Category: DAC

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Chord Electronics new Hugo…. is it a DAC? (in the same vein as their QuteHD Chordette) is it a portable headphone amp? Is it a pre-amp? Yes. And it’s called Hugo. As per usual, Chord has built a cute and well machined unique and small device. Complete with it’s glowing colored lights and an array of connections. But… you could care less about glowing colored lights of course. How does it sound? Well, both the headphone/portable world and HiFi community are taking notice at this little device that could. It will do any and all files up to 24/384kHz and DSD/DXD as a DAC, complete with line-level, single-ended outputs, two USB sockets, optical TOSLINK, Coax, three headphone outputs, and even Bluetooth. (more…)

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Ok, a bit of quick news to start out the weekend. More in detail later. We have the brand new Chord Hugo portable DAC and headphone amplifier in, you can read more about it here. We’ve been getting a lot of interest in the new Shunyata Research Alpha series we have in now. We also have the brand new ‘DC’ version of the Project Debut Carbon (DC) turntable in, as well as the new Spender D1 bookshelf speakers with that great new tweeter (from the floor stander model we have been enjoying, the Spendor D7). And have you hearts of PSB’s PS1 powered Alpha speakers? They make for a great desktop computer set up or compact system. We also have had in the Cambridge Audio DAC Magic XS portable USB DAC for awhile, but… forgot to mention it! And if that wasn’t enough, we’re also have Grado headphones and Focal Spirit One headphones! (come in to find out more). And wait…. there’s ‘one more thing’… The new Rega Elex-R Integrated Amplifier, a blend of the Brio-R with the Elicit-R.

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With our recent Focal and Devialet event this month, you’ve probably already guessed that we’re now a full Devialet Systems Dealer. We’re proud to be Portland’s Devialet dealer, and look forward to showing off their beautiful looking and sounding systems! Whether they’re powering a nice set of bookshelf speakers in our bamboo room, or our large Focal Scala’s upstairs, the Devialet audio system can handle whatever you throw at it with ease and grace. Read more about their gorgeous electronics here. Their remote alone is lust worthy enough, just wait until you see the main unit itself, and hear how it sounds! (more…)

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Join us on May 28th, from 5-8PM!  We will be hosting Jean-Philippe Fontaine, Focal’s Export Sales Manager, and Quentin Bernard, Devialet’s Product Manager.  Click here for more Event Information!

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Ever struggle with trying to get one of those bulky AV receivers to fit into your cabinet or even just fit in with your lifestyle? Marantz has you covered, with their slim line NR AV receivers, and we’re ready to show them off to you! We’ve got the Marantz NR1603 AV Receiver on our showroom floor ready to demo, and we carry their full line of Slim Line AV receivers. 50 W per channel, built-in Airplay and DLNA, built-in streaming apps for music, Ethernet Jack, analog video upconversion, powered 2nd zone, USB input, iOS app, and all for a reasonable price. Come audition one today! Review here for the 1603 and a review here for the 1403.

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Cambridge Audio products that we carry)

We’ve just gotten in the brand new Cambridge Audio Minx Xi. At first glance, this may just look like another network music streamer. But it’s so much more than that. Besides network music streaming, it also boasts a 40w per channel integrated amp, making this a very compact and sophisticated small system when combined with compact bookshelf speakers (like our PSB Imagine Minis). We’ve got a white one on our floor ready to audition. (more…)

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest ProAc and Focal speakers that we carry)

(UPDATE: The ProAc D30R Speakers, Focal 1028 Be’s and Naim DAC-1 are all broken in and sound beautiful. Audition them today!) We’ve just gotten in the brand brand new ProAc D30R floor stander speakers, and these things are beauties. We’re still breaking them in, so you may have to wait until Sept 1 to hear them, but these things are going to be AMAZING! We also just got in a new pair of Focal 1028Be floor standing speakers that are equally gorgeous. (and yes, still breaking those in as well. Patience grasshopper. Patience). If you heard there larger 1038 Be sibling speakers we had in earlier this year, you know just how special this speaker line is. We also have a slew of other great new products, including several new pieces from Naim, like the new SuperNait. We also have the previously mentioned DAC V1. If you’re just kicking around home this weekend/week wondering what to do, get in here and listen to some great music! Speaking of Focal, we have there wonderful and affordable new Chorus 700 line in, that have really beautiful new finishes that you have to see to truly appreciate. We also are hearing we should have some really great new wireless solutions coming that will make it easy to add wireless audio to nearly anything. (and don’t forget our Kanto Yumi and AudioPro wireless speakers we have)

