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Dirac Research Announces New Bass Enhancement & Management Tech[teaser]The company's latest tech is designed to improve home theater and mobile bass performance.[/teaser] Dirac Research has revealed two new audio developments set to debut at CES 2019. The first, is a Bass Management Add-On Module for the Dirac Live platform. The second, dubbed Dirac Bass, is a bass enhancement solution for smartphones and portable speakers designed to be used with the Dirac Panorama Sound or Dirac Power Sound platforms. "Seven years ago, we introduced the world to Dirac Live, which marked a breakthrough in digital room correction and has since become the industry's reference solution," said Niklas Thorin, Dirac General Manager of High Performance Audio. "Dirac Live set the bar high and helped establish our reputation as the leading pioneer of sound optimization solutions. Our all-new Dirac Live Bass Management Module lives up to the legacy of Dirac Live and proves to the market that wherever we innovate, we lead." The new Bass Management Module will be available as an add-on for the Dirac Live app for desktop (Mac/ PC) and mobile (iOS/ Android) devices. The module is designed to improve bass performance and multi-subwoofer configuration through a proprietary optimization process. In addition, the tech spares users from having to run repeated audible tests by providing the world's first predictive results analysis, enabling customers to view a visual representation of predicted bass performance. The Bass Management module is set to launch in Q2 2019 and will be available in three tiers. Here's a rundown of each option per Dirac: Tier 1 - Allows management of any number of subwoofers, analyzing each one to create a single-optimized sub channel that drives each subwoofer. It also enables precise control of frequency cutoffs for all speakers. Tier 2 - Offers advanced setup for a single subwoofer, while also providing control over parameters and applying frequency filters to all speakers based on measurements. Tier 3 - A free module for all current Dirac Live customers and OEMs, permitting standard bass management with the added benefit of predictive results. "Our tiered approach to Dirac Live Bass Management allows us to deliver a best-in-class solution for all home theater enthusiasts, regardless of their budget or system set-up," said Jakob Argren, Dirac Head of Product Management. "What's more, by optimizing the subwoofer performance in relation to the room dimensions and speaker position, customers are no longer required to place their subs in specific locations, often at odds with the aesthetics of the room, in order to achieve optimal performance." Meanwhile, the company has also detailed is upcoming Dirac Bass solution for mobile devices and portable audio products. The tech is designed to allow smartphones and portable speakers to reproduce deeper bass with higher transparency, achieving a sound similar to larger devices. The process uses psychoacoustics and proprietary advanced sound processing techniques to produce and control artificially-generated overtones, shifting deep bass tones to higher frequencies that can be heard on the micro-speakers used in mobile and portable devices. Using a dynamic NLD (non-linear device), the tech can make bass tones as deep as 30 Hz audible through smartphone speakers. The Dirac Bass solution must be used in conjunction with Dirac Panorama Sound or Dirac Power Sound. "From immersive audio, with Dirac Panorama Sound®, to louder, more powerful audio, with Dirac Power Sound®, our suite of digital audio optimization solutions for small speakers has long redefined the mobile listening experience," stated Erik Rudolphi, Dirac General Manager of Mobile. "Dirac Bass perfectly complements our existing solutions and equips smartphones and small portable speakers with a degree of bass reproduction previously only associated with much larger devices." The Dirac Live Bass Management Module and Dirac Bass will both be demoed at CES 2019 in Las Vegas from January 8-11. Source: Dirac ResearchPosted Tue Dec 18, 2018 at 12:45 PM PST by: -
