Category: DAC

Bluesound has expanded their node line from 1 to 3 products. The standard Node has been updated to a 2024 model (N132), with many of the features/upgrades found in the anniversary X model (the better ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC, built-in THX AAA headphone amp, aptX, and now DSD support). Notching in just below that is the new Node Nano, keeping it simple with just basic Node streaming experience (ESS Sabre DAC, TCA, Coax, Optical and USB). We have both of these in stock right now! Coming soon will be the top of the line Node Icon (N530), a reference music streamer with a 5″ color display on the front, with a dual-mono DAC design with two ESS Sabre DACs, aluminum chassis, HDMI eARC and now balanced XLR outputs! This gives Bluesound fans a streaming DAC option at every price level. *Current pricing (as of 11/17/24) is the Node Nano for $299, the 2024 Node for $549, and the Node Icon will be $999 when it arrives. (*prices may change at any time). Come in today to check out the first two in the line up!

We have the brand new flagship Moon by Simaudio North 891 Network Player/Preamplifier. This is one amazing piece! With their top of the line DAC and Network Player capabilities, as well as their top one box Preamplifier, along with all of the great new North Collection features, such as the front 5″ display screen, custom volume remote nob, advanced audio upgrades, etc. It features 6 digital inputs, 1 HDMI with ARC, 3 Analog inputs, MM/MC phono Stage, MiND 2 Module, MDE-3 DAC Technology, M-Ray2 Volume Control, BRM-1 Intelligent Remote Control and the MDB Moon Damping Base. We have out it ready to demo with the Moon by Simaudio 761 Amplifier from the North Collection. The combination of these two gets you as close to the original studio mix as anything we’ve heard. A truly transparent sound with dead silent backgrounds. You must hear in person to fully appreciate.

Focal has been putting out some really amazing headphones, so it’s no surprise that they have now focused on the wireless noise canceling segment. Focal Bathys are everything you would expect from Focal. With their Focal made-in-France speakers, their 30 hours’ battery life, fine materials and array of features, like Bluetooth® and Active Noise Cancellation technologies, it offer total freedom of movement and an immersive listening experience with zero disturbance from background noise. ‘Silent’, ‘Soft’ or ‘Transparency’. They feature a USB-DAC mode into the headphones with resolutions of up to 24 bits/192 kHz. Forget about those big corporate cans, these are what you want! Read the reviews here, here and here. Focal also recently lowered the price. Call us for more info or stop by to audition.

To celebrate Bluesound’s 10 years, they have released the Bluesound Node X. The NODE X offers a new take on their iconic NODE, with a silver finish, premium ESS Sabre DAC, and dedicated THX headphone amplifier. As before, it runs with the BluOS Controller app, available for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, where you can explore near unlimited collections of music, from hundreds of internet radio stations to dozens of streaming services and your own digital music library. But now with significant upgrades over the standard Node. Read about it here, here, here, and here.

Stereotypes Audio of Portland, Oregon is proud to offer up Naim Audio’s latest classic line of products. The Naim Classic range 200 series. We have the NSC 222 streaming pre-amplifier and the NAP 250 power amplifier in stock and ready to audition. (There is also a NPX 300 power supply as part of the range that can be ordered). Naim Audio chose to launch this line up to help celebrate their 50 years in the industry, and has poured everything they have learned in the last 50 years into these great classic product. You can read several of the industry announcements touting these great products here and here.

We have the new Bluesound PowerNode Edge. Affordable powered streaming with BluOS. 40watts per channel with all of the Bluesound rich features for $649.

