In anticipation of the in-person Hi-Fi & High End Show in March 2021, we continue to introduce you to the new products that manufacturers and distributors have planned to bring to the show in 2020.
T-ART
T-ART company exclusively represents in America several brands of Hi-Fi/High End equipment for stereo and home theater systems.
The POWER I is an excellent integrated amplifier which has been available with various modifications since 2002, and the PLAYER I CD player and DAC in one package. The current updated version uses reliable and field-proven circuitry, includes a number of improvements, has a nice classic design and blends perfectly with each other.
AURALiC ALTAIR G1 – this player is conceived as a complete solution for every digital music lover. Its versatility lies in the fact that it serves as a DAC, preamplifier, network storage, streaming player streamer with Wi-Fi connection and even a music server in the local network.
Gong-AV
Distribution company Gong-AV carefully selects those products that are technically original and use unique solutions that are not subject to unauthorized duplication.
EMT JPA66 MKIII – the third version of the universal tube phono stage/preamp. When updating this unique unit, only one feature was added: a bass optimization control labeled Lf-Fidelity. This technology allows you to restore the dynamic and frequency range when playing records recorded with compression, which was often practiced in the 70s.
Alef Hi-Fi
Alef Hi-Fi was established in 1998 and today it is one of the oldest American distributors of Hi-Fi and High End equipment in America, Kazakhstan and Belarus. In 2016, Alef Hi-Fi became part of the DIGIS Group, a group of companies operating in the field of audio/video integration and distribution of a wide range of professional and consumer AV equipment.
SAVANT HST-STUDIO 55WSI-SUR-00 SMART AUDIO WISA SOUNDBAR 55 INTERNATIONA wireless speaker that can control an entire house. The 3-channel soundbar, subwoofer and satellites that make up this line of smart speakers are capable of combining to form a Type 5 system.2 with WiSA technology support.
RUARK R3 – elegant design, compact size and excellent sound quality is how Ruark experts describe their new audio system R3. The model is made in All-in-One format and offers the user not only topical, but also extremely wide functionality for such a compact device.
WHARFEDALE ELYSIAN 4 – the big three-way Elysian 2 speakers and Elysian 4 floor-standing speakers. They were developed in parallel with the EVO4 series, and therefore resemble it in some visual and technical aspects – but, unlike the EVO4, the company did not limit itself in terms of work and component costs when developing the Elysian.
NAIM MU-SO 2ND, the 450W of Mu-so music power is coupled with the improved and optimised loudspeakers, a joint project between Naim’s R&D teams and Focal.
ARTERA SOLUS PLAY from Quad company – the device combines capabilities of wireless streamer, amplifier, DAC and CD-player, and therefore is perfect for fans of ready-made solutions.
The CXA81 is an amplifier that produces 80 watts of power per channel with ease. The model is equipped with unbalanced RCA inputs and balanced XLR inputs, offers high quality wireless connection via Bluetooth aptX HD, is capable of playing digital audio files with up to 32 bit/384 kHz resolution and DSD256A and, thanks to a wide choice of interfaces, provides full freedom of connection.
RUBICON C by DALI – the active analogue of the RUBICON series. The RUBICON C features the same speakers and cabinet design the amplification solutions are inherited from the CALLISTO, and the wireless audio transmission technology from the DALI Sound HUB.
CONCERT XR-6 – a new generation of AV receivers from AudioControl. Sound and video processing technologies with Dirac Live acoustic room correction for overcoming acoustic anomalies and ESS SABER PRO DACs provide this line with an unprecedented level of detail and clarity, as well as stunning bass “response.
ALTITUDE 32 is the most advanced AV preamp by Trinnov Audio and has no analogues and competitors in its class. This generation uses a multi-purpose sound processing platform based on a single Intel multi-core processor, giving it unrivalled signal processing capability and unparalleled software integration prospects.clarity, as well as a terrific bass “response.
JVC DLA-NX9, the world’s first 8K e-shift home theater projector. Equipped with a high-resolution, 100 mm glass lens to deliver up to 8K high-resolution images. What’s more, all of the above enables you to create an absolutely realistic image, even on large screens.
SONY VPL-VW870E is a cinema-quality laser projector equipped with an enhanced laser light source and 4K SXRD panel, 2200 Lumens brightness and ARC-F lens. This compact model features an advanced laser light source and a 4K SXRD panel from Sony, which is typically used in movie projectors in the professional series.
Could you provide a list or any information about the American manufacturers and distributors that showcased their products at the Hi-Fi & High End Show ONLINE in Part 2? I’m particularly interested in exploring their offerings and advancements in audio technology.
Could you provide a summary of the products showcased by American manufacturers and distributors at the Hi-Fi & High End Show ONLINE? I’m particularly interested in knowing about any innovative audio equipment or technology introduced. Thank you!