Summit Wireless Brings WiSA Ready Tech to LG 2019 4K OLED & LCD TVs[teaser]The upcoming display lineup will support high quality wireless audio.[/teaser] Summit Wireless has announced a new partnership with LG. As part of the collaboration. LG will utilize Summit technology and WiSA Certification to make their 2019 OLED and flagship UHD LCD TVs "WiSA Ready." "Intelligent TVs are the centerpiece of today's next generation home entertainment systems and audio is essential to the overall experience," stated Tim Alessi, senior director, product marketing at LG Electronics. "With WiSA Ready displays, we recognize the tremendous benefits that consumers will enjoy in taking advantage of truly immersive, wireless sound that complements all kinds of big screen home entertainment from movies and video to games, esports, and more." With "WiSA Ready" support compatible 2019 LG displays will be able to provide wireless audio with low-latency speaker synchronization and hi-fidelity sound via WiSA USB Transmitters and a variety of WiSA Certified speakers, including products from brands like Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, Axiim, and Enclave Audio. Summit's WiSA tech can handle up to 8 channels of uncompressed 24-bit audio, including immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Likewise, the tech's network performance offers superior latency over standard Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, with just 5ms of lag time. "LG is a brand synonymous with leadership, innovation and quality, and together we are championing the WiSA industry standard, which delivers wireless, immersive hi-fidelity sound capabilities with tremendous benefits to both manufacturers and consumers worldwide," noted Brett Moyer, president and CEO of Summit Wireless Technologies. "WiSA Ready LG TVs are an integral part of our delivering next generation audio to a mass, global market with seamless compatibilities and ease of setup." Full details on LG's 2019 display lineup are expected to be announced at CES 2019 in Las Vegas on January 8 through January 11. Source: Summit WirelessPosted Mon Dec 17, 2018 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Lucasfilm Announces Full Cast for STAR WARS Streaming Series THE MANDALORIAN[teaser]Giancarlo Esposito, Nick Nolte, and more will join star Pedro Pascal in the upcoming show.[/teaser] Lucasfilm has officially revealed the. cast for its upcoming Disney+ Star Wars streaming show, The Mandalorian. The series comes from executive producer Jon Favreau and is expected to debut in 2019. In addition to Pedro Pascal, who has been cast as the title character, The Mandalorian will also star Gina Carano (Deadpool), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Emily Swallow (Supernatural), Carl Weathers (Predator), Omid Abtahi (American Gods), Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man), and Nick Nolte (Affliction). "We're having a great time working with this incredibly talented group and excited for everyone to see what we’re up to," says Executive Producer Jon Favreau. Though full plot details have not been revealed yet, here's a synopsis for the series per Jon Favreau and Disney: After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.... In addition to executive producing, Jon Favreau also serves as the show's writer. Meanwhile, Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) is on board to direct the first episode of the series. Likewise, Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), and Bryce Dallas Howard are attached to direct episodes as well. The Mandalorian is one of two live-action Star Wars shows set to arrive on Disney+, joining the recently announced Rogue One prequel series starring Diego Luna. And in addition to the Star Wars franchise, the streaming service will also include a show starring Tom Hiddleston as Loki from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Likewise, other MCU series starring characters like Falcon, Winter Solider, and Scarlet Witch are also reportedly in the works. Pricing and availability for Disney+ have not been revealed yet, but the platform is set to launch in late 2019. Source: StarWars.comPosted Wed Dec 12, 2018 at 02:25 PM PST by: -
RCA's CES 2019 Lineup Includes 78" & 70" 4K Ultra HD TVs and More[teaser]The company is celebrating its 100th anniversary with its latest collection of home theater products.[/teaser] RCA has revealed its lineup of TVs, projectors, and speakers for CES 2019. In addition, the company has announced the launch of its "100 Years of Magic" campaign with a year-long schedule of activities set to mark the brand's 100th anniversary. "We are incredibly proud of our longevity and accomplishments in the industry," said Claire Villeneuve, head of Trademark Licensing for Technicolor (Owner of RCA Brand). "American households have long embraced the RCA brand and products dating back to the first in-home radios because of the technology’s design, ease of use and value. We hope that consumers enjoy looking back on our history and celebrating what's ahead for us throughout 2019." RCA's CES 2019 lineup will include the RTU7877-B 78" 4K UHD TV (MSRP $1499.99). The display features 2160P 4K Ultra HD resolution, a wider spectrum of colors, a 16:9 aspect ratio, a built-in digital tuner, and 4 HDMI ports. Likewise, the company will also highlight its Virtuos RNSMU7036 70" Class Smart 4K UHD TV (MSRP $1129.99). The 4K Virtuoso display features a UHD LED panel with