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IK Multimedia launches AmpliTube Orange software for Mac and PC

, Feb 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

IK Multimedia, a company that specializes in guitar and music software, has just launched a new piece of software for both OS X and Windows computers that emulates the style and sound of 17 different Orange amplifiers and cabinets. It's called AmpliTube Orange, and it's available now for the price of $99. Read The Full Story

Marshall Hanwell Anniversary Edition amp gives your smartphone a tune-up

, Dec 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

If there's one thing we've liked about Marshall over the past year (not that there's just one, of course), it's that they're able to present a whole new angle on the mobile music world by simply implementing the aesthetics they've already got in place for on-stage audio. What you've got here is the release of the Marshall Hanwell Anniversary Edition amplifier, made specifically for your smartphone and bearing the distinction of being the very first home audio product to be released with "Marshall's legendary script logo." Read The Full Story

Edifier e10 Exclaim 2.0 bi-amped speakers bring on DSP and DRC alike

, Nov 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to the next level from Edifier with the e10 Exclaim 2.0 bi-amped speaker system, complete with a collection of technologies that are made to amplify your computer, television, or mobile smart device. This set of speakers brings on full internal DSP (Digital Signal Processing) and DRC (Dynamic Range Compensation), both of them bringing on "superb" tonal balance as well as absolutely minimal distortion at any volume level. They also have a rather unique look to them, ready for your desk or right out in the open near your HDTV for hot-blasting visuals as well as sound. Read The Full Story

NuForce shows off audiophile grade DDA-100 amp

, Aug 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

NuForce has been producing a number of different digital amplifiers and other products for audio fans. The company's products are aimed at audiophiles who enjoy high-end sound and want the best quality possible. The company has unveiled its latest digital amplifier called the DDA-100 using a Class-D design. Read The Full Story

Sennheiser outs IE 800 earphones and HDVD 800 headphone amp

, Apr 13th 2012 Discuss [3]

Sennheiser has revealed its latest high-end headphones, the IE 800, along with its first headphone amplifier, the HDVD 800, each expected to go on sale this summer. Each slotting in at the pinnacle of Sennheiser's range, the IE 800's bring newly-miniaturized drivers and styling that should make your ears the envy of audiophiles, while the HDVD 800 has been designed as the ideal foil for the company's more expensive models. Read The Full Story

Marshall Fridge amps up your liquid to 11

, Mar 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

There's a brand new miniature refrigerator in town, and it's not made by any of the common cooler names you'd expect: it's an amp. This fridge is able to cool masses of cans, bottles, or whatever else you may want to include in your musically-inclined drinking space, and appears by all outward appearances to be a hefty Marshall amplifier for your guitar. And the control knobs, of course, go to 11. Read The Full Story

FiiO E17 Alpen hardcore headphone amplifier revealed

, Jan 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

There's one whole heck of a lot of iPod opponents out there these days, but not exactly the same amount of contenders in the headphone amplifier world. What we've got here is the announcement for the FiiO E17, made to satisfy, complete with a hardcore body and all the features you audiophiles will love. This device also goes by the name Alpen and is made to work as a headphone amplifier and a USB sound card for ultimate cut-down excellence. You've got a two-color OLED display, brushed metal housing, and two parallel 3.5mm headphone outputs, right out of the box. Read The Full Story

Griffin Twenty Audio Amplifier for Airport Express hands-on

, Jan 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

There's a brand new piece of white technology out there this week, it having a lovely silver dial and the very obvious intent shown right on the surface: this device is made to provide you with untethered digital playback from iTunes with little to no effort at all! This piece of technology works with a Class D stereo amplifier complete with TI PurePath and you've got both S/PDIF optical and an included TOSLINK connector to get you hooked up. Read The Full Story

Yamaha outs retro THR5 and THR10 amps

, Dec 23rd 2011 Discuss [2]

I like products that look really old, but have modern insides. Yamaha has a new amplifier for musicians that look like something out of the 50's to me. The amps come in two versions including the THR5 pictured and the THR10. These are small amps reports Wired looking like the head unit of a stack. I've got so little music talent in me I have no idea what size that would be. Read The Full Story

iAsus Diablo mobile amp breaks cover

, Nov 1st 2011 Discuss [1]

If you are always on the go and wearing headphones that might not offer you the kind of power you want from your music, iAsus has a new amp for mobile use that will increase the power of any headphones. The mobile amp is called the iAsus Diablo Mobile Amp. The little thing may be perfect for folks that ride motorcycles and need more power to hear clearly when riding. Read The Full Story

Epiphany Acoustics EHP-1 headphone amp is packing

, Jul 15th 2011 Discuss [3]

If you're an audiophile, prefer headphones to speakers and gain particular pleasure from visitors complimenting you on your shapely knob, Epiphany Acoustics might have the headphone amp for you. The British-based startup is kicking things off with the walnut-fronted EHP-1, a compact hand-made amp promising minimal noise and distortion along with a distinctive aluminum volume control. Read The Full Story

Fiskar “88″ HDD Headphone Amplifier Designed For Sharp Audio

, Mar 8th 2011 Discuss [2]

Fiskar, the brand best known for shears and garden tools is stepping into the audio equipment market? Most likely not, but that doesn't stop creative experimental designs using the Fiskar aesthetic. Designer Edouard Urcadez created a fittingly sharp looking concept of an HDD headphone amplifier called the 88. Read The Full Story
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