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Denmark’s Kombo Audio has combined a battery-powered amplifier, PA system, mixer, effects and wireless connectivity for a sound system specifically designed for musicians, allowing for live performances in the back yard, at the beach or out at sea.Cont… Continue reading Danish startup launches modular wireless PA system for roving players
If the term “entry level” brings to mind basic no-frills functionality and wallet-friendly pricing, Astell&Kern has a few surprises in store with the second generation of its A&norma SR25 digital audio player (DAP), which promises improved sound perfor… Continue reading Astell&Kern refines “entry-level” DAP for second generation
Portable Bluetooth speakers powerful enough to get you on your feet at a beach party are pretty common, but the shapely Enkl Speaker will blow up a storm with concert-level output. Enkl Sound also promises ease of use, long battery life and multi-user … Continue reading Battery-powered Bluetooth speaker rocks concert-level output
Early last year, Brit audio specialist iFi launched a pocket digital-to-analog converter called the hip-dac, which the company claimed would treat listeners to a “sound as flavorsome and richly detailed as a delicious single malt.” Now the hip-dac2 has… Continue reading iFi looks to improve music on the move with second-gen hip-dac
Last year, high-end audio hardware brand Astell&Kern launched the first digital audio player (DAP) to incorporate three digital-to-analog converters, with the SE200. Now the company has gone one better with the upcoming A&ultima SP2000T, while also deb… Continue reading Latest DAP flagship from Astell&Kern rocks three amps and four DACs
Beijing-based Mobvoi – the wearable tech company behind the TicWatch line of smartwatches – has launched a digital dictation machine called the AI Recorder that taps into artificial intelligence to automatically transcribe audio, making it a useful add… Continue reading Smart audio recorder leverages AI to auto transcribe recordings
A new version of Roland’s hugely popular portable combo amp first introduced in 2007 has been announced. The Cube Street II modeling amp now wears a Boss logo on the grille, comes with twice the output oomph and has had a few pounds shaved off its weig… Continue reading Roland hits the Street with Boss-branded portable amp
Denmark’s luxury hi-fi brand Bang & Olufsen has unveiled a new outdoorsy member of its portable speaker range called the Beosound Explore, which rocks an eye-catching aluminum shell for durability and IP67 waterproofing for all-weather adventuring acco… Continue reading Bang & Olufsen heads outdoors with aluminum-clad portable speaker
High-end audio brand Astell&Kern (A&K) has added a new music player to its A&futura line, which slots in just below last year’s SE200 model. The stand-out feature on the SE180 is the ability to pop out the existing sound module and swap it for another…. Continue reading A&K’s latest digital audio player debuts interchangeable sound modules
Buyers looking for gadgets that deliver high fidelity audio might keep an eye out for the THX logo as a visual guide to quality assurance, and now the company behind the standard has launched its first consumer device, the Onyx USB DAC/amp.Continue Rea… Continue reading THX helps boost mobile audio with Onyx USB DAC