Новости (Усилители, наушники, цапы, кабели и прочее...)

[NIK 9]

Hi-Fi Racks: Headphone Holders

 

 

http://www.hifiracks.co.uk/hifi-racks/21/headphone-holders

[deeone 81]

SimAudio MOON 380D 32 bit Digital-to-Analog Converter

 

Significant Design Features:

True 32-bit Digital-to-Analog converter using ESS Technology SABRE32 Ultra DAC / Digital Filter (ES9016) working in 32-bit Hyperstream™ to achieve unprecedented jitter immunity and low-level linearity via a patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator

Digital Audio Signal Processing using M-AJiC32 (MOON Asynchronous Jitter Control in 32-bit mode)

A virtually jitter-free “1 picosecond” digital clocking system

Optional MiND (MOON intelligent Network Device) module (9th input) via WiFi or Ethernet input for multi-room streaming

Optional variable analog outputs (balanced & single-ended) using M-eVOL volume circuit which was originally developed for the MOON Evolution series. Accessible using the remote control, this volume operates in 0.5dB increments. M-eVOL is based on a resistive array configuration with no sonic degradation of the audio signal regardless of the chosen volume setting

The entire analog stage is a fully balanced differential circuit for increased dynamic range and headroom, higher resolution, as well as improved signal-to-noise ratio.

A very short signal path using a DC servo circuit and proprietary 12dB/octave analog filter

Separate digital & analog power supplies using 2 independant toroidal transformers with 11 stages of voltage regulation

Four-layer PCB tracings for a dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio

RS-232 port for (i) full unsolicited bidirectional feedback and (ii) firmware updates

12 Volt trigger outputs for remote operation and IR input for external control

SimLink controller port allows for 2-way communications between other compatible MOON components

 

The MOON 380D will be available in April 2012 with an MSRP $3,900.00 USD for the base version;

 

Add $600.00 for variable analog outputs;

[Asheraddo 3 754]

Уже не то, чтобы новость, но на ДХ вроде не было инфы:

 

HiFiMan обновила линейку своих ортодинамических наушников моделью HE-400 (видимо, замена HE-4 и судя по первым отзывам, удачная) - бытует мнение, что это попытка HiFiMan скопировать LCD-2

 

[NIK 9]

TOTALDAC: REFERENCE-D1 DAC

 

 

REFERENCE-D1 is the high end product of Totaldac. Most components have been improved from the REFERENCE-A1 DAC, the resistors, the power supplies, the output stage, the FPGA etc... and it has many different inputs and outputs especially USB input which allows to listen easily from a computer. The embedded digital volume control allows to interconnect the DAC between a drive or a computer and a power amplifier.

-192KHz asynchronous Xmos USB, optical, RCA and AES-EBU digital inputs, selectable from a remote control.

-44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz, 176.4KHz and 192KHz, 16 to 24 bit formats supported on all inputs except 96KHz max for optical input.

-RCA, XLR analog output and 3.3Vrms max 32ohm to 600ohm headphone amplifier.

-digital volume control, adjusted by a remote control and an OLED display.

-adjustable 3.3Vrms max output level.

-phase polarity selected by remote control.

-non-oversampling FIR digital filter activated or disactivated by remote control.

-display switch off by remote control or automatic.

-R2R DAC technology using VishayPG foil naked (VAR) 0.01% resistors, 100 resistors per stereo channel.

-class A, low impedance, discrete transistor output stage.

-supplied with rubber feet and metal cone feet, easy to swap.

-external power supply to minimize the noise on the embedded preamp. Not yet visible on the photo.

-aluminium and PMMA enclosure.

-controlled quantity of raw material, limited weight for the shipping, easy manipulation, 4kg unpacked.

-power consumption 20W.

 

Available options:

-dual DAC option, using 2 DACs per channel for a 100% balanced DAC. Available for DAC and two way crossover. Improves the XLR output but leaves the RCA and headphone outputs unchanged.

-Adjustable 18dB/oct high pass filter to attenuate sub bass to solve a room acoustics problem or to protect the loudspeakers or to remove sub bass when listening with a headphone or to remove the recording offset or to preserve neighbours or children at night.