We have the brand new Mojo 2 in from Chord Electronics with several units in stock. The first Chord Mojo was well regarded as not only a great portable DAC for use with your iPhone or Android based smart phone (or Portable music player), but many also used it as their home audio DAC or Desktop computer DAC. Chord has upped their game with the new Chord Mojo 2 Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier. It comes with Chord’s own custom in house DAC, along with Coax, USB-C, Micro-USB and optical inputs. It also has TWO! 3.5mm headphone jacks, so that you can share your music with a friend. (more…)

We have the new Cambridge Audio EVO 75 and 150 all-in-one units now in stock, and the EVO 150 is in our Bamboo room and ready to audition! With Hypex NCore Class D amplification, StreamMagic music screaming, and a high end DAC, just add a source and speakers and you’re ready to go! They have 6.8″ high resolution displays that also display the album art when listening to a streaming service. Besides the usual modern list of connections (USB, aptX HD Bluetooth, etc) it also has HDMI ARC to be able to connect it to a ARC output TV, allowing it to drive your home theater stereo sound as well. The 150 has 150 watts into 8 Ohms, while the 75 has 75 watts. These are garnering great reviews! Reviews and more information here, here, here, and here!

You’ve been asking about it, and now it’s in! The new Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M is in stock and ready to audition. Dual ESS ES9028Q2M DACs, capable of 32/768 or DSD512, supports MQA, has digital optical/coax and USB, balanced and unbalanced output, and built-in Bluetooth aptX. This is a great successor to the DacMagic line, packing in a great host of flexible features into a compact and great sounding package! Read the reviews here and here.

We now have the Arcam SA20 Integrated Amplifier and the Arcam CDS50 CD/SACD Network Player from Arcam’s HDA product range. The SA20 Integrated Amplifier is a Class G amplifier running at 90watts per channel. What is Class G? Class G is essentially a hybrid amplifier, utilising Class A specifically for low-level signals, but when required switching in an additional power supply to power those larger sections of the waveform. It also has 5 analog inputs (including a phono), 3 digital inputs, a built in 32-bit Sabre ESS9038K2M DAC. Want to add a disc/network player to the mix? Look to the new CDS50. It plays CDs and SACDs, and also is a network player, supporting audio file formats including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP3, AAC and WMA.

We have the brand new Naim Audio Supernait 3, and it’s delivering some amazing music in our Bamboo room! Naim Audio has upgraded the power amplification system of the previous Supernait 2, delivering an even greater engaging music experience. The 3 has received significant upgrades in the built-in phono stage, as well as in it’s Class A preamp output stage that can double as a headphone amplifier. They also have taken the same individually decoupled inputs from their flagship NAC 552, delivering a lower noise floor by minimizing noise and interference. The Supernait 3 can also be upgraded with Naim Audio external power supplies and amplifiers, taking it to the next level. Simple and Powerful, with gorgeous sound. Come audition it today!

We’re proud to have the latest Cambridge Audio AX series of components, featuring the AXC35 CD Player, the AXR35 35-watt Integrated Amplifier, the AXR85 85-watt Integrated Amplifier, and the AXR100 100-watt Integrated Amplifier. We also just got in the sweet sounding Cambridge Audio CX A81 Integrated Amplifier, a new unit that has been redesigned from the ground up. New better components, DAC, etc., providing a warmer and richer sound, with all of the greatest features like new Bluetooth, Roon, etc. We still can’t believe just how great this sounds at this price point. We also have the matching CXC CD Transport. Read the latest review here.

We have new NAD Electronics in and ready to demo: The NAD C 658 BluOS Streaming DAC and NAD C 268 Stereo Power Amplifier. The C 658 is a feature rich Preamplifier DAC Streamer, with phono stage and the BluOS included. A great value. We have it mated to the NAD C268 Stereo Amplifier, which is an 80 watt per channel stereo amplifier, that is capable of bridging to 300 watts of mono power.

We now have all of the updated Bluesound line up of 2i products in stock and ready to enjoy! This adds increased functionality and technology to an already strong line up of products, including dual-band wifi, Apple Airplay 2 support, upgraded Bluetooth, improved amplification and acoustics, and much more!

Simaudio has been on a roll lately with groundbreaking ‘swiss army-knife’-like products such as the Moon by Simaudio ACE that can do it all, sound amazing, and for a reasonable price. Enter the new Moon by Simaudio 390 Network Player/Preamplifier. This may be the king of their latest overachieving product releases.

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