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Chord Cables Major New ARAY-tech Breakthrough for Chord Company sees GroundARAY Launch

July 15, 2021

Major new ARAY technology breakthrough heralds the launch of the GroundARAY family Four years in development, Chord Co.’s proprietary ARAY noise-reduction tech is now available for all 15th July 2021, Wiltshire, England : Chord Company has announced a major new development of its proprietary ARAY noise-reduction technology with the introduction of its GroundARAY family of grounding devices. The GroundARAY is a next-generation high-frequency-noise-reduction device that connects to unused sockets on A/V equipment providing a low-impedance route for HF noise to pass through, directly improving the noise floor of the ‘host’ product. The GroundARAY is a cylindrical design made from precision CNC-machined thick-walled aluminium; the thick walls themselves stop the device from contributing HF noise. Available in six termination options, including USB A, RCA and XLR, for a wide range of digital and analogue A/V devices, the GroundARAY benefits from five separate noise-reduction system

McIntosh Launches 'Voice of Sound' a Short Film about Music Narrated by the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir

July 13, 2021

McIntosh and CONVICTS unveil Voice of Sound narrated by the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir McIntosh and CONVICTS launch an exciting new short film that celebrates the history of sound and music 13th July 2021, Binghamton, NY, USA : McIntosh and digital media brand/creative studio CONVICTS have teamed up to launch Voice of Sound, a new short film that celebrates the history of sound and music, voiced by the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir. McIntosh partnered with creative studio CONVICTS for the project, both being New York-based brands with a goal of supporting artists and celebrating music culture, to help connect communities and lift spirits, especially following recent difficult times. Since 1949, McIntosh’s ultimate-quality and fully customisable sound systems have powered some of the most iconic moments in music. The unveiling of the project is a celebration of our collective journey out of restrictions, where music has been a beacon of light for so many. It is voiced by McIntosh’s dear

Audiophile Digital Optical Technology (ADOT) MC01 Review

July 11, 2021

My music system has been totally transformed by the incredible sounding Melco Audio N100 and S100 which have been in constant use over the period of time that I have had them in my possession, and to be honest I will be so sad when they have to be returned as I have loved the sound from this combination, when I was asked if I wanted to review the ADOT kit with the Melco Audio electronics it was a NO brainer. Of course I wanted to as it means more time with them and it also gives me a chance to see what differences can be had by adding the fibre kit to the Melco Audio affair. Dealing with fibre optic installations on a daily basis I know how well data can be streamed and effectively via these tiny cables and unlike copper and other metal conductor wires they don’t suffer from the usual type of interference that can plague these type of cables, so installing next to mains and other electrical cables means you do not get any noise or ‘EMI’ leaking into the signal chain. This type of isola

Chord Company's Clearway to Better Streaming

July 09, 2021

A Clearway to better music streaming Clearway Streaming offers great price/performance and expands the award-winning range 9th July 2021, Wiltshire, England: Chord Company has introduced a new streaming cable into its award-winning Clearway range, that offers remarkable value for money, class-leading performance and the renowned Chord Company quality. Purpose built for today’s streaming age and keenly priced from just £80 to suit a wide range of partnering hardware, the new Clearway Streaming cable offers a noticeable step up in performance from the Wiltshire specialist’s entry-level C-stream (£40), and has been designed to virtually eliminate the pick up of damaging high-frequency noise. Clearway Streaming benefits from four high-speed 26AWG OFC twisted-pair conductors, which have been individually shielded from each other. An additional optimised shield beneath the outer jacket, has also been included to offer further protection from high-frequency noise interference. The new C

Melco Gains Qobuz Downloader with Latest Firmware Update

July 06, 2021

New Melco firmware brings Qobuz Downloader to the EX Series of digital music libraries Melco’s latest firmware brings a world of Qobuz high-res music for direct download and playback 6th July 2021, Surrey, UK: Melco Audio has released new firmware bringing Qobuz Downloader to its current range of EX Series (and EX-updated) music libraries. Available from today, the new firmware version 4.20 brings even more exciting features to Melco digital music libraries, including a world of high-res audio available to browse and directly download using the Qobuz Downloader. The new firmware will be pre-installed on all new Melco digital music libraries and is available immediately for owners of existing EX Series machines, plus customers who have updated their Melco music libraries to EX specification, unlocking their full potential. Melco’s addition of the Qobuz Downloader gives its customers access to thousands of tracks in high-res and CD quality, which can be downloaded directly to Melco