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Chord DAC products that we carry)

Check out the new Chord Qute PCM/DSD DAC that we have here and set up for audition! It sounds really beautiful. It’s a stripped down version of their highly regarded more expensive DAC. While obviously not as featured as the top end DAC , it has nearly all of the beautiful performance/sound of their top end DAC, utilizing their same proprietary DAC from the higher priced DAC. It does 24/192, DSD, and even 32/384 for those file formats starting to trickle out. Toslink, Asynchronous USB, and COAX digital, with unbalanced RCA stereo out. It also comes in a really cool and unique machined case. You can read any/all of the rave reviews here, here, here and here.

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Do you ever want to just ‘keep it simple’? We’ve got your simple audio set up needs. Classy and affordable Kanto Yumi and Ben speakers, and Yaro compact systems will get you up and running with great sound easily! We carry the compact Yumi and Ben speakers in a variety of colors, including Matte Black! They come powered with a myriad of input options, as well as Bluetooth. Check out their website!

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Rega, Moon by Simaudio, and Harbeth products that we carry)

Quick news: Rega RP-8 turntable, Simaudio by Moon MIND 180 music streamer, Harbeth PSESR bookshelf speakers, and Micromega MyZik compact headphone amplifier are all in and ready to audition!

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We’ve been doing some listening sessions with the new Moon 380D DAC by Simaudio, and this is one sweet and AMAZING DAC! You’ve got to come in and hear this thing to appreciate just how much it brings your music to life. Read the specs here.

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Naim Audio products that we carry)

We have several new Naim Audio pieces in that are on our floor and ready for audition. A new streamer (ND5 XS), a new preamplifier (NAC-N XS), and one of Naim’s more affordable separate amplifiers (NAP 200) to compliment these pieces. First up, the new Naim ND5 XS, this is the ‘junior’ model to the well reviewed NDX. While in a slimmer case, this is hardly a ‘stripped down version,’ it can do almost all that it’s big brother does, all with the same sonic prowess. It can be used at the core of your home audio network in both a wired or streaming scenario. It handles all lossy files and high resolution files up to 24/192, as well as being able to stream internet radio stations. You can connect your CD player, USB sticks, and computer, and it can integrate easily with the Naim DAC or any connected Naim CD player, Preamplifier or an optional FM tuner radio module. (more…)

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The brand new affordable Micromega MyDAC that’s been getting all of the buzz is here! And we have several in stock. We’re just putting it through the paces, but when we heard it at a recent show, we were blown away considering the affordable price. And many other reviewers all agree. Robert Harley from The Absolute Sound calls it “The (affordable) Miracle” (read his review here). About the size of an Mac Mini, it packs quite a great array of features: SPDIF coaxial, TosLink optical, Asynchronous USB (about to pass up to 24/192). Not only that, it’s not made in China at this price… it’s still made in France. Come in today to audition this mighty mini wonder!

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We’ve got some pretty cool new gear in right now. And the big word is: SPEAKERS! We have the newer mid-level Fact 8 PMC Speakers in (review here), as well as the return of the amazing mid-level Electra Focal beryllium speakers, the Focal 1038 Be. Both of these are pretty amazing sets of speakers, that will allow you to hear a level of detail you’ve probably never experienced before. And to top that off, we are demoing a pair of Martin Logan Ethos speakers on a trial basis. While you might be able to find some of the ‘entry level’ Martin Logans in town, this is your chance for a limited time to hear a set of some of Martin Logan’s better Electrostatic speakers. And if that weren’t enough, the big DAC buzz in the industry has been about the Micromega MyDAC, and we’re supposed to have our shipment in of them on Tuesday! If you haven’t been in to visit us here at Stereotypes Audio, now’s the time to ‘pay us a visit!’

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Micromega HD Audio (Made in France) returns to Stereotypes Audio of Portland, Oregon. Many years ago we carried this great line of hifi audio products, and we are proud to once again carry this high quality/high value line. All of the Micromega products feature an elegant slim line design. To add to their value, we sell them at the MAP price (less than list). (more…)