01 / 31 / 05
iPod users can now record high resolution audio! A
Linux ipod website claims that
a new free utility allows for recording from 8kHz up to 48kHz sampling rate. Called
Podzilla, this program allows for Line In microphone recordings to be used at higher
sampling rates. The website claims that users can boot the unit to either their Linux OS or the normal iPod OS, though future iPod offerings may not allow booting to Linux and, therefore, may eliminate the ability for high resolution microphone recording.
01 / 28 / 05
Linn's
new Artikulat line of loudspeakers consists of four distinct, sonically and aesthetically matched
designs. Three full-range models are available in either Aktiv-bass or fully integrated Aktiv guise. The new line includes Linn's Artikulat 350A floor-standing loudspeaker, Artikulat
320A compact loudspeaker and the Artikulat 340A centre-channel loudspeaker. Variants all feature Aktiv bass with passive
crossovers for the upper-bass, mid-range and high-frequency drive units. A dedicated Aktiv servo-driven bass re-enforcement loudspeaker, the Artikulat 345, completes the range.
01 / 04 to 01 / 26
During the month of January, Enjoy the Music.com
staff will be reporting on THE Show and CES.
Both of these Las Vegas shows will feature new audiophile hardware and
software plus exciting news events. Our virtually live coverage from January 6th
through the 9th will be joined by reports from many of our
critically acclaimed staff members later in the month.
01 / 03 / 05
Enjoy the Music.com now offers the January/February
edition of Superior Audio and the
January edition of our Review
Magazine. Superior Audio offers equipment reviews including
First Sound's Presence Deluxe Statement preamplifier, Meadowlark's Blue Heron2 loudspeaker, and the Meridian G51 receiver.
Our Review Magazine includes a world premier of Cabasse's Bahia
loudspeaker and headphone amplifier reviews including the Emmeline SR-71, Graham's Slee Solo MC and the Aural Audition. For the audio cheapskate and DIY we have articles
of inexpensive loudspeaker supports plus the T-Rex SET DIY amplifier.
Naturally the Enjoy the Music.com™ Review Magazine also
embraces many music reviews plus editorial articles. See
the January/February edition of Superior Audio by clicking
here. The January Review Magazine can be seen by clicking
here.
12 / 30 / 04
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), a trade group that represents the United States recording industry whose members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 90 percent of sound recordings, have filed a new wave of copyright infringement lawsuits against 754 individual
file-sharers. "With legal online retailers still forced to compete against illegal free networks, the playing field remains decidedly unbalanced," added Sherman. "That's why continued enforcement against individuals stealing and distributing music illegally is essential, as is holding accountable the businesses that intentionally promote and profit from this theft."
In related news, the largest law enforcement operation against CD manufacturing plants producing and selling counterfeit music was conducted
recently. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department acted on five raids simultaneously
that involved over 65 detectives. "Virtually unprecedented in size and scope, today's anti-piracy operation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff and others delivered a significant blow to piracy during a critical sales period for the recording industry," said Brad Buckles, Executive Vice President, Anti-Piracy, RIAA. "CD plant piracy is particularly damaging because the counterfeit goods produced tend to appear more authentic and often end up in legitimate music distribution chains."
12 / 29 / 04
ATC
is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a very special edition of their highly acclaimed SCM50 ASL loudspeaker ($21,000/passive or $25,000/active per pair). This three-way monitor incorporates all the latest ATC driver technology including further developments of ATC's proprietary Super Linear high gauss magnet and Soft Dome technologies. The active version incorporates ultra low noise, fully discrete 350 watt three-way amplification pack operating in "Class A" up to
2/3rd of output. Wattage is dispersed
with 200 watts to bass driver, 100 watts to midrange driver, and 50 watts for the tweeter. The anniversary edition cabinet has been increased by 15 percent over the standard version while the a beautiful honey
colored multi-grained American Burr Magnolia veneer wraps around the cabinet. A clear opalescent non-resonant bass plate incorporates optional three point heavy duty polished steel spiked feet for firm coupling to concrete or wooden floors. Matching 1-inch
polished steel discs with felt padding are included to protect polished
floors.
12 / 28 / 04
Wavelength
Audio 's new Ultimate series of preamplifiers, amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, and integrated amplifiers is said to be "as close to custom products as anyone can offer." Preamplifiers and integrated
amplifiers have separate power supply chassis and provide three digital inputs (USB, Toslink and RCA or BNC). A pair of
S/PDIF inputs employs Wavelength Audio's Version 2.0 of the Caffeine anti jitter circuit. Also included are a pair of analog inputs with the preamplifiers also offering an optional phono
stage. A wide variety of output transformers including silver, copper and some combinations are offered. Basically the customer picks the tube devices and Wavelength Audio will design and build the product. Seen here is a 100 percent silver output transformers WE437A line preamplifier. It includes two line inputs and three digital inputs (Toslink & BNC
S/PDIF and USB) plus a pair of outputs. The preamplifier's external power supply is tube rectified. The front of each of the Ultimate products is solid ebony with custom hand inlayed work done by Craig Lavin. Other tube choices include integrated and amplifiers with 45, 50, 2A3, 300B, 10Y, and PX25 tubes. Preamplifiers with RE134, RS241. WE417 and the WE437 are also possible.
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