Despite Prime Day ending, some notable audiophile deals remain, including discounts on Sennheiser HD 569 headphones and various headphone amplifiers. The article emphasizes the importance of wired headphones as the foundation of a good audio setup and suggests considering environmental needs when choosing headphones. It also highlights the benefits of headphone amplifiers and the value of investing in a quality DAC to enhance music playback, even though current DAC discounts are no longer available.
The article highlights the week's notable tech releases, including Bose's upgraded QuietComfort Ultra headphones, Technics' entry-level turntables with modern features, Arcam's improved stereo amplifiers supporting lossless audio, and Klipsch's outdoor speaker system, among others, showcasing innovations across audio and home entertainment devices.
CES 2024 showcased exciting hi-fi announcements, including Sonus Faber's Suprema loudspeaker system, Focal's Aria Evo X speaker range, FiiO's R9 desktop streamer and headphone amp/DAC, Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds, Audio Pro's C20 flagship speaker, McIntosh's MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier, Victrola's Stream Sapphire turntable, JBL's Xtreme 4 Bluetooth speaker, and Roon's Nucleus Titan server. These products offer impressive features and advancements in hi-fi technology, catering to audiophiles with varying budgets and preferences.
Munich High-End 2023 will showcase a range of hi-fi components from exhibitors such as Soulution, Alare Labs, Audionec, CH Precision, Lorenzo Audio Labs, Magico, Mårten Design, Rockport Technologies, TAD, and Verity Audio. The event will feature new products such as Soulution's 727 preamplifier, Alare Labs' Remiga 1 speaker, CH Precision's P10 phono stage, Lorenzo Audio Labs' LM3 speaker, and Verity Audio's Florestan 3-way speaker system. Attendees can also expect to see the latest in CD and SACD players, amplifiers, and other audio technology.
Cambridge Audio has released a full stack of Edge, the NQ Preamp/Network Player and M Monoblock Power Amplifiers, which follow the same sleek lines as the integrated amplifier. The Edge NQ rolls up a preamplifier and network player in one box, offering a host of digital inputs and features that allow for connect-plug-and-play operation. Each Edge M Monoblock Power Amplifier employs the company’s proprietary Class XA Amplification and puts out 200 Watts into 8 Ohms.