-110V-120V power option.

-BNC coaxial digital input.

-REFERENCE-D2 and REFERENCE-D3 ,69 bits 2 way and 3 way crossovers including a digital preamp for the main volume control and also for the relative level between bass, midrange and treble.

 

 

http://www.totaldac.com/REFERENCE-D1-eng.htm

[NIK 9]

Техника на грани фантастики: Наушники

 

http://www.tv100.ru/video/view/estestvennyy-otbor-66530/

[deeone 81]

[NIK 9]

Focal Spirit One

 

[NIK 9]

Ultrasone Signature PRO Headphones

 

 

Ultrasone introduced Signature PRO, the first model in a select range of "made in Germany" headphones for discerning music lovers and professional users. The handcrafted headphones are based on the company's more than 20 years development expertise and, with patented technologies such as S-Logic Plus, offer an impressively detailed sound experience. Designed as a closed system, the first model in the Signature range will appeal to musicians, sound engineers and hi-fi lovers in equal measure. With its classical design and high-quality materials, the Signature PRO boasts and excellent sound experience combined with a stylish look, inspired from their Edition 9 headphones.

 

The Signature PRO uses a 40-millimetre titanium-plated sound transducer developed in-house. With a frequency range of 8 Hz to 42 kHz, it reproduces more than the entire range of human hearing. Clear audio sound, a detailed midrange and precise low-range frequency reproduction ensure rarely heard audio excellence. The decentralized arrangement of the sound transducers within the ear cup creates a pleasant spatial sound. Thanks to a 'broader' stereo platform, all signals in the panorama can be particularly well located. The S-Logic Plus technology that has been patented all over the world also ensures an outstanding depth of sound: this gives musicians and sound engineers a perfect feeling for their mix, and music lovers experience their favourite tracks exactly as intended by the respective artists. The closed design principle supports S-Logic Plus with a precise and present low frequency range.

 

The Signature glass nameplates on both ear cups are a visual highlight that blends harmoniously into the form of the headphones. The high-quality black leather and the special soft-touch coating ensure a pleasant, firm grip and are what give the Signature PRO its visual appeal.

 

"With the new Signature range, we are closing the gap between our high-quality PRO headphones and the exclusive models in the Edition range", explains Michael Zirkel, COO of Ultrasone AG. "The Signature range is aimed at a quality-conscious consumer group comprising of both professional users and music lovers. As with our Edition models, it is extremely important to us that Signature is "made in Germany" and the headphones are manufactured here in Tutzing."

 

Ultrasone has developed a new headband system that ensures comfortable listening even after long periods of use. In addition to special upholstery that follows the shape of the head, the ear-cup pads and head pad are covered with Ethiopian sheep's leather. The advantage of this extremely high-quality material is its tremendous robustness, as well as the fact that it does not perish, even after years of heavy use. Weighing in at 300 grams, despite its more complex construction, the Signature PRO is no heavier than conventional headphones.

 

Ultrasone has paid particular attention to the headphone cabling: thanks to a bayonet fastening on the left ear cup, the cable can be exchanged in a flash. The headphones come with two high-quality Neutrik connectors: a 1.5m cable with a 3.5mm gold-plated jack and a 3.0m cable with a gold-plated 6.3mm stereo jack. By including a cable with a 3.5mm connector, Ultrasone is taking account of the fact that more and more professional users are working directly with a notebook without an external sound solution.

 

 

Specifications

S-Logic Plus technology

Dynamic principle, closed

Frequency range 8 - 42,000 Hz

Impedance 32 Ohm

Sound pressure level 98 dB

ULE technology, MU Metal bufferboard, field emission in accordance with ULE standard

40 mm titanium-plated driver

Magnet: NdFeB

Weight: 300 g

Includes transportation case

2 detachable cords with B-lock connection:

3 m straight cable with gold-plated

6.3 mm Neutrik plug

1.5 m straight cable with gold-plated

3.5 mm Neutrik plug/angled

 

 

The Ultrasone Signature PRO headphones are available now for $1,299 with a specially built case for transport and storage. Further Signature models are planned for 2012.

