Amazon has released Echo Sub, Echo Link and Echo Link Amp at the recent Alexa event. This is a set of three completely new products launched by Amazon to better complement their home audio system and a strong blow for Sonos. The Echo Sub is the first wireless Echo subwoofer offering thumping 100W deep bass sound through a 6″ woofer …

Pioneer has announced a new A-40E stereo amplifier model designed to offer attractive features at an affordable price. The steel chassis ensures optimal protection against all types of interference. The front panel and the knob to control volume are made of aluminum alloy. Inside is an over-sized power supply and selected ELNA capacitors, designed specifically for Pioneer. Pioneer A-40E is …

Amazon UK has announced the availability of the Musical Fidelity LX2 series phono amp and headphone amplifier. There are two products: the LX2-LPS phono amp and the LX2-HPA headphone amplifier. Both Musical Fidelity LX2 series products are characterized by compact dimensions, designed to ensure easy accommodation even in confined spaces. Power can be supplied via the EPS linear power supply …

Onkyo has announced the new TX-SR383 home theater AV receiver amplifier, a model that is positioned in the entry-level segment and therefore constitutes the entry threshold in the range that we will see this year. The first and most significant difference between the Onkyo TX-SR383 and last year’s SR373 model is the 7-channel analog amplification system. It provides a choice …

Astell & Kern has announced the availability of the ACRO L1000 in USA and UK. An amplifier and DAC (compact digital-analog converter) realized by Astell & Kern. The product has an unusual design: the upper side is dominated by a knob to adjust the volume, the device is tilted towards the front and has the appearance of an aluminum cube …

Xiaomi has many cool products in their collection and the Wifi amplifier is one of them. Now you can get Xiaomi Wifi amplifier 2, an upgraded and enhanced model over its predecessor at just $7.99 via TomTop e-shop, which seems to be a fantastic deal. New Xiaomi Wifi amplifier wireless repeater can assure that it works just great, covering the …

Yamaha has released a new firmware update that enables support for Dolby Vision (the proprietary Dolby format, the currently most advanced format thanks to dynamic metadata) and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma, the format created by BBC and NHK for television broadcasts). The new firmware is now available on various Yamaha amplifiers and other products of the 2016 and 2017 series: CX-A5100 …

Denon and Marantz are the first to be able to manage the DTS Virtual:X technology. And the update will be progressively introduced on range models through firmware upgrades. DTS Virtual:X is nothing more than a virtual surround solution. Its purpose is to recreate a listening experience similar to the one you would have with a 7.1.4 channel configuration. The system …

The Denon AVR-X3400H, AVR-X4400H, and AVR-X6400H home cinema amplifiers are available in USA via the Amazon online store. All three Denon HEOS AV receivers now work with Amazon Alexa and support major audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Two high-end amplifiers also sport Auro-3D, which is the next generation three-dimensional audio standard. It provides a realistic life-like sound experience, …

Denon has unveiled the new AVC-X8500H amplifier in China, a premium model that will stand at the top of the range. The peculiarity of this Denon receiver is the presence of HDMI 2.1. For the output, the Denon AVC-X8500H amplifier will be compatible with all specifications of HDMI 2.0b; 4K Ultra HD resolution up to 50 and 60Hz. HDR10, HLG …