HIGH END VIENNA 2026
Immersive Sound Experiences, Expert Knowledge, Workshops and Renowned Artists at the International Audio Show From June 4 to 7, 2026, HIGH END Vienna 2026 will offer visitors a diverse supporting programme featuring established special exhibitions, [...]
FIIO AIR LINK
Chipset Qualcomm QCC5181. Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.0 Audio Quality Supports 24-bit/96 kHz audio transmission Supported Codecs LDAC / aptX Lossless / aptX Adaptive / aptX HD / aptX Low Latency / SBC (AAC currently not [...]
DIRAC LIVE BASS CONTROL NOW AVAILABLE
NAD is pleased to announce support for Dirac Live Bass Control on select NAD amplifiers with the release of BluOS version 4.16.6 on May 19, 2026. Available on all generations of the M33, M10, and [...]
Editorial May 2026
May 2026 There is a reason for the delay. I sat in an R10M cinema and wanted to write about it... So I sat in an R10M cinema the other day. What can I say? [...]
MIRROR EDGE NETWORKS – KALK BAY INSTALLATION
Mirror Edge Networks presents its Cape Town Dolby Atmos home cinema in St James, Cape Town. This exciting project was carried out from 15 July 2022 to 15 August 2022 by Morgan Irwin and Daniel [...]
Editorial April 2026
April 2026 The great big listening room gig is completed bar fine tuning. The system is sounding magnificent even if I so say so myself and I am really, really enjoying time spent in front [...]
PASSING THE BATON
The life of a music lover can be a lonely one. We often see photos of areas in homes where the real music lives, usually bare, removing anything that may “affect the sound”, with exactly [...]
SAMSUNG CES 2026: AN ENTERTAINMENT COMPANION FOR EVERY MOMENT SEEN & HEARD
The Entertainment Companion zone at The First Look 2026 marked a new chapter in Samsung’s visual display evolution; building on nearly two decades as the world’s No. 1 TV brand. The space was divided into [...]
Editorial March 2026
March 2026 Things are happening. I had a chat with Heinz Lichtenegger, the owner of Musical Fidelity who happened to be in South Africa. It just so happens that I am also listening to new [...]
LOCAL FOCUS: SMUTS FOR CINEMAS
It’s not all ways just about your TV room or Cinema screen size and audio gear that defines the space where you want to enjoy your music and movies. That’s only the surface layer. [...]
FiiO Q11 DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
DAC CS43198 Max Output power (3.5 mm) 310 mW (16 Ω，THD+N<1%.USB IN) Max Output Power (4.4 mm) 650 mW (32Ω，THD+N<1%,USB IN) Frequency Response (both) 20Hz~ 20Khz, curve amplitude change ≤ 0.1dB Maximum supported sampling rate [...]