01.05.2025 08:26 | ~1 minute read
Artificial intelligence and LLM technologies are increasingly used in all industries - today the Hifiverse portal activated the AI-Agent function, which helps in choosing Hi-Fi and High-End audio equipment. 90% of the components in the portal catalog now have an activated AI summary function, using a whole bunch of modern LLM solutions, the RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) algorithm and unique Hifiverse developments.
Example - https://www.hifiverse.io/components/amplifiers/integrated/diablo-333
Thus, for almost all acoustic systems, amplifiers, players, vinyl players and other components in the Hifiverse catalog, the user has access not only to an editorial description, photos and technical characteristics, but also an extensive summary-story about product opinions, genre preferences, requirements for other components in the system and much, much more. The function is activated by pressing the “Get AI summary” button with the request “Ask AI to scan specialized sites and forums, evaluate the impressions of using the product, its advantages and disadvantages and get a summary.” Further activation of advanced AI capabilities is planned, including checking the compatibility of specific equipment and selecting complete systems.
Silent Power, part of iFi audio, has introduced the Silent Power Omni LAN network switch, equipped with eight regular RJ-45 LAN ports, as well as a fiber optic port for complete galvanic isolation. The model was released for audiophiles who want to achieve maximum quality from digital systems based on streaming over a local home network or from streaming services.
Canor Audio has introduced the hybrid integrated amplifier Canor Virtus A3. The model uses the "dual mono" topology, a vacuum tube preamplifier on a pair of E88CC tubes, is equipped with a built-in digital-to-analog converter, a phono preamplifier and has a 1.3-inch touch LCD screen.
The new Nagaoka MP-700 cartridge tops the Moving Permalloy (MP) series and will be available in the standard MP-700 and premium MP-700H versions. Compared to conventional moving magnet (MM) cartridges, the Moving Permalloy (MP) variant features a lighter permalloy magnet attached to the cantilever.
Sennheiser has introduced the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Open TWS headphones – the model, designed in a stylish compact design, promises, according to the manufacturer, exceptional comfort during use and a secure fit.
The Ranieri Audio Labs Varieta preamplifier has been released – the model uses directly heated triodes and allows for a wide range of tubes (300B, 2A3/6A3, 12A/201A, 26, 30, 31, 45, 50, 71A, 801A/10Y, 275A/252A, 245 and 842/VT52 will do). Simply ideal for those wishing to experiment with tube rolling.