 

спам

http://www.my-hiend.com/vbb/showthread. ... Headphones

[NIK 9]

Burmester new 113 D/A Conveter incl. Bluetooth and USB input

 

http://www.burmester.de/en/index.php

 

 

The Burmester 113 D/A converter was designed in the course of developing the MMI

module for our 061, 069 and 089 CD player models. The result is an independent D/A

converter with maximum high-end quality, which not only features electrical and

optical digital inputs but also supports wireless data transmission. The 113 has two

digital inputs and two analogue outputs, as well as a Bluetooth® (even supporting

aptX® codec for best sound quality via Bluetooth® ) and a USB input (class 2 audio) to

ensure that you can enjoy all of your digital music sources in the best-possible audio

quality. Moreover, the 113 contains balanced circuitry, with a fully DC-coupled signal

path and no coupling capacitors getting in the way of the signal. The sophisticated

analogue output stages obtain their signal from a converter stage of the latest

generation, with switchable sampling rates (48kHz, 96kHz and 192kHz) to guarantee a

highly defined and musical sound.

 

 

In addition to the outstanding audio quality resulting from the D/A conversion, the 113 DAC

features comfortable wireless integration of all audio sources equipped with A2DP

(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) into an existing system. The 113 then functions as a

Bluetooth® receiver and music is transmitted to the system by connecting a laptop,

microphone, etc. to the Bluetooth® interface.

[Mescalito 52]

Bluetooth

[deeone 81]

The Altmann Tera-Player

Очередной лучший в мире hi-end плеер.

 

Specification:

size: 57 x 57 x 18 mm

weight: 80 grams

case: all aluminum black anodized, laser engraved

front rear plates: 2mm aluminum black anodized, CNC machined

battery: Motorola LI-ION 700mAh

charging: mini-USB port 300mA, monitored by red LED

playtime on single charge: >12h (15h tested with 6 years old battery)

charge time: 2h 80%

Storage: SDHC card slot with 4/8/16 or 32 GB SDHC

currently testing SDXC cards with 64GB (all SDXC cards must be formatted to FAT32 for use in the Tera-Player)

Supported file type: WAV stereo 16-bit and 24-bit

Supported sample-rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 and 192 kHz

headphone outputs: silver plated contacts, 2 separate outputs: teramega and superduper, can be used simultaneously

recommended headphones: Koss Porta-Pro, Kramer mod

main chip: ARM Cortex

oscillators: 2 separate precision Golledge crystal oscillators

DAC: modified NOS Philips R2R with current output

Oversampling: Zero

I/V conversion: Burr-Brown

headphone amplifiers: Burr Brown

navigation: tactile pad with 5 stainless steel buttons, gold plated contactor foil, hand assembled

volume control: 32-bit digital

navigation commands: next previous track / album / artist

supports iTunes® music library structure

5 (five) years limited warranty

made in Germany

 

И его обзор.

[Mescalito 52]

Очередной лучший в мире hi-end плеер.

как раз для Porta Pro

[deeone 81]

Да, точно, купить Porta Pro за 1500 рублей и плеер за 900 евро к нему

[Maksx83 20]

del

[NIK 9]

CEC DA 3N DAC

 

 

http://www.my-hiend.com/vbb/showthread.php?5586-CEC-DA-3N-DAC

http://www.cec-international.com/

[vitta77 820]

rasteme - udac32

похоже сочетание XMOS и PCM1795 в Японии становится модным.

 

 

http://www.rasteme.co.jp/product/audio/udac32/udac32.html

 

кстати можно привезти примерно за 1400$

[Mescalito 52]

кстати можно привезти примерно за 1400$

[vitta77 820]

rasteme - udac32 ? 89,250 (но никто не заставляет )

[NIK 9]

Mastered for iTunes: how audio engineers tweak music for the iPod age

 

 

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/ ... od-age.ars

 

 

Apple добавила раздел «Mastered For iTunes» в iTunes Store

 

Apple добавила новый раздел под названием «Mastered For iTunes» в iTunes Store, который позволяет получить музыку с качеством, предназначенным для исполнителей и звукорежиссеров.

