November 2012
Monthly ArchivesCANADA HiFi December/January 2012/2013 Digital/Tablet/iPad Edition is Now Available!
The digital edition of the December/January 2012/2013 issue is now available in the Digital Editions section. Features inside this issue include:
- Good Vibrations: Understanding How Vibrations Impact the Sound of Your System and How to Eliminate Them
- An Introduction to Phono Stages
- Annual Holiday Gift Guide from Editors Suave Kajko and Neil Underwood
Krell in the Acura RLX
November 30th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
Krell Industries, LLC, has announced that the 2014 Acura RLX will be the first-ever automobile to offer a premium audio system produced in collaboration with Krell Industries. Krell Industries purports that this new automobile-based system will be able to replicate the same high-end performance Krell is known for, within the luxurious interior of the 2014 … Continue Reading
Chord Electronics DSX1000 Network Streamer
November 30th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
Chord Electronics, out of the U.K. has just released their anxiously awaited DSX1000 - high-performance digital network streamer. The new DSX1000 incorporates Chord’s latest-generation Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) architecture found inside the DSX1000, is the same advanced technology used in the highly acclaimed QBD76 HDSD DAC and the Red Reference MkIII CD player, giving … Continue Reading
Sony 4K Ultra HD Video Player (for home)
November 30th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
Sony Electronics has announced a new 4K Ultra HD Video Player. The 4K Ultra HD Video Player is a hard-disc server that connects easily to Sony’s 84-inch 4K LED TV (XBR-84X900) allowing consumers to view 4K resolution video content, such as movies and videos. This new Ultra HD player is made available as a bonus … Continue Reading
Meridian Audio Reference Upgrades
November 29th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
Meridian’s research team has been able to achieve a number of performance upgrades. Products such as the 808 Signature Reference Compact Disc Player, 818 Reference Audio Core and 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller have been upgraded, resulting in the release of 808v5, 818v2 and 861v8. The DSP7200 Digital Active Loudspeaker has also had a performance … Continue Reading
2012 Holiday Gift Guide
November 27th, 2012, In Features, Holiday Gift Ideas, Home, by CHF Staff
by Suave Kajko & Neil Underwood
Under $50
Blu-ray 3D Movie, $35-$40Surely there’s a 3D movie fan on your shopping list this year! 2012 witnessed the release of many new 3D movies ranging from computer animated flicks to mega superhero films. Some of the titles to consider – Up, Transformers: Dark Side of the … Continue Reading
Audience Au24 SE RCA Interconnect Cables
November 27th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
Audience has just announced an upgraded Au24 SE RCA interconnect cable, which is said to provide a significant step up in sonic performance over its previous offering. The new Au24 SE have been improved from previous interconnects with ultra-low-mass, high-purity copper connectors. The new connectors allow a greater degree of low-level information to be revealed. … Continue Reading
Atlas Cables Element USB Interconnect
November 27th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
Atlas Cables, in response to customer demand and leveraging the R&D performed to create their Element High Speed HDMI cable, has developed a ultra high performance USB cable - the Atlas Cables Element USB interconnect. The Element cable uses Atlas’ proven technologies, tested materials, R&D, and thorough listening tests to deliver the highest level of … Continue Reading
GIK Acoustics - Scatter Plate
November 26th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
GIK Acoustics has just recently announced what they claim to be a new breakthrough option in their absorption product line - the Scatter Plate. With the new Scatter Plate, scattering / diffusion can be added to all GIK broadband bass traps and acoustic panels. The Scatter Plate, is a wooden plate crafted with a mathematical … Continue Reading
Spin-Clean Record Washer MK II Review
November 26th, 2012, In Other Gear, Reviews, Turntables, by Giovanni Militano
Records and LPs are making a strong comeback in the music world and that’s no lie. I have personally re-introduced myself to playing records recently, thanks to the purchase of the fantastic sounding Rega RP3 turntable. My current record collection consists of some 100 LPs and has been growing consistently. As any self-respecting turntable owner, … Continue Reading