built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and more. In addition, the RPJ129 Smart Wi-Fi LED 720p Home Theater Projector (MSRP $199.99) will be on hand as well. The device features integrated stereo speakers along with a powerful CPU and video streaming support via the Android platform and WiFi connectivity. And rounding out the company's AV lineup will be the RTS6737BHS 37" 3-in-1 DVD/CD Player Bluetooth TV Soundbar with Universal Remote (MSRP: $139.99). The system offers sound bar and DVD/CD player functions, along with a built-in subwoofer and a universal remote. CES 2019 will be held in Las Vegas between January 8 and January 11. Source: RCAPosted Wed Dec 12, 2018 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
VIZIO Deals: Up to $200 off P-Series Quantum 4K TV, Dolby Atmos Sound Bar, and More[teaser]Select VIZIO TVs and sound systems are on sale for the holiday shopping season.[/teaser] VIZIO has announced a Last Minute Holiday Deals promotion on select products. The sale includes the company's flagship P-Series Quantum (full review) and P-Series (full review) displays, along with its new 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar (full review), and more. Here's a full rundown of products set to be discounted: (Note: When not listed, it's not clear if Best Buy will also offer the same sale pricing for an item, but other included retailers are confirmed by VIZIO) P-Series Quantum 4K TV Best Buy, Sam's Club, Costco, Target and Walmart: PQ65-F (12/20 - 12/31) - Was $2,099.99, Now $1,899.99 (Save $200) P-Series 4K TV Sam's Club, Target and Walmart: P55-F (12/16 - 12/24) Was $799.99, Now $699.99 (Save $100) RED P55RED-F (12/18 - 12/24) - Was $799.99, Now $699.99 (Save $100) Best Buy, Costco, Sam's Club, Target and Walmart: P75-F (12/20 - 12/31) - Was $1,999.99, Now $1,799.99 or less (Save $200) E-Series 4K TV Target: E70-F (12/16 - 12/26) - MSRP $1,049.99 to as low as $779.99 (Save $270) SB36512-F Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Costco and Sam's Club: SB36512-F (12/15 - 12/15) - MSRP $499.99, Now $299.99 (Save $200) SB3621n-E Sound Bar Best Buy, Sam's Club, Target, and Walmart: SB3621n-E (12/14 - 12/27) - Was $149.99, Now $129.99 (Save $20) SB3651-E Sound Bar Best Buy and Target: SB3651-E (12/16 - 12/29) - Was $249.99, Now $219.99 or less (Save $30 or more) Costco: SB3651-E (12/17 to 12/31) - Was $249.99, Now $179.99 (Save $70) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for all the latest deals and promotions!Posted Wed Dec 12, 2018 at 08:05 AM PST by: -
DTS Announces Launch of First IMAX Enhanced Titles & Expansion of Play-Fi Alexa Support[teaser]New DTS content and device features have been revealed.[/teaser] DTS has announced the release of the first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray titles to include IMAX Enhanced support. In addition, the company has expanded Works with Alexa support to more Play-Fi devices and regions around the world. The first IMAX Enhanced 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays include the documentary films A Beautiful Planet and Journey to the South Pacific. IMAX Enhanced discs use a proprietary post-production process and an advanced algorithm to provide high-quality 4K HDR images through the accurate reduction of noise and grain under the filmmaker's supervision. Likewise, IMAX Enhanced titles also use a special variant of the DTS:X codec for immersive audio with specific adjustments for the home theater based on how the IMAX theatrical sound system operates. In addition, special IMAX Enhanced modes will also be integrated into IMAX Enhanced certified audio and video components -- including select receivers from Denon and Marantz, and projectors from Sony -- ensuring optimized playback. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Meanwhile, beyond IMAX Enhanced, DTS has also announced an expansion of Works with Alexa support for DTS Play-Fi products. As part of the update, Works with Alexa support is now available for compatible devices in France, Canada, Australia, Japan and India. Likewise, the feature is also now available on new products from MartinLogan, Paradigm, and Anthem. With the "Works with Amazon Alexa" feature for compatible DTS Play-Fi products, users can control audio playback from another room via spoken commands through an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Show, or other Alexa device. Customers just need to link an Amazon account to their compatible DTS Play-Fi product. One linked, Alexa will recognize the speaker by name and users can begin to play, adjust volume, skip tracks forward, mute, pause, stop, and more with their voice. Here's a full rundown of newly certified DTS Play-Fi Works with Alexa devices: Anthem MRX 720 A/V receiver Anthem MRX 1120 A/V receiver MartinLogan Bravado speaker MartinLogan