Technology
Review: Yamaha XDA-QS5400RK Quad Source MusicCast Streamer
Yamaha offers a MusicCast-capable product specifically built for the needs of the CI channel.
Streaming
Technology
Marantz Introduces Hi-Res Network CD Receiver
Delivers voice-controllable playback from a variety of digital and analog sources.
Technology
New Yamaha Firmware and App Updates
Yamaha enhances home audio products with AirPlay 2, as well as new music streaming and voice control capabilities.
Technology
Stream TIDAL Masters on Your iPhone
TIDAL now supports MQA on iPhones, following the Android announcement at CES.
Blogs
New Sonos Offer Might Rub Dealers the Wrong Way
Company offers a discount that is easier to get without going through the dealer.
Technology
Case Study: Chicago Sound
Beale Street Audio’s Sonic Vortex powers 15-zone multi-room audio system in the Windy City.
Technology
Sonos Unveils Sonos Architectural by Sonance
Partners with Sonance to create In-Wall, In-Ceiling, and Outdoor speakers.
Technology
CasaTunes Integrates with Sonos
Solution offers streaming services with scalable multi-room audio.
Technology
Roon Releases Version 1.6
Adds new Roon Radio, integration with the Qobuz music service, and an improved user experience across several areas of the application.
Technology
OSD Audio Updates Streaming Amp; Releases New Speakers
OSD Audio’s upgraded Nero STREAM XD wireless DAC/streaming amplifier and new Nero Studio5 monitor speakers are sold separately, but designed to work together.
Technology
Meridian to Show In-Wall Speakers, Streamer at ISE 2019
Streamer designed to send reliable high-resolution audio throughout the home.
Technology
Bluesound Adds Apple AirPlay 2
Bluesound’s Generation 2i Players now certified for Apple’s AirPlay 2 technology.
Technology
VOIZ to Debut Smart Radio at CES 2019
AiRadio the second product to come from the collaboration between innovator Hiro Ogura and former Harman executive Mark Friedman.
Technology
KEF Announces Spotify Connect and Roon Streaming Integration with LSX
Increases listening and access options for the fully wireless speaker system.
News
Report: How Consumers Stream
New Parks Associates research dives into the streaming habits of consumers in the home.
Technology
New KLH Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad from David P. Kelley
KLH Voice-Enabled Amplified Keypad transforms existing in-home audio systems to wireless HiRES streaming music systems.
Technology
ProVideoInstruments to Feature VeCASTER at CEDIA 2018
VeCASTER features HEVC H265 full high-definition to maximize video quality and reduce bandwidth.
Technology
Dirac Live Makes Streaming Debut in miniDSP SHD Series
The Streaming HD (SHD) series stereo processor combines digital signal processing, network streaming, and digital room correction in one device.
Technology
ProVideoInstruments Brings VeCASTER to CEDIA 2017
ProVideoInstrument will demo the VeCASTER at CEDIA 2017 (Booth 5750).
News
Onkyo Announces DTS Play-Fi Firmware Update
Onkyo has announced several firmware updates activating DTS Play-Fi wireless multi-room audio on select hi-fi and home entertainment products.
News
Simple.TV Cloud DVR Service Shuttered
Tiburon, CA-based Simple.TV announced late Friday afternoon that they are shutting down the electronic program guide service associated with the cloud DVR products effective...
Technology
ZeeVee Showcases Third-Generation ZyPer4K at InfoComm 2017
ZeeVee showcased its third-generation ZyPer4K AV-over-IP solution during InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, FL.
News
Onkyo, StreamUnlimited Add Chromecast Built-in to Entire Product Line
Onkyo has released Google Chromecast built-in capability, enabled as a software upgrade for more than 260 products across its portfolio, including AVRs and speakers...
Technology
DALI Speakers to Offer BluOS
Danish speaker company DALI Loudspeakers and Canada-based brand development company Lenbrook International have formed a partnership whereby DALI will offer the BluOS high-resolution multiroom...
News
Pioneer Adds Chromecast Streaming to AVRs, Ships MRX-3
Pioneer Home Entertainment has released a firmware update enabling Chromecast built-in audio streaming on select home hi-fi components, AV receivers, home theater systems, and...
