NEW FLAGSHIP DAP AND A HIGH-END IEM COLLABORATION FROM ASTELL&KERN
Featuring a new user interface, the flagship Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 Portable Music Player features a watch-grade 904L stainless steel body, the brand has also announced the Odyssey IEMs to complement it.
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AURIS AND EARMEN AT MUNICH
Sister brands Auris and EarMen are exhibiting at High End Munich 2022.
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THREE NEW HEADFI PRODUCTS FROM ASTELL&KERN TO DEBUT AT THE HIGH END SHOW
Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP, AK HC2 Dual DAC cable and Astell&Kern Pathfinder hybrid IEMs are all launching at Munich.
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ASTELL&KERN SEM4 DAC MODULE FOR THE A&FUTURA SE180 MUSIC PLAYER
Astell&Kern has launched the SEM4 DAC module for its A&futura SE180 digital audio player.
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THE IFI ZEN AIR SERIES COMPRISES A DAC, BLUETOOTH DAC, HEADPHONE AMP AND PHONO STAGE
Based on the ZEN Series the iFi ZEN Air is a budget range at £99 per device.
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HIFIMAN EF400 BALANCED DESKTOP DAC/AMP AND HIFIMAN HM800 FULLY BALANCED HM800 MINI-DAC/AMP LAUNCH AT CANJAM NYC
HIFIMAN has two new electronic products to announce, both of which will launch at CanJam NYC this weekend.
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EARMEN COLIBRI BATTERY-POWERED BALANCED DAC AND HEADPHONE AMP
The EarMen Colibri is a premium audiophile, pocket-friendly USB DAC, preamp and headphone amp.
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CHORD ELECTRONICS LAUNCH THE CHORD MOJO 2
Chord Electronics has launched Chord Mojo 2, the replacement for their original portable DAC/headphone amplifier, featuring lossless DSP. More »
ASTELL&KERN ACRO CA1000 HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
The Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 combines amplifiers with digital audio player (DAP) capabilities in a compact desktop and portable-friendly form.
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IFI XDSD GRYPHON DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER LAUNCHED
Launched in 2018, the xDSD is among the most popular portable DAC/headphone amps in iFi’s range, now they are launching the iFi xDSD Gryphon.
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ASTELL&KERN A&NORMA SR25 MKII SECOND GEN ENTRY-LEVEL HI RES PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER
Astell&Kern has unveiled the second generation model of its ultra-portable hi-res audio player the Astell&Kern A&norma SR25 MKII
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IFI HIP-DAC 2 DAC/ HEADPHONE AMP LAUNCHED
The hip-dac is one of iFi’s most popular USB DAC/headphone amps, now, some 21 months after the original hip-dac launched, iFi has updated its design launching the iFi hip-dac 2 DAC/Headphone Amp.
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IFI GO BLU MOBILE BLUETOOTH DAC/HEADPHONE AMP ANNOUNCED
iFi’s DAC/headphone amps have formed a cornerstone of the British company’s product range since its formation in 2012.
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ASTELL&KERN A&ULTIMA SP2000T DAP WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING QUAD DAC AND TRIPLE AMP SYSTEM
The brand new Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000T Digital Audio Player features a new triple-amp system to customise the listening experience, including Astell&Kern’s first tube amplifier.
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RUARK R1 BEACH HUT BLUE RADIO LAUNCHED FOR SUMMER
Summer is officially here so if you are off to the beach, or staying closer to home, Ruark Audio has announced their first limited edition Ruark R1 Mk4 colourway for Summer 2021 the Ruark R1 Beach Hut Blue Radio.
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CHORD GOFIGURE UPDATE FOR 2GO/POLY
Chord Electronics latest free update to Chord Gofigure brings improved radio and playlist support, faster access, plus the ability to browse albums with the Chord 2go and Chord Poly.
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ASTELL&KERN AK USB-C DUAL DAC CABLE
Astell&Kern, the manufacturer of portable high-resolution audio devices, has introduced the Astell&Kern AK USB-C Dual DAC Cable for smartphones, tablets and PCs.
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ASTELL&KERN A&ULTIMA PLAYERS ROON READY
New Firmware for the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP1000 and SP2000 adding Roon Ready support will be available on March the16th.
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HELM’s new THX and MQA Certified BOLT DAC/AMP adapter, extends its family of studio-quality portable audio DACs and AMPs for smartphones and mobile devices
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This month, UK distributor SCV has announced a new partnership with portable audio innovators EarMen, based in Chicago, IL.
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The Astell&Kern SE200 is equipped with the world’s first multi-DAC design, providing, say the brand, “a unique music listening experience”.
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Last week, Hifi Pig’s Editor, Stuart Smith, was asked to contribute to an article on Neil Young’s Pono for the British daily newspaper, The Telegraph.
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In the world of portable music players, it’s all about strict minimalist design on one side and opulent technical extravagance on the other. Shanling Audio is setting a new trend with their new Q1. More »
iFi’s xCan at £299 offers a portable headphone amp with Bluetooth connectivity, whereas their £399 xDSD focuses on DAC duties with a headphone amp, Bluetooth and lots of digital inputs. Janine Elliot puts them head to head for this in-depth review.
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Phil Wannell has been in the industry for some time and is a well-known face at Hifi shows and events throughout the UK. Recently he has decided to take the leap into self-employment and has founded Audio Concierge, a bespoke service offering portable audio and headfi products to a discerning clientele.
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