Cadence sound bar MartinLogan Crescendo X speaker MartinLogan Forte amplifier MartinLogan Motion Vision X sound bar MartinLogan Unison pre-amp Paradigm PW 600 speaker Paradigm PW 800 speaker Paradigm PW Amp amplifier Outside of Alexa support for select models, DTS Play-Fit tech enables customers to wirelessly play high quality lossless music from smartphones and tablets over an existing Wi-Fi network throughout the home. The tech can synchronize playback of a single source to multiple speakers; can stream different sources to different speakers simultaneously from the same mobile device; and can support individual music streams to separate speakers from different devices at the same time. Likewise, Play-Fi is not brand exclusive. This means that Play-Fi audio products from different manufacturers can actually work together seamlessly. For a full list of all DTS Play-Fi products with Works with Alexa compatibility CLICK HERE. Source: DTSPosted Tue Dec 11, 2018 at 06:12 PM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: STRANGER THINGS, CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, and More[teaser]The eight episode titles for Stanger Things 3 have been revealed.[/teaser] Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu have released new trailers and info for several of their upcoming series and movies. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each streaming service: Stranger Things: Season 3 (Netflix, Coming 2019) - In the summer of 1985, the adventure continues. Stranger Things comes from The Duffer Brothers and stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Cara Buono, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, and Sadie Sink. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter's Tale (Netflix, December 14) - In Greendale, the Holidays can be such a witch. Séances, evil Santas, spellcasting, and of course, Sabrina. Join the Spellmans, Sabrina's mortal besties, and the Church of Night for a solstice celebration in A Midwinter's Tale, Travelers: Season 3 (Netflix, December 14) - Our world will never be the same. Grant MacLaren and the Traveler team try to undo the damage done by Traveler 001. The only chance of saving the entire universe is by working together, to clear up the footprints left behind. The Innocent Man (Netflix, December 14) - Two murders, four convictions, and a town full of secrets. Based on John Grisham's only true crime best-seller, The Innocent Man, an old case that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma in the 1980s is re-opened with unbelievable evidence that has everyone questioning if the right men were charged, or if the killer is still out there. Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (Netflix, December 18) - Ellen DeGeneres is "Relatable" in her debut Netflix original comedy special premiering December 18. Filmed at Seattle's Benaroya Hall, Relatable marks Ellen's return to stand-up after a 15-year hiatus. Baki (Netflix, December 18) - Five bloodthirsty murderers escape prison and assault Tokyo. Facing them is the underground combat champion Baki Hanma, and four elite fighters. The strongest, nastiest battle, and there are no rules. Let the bloodbath begin. YOU (Netflix, December 26) - The riveting and hypnotic story of Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), an obsessive yet brilliant New Yorker, who exploits today’s technology to win the heart of Beck (Elizabeth Lail) amid the growing suspicions of her best friend Peach (Shay Mitchell). Joe transforms himself from stalker to boyfriend while doing whatever it takes to eliminate all obstacles standing in his way — even if it means murder. Set in today’s 24/7 hyper-connected world, YOU explores how vulnerable we all are to stalking and manipulation online and in real life. The Umbrella Academy (Netflix, February 15) - A dysfunctional family of superheroes comes together to solve the mystery of their father's death, the threat of the apocalypse and more. Adapted from the comic created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. Triple Frontier (Netflix, Coming March 2019) - Make no mistake, this is not a military operation. See Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund and Pedro Pascal attempt to rob one of the world’s most violent cartels in Triple Frontier — on Netflix and in select theaters. