Thursday, October 31, 2013
Audio sans fil / Streaming Sonos Enceinte compacte Play 1 Blanc
Bing gets a macabre makeover with Halloween homepage
Source: http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1303438/bing-gets-a-macabre-makeover-with-halloween-homepage
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Cambridge Audio ID100
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/accessoires/cambridge-audio-id100.html
Linking tablet to TV
Is there some easy way to do this?
Many thanks
Jonathan
Source: http://www.homecinemabanter.com/showthread.php?t=73664&goto=newpost
Custom Design RS 304
RS 304 Speaker Stands are supplied with Acoustic Inert Top and Base Plates and 2 boxes of Inert Filler as standard. Top Supports are 190 x 210 x 4mm - custom sizes available Acoustic Base plate dimensions 220 x 260mm x 5mm Base plate available in Mercury or Black finish or 8mm Clear Glass toughened and polished to EN 12150-2 M8 Zinc plated base isolation spikes supplied standard. Available heights 510mm (20") and 610mm (24") Standard finishes are Mercury or Black ° 529,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/accessoires/custom-design-rs304.html
Esoteric C-03
Caractéristiques audio (gain = mode 0 dB) Niveau de sortie maximum 7V Niveau de sortie nominale 2V Impédance de sortie 47ohms (RCA) 100o (XLR) Distorsion harmonique totale 0,005% (1 kHz, entrée 2V) 0,001% (1 kHz, entrée 2V, Awgt) réponse en fréquence 5 Hz à 120 kHz (-3 dB) 10 Hz à 35 kHz (-0,5 dB) Rapport S / N 100dB (2V entrée, Awgt) Gain 0 dB / +12 dB / +24 dB commutable Sensibilité d'entrée 2,05 V (puissance nominale) 870MV (850mV sortie) 410mV (400mV sortie) Niveau maximum d'entrée 7V Impédance d'entrée 40kohms (RCA, XLR) Général Source de courant AC 230V 50Hz AC 120V 60Hz 220V 60Hz Consommation 18W Dimensions extérieures (L x H x D) 445 × 129 × 383 mm (17-1/2 x 5-1/16 x 15-1/16 ") Poids 22 kg (£ 48 8 oz) 9 999,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/amplificateurs/esoteric-c-03.html
Public Wi-Fi use triples in the UK
Source: http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/1303381/public-wi-fi-use-triples-in-the-uk
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
iPhone 6 release date, specs, price, news & rumours
Source: http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mobile-phones/1297255/iphone-6-release-date-specs-price-news-rumours
Isotek EVO3 Sirius
Sirius is a high-performance, multi-award-winning power bar, which protects and improves your precious audio components. A special wall bracket system allows Sirius to be mounted discretely behind your audio system. Removes Common Mode and Differential Mode mains noise. RFI reduction 40dB. Independent outlets – no outlets are connected together, stopping Differential Mode mains noise cross-contamination. Unique Inductive Resistance Gate© optimises the isolation between each of the six outlets. KERP© (Kirchoff'sEqualResistancePath) ensures equal resistance and equal power delivery across all outlets. No outlet gets power before the next, a common problem with other power products which daisychain outlets together. 22,500A of instantaneous protection, featuring IsoTek's unique sequential protection system. Internal wiring; multi-strand silver plated OFC copper with PTFE dielectric. Maximum power, continuous 2,300W. 499,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/accessoires/isotek-evo3-sirius.html
Video chain Blockbuster goes back into administration
Source: http://www.whathifi.com/news/video-chain-blockbuster-goes-back-into-administration
Le service de streaming audio Qobuz désormais intégré aux lecteurs PopCorn Hour
Source: http://blog.son-video.com/2013/10/qobuz-disponible-pour-les-lecteurs-multimedia-popcorn-hour/
SIM2 Nero 3D 2
Technology: DLP, single chip Native Resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) Brightness: 2000 lumens claimed, post calibration (D65) 605 lumens at mid-zoom on the provided lens Contrast: 30,000:1 Zoom Lens ratio: 3 lens options covering a very wide range Lens shift: Vertical and horizontal Lamp life: 2000 hours (variable brightness) Weight: 24.3 lbs. (10.8 Kg) Warranty: 2 Years Parts and Labor 17 490,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/home-cinema/sim2-nero-3d-2.html
symptom of BBC backing away from global warming
next ice ice, and it's going to be really cold...