News
Sonos Outlines Opportunities in Crowded Market
Sonos was alone in the market when it launched the industry’s first Wi-Fi multiroom-audio speakers in 2005, but now the brand has a lot...
Technology
WyreStorm Launches 4K AV-over-IP Solution
At ISE, WyreStorm launched the latest 4K UHD and HDR evolution in its NetworkHD line of AV-over-IP products in the 400 Series JPEG2000 encoders...
Technology
NAD Shipping CI 580 Streamer
NAD Electronics is now shipping the CI 580, a four-zone streamer with BluOS Network Music onboard.
Technology
SpeakerCraft Updates Multiroom Audio Platform
At ISE, SpeakerCraft from Core Brands debuted a major update to its multiroom audio software that adds streaming audio services, a new streamlined user...
News
HDBaseT Expands to IP
The HDBaseT Alliance has announced the development of an extension to the HDBaseT standard to support an HDBaseT over IP specification.
Technology
Ihiji Ships New Remote Monitoring Appliance
Ihiji is now shipping a new remote monitoring appliance, the APP-750.
Technology
Grace Digital Shipping SiriusXM Sound Station
Grace Digital Inc. is now shipping a new streaming radio, offering the ability to tune into stations on SiriusXM.
News
VIZIO Adds XUMO to VIZIO SmartCast App Experience
VIZIO has added XUMO, the live and video-on-demand (VOD) over-the-top (OTT), to the VIZIO SmartCast app experience
Technology
Klipsch Launches Multiroom Audio System
Klipsch has launched the Klipsch Stream Wireless Multi-Room Audio System.
News
RTI Introduces Driver for MuxLab’s AV-Over-IP Solutions
RTI has released a new two-way driver for MuxLab's ProDigital series of AV-over-IP products.
Technology
Autonomic Introduces MMS-1e Audio-over-Ethernet Music Streamer
Autonomic has introduced the MMS-1e whole-house music streamer featuring proprietary eAudioCast audio-over-ethernet technology.
News
StreamUnlimited, THX Partner on High-Quality Audio Streaming Solution
StreamUnlimited has partnered with THX to bring a reference quality audio streaming solution to market.
Technology
Roku Refreshes Streaming Devices Line
Although the 4K-capable Roku 4 was introduced about a year ago, the heart of the Roku line has not been refreshed for some time....
News
CasaTunes Integrates Pulseaudio For Whole House Audio Control
CasaTunes recently added support for the 6X6 Audio Distribution Amplifier from PulseAudio.
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Bluesound Introduces Streaming, High-Res Audio Soundbar
Bluesound has introduced the Pulse Soundbar, the company’s first soundbar offering hi-res network audio streaming.
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Savant Introduces All-in-One Scalable Music Solution
Savant has introduced the Savant Pro Audio 4, its first scalable, wired, allinone music solution exclusively for Savant Pro Integrators.
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MainStream Audio to Debut Streaming Products at CEDIA
MainStream Audio plans to debut three new Wi-Fi streaming systems, the omni, omni+ and solo, at CEDIA 2016.
Technology
MainStream Audio Debuts MS amp160
MainStream Audio announces the MS amp160, a new amplified streaming product designed for custom integrators looking for an “all-in-one” Wi-Fi streaming and two-channel amplifier...
News
MainStream Audio Hires New Director of Sales
MainStream Audio, provider of multiroom wireless streaming audio products for consumers and residential AV integrators, has hired Kevin Baisley, an industry veteran with nearly...
News
Just Add Power to Release HDR Firmware
By early August, Just Add Power will release a firmware update for its 3G Ultra HD over IP range of devices, enabling them to...
Technology
Nyrius Shipping WS54 HD Video Transmitter/Receiver
Nyrius is now shipping its newest wireless home entertainment solution, the WS54 HD Video Transmitter and Receiver.
News
Atlona Fires First AV Over IP Salvos for InfoComm 2016
A look at the new AV over IP product family from Atlona for distributing 4K video, audio, and control over a standard Gigabit network.