 

Альбом в «Mastered For iTunes» были специально обновлены в форме для iTunes, чтобы предоставить музыкальным слушателям повышенное качество и глубину звука, что обычно предназначено для исполнителей, продюссеров и звукорежиссеров.

 

В настоящее время iTunes Store предлагает только 100 альбомов, маркированных для «Mastered For iTunes». Эти изменения, судя по всему, произошли из-за последних жалоб от музыкантов, в том числе и от Нила Янга, который утверждал, что качество записей страдает от сжатия, используемого для перевода песен для цифровых носителей.

 

Компания Apple не берет дополнительную плату за доступ к обновленной коллекции альбомов.

 

http://www.iguides.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=49956

[NIK 9]

NuForce Air DAC

 

 

 

NuForce Air DAC uWireless SystemTM | MSRP $179

(uTX + Air DAC set)

NuForce Air DAC iWireless SystemTM | MSRP $199 (available 3/22)

(iTX + Air DAC set)

NuForce uTX TransmitterTM | MSRP $59

NuForce iTX TransmitterTM | MSRP $79 (available 3/22)

NuForce Air DAC ReceiverTM | MSRP $149

 

Introduction

NuForce Air DAC's wireless technology lets you stream music from your computer USB port or mobile devices to up to four different receivers throughout your home or office. Easily get CD-quality sound with no latency and no interference throughout your environment-wirelessly, with Air DAC.

 

The NuForce Air DAC wireless DAC/receiver and associated TX transmitters are based on a new wireless technology known as SKAA (http://www.skaa.com). SKAA provides seamless operation and a consistent user interface across different SKAA devices. SKAA technology has several advantages resulting in CD-quality sound and ease of setup described in more detail below.

Air DAC offers:

 

CD-quality sound, no latency, no interference with other Wi-Fi signals

Simple control and setup - no software, setup or pairing

Stream music to up to four receivers, and from up to four devices

Works with any digital audio from music, movies, and games

Works anywhere without interference - no wifi "hot spot" needed for reception

 

About the Air DAC and SKAA wireless technology

With Air DAC, you don't move to the music - the music moves with you.

 

The Air DAC Wireless System is a combination wireless transmitter (iTX or uTX) and radio receiver (Air DAC) that operates in the 2.4GHz radio band. The Air DAC Receiver utilizes a premium quality Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) stage and simple one-button SKAA control.

 

Unlike similar devices, the Air DAC and associated TX transmitters do not experience the typical loss in sound quality or interference capability of cell phones and other wireless devices. Rather, they offer CD-quality sound, virtually no latency, a 15-30 meter range, and a spread-spectrum technology that detects and chooses from among available frequency spectrums in order to avoid interference.

 

The NuForce Air DAC Wireless Receiver and any device fitted with an appropriate matching TX transmitter can be combined to form a wireless audio network. Each transmitter can send audio to four receivers, and each receiver can connect to as many as four transmitters.

 

Just link your Apple mobile device wirelessly to multiple amplifier/speaker systems located throughout your home. Then simply walk into any room with your portable player-the system automatically locks on to its signal-and stream your music to the speakers in that space. Move to the next room and stream music from the same device to that room's receiver or pair of speakers. Wherever you roam in your home or office, your music is with you.

Features

 

Can receive and lock with up to four independent iTX-100/uTX-100 transmitters.

Simple operation -Use the single front-panel switch to step through each of the available transmitters within range of the receiver. The cycle returns to first transmitter after selecting the last available transmitter.

CD-quality performance

The cycle returns to first transmitter after selecting the last available transmitter.

Extra-wide wireless audio range covers larger environments - iTX-100 range approximately spans 10-20m; uTX-100 range spans approximately 15-30m depending on conditions.

The uTX (for USB device) Transmitter is cross-platform (Mac/PC), so there's no need to install drivers.

The iTX similarly connects to a standard analog dock when mated with Apple iPod , iPhone and iPad.