Bill
Source: http://www.homecinemabanter.com/showthread.php?t=73677&goto=newpost
3CX Mobile Device Manager
Source: http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1302583/3cx-mobile-device-manager
Isotek EVO3 Polaris
Number of outlets 6 Type of outlets UK, EU, US, CH, AU & ZA Standard mains inlet 10A IEC fused Mains voltage 100-240VA 50-60Hz Maximum current 10A HRC Total wattage 2300W (UK, EU, CH, AU, ZA) 1100W (US) Dimensions 80 x 45 x 480mm (W x H x D) Weight 1.0Kg 299,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/accessoires/isotek-evo3-polaris.html
Wireworld Eclipse 7 Modulation
Construction: DNA Helix™
Conductor type: Ohno Continuous Cast copper
Insulation: Composilex™
Plug contacts: Silver-clad oxygen-free copper
Connectors: Silver Tube™
Available lengths: 0.5m & 1.0m, other lengths to order
Available terminations: RCA or XLR
450,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/cables/wireworld-eclipse-7-modulation.html
Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display review - hands on with the new small tablet
Hands on: Sony HAP-Z1ES streamer review
One of the big news stories to emerge from IFA 2013 was Sony’s launch of a brand new range of high-res audio supporting hi-fi components.
Source: http://www.whathifi.com/blog/hands-on-sony-hap-z1es-streamer-review
Denon AH-W150
Caractéristiques
Écouteurs intra-auriculaires sans fil Bluetooth 3.0
Construction Module d'amplification intégré Transducteur dynamique : 11.5 mm Aimants néodyme Touches de contrôle intégrée sur les oreillettes (lecture/pause, répondre appel / raccrocher, Volume + / -) Microphone intégré à l'oreillette Rechargeable via prise USB (câble fourni)
Mesures Impédance : 16 Ohms Sensibilité : 102 dB/mW Tenue en puissance : 250 mW Réponse en fréquence : 5 à 25 kHz
Fonctions de confort Écouteur anti-transpirant avec coussin d'air intégré pour un confort et une aération extrêmes Tour de cou réfléchissant pour des entraînements de nuit en tout sécurité Connectivité sans fil Bluetooth 3.0 Compatible avec l'application gratuite Denon Sports App sur iOS et Android
Accessoires fournis 3 paires d'embouts anti-microbiens (S, M, L) 1 câble de recharge USB / mini-USB 1 housse de transport avec mousqueton assortie au coloris des écouteurs
Généralités Batterie Li-Polymer rechargeable Autonomie : 7 heures max. Poids : 23 g 159,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/accessoires/denon-ah-w150.html
Denon AVR X1000
Amplificateur 5.1 : 5 x 75 Watts sous 8 Ohms (120 W / 6 Ohms) DTS-HD MA, Dolby TrueHD et Prologic II, DTS-NEO:6 5 entrées HDMI et 1 sortie 1.4 : ARC, 3D, Deep Color, xvColor, 1080/24p, CEC, 4K & Quad HD Passthrough Chemin des circuits courts, composants discrets, pour une meilleure musicalité DAC 192/24 et DSP 32 bits Analog Devices Audyssey MultEQ XT, Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, Audio Restorer Compatible DLNA, AirPlay, Windows 7, UPnP OSD graphique avec assistant de configuration USB & UPnP : FLAC 192 khz, WAV 96 kHz, WMA, MP3, AAC, ALAC DLNA 1.5 : Network Streaming, mise à jour auto, Radios internet vTuner, Flickr, Spotify Made for iPad/iPod/iPhone : connexion directe via USB, Application Denon Remote Assistant de configuration Prix normal : 399,00 € Prix promotionnel : 359,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/home-cinema/denon-avr-x1000.html
Cambridge Audio 751R
- Prix normal : 2 149,00 € Prix promotionnel : 1 930,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/home-cinema/cambridge-audio-751r.html
symptom of BBC backing away from global warming
next ice ice, and it's going to be really cold...
Bill
Source: http://www.homecinemabanter.com/showthread.php?t=73677&goto=newpost
Monday, October 28, 2013
Reduced picture quality on recordings
I have never been all that happy with the Toshiba recording quality to
HD now the Humax recordings are beginning to look rather like a twice
copied VCR tape.
Viewing directly from either machine the picture is still good.
What reason for the loss of picture quality?
