Category: Audio & Speakers

[ad_1] Inspired by Dieter Rams’ 1957 Braun SK4/1 turntable, the RYTM Turntable proves that less is still better. The record player keeps minimalism at the forefront with a streamlined design that integrates the tone arm into a series of vertical slats, going unnoticed when not in use. To play a record, the arm emerges from…

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[ad_1] Despite the Mini in the title, the Nocs Monolith Mini is aurally anything but. Measuring just over 10 inches tall, half the size of the full-size Monolith, the Mini brings the same audiophile-grade sound to an even more compact footprint. Two full-range 3.5″ drivers and a 3″ rectangular subwoofer by ScanSpeak are powered by…

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[ad_1] While loosely defined, British Racing Green is commonly seen on Lotus cars. Now their partnership with KEF is extending the hue to LS60 Wireless Speakers. These floorstanding speakers have one 0.75″ aluminum done high-frequency, one 4″ aluminum cone mid-range, and four 5.25″ Uni-Core force-cancelling low frequency drives each, with a power output of 100W,…

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[ad_1] Resonance is the enemy of turntable sound quality. With a CNC-machined MDF plinth filled with hard-resin-coated steel pellets and magnetic feet, Project’s RPM 10 does all it can to eliminate it. The feet are met with opposing magnets in the chassis, allowing it to almost float, and reducing resistance for the internally-dampened polished aluminum…

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[ad_1] Linn enlists ex-Apple chief design officer Jony Ive and his LoveForm studio to celebrate its 50th anniversary of the Sondek LP12-50. The special edition model features the Scottish audio brand’s new Bedrok plinth technology. It uses layers of beech placed under extreme pressure to create a solid, ultra-dense material to house the turntable. A…

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[ad_1] Nothing’s Ear(1) wireless earbuds were well-received, thanks in part to a mix of novel design, solid feature set, and affordable price. The Ear(2) continue that momentum. While they retain the largely transparent design of the original, they offer several notable improvements. Among those include improved noise cancellation with an adaptive mode that adjusts to…

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[ad_1] Although they’re best known for their amplifiers and receivers, McIntosh also makes speakers. Their initial effort in the space was the ML1, released in 1970 with a handsome mid-century modern design and discontinued in 1977. Now it’s back with the updated ML1 Loudspeaker Mk II. The new version has a design that pays homage…

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[ad_1] Sometimes having a device designed to do just one thing, and one thing only, is best. The TP-7 Field Recorder is a perfect example. It has an elegant, minimalist design centered around tactile controls, including a tilting forward/rewind lever on the side and a motorized tape reel that can be used for scrubbing, menu…

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[ad_1] It’s not the first speaker from Porsche Design to be based on the tailpipes of the 911, but the 911 Speaker 2.0 is the first that’s portable. Designed to mimic the tailpipe trim of the 911 GT3 (992), specifically, it packs an impressive 60 watts of power, with Bluetooth 5.0, Qualcomm aptX HD, and…

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[ad_1] Getting the classic back in working order requires maintenance. With upgraded features, the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Record Cleaning Machine is more than qualified for the job. The lightweight aluminum cabinet features a 2.5-liter tank to hold the brand’s eco-friendly non-alcoholic cleaning fluid. It’s updated with a new magnetic clamp for easy loading, keeping records secure,…

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[ad_1] Serious loudspeakers take up serious amounts of space. For this reason, A for Ara’s speakers are designed to be focal points in a room’s decor, instead of afterthoughts. A collaboration between Rob Kalin, founder of Etsy, and former NASA engineer William Cowan, the lineup includes three models — the tulip-like FS-1, the larger FS-2,…

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[ad_1] Over two years in development, Nocs’ Monolith is a hand-built speaker of the highest quality. It starts with local birch plywood, which is precisely CNC’d and then treated with oil and wax for a deep matte black finish. Custom-tuned Scan-Speak drivers — two woofers and three full-range — are then added, augmented by a…

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[ad_1] Using dual Sabre HiFi chips, this in-line USB-C DAC is ready to get the most out of digital audio. Visit Uncrate for the full post. [ad_2] Source link https://uncrate.com/astellkern-ak-hc3-dac/

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[ad_1] Vinyl. CDs. Cassettes. There are lots of more visceral ways to access music, but none trumps the convenience of streaming. Rotel’s S14 Integrated Network Streamer is a single-box solution for accessing digital music — just add speakers. Using a 32-bit ESS Sabre digital-to-analog converter, it gets the most out of streaming audio, whether it’s…

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[ad_1] Inspired by the darkness of night, It’s OK’s latest cassette player is a sleek way to enjoy your legacy media. Bluetooth 5.0 support lets it play nice with modern wireless headphones and speakers, while a built-in mic lets you record your thoughts to the included blank tape. Alongside the playback controls, you’ll find a…

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