Tag: audio
Victrola just put Bluetooth, UPnP and Roon in its once Sonos-only turntables in the hi-fi equivalent of ‘I think we should see other people’
Victrola’s once Sonos-only wireless Stream turntables got a big update A free software upgrade adds Bluetooth, UPnP and Roon-ready smarts …and given the year Sonos has had, it’s a sensible expansion Victrola’s Sonos-connected turntables just got an important over-the-air upgrade to add thoroughly non-Sonos wireless connectivity – and given the…
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Apple Music gets the royal treatment with special King Charles show – and the playlist has some real jewels
King Charles III has pre-recorded a radio broadcast for Apple Music 1 to celebrate Commonwealth Day The broadcast features personal anecdotes and songs that have helped shape His Majesty’s soundtrack to his life It will be available to listen on the 24/7 Apple Music 1 radio station on Monday March…
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This compact new headphone amp from a hi-fi legend will boost sound quality for wired or wireless headphones
The Rotel DX-3 is a headphones amp that can also act as desktop DAC Wireless aptX Adaptive and HD as well as wired headphones support It costs $1,499.00 // £1,399.00 (about AU$3,065) Huge specification. Tiny footprint. That’s the pitch for the new Rotel DX-3, a compact headphone amplifier and standalone…
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These AI-powered earbuds can also act as a dictaphone with transcription when left in their case
Integrated AI transcription and translation Record, transcribe and summarize meetings Viaim RecDot are $236 now (so around £185 or AU$375), usually $249 Fancy an AI feature that’s actually useful in your everyday life? Then Viaim’s RecDot earbuds could be the very thing. When you’re out and about they’re a perfectly…
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I tried Honor’s new Earbuds Open and they jumped right to the top of a growing pile
Honor has launched its first ever open-ear earbuds – and I tried them Noise cancellation and AI translation are among the unusual features Honor Earbuds Open’s ‘industry-first virtual bass algorithm’ is a big hit Sometimes when trialling a set of earbuds designed specifically not to enter your ears, I approach…
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New Sony WH-1000XM6 leak points to an imminent launch, and a choice of 3 colors
Another Sony WH-1000XM6 leak has emerged Import documents suggest a launch is close The three colors may match the existing model Our Sony WH-1000XM5 review will tell you that we’ve been very impressed with Sony‘s flagship over-ear headphones since they launched in May 2022 – but that’s nearly three years…
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