Derek.
Source: http://www.homecinemabanter.com/showthread.php?t=73665&goto=newpost
Focus Audio Liszt Prelude
Output Power 32 W ( 4, 8 ohms) Frequency Response 10 Hz–100 kHz ( 0.5dB, -3dB, 1W) THD 0.01% (1 kHz, 1W) Signal/Noise Ratio -95 dB (32W) Input impedance 50 k Ohms Inputs Line inputs 3 x RCA, 1 x XLR
Direct inputs 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR Vacuum tubes 4 x 6CA7/EL34, 2 x 12AU7, 1 x 12AX7 Size 17.5”W x 7”H x 16”D Weight 48 lbs net
8 300,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/nouveautes/focus-audio-liszt-prelude.html
Spectral Audio DMA-360S Series 2
Power Output
(continuous): @ 8 ohms - 300 Watts RMS
@ 4 ohms - 533 Watts RMS
@ 2 ohms - 680 Watts RMS
Output Compliment: 90 Amps peak
Frequency Response: +-0.1 dB, DC - 150 KHz
+-1 dB, DC - 1 MHz
+-3 dB, DC - 1.8 MHz
Distortion
Static: less than 0.015% from DC
to 100 KHz, typically
0.009% @ 300 WRMS/8 ohms
Dynamic: 8 Tone Cluster Test 20
KHz @ 500 Hz separation
0.01% @ 8 ohms
0.015% @ 4 ohms
Speed:
Risetime: less than 300 nanoseconds
Settling: 1.5 microseconds to -40 dB
Slew Rate: 600 volts/microsecond
Noise:
Signal to Noise: 97 dB nweighted,
107 dB ASA A
Crosstalk: 98 dB @ full power 8 ohms
Input:
Impedance: 10k ohms
Sensitivity: 1.5 volts / nominal output
Power Supply:
Line Voltage: 100 volts, 120 volts,
240 volts (internal wiring)
AC Voltage Range: +-10%
Maximum Consumption: 2000 Watts
Quiescent Consumption: 250 Watts
Operating Temperature: 0 deg. to +50 deg. Cesius range,
32 deg. to +122 deg. Fahrenheit
Protection Features:
DC Protection Servo: .5 volt range
Current Limit Onset: 90 Amps
Thermal Threshold: Protects at 85 deg. Censius,
185 deg. Fahrenheit
AC Main Fuses: 120v 5A or 220v 2.5A slo blo
Size and Weight:
Dimensions: 20" (50.8 cm) W,
7.23" (18.4 cm) H,
19.6" (49.9 cm) D,
Weight: 67 lbs, 30.4 KG Net
27 900,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/amplificateurs/spectral-audio-dma-360s-series-2.html
Isotek EVO3 Super Titan
Number of outlets 4 + Multi-Link/Auxiliary Type of outlets (32A) Silver-plated 32Amp Neutrik Type of outlets (20A) UK, EU, US, CH, AU, ZA Mains inlet Silver-plated 32Amp Neutrik Mains voltage 100-240VAC/50-60Hz Maximum current 32Amp continuous Total power (nominal 230V) 7,360W continuous power Transient power 35,500W Surge protection 135,000Amp instantaneous Dimensions 500x300x500mm (WxHxD) 7 500,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/accessoires/isotek-evo3-super-titan.html
Pioneer SC-LX86
Amplificateur 9.2 certifié THX Ultra2 Plus Amplification Class D IOR : 9 x 180 Watts / 6 Ohms Décodeurs : DTS-HD MA, TrueHD, Prologic IIz, WMA Pro, DTS-Neo:X 8 entrées HDMI 1.4a (Deep Color, 4K et 3D passthrough, CEC, xvColor) 3 sorties HDMI 1.4a (ARC, Deep Color, 4K et 3D passthrough, CEC, xvColor, MHL) Sortie HDMI en Zone 4 Processeur vidéo Marvell Qdeo : upscaling et améliorations de l’image paramétrables (sharpness, réducteur de bruit, améliorations des vidéos en streaming)) HDMI SACD : Transfert Multicanal (conversion DSD/PCM) Lecture de fichiers DSD via USB de type A et via la fonction DAC (USB asynchrone) DSP Texas Instruments Aureus (15+1 Mode DSP + Enceinte Wide (comme le DSX) Hi-Bit Sampling 32 bits, upsampling 192 khz, Auto Sound Retriever for TV (ARC), Auto Phase Control + Contrôlable via iPhone/iPad/smartphone & Tablettes Android (ControlApp & iControlAV 2012) Apple AirPlay & HTC Media Link – iTunes Album Art Compatible AirJam en Bluetooth Le panneau frontal propose un port USB avec la possibilité de connecter les iPad, iPhone, mais aussi les Smartphones et tablettes Android et une entrée AUX (vidéo composite et RCA stéréo) Support réseau (UPnP & DLNA) : Internet radio, DLNA, AirPlay, lecture de fichier audio