Posts with tag "network audio"

Shanling has introduced the SM90 network player, a compact device designed not only for music playback over a network, but also to serve as the central hub of a home stereo system. One of the key features of the new model is its HDMI ARC input, which makes it possible to connect a TV directly to a two-channel audio setup, without the need for an AV receiver or soundbar.

New Zealand-based company Antipodes Audio has announced the completion of the development of the Oladra platform and, at the same time, introduced Oladra as an independent brand specializing in reference-level digital audio sources. The first products under the new brand are the Oladra Sentia and Oladra Presence. With this move, the manufacturer has effectively spun off into a separate direction an engineering concept that has been taking shape for more than ten years and is focused on how the digital chain influences the final musical result at the moment a file or digital stream is converted into an audio signal.

The brand Lumïn has launched the second generation of its network hub, the Lumïn P2, combining the functions of a streamer, digital-to-analogue converter and preamplifier. The new model develops the ideas of the P1, but offers a more powerful processing platform, a more advanced DAC section and expanded integration options for a modern audio system. According to the manufacturer, the Lumïn P2 is intended to serve as the central element of a contemporary High End system. The device combines a network player, DAC and preamplifier in a single chassis, making it possible to build a compact yet functionally rich digital front end.

The Taiwanese company Keces Audio has introduced the Keces Ewave Audio Network Switch, designed specifically for audio applications. During development, special attention was paid to minimizing noise and interference, and the new model also features a highly precise synchronization system.