by Michael

Announcement: Meitner Audio MA-2 Integrated Playback System

[Looks like the Meitner Audio division of Emmlabs is keeping busy :-). This looks like another cool component to add to the things that I want for my office (which is where my computer is and where I spend most of my waking hours) :-)]

“Made in response to popular requests, the new Meitner Audio MA-2 Integrated Playback System combines EMM Labs’ award winning DAC technology with a no compromise CD playback system for demanding audiophiles who desire to play CD’s and also use it with a server or computer. The MA-2 has multiple digital inputs including USB audio, AES, TOSLINK and SPDIF all supporting up to 24bit/192kHz for maximum flexibility. Like our award winning MA-1 DAC, it also supports DSD streaming over USB.

Key Features of Meitner MA-2:

• MFAST™ asynchronous technology to completely get rid of source jitter

• MDAT™ DSP: 2xDSD (5.6Mhz) up-sampling DSP which preserves phase, frequency and dynamic integrity of waveforms

• MCLK™ sub-pico second high-purity master clock that establishes new benchmarks in jitter performance

• The standard-setting proprietary MDAC™ dual differential discrete 5.6Mhz digital to analog converters

• Completely new CD playback system with built in custom stabilizers that is accurate, responsive and quiet.

• Updated power system with additional filtering and isolation for the CD playback systems.

• Supports sampling rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz at word lengths up to 24 bits on all digital inputs.

• USB Audio supports DSD streaming via DoP 1.0.

USB works seamlessly with Windows, OSX and Linux operating systems and complies with the USB Class 2 audio interface standard.

The Meitner Audio MA-2 Integrated Playback System is currently shipping. Price $11,000 US MSRP. ”

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 by Michael

Moozar launches a new way to finacially REWARD music / artists

[This seems like a nice way to pay artists for music. Seems really intuitive and natural to me and goes right along with ‘facebook like’ and all the other buttons these days. Not sure what kind of backend infrastructure and financial security is involved – and whether these guys are up to it – but a great idea, I think.]

“MOOZAR.com has created an easy way for artists to be “rewarded” for their efforts… on line. The “reward button” can be placed anywhere on the web for the artist’s work to be shared. This system creates a direct way for music fans to financially “reward” an artist when and where they appreciate the artist’s tracks on Facebook, YouTube, Soundcloud and most places it’s listened to and shared.

An example of the set-up can be found here: http://reward-my-music.com/526”

The main site is at: Moozar

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 by Michael

Music Direct Partners With AXPONA For Chicago Audio Show Spring 2013

[Looks like Axpona is hoping to stay in Chicago for awhile…]

“Music Direct Partners With AXPONA For Chicago Audio Show Spring 2013

AXPONA Announces

Ormond Beach, Florida – July 17, 2012 – AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) proudly announces a joint effort with Music Direct to produce and promote the AXPONA High-End Audio Show in Chicago at the Doubletree by Hilton O’Hare, taking place March 8-10, 2013. Music Direct is a Chicago-based high-end audio retailer that services the entire United States through direct and online sales. The company also owns Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, the original audiophile record label.

Both organizations reached an agreement to jointly promote AXPONA as a yearly show in the Chicago market. “AXPONA is very excited to have such a high-profile and professional organization as Music Direct as a partner. This collaboration will offer many quality brands and greatly increase visibility. Music Direct is extremely proficient in terms of marketing and promotion, which are hallmarks of the company,” says Steve Davis, managing partner for AXPONA.

Music Direct will play an integral part in marketing and managing certain aspects of the event. Giving consumers access to the latest high-quality media is one of the most crucial and attractive components of AXPONA shows. Each year, a multitude of records, CDs, books, and accessories are made available in the show’s marketplace. Music Direct is uniquely qualified to run this marketplace, and will handle all static and table-display sales for all participating vendors. Music Direct will also have a large selection of merchandise on display for sale in the marketplace, as well as several active demo rooms within the show.

AXPONA Beyond 2013

One reason AXPONA elected to bring a show to Chicago relates to the city’s love of all things music. Its reputation for blues music remains internationally renewed. The Symphony in Chicago is considered by many classical listeners as the finest in the country, if not the world. Chicago is also home to a thriving independent music scene, and Lollapalooza and the Pitchfork Music Festival, multi-day destination festivals that attract tens of thousands of fans from around the country. Whether catering to jazz, electronic, rock, or country, the city’s dynamic live music venues come in all shapes and sizes.

In addition, Chicago’s high-end audio roots run deep. The city is where the first Audio Show was formed as the Chicago Music Show, the very event in which today’s Consumer Electronics Show has origins. Given such history, and the fact that 14 years have passed since the last show in Chicago, it seemed to make for a perfect fit for AXPONA. With the addition of Music Direct, and the hometown company’s commitment to a continued effort for future shows, AXPONA hopes to permanently establish a yearly presence in Chicago. Moreover, with Music Direct’s help, AXPONA is certain the collaboration will produce a world-class event.”

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