en streaming, certifié Windows 7 USB & UPnP : LPCM, MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, FLAC 192 / 24, DSDiff Support du Bluetooth (avec le module AS-BT200) « AV Navigator » assistant (setup) interactif sur PC ou iPad Correction acoustique Advanced MCACC, égaliseur 9 bandes, 6 mémoires MCACC, X-Curve, Symmetric EQ, contrôle des ondes stationnaires Configurations des enceintes possibles (11 paires de borniers) : Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Surround High /Zone 2/ B-Speaker OSD graphique en couleur Câble USB pour iPad et iPhone, module Bluetooth et Wi-Fi fournis Deux sorties PreOut pour Sub, PreOut 11.2, USB asynchrone, 2 port USB Zone 2 & 3, Zone 2 Subwoofer Out, Zone 2 Preout Vol/Bal/Tone Control 2 499,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/home-cinema/pioneer-sc-lx86.html
Dali Ikon Sub MK2
999,00 € |
Custom Design FS 103
Custom Design manufacture exclusively the Inert Acoustic Steel and Aluminium products. Acostic Top Supports supplied as standard - 150 x 170 x 4mm Base plate dimensions 220 x 260 x 4mm M8 Zinc plated Base isolation spikes supplied standard M8 & M6 Zinc plated fixings supplied as standard for total rigidity Available height: 610mm (24") ( Custom Height available on request) Standard finish: Black - Satilite supports: Black (standard), Chrome, Brushed Chrome or Gold optional extra. Inert filler optional extra £4.99 per bag. 2 bags recommended per central column 610mm (24")
. 249,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/enceintes-haut-parleurs/custom-design-fs-103.html
Casque audio nomade Koss Casque audio nomade Porta Pro Red Hot
- Type de casque liste : Type de casque Tour de tête,
- Longueur du câble liste : Longueur du câble 1,20 m
Essentiel b Audace et Sublym : la première gamme d’enceintes Home Cinéma Essentiel b
Cambridge Audio Sonata AR 30
Sonata AR30 AM/FM/Sirius Ready 2.1 receiver
399,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/cambridge-audio-sonata-ar-30.html
Mcintosh MC275 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
POWER OUTPUT PER CHANNEL 75W @ 4, 8 or16 Ohms NUMBER OF CHANNELS 2 TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 0.5% S/N BELOW RATED OUTPUT 105dB DYNAMIC HEADROOM 1.2dB DAMPING FACTOR 22 RATED POWER BAND 20Hz to 20kHz FREQUENCY RESPONSE +0,-0.25DB 20Hz to 20kHz FREQUENCY RESPONSE -3DB 10Hz to 100kHz CONTROL REMOTE POWER CONTROL Yes, input and output MULTI CHANNEL DB25 CABLE N/A GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION Unity Coupled CIRCUIT DESIGN Vacuum Tube MONO BRIDGE No MONO PARALLEL Yes, 150W @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms AUTOFORMER Output Transformer METERS No METER LIGHT SWITCH Small signal tubes LED illumination controlled by McIntosh preamp BALANCED INPUT Yes FRONT PANEL N/A ILLUMINATION Small Signal Tubes, LED CHASSIS STYLE Titanium Polished Stainless Steel GOLD PLATED BINDING POSTS Yes, New Style McIntosh WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 21-1/2" (54.6cm) (including cables) x 8-1/2" (21.6cm) (including feet) x 12" (30.5cm) WEIGHT 67 lbs (30.5 kg) 7 900,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/amplificateurs/mcintosh-mc275-50th-anniversary-limited-edition.html
Cornered Audio C5
Power handling, IEC268: 100 watt Power handling, peak: 400 watt Sensitivity, 2,83V/1m: 88 dB Maximum SPL, long term: 108 dB Maximum SPL, peak: 114 dB Frequency response: 59-25.000 Hz Nominal impedance: 8 ohm Weight: 4,1 kg Measurement: 434x211x137mm Finish: Aluminium, black, white 725,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/enceintes-haut-parleurs/cornered-audio-c5.html
Sunday, October 27, 2013
La musique en haute définition, star de l’IFA ?