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 2 (Netflix, April 5) - Imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Tonally in the vein of Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist, this adaptation finds Sabrina wrestling to reconcile her dual nature — half-witch, half-mortal — while standing against the evil forces that threaten her, her family and the daylight world humans inhabit. Rilakkuma and Kaoru (Netflix, April 19) - Rilakkuma is a bear costume who showed up one day to live with an office worker named Kaoru. It spends its days lounging around the apartment. Although there’s a zipper on its back, what’s inside is a mystery. It loves pancakes, rice omelets, custard pudding and “dango” rice dumplings. Its friends are Kaoru’s pet bird Kiiroitori and a small white bear cub named Korilakkuma who also showed up out of the blue. The series, comprised of 13 episodes, is produced by Dwarf and is the first stop motion animated series featuring “Rilakkuma”. Vanity Fair (Amazon Prime Video, December 21) - In a world where everyone is striving for what is not worth having, no one is more determined to climb to the heights of English Society than Miss Rebecca Sharp. Meanwhile, Hulu has announced an expanded multi-year partnership and output deal with Funimation, offering a significant boost to the platform's collection of anime content with several new subtitled and dubbed series. "This expansive agreement, which symbolizes both companies' shared commitment to anime, along with the support of SPT, further cements Funimation's position as a global leader in anime distribution," said Gen Fukunaga, President and CEO at Funimation. "It will fuel the acquisition of new titles and provide both Funimation and Hulu subscribers with access to the very best in anime that Japan has to offer." As part of the agreement, Hulu will gain the first look U.S. streaming video on-demand rights to future anime series produced and released by Funimation. Likewise, the deal will make Hulu and Funimation the co-exclusive premiere platforms for select new subtitled anime titles day and date with their worldwide premieres in Japan. In addition, Hulu and Funimation continue to be the only US platforms offering streaming access to all subbed and dubbed episodes of anime series like My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan, and Tokyo Ghoul. "Funimation has been a longtime partner of ours, and together we have curated a full library of the most sought-after anime series from all over the world on Hulu," said Lisa Holme, Hulu's VP of Content Acquisition. "With this new deal, we are doubling-down on our investment to continue growing our world class anime offering with even more shows that we know our viewers love to watch." - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube)Posted Mon Dec 10, 2018 at 09:30 AM PST by: -
TCL Roku TVs Are Up to 20% off at Best Buy Today Only![teaser]The company's Roku TVs are on sale now![/teaser] As part of the retailer's 20 Days of Deals promotion, Best Buy is now offering a special one-day sale on TCL Roku TVs. The discounts will be active all day via BestBuy.com and through Best Buy locations across the US until 11:59PM CST or stores close, while supplies last. A total of 10 models are included in the promotion with prices marked down as much as 20%. Here's a full rundown of models currently on sale: TCL 55" 6 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $549.99 ($50 off) TCL 55" 5 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $399.99 ($50 off) TCL 43" 5 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $299.99 ($20 off) TCL 55" 4 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $349.99 ($30 off) TCL 49" 4 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $299.99 ($40 off) TCL 43" 4 Series 4K HDR Roku TV - Currently $259.99 ($20 off) TCL 49" 3 Series 1080p Roku HDTV - Currently $269.99 ($60 off) TCL 40" 3 Series 1080p Roku HDTV - Currently $199.99 ($30 off) TCL 32" 3 Series 1080p Roku HDTV - Currently $159.99 ($40 off) TCL 32" 3 Series 720p Roku HDTV - Currently $139.99 ($30 off) TCL's Roku TVs include integrated access to the Roku OS smart TV platform with more than 5,000 streaming channels. The lineup is led by the 6-Series and 5-Series 4K HDR TVs with sizes ranging from 43-inches to 65-inches. In addition, the flagship models include support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback, along with wide color gamut capabilities, the company's new iPQ Engine, and HDR Pro Gamma feature. Source: Best BuyPosted Fri Dec 7, 2018 at 10:45 PM PST by: -
