Bang & Olufsen future-proofs latest high-end wireless home speakers

Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen has announced that its high-style Beosound A9 has moved into its fifth generation, and the shapely 360-degree-sound Beosound 2 grows into its third iteration. The company is also aiming for usage longevity thank… Continue reading Bang & Olufsen future-proofs latest high-end wireless home speakers

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

A&K first with flagship ESS DAC for portable hybrid audio system

Around this time last year, Astell&Kern combined a digital audio player and desktop headphone amplifier into a single device for the launch of the Acro CA1000. Now a new model joins the family, which is built around a dual-tube Triple Amp System and is… Continue reading A&K first with flagship ESS DAC for portable hybrid audio system

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

A&K connects legacy headphones to modern audio gear with USB DAC

Many mobile devices either rock a poor quality audio jack or don’t have one at all, so if you want to plug in your favorite legacy ear candy you’ll need a USB DAC to bridge the gap. Luxury audio brand Astell&Kern’s cable DAC has just entered its third … Continue reading A&K connects legacy headphones to modern audio gear with USB DAC

Backpack-friendly synthesizer takes music creation portable

Synth wizards Critter & Guitari have launched a successor to the company’s first product – the Pocket Piano – in the shape of a portable music box called the 201, which sports six sound engines, a built-in speaker and a bunch of funky wooden keys.Conti… Continue reading Backpack-friendly synthesizer takes music creation portable

Theremotion brings complex gesture control to spooky non-touch instrument

From the eerie tones of classic B-movie horror flicks to atmospheric warbling on modern music tracks, the Theremin is instantly recognizable. An open-source version called the Theremotion uses a Leap controller to add a new layer of expressive control…. Continue reading Theremotion brings complex gesture control to spooky non-touch instrument

Røde launches plug-and-play condenser microphone with built-in preamp

Back in 2014, Australian audio brand Røde released an all-in-one USB condenser microphone that’s still a popular choice for podcasters and streaming content creators today. Now the company has announced an update with integrated preamp and onboard DSP…. Continue reading Røde launches plug-and-play condenser microphone with built-in preamp