stream directly to Sonos speakers

As we’ve already noted, sales of vinyl records are on the up. But many new listeners hoping to join the vinyl resurrection are also looking to mix in some modern conveniences, such as wireless streaming. Veteran audio brand Victrola has introduced a fl… Continue reading Victrola’s latest turntable can stream directly to Sonos speakers

Cambridge Audio reveals next-gen Alva TT aptX HD Bluetooth turntable

As we’ve noted a number of times, sales of vinyl records are on the up, but many music lovers also want modern convenience. Brit hi-fi brand Cambridge Audio launched an aptX HD Bluetooth turntable in 2019, and has now announced a follow up.Continue Rea… Continue reading Cambridge Audio reveals next-gen Alva TT aptX HD Bluetooth turntable

Victrola aims for all-in-one convenience with Premiere V1 music system

Sales of vinyl records have been steadily rising over the last few years, even overtaking CD sales last year for the first time since 1986. Many music lovers will be dusting off an old turntable or buying a new one, but some may not have the space for … Continue reading Victrola aims for all-in-one convenience with Premiere V1 music system

Omnia music system aims to power streaming, digital and analog listening

UK hi-fi specialist Audiolab has leveraged its award-winning know-how to create a “just add speakers” music system called the Omnia, which features a Class AB amp, rocks a CD player, caters to streaming needs, and can even be cabled to a turntable.Cont… Continue reading Omnia music system aims to power streaming, digital and analog listening