Ramar Vinyl Brush and Accessories Review

June 21, 2021

I have listened to vinyl on and off for most of my life and from very young remember my fathers old all in one record player spinning 7” discs with the inner puck that was required to get them playing, times have moved on and vinyl has certainly made a huge resurgence in popularity with more and more people getting back into listening to this format and for good reason the sound reproduction qualities are excellent and some people say your not a true audiophile unless you listen to vinyl, well I wouldn’t go quite that far but it is certainly a timeless format that deserves the appreciation. A problem that has plagued vinyl since it’s conception is dust and for the stylus too, there are many solutions to cleaning and many different types of cleaners and brushes but none quite like the beautifully hand built Ramar brush, with a mixture of carbon fibres and goats hair these brushes feel as good a they look and to the touch, built from a solid piece of wood either Birch, Cherry or Ash the

Melco's Best Ever Entry-level Music Library Unveiled

June 15, 2021

There has never been a better time to try a Melco: new entry-level N100 gets a 150 % storage boost Melco announces the new N100-H50 , its best ever entry-level digital library with 150 % more music capacity 16th June 2021 , Surrey, UK: Melco Audio has significantly upgraded its highly acclaimed entry-level N100-H20 digital music library, creating a new high-capacity HDD variant, the N100-H50, which more than doubles the original device’s music storage capability. The new N100-H50 benefits from a 150 per cent capacity increase over the standard 2 TB N100-H20 (which stays in the range), to a whopping 5 TB. The upgraded 5 TB HDD is no ordinary drive, either: it is the same audio-specific model featured in the N100-H50’s upmarket sibling, the £7,499 N10 45th anniversary limited edition digital music library. The dedicated drives are hand-picked by the factory to provide exceptional audio performance. The new N100-H50 directly benefits from Melco’s trickle-down drive technology, ma

Sonus faber Announces Two New Lumina Speakers

June 14, 2021

Two new Sonus faber Lumina models bring greater power handling to the now five-strong collection The iconic Italian manufacturer adds a powerful new standmount, Lumina II, and a new floorstanding flagship, Lumina V 15th June 2021 , Vicenza, Italy: Iconic Italian loudspeaker manufacturer Sonus faber has expanded its award-winning Lumina range to include a new flagship floorstander, the Lumina V, and a powerful yet compact standmount speaker, the Lumina II. Both models feature the same legendary handmade-in-Italy craftsmanship, artisan design and natural sound quality as Sonus faber’s more exclusive ranges, while offering the extraordinary affordability Lumina has become known for. The new Lumina II and Lumina V A/V speakers are designed to offer the ‘voice of Sonus faber’ in both stereo and multichannel systems, and are positioned to offer greater power handling for larger spaces. Both models embody the history and spirit of Sonus faber, expanding the September 2020-launched Lumina

Next-gen Chord Co. C-view 2.1 HDMI; 48 Gbps support from just £30

June 04, 2021

Next-gen C-view 2.1 HDMI offers 48 Gbps support plus Chord Co. quality from just £30 C-view 2.1 offers the latest ‘full bandwidth’ standard for today’s 4K and 8K screens at a bargain price 4th June 2021, Wiltshire, England: Chord Company has launched a next-generation HDMI 2.1 cable for today’s 4K and 8K screens at a bargain price. The new C-view 2.1, which starts from as little as £30, is a ‘full bandwidth’ cable with all-new features, plus the legendary Chord Company quality. The new C-view 2.1 HDMI directly replaces its predecessor and represents a complete overhaul of the original design. The new cable benefits from full bandwidth 48 Gbps support, HDMI 2.1’s maximum data rate, with a resolution of 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz. It also supports Dynamic HDR, HDCP 2.2, HDMI eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel), 3D, plus all HDMI audio formats. Chord Company has also upgraded the new C-view 2.1 HDMI’s physical properties, to enable the extra bandwidth needed for the higher-resoluti

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