17 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Essence III Preamplifier USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Debuts

Audiophile-grade USB digital-to-analog converter with a fully balanced design, remote-controlled stepped attenuator and DSD playback ASUS today announced Essence III, a USB digital-to-analog (DAC) converter with a fully balanced design and the latest Direct Stream Digital (DSD) playback designed for those who demand the purest audio quality and listening flexibility. High-precision clocks and asynchronous USB virtually eliminate jitter, while separate printed-circuit boards for digital, analog and power ensure that the Essence III’s audio delivery is crystal-clear and free of crosstalk. Remote-controlled volume driven by stepped attenuators allow output levels to be set with great precision – even from the far side of the listening room. “Essence III is more than the flagship product of our audio range,” said Ives Chiu, […]

28 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Scythe Kama Bay Amp Mini Pro Amplifier Launched

Japanese manufacturer Scythe announces a new addition to its Amplifier portfolio. After the successfully launched the flagship-model Kama Bay Amp Pro, a more powerful version of the Kama Bay Amp Mini is available as of today! Kama Bay Amp Mini Pro combines the powerful technology of the flagship into a much smaller chassis of the Kama Bay Amp Mini, allowing users to enjoy even better sound quality. Scythe utilized high-end technology for Kama Bay Amp Mini PRO and placed it into a small chas-sis with the dimensions of 105,5 x 33,5 x 153 mm. Thanks to this amazingly compact design, it is possible to fit the new amplifier into a vacant 3,5-inch (8,89 cm) bay of a common PC chassis. […]

30 July 201315 November 2025Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

NuForce Icon Digital Audio Converter and Headphone Amplifier Unveiled

Icon DAC extracts audio data in its original digital form from Android mobile devices, Mac and/or PC to deliver bit-perfect, low-jitter, audiophile-quality music file playback By NuForce via Max Borges Agency NuForce, Inc., a leader in professional and consumer audio gear, announces the release of its Icon DAC digital audio converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier. NuForce Icon DAC delivers the latest in mobile device connectivity by supporting USB audio for Android (4.1* and beyond with OTG), Mac and PC (with advanced PCM and DSD). It also features a very high-powered headphone amplifier, linear volume control and genuine audiophile construction. “With the advent of Smartphones and their enormous storage capabilities, a great many audio enthusiasts have been longing for a quality […]