 

Compatibility

 

NuForce Air DAC is compatible with the following products using the iTX transmitter:

 

iTX is compatible with all iPod devices that have the 30-pin connector (i.e. except Shuffle).

iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)

iPod classic

iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)

iPod with color display

iPod mini

iPod with Click Wheel

iPhone 4S

iPhone 4

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

iPhone

iPad 2

iPad

 

Apple, AirPort Express, Apple TV are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

 

Specifications

16-bit/48kHz x 2-channels

Operates @ 2.4GHz

RCA Output 2.1Vrms

THD+N 0.03% @ 1kHz.

Frequency Response 20-20kHz

SNR > 91dB A-weighted

Power Requirement 6.5V, 600mA, 100-240VAC (Worldwide AC)

Dimensions 3.2"W x 3.4"D x 1.1"H

Weight 1.5 lb. Shipping weight 5 lb.

Included Accessories Power Supply

Charge Cable ( Only iTX )

 

http://www.nuforce.com/hp/products/airdac-tx/index.php

http://www.my-hiend.com/vbb/showthread. ... ce-Air-DAC

[NIK 9]

Vue Cables VU-3 USB Audio Cable

 

 

http://www.vuecables.com/models/vu-1/

 

Vue Cables VU-2 USB Audio Cable

 

 

http://www.vuecables.com/models/vu-2/

 

Vue Cables VU-3 USB Audio Cable

 

 

http://www.vuecables.com/models/vu-3/

[NIK 9]

[Интервью] Алексей Долгушин (Fischer Audio): как создаются наушники

 

 

http://www.appleinsider.ru/eto-interesn ... hniki.html

[NIK 9]

Deep Schiit

 

 

"This time it's our first-ever balanced components, the Mjolnir headphone amp and Gungnir DAC [$749/ea.] Both offer true 'end-game' performance at a midrange price and both are true 'one and only' products with significant technical advances. Mjolnir is the world's only dedicated circlotron-style headphone amp. Gungnir offers the most advanced clock regeneration system available in any DAC." The Mjolnir uses 18dB JFET-based voltage gain on 90V rails into a cross-shunt push/pull output stage with only N-channel Mosfets plus DC-coupled i/o ports for "8 times the output power and 8 times lower distortion than our Asgard". Output power is 8W RMS into 32 ohms, 5W RMS into 50. Frequency response is a wide 2Hz to 400kHz -3dB. Despite butch power to serve low-impedance planar headphones, the very low noise is said to make the amp equally suitable for all standard headphones. Due to the circlotronic output stage, connections are balanced exclusively. Outputs are on single 4-pin XLR and dual 3-pin XLRs.

 

The Gungnir [add $100 for async 24/192 USB] runs two AKM 4399 DACs in balanced mode, fully discrete JFET outputs and Adapticlock™ clock regeneration via auto-switching VCXO and VCO oscillators. The Gungnir has XLR and RCA outputs.

 

http://schiit.com/news/32912-schiit-ann ... d-amp-dac/

[NIK 9]

Audiophilleo goes batty

 

 

Audiophilleo goes batty - Philip Gruebele's two USB-to-S/PDIF converter models can now operate with his very low noise PurePower module. That's a rechargeable battery pack which keeps dirty USB power isolated from the twin clocks and S/PDIF output stage whilst USB still powers the ARM RISC processor and USB interface. With up to 15 hours of continuous play time, the PurePower auto-charges when sensing that the converter isn't processing data. A display shows power and play time. Existing owners must return their D/D converters to have a new power connector fitted. New units can be ordered with our without the PurePower option. The upgrade is available for $399. Introductory bundle prices for a new Audiophilleo 1 or 2 plus PurePower are $1.399 or $999 respectively.

 

http://www.audiophilleo.com/purepower.aspx

[NIK 9]

Hi-rez battery DAC from Hungary

 

 

Human Audio's new Muto (Latin for transform/exchange) is a battery-powered 24/192 DAC with two configurable S/PDIF inputs. Those are available as any combination of RCA and BNC. Power comes from two on-board LiFePO4 batteries for a claimed 14-16 hours of operational time. Charging is fully automated. The analog output stage is discrete. Outputs are on RCA. The matching Tabla based on a modified battery-powered M2Tech hiFace module can add 24/192 USB functionality.

 

http://human-audio.com/humanaudioeng_hirek.html