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‘Qobuz Connect’ Feature Goes Live on Denon, Marantz, and 50+ More Hi-Fi Brands ‘Qobuz Connect’ Feature Goes Live on Denon, Marantz, and 50+ More Hi-Fi Brands ‘Qobuz Connect’ feature has arrived, offering simplified control between devices. This new feature has already been embraced by dozens of audio manufacturers, including Denon and Marantz.
GPMI: A New 8K HDMI Competitor Emerges From China GPMI: A New 8K HDMI Competitor Emerges From China The General Purpose Media Interface, or GPMI, is a new competitor to HDMI. Promising higher bandwidth, high power delivery, and other benefits, GPMI looks great on paper. Read on to learn more.
T.H.E. Film Festival To Join T.H.E. Show Events in 2025 T.H.E. Film Festival To Join T.H.E. Show Events in 2025 T.H.E. Enterprises announced T.H.E. Film Festival that will be held in conjunction with each of its upcoming HiFi shows. This new film festival will feature movie screenings with high end audio gear.
Shure Scores Major Victory Against Counterfeiters Shure Scores Major Victory Against Counterfeiters Shure has worked with Chinese police to take down a network of counterfeiters. Along with 2 other audio manufacturers, Shure helped to shut down a criminal network selling millions in fake audio gear.
JBL Synthesis Readies 36-Channel SDP-80 Home Theater Processor JBL Synthesis Readies 36-Channel SDP-80 Home Theater Processor JBL Synthesis is preparing to launch the SDP-80 home theater surround processor supporting 36 channels of immersive audio and will use the excellent Trinnov Optimizer EQ room correction solution.
Masimo Sells Sound United to Harman/Samsung, Creates Audio Empire? Masimo Sells Sound United to Harman/Samsung, Creates Audio Empire? Masimo is selling its audio division, including Denon and Bowers & Wilkins, to Harman (Samsung) for $350M, creating an audio empire and ending its $1B investment in Sound United amid investor backlash.
Kaleidescape Joins 8K Association, Netflix Adds HDR10+ Kaleidescape Joins 8K Association, Netflix Adds HDR10+ Kaleidescape joined the 8K Association. This is the first hint that Kaleidescape has ambitions to offer 8K content in the near future. Meanwhile, Netflix has begun streaming content in HDR10+.
SVS 7.4-Channel Reference System Chosen For T.H.E. Film Festival SVS 7.4-Channel Reference System Chosen For T.H.E. Film Festival SVS will be the exclusive audio partner for T.H.E. Film Festival. The company will provide a $25K 7.4-channel system with the brand’s flagship Ultra Evolution speakers and 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subs.
Global Tariff Fears Cause Panic in Audiophile Industry at AXPONA 2025 Global Tariff Fears Cause Panic in Audiophile Industry at AXPONA 2025 The audiophile industry panicked at AXPONA 2025 as new global tariffs up to 145% hit. How will rising costs reshape the future of buying high-end audio gear? The impact may be bigger than you think.
Victrola Acquires KLH Audio Victrola Acquires KLH Audio Turntable pioneer Victrola has bought loudspeaker manufacturer KLH Audio. KLH was a major HiFi player in the middle of the 20th century, and the company was relaunched in 2019. Read on to learn more.