Source: http://blog.son-video.com/2013/09/la-musique-en-haute-definition-star-de-lifa/
Barre de son Home-Cinéma Sony Barre de son HTCT60
- Type : Barre de son avec caisson de basses,
- Puissance : Puissance totale 60 W
NuForce UDH-100
Input:Digital: 1 x USB 2.0 adaptive mode Output:Line out: 1 x RCA ‧ Headphone amp: 1 x 6.3 mm Headphone amp load impedance:16 ohm to 600 ohm THD+N: Line out: Typical 0.0014% @ 100k ohm ‧ Headphone amp: Typical 0.0026% @ 300 ohm Frequency Response: 20 – 20 kHz, +/- 0.15 dB S/N Ratio: Line out: Typical -108 dB, 1 kHz, A-weighted ‧ Headphone amp: Typical -108 dB, 1kHz, A-weighted Output Voltage: Line out: 1.97 Vrms Dimensions:9” x 8.5” x 2” Weight:3.97 lbs. 649,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/amplificateurs/nuforce-udh-100.html
Mozaex Opens CD-Quality Music Store
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/eh/rss/recentlyfiled/~3/MGWW86bFJIA/
Sony drops analogue buttons for PS4 DualShock 4 controller
Wireworld Eclipse 6 Haut-parleurs
Specifications
Conductor material: Ohno Continuous Cast copper
No. of conductors: 12 (single, bi-wire & tri-wire)
Insulation: HDPE
Gauge: 10awg - 4.6mm2
Cable design: Diagonal DNA™
Dimensions: 35mm x 5.5mm
1 100,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/cables/wireworld-eclipse-6-711.html
Le tout nouveau DAC USB Meridian Director disponible chez Son-Vidéo.com
Tivoli Audio Music System
999,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/tivoli-audio-music-system.html
Spectral Audio DMC-30SS2
DMC-30 Reference Preamplifier
Front Panel Controls
Output Level
Balance left/right
Input selectors
Monitor switch
Stereo/Mono switch
Absolute Phase switch
Mute Switch
Surround LED indicator
Protection LED indicator
Front Panel Display
Output Level display - 50 step LED
Output Balance display - 50 step LED
Rear Panel
5 RCA Input connector sets (gold)
Balanced Input Neutrik XLR connectors (gold)
Tape input and output RCA connector set (gold)
Main Output RCA connectors (gold)
Balanced Output Neutrik XLR (gold)
AC Power input connector, switch and line fuse
DMC-30R Remote Control
Control Buttons
Output Level
Channel Balance
Mute
Input selectors
Stereo/mono
Phase Invert
Tape Monitor
Display Brightness
Control Rate
Control Reset
DMC-30 Preamplifier Technical Data
Input Compliment: 7 inputs
Output Compliment: 3 outputs - normal, balanced, tape
Input Impedance: 15k ohms
Input Attenuation: 0, -12 dB
Output Impedance: 100 ohms
Control Compliment
Output Attenuation: Motorized fader conductive plastic, modified log taper
Output Balance: Relay attenuator system with center position bypass
Mute Switch: 0, -20 dB attenuation
Mode switches: Stereo/mono, absolute phase
Input Selections: 6 plus tape monitor
Recording Amplifiers
Input Impedance: 11K ohms, 100 ohms minimum load
Output Impedance: 2K ohms
Protection Circuit
Protection Mode: CD offset, oscillation
Method: Crowbar output relays
Sensitivity: 20 mV continuous DC
Recovery: Approx. 10 seconds
Chassis Temperature: Internal 40 deg. Celsius @ 25 deg. room temp
Model 201 Balanced Output Module
Fully Balanced Operation: All DC coupled
Frequency Response: DC to 2.5 MHz +-0.10 dB
-3 dB at 15 MHz
Any level to 36 V RMS
Slew Rate: 1000 V/us or greater
Rise Time: 70 ns
Distortion: Less than .01% THD and IM
Crosstalk: Greater than 90 dB
Noise: 105 dB A Weighted