SVS SB-1000 and PB-1000 Subwoofers
SVS has just announced the SB-1000 and PB-1000, two $499 US subwoofers achieving new levels of value. Designed to produce deep, accurate bass in any size room, the new SVS subwoofers claim to outperform models costing two to three times as much and benefit from years of research on cabinet design, build materials and the … Continue Reading
Magico SCC Centre Channel Loudspeaker
November 21st, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
Magico LLC has just announced its first center channel speaker, the SCC. Reflecting the performance of the recently introduced S-Series of loudspeakers, the SCC is the result of intensive research into home theater applications and is the beginning of a new direction for this hi-end loudspeaker company. Today’s movie soundtracks can place very high demands … Continue Reading
Pyle Retro Home Telephone Collection
Pyle has just revealed its Retro Home Telephone Collection for smartphone users. Designed to resemble old-fashion rotary phones, the Retro Collection features simple-to-use buttons for answering landline and smartphone calls. Users can easily switch between the two devices, merging the simplicity of a landline with the feature packed smartphones of today. The Retro Home Telephone … Continue Reading
Jamo 360 Series Speakers
November 20th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
Jamo, a Klipsch Group brand, has just announced their Jamo 360 Series speakers. The new series is intended to provide audio performance, while making a visual statement. Challenging traditional in box-speaker design, the Jamo 360 Series satellite and center channel speakers introduce fresh, high-design form factors that are intended to showcase simplicity and elegance by … Continue Reading
IsoTek Discovery Series
November 19th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
IsoTek, a company that specializes in power management systems, is launching a new entry-level range of products dubbed the Discovery series. The new Discovery series is intended to delivery highly effective yet affordable solutions that enhance sound and picture quality produced by audio / video equipment, together with providing protection from mains power spikes and … Continue Reading
Onkyo to Partner With Imagination Technologies and PURE
November 19th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
Onkyo, Imagination Technologies and Pure have announced a strategic collaboration in connected audio technologies. This multi-faceted agreement will draw upon Imagination’s breadth of processor, connectivity, cloud and audio technologies to complement Onkyo’s market leading audio expertise, premium brand and geographic reach. These will be brought together to enable Onkyo to deliver industry-leading connected audio capabilities … Continue Reading
Monitor Audio MR Series 5.1 Loudspeaker System
November 19th, 2012, In Reviews, Speakers and Subwoofers, by Mike Osadciw
Monitor Audio is a British company that was founded in 1972 and quickly established itself as a credible manufacturer in the audio community. The company’s profile has evolved over the decades to include speakers within different budgets, all the while keeping consistent with both design philosophy and build quality. Monitor Audio is perhaps one of … Continue Reading
Sinclair Audio Soundbars and Bluetooth speakers
Canadian based Sinclair Audio has just expanded its product offerings with the introduction of the Sculptura TV1 and TV2 Sound Bars, and the WBT50 Bluetooth speakers. The TV1 is a dual woofer, dual tweeter sound bar capable of producing bass output without a subwoofer that defies logic. It’s equipped with Bluetooth to wirelessly send music … Continue Reading
JBL OnBeat and Venue LT with Apple Lightning Plug
November 16th, 2012, In Home, by George de Sa
HARMAN International Industries Inc., parent company of JBL, has just announced the availability of the first two new JBL speaker docks that include the new Apple Lightning connector plug for Apple iPhone 5, iPad Mini, new iPod / iPad models. These two new products from JBL are the OnBeat Micro and OnBeat Venue LT. The … Continue Reading
BenQ W1070 – 3D Projector Under $1,000
BenQ has just launched a price-defying W1070 home entertainment projector in Canada. With full 1080p and 3D projection for under $1,000, the W1070 projector brings promises to bring a premium cinematic and multimedia experiences to home entertainment rooms — all at an exceptional value. Built to be center stage of today’s media-rich home entertainment lifestyles, … Continue Reading