Comcast Xfinity Joins Movies Anywhere Digital Ecosystem[teaser]Another content provider has joined the cross-platform digital locker system.[/teaser] Movies Anywhere has announced the addition of Comcast Xfinity TV to its lineup of supported digital retailers. The service is the first pay-TV provider to support the platform, joining previously compatible stores like VUDU, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Movies & TV, and FandangoNOW. "Comcast is one of the country's leading pay TV providers with a customer base that, like ours, consists of people who are passionate about the movies they love," said Karin Gilford, General Manager, Movies Anywhere. "We are thrilled to now include Comcast's Xfinity TV customers among those who can benefit from Movies Anywhere's ability to bring their favorite movies together in one place that can be accessed across a multitude of devices using the Movies Anywhere app and across Xfinity TV platforms." Movies Anywhere allows users to buy, redeem, and store digital films from five major studios and then sync those titles across multiple retailer apps and playback devices. The platform supports a growing collection of over 7,500 digital titles from Disney, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony. With newly added support for Comcast's Xfinity service, Xfinity customers can now combine their eligible movie purchases from the Xfinity Digital Store with their libraries from other Movies Anywhere retailers, enabling access to all their supported titles through the Xfinity X1, the Xfinity Stream app, and other Xfinity TV platforms. "Xfinity X1 is the only platform that provides customers with seamless, integrated access to all of their entertainment choices within one user interface, whether that content is live, on demand, streamed, recorded, rented or owned," said Daniel Spinosa, Vice President, Entertainment Services, Comcast Cable. "And by joining Movies Anywhere, Xfinity TV customers can now easily link their accounts across participating digital retailers and watch their consolidated digital library on X1, or anywhere in the country via the Xfinity Stream app and portal." Source: Movies Anywhere via PR NewswirePosted Fri Dec 7, 2018 at 06:50 PM PST by: -
McIntosh Celebrates 70th Anniversary with New Limited Edition Commemorative Vacuum Tub System[teaser]Two limited edition audio components have been revealed.[/teaser] McIntosh has announced the launch of a special 70th Anniversary Limited Edition Commemorative System, helping to mark the company's 70 years of business from 1949 to 2019. The package includes the MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier and the C70 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. In addition, McIntosh will donate $1,000 to the Save the Children organization for every Limited Edition Commemorative System sold. "We are honored to be entering our 70th year of fulfilling Mr. Mac's vision of bringing world class home audio equipment to music and audio lovers everywhere," said McIntosh President Charlie Randall. "We've been fortunate to be able to do what we love to do for so long. We couldn't have done that without the support of all our customers, dealers and distributors, and I'd like to thank each one of them," Randall added. "And since we have been so fortunate, we are delighted to be able to give back to those in need via a donation to Save the Children, a truly worthwhile charity dedicated to helping children everywhere." The Commemorative System amps and preamps are specially marked and share matching serial numbers. In addition, a "…for the love of music…" McIntosh History Book with an authenticating certificate is included as well. The Commemorative System packages will be limited to just 70 units, though the amp and preamp will be made available separately after the systems sell out. The MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier is rated for 150 Watts per channel and uses the company's Unity Coupled Circuit output transformer technology. In addition, the amp incorporates eight KT88 output vacuum tubes along with eight small signal tubes comprised of four 12AX7A and four 12AT7 vacuum tubes. LEDs are integrated under the signal tubes enabling them to glow their natural amber color, green, or blue. And when it comes to design, the unit features a bead blasted black anodized aluminum chassis accentuated with matte finish carbon fiber side panels. Meanwhile, a backlit laser cut McIntosh logo and classic McIntosh knobs are positioned on the front panel. The C70 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier features an all analog design with one 12AT7 and five 12AX7A vacuum tubes. Two balanced inputs, three unbalanced inputs, a Moving Coil phono input, and a Moving Magnet phono input are integrated as well, along with two pairs of balanced and unbalanced output connections. The unit carries a retro look with a polished stainless steel chassis, a McIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, and aluminum end caps. The McIntosh 70th Anniversary Limited Edition Commemorative System is now available for order via Authorized McIntosh dealers for an MSRP of $22,000. Units are expected to start shipping this month. Once the Limited Edition Commemorative Systems are sold out, the MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier ($15,000) and the C70 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier ($7,000) will be available separately. Source: McIntoshPosted Fri Dec 7, 2018 at 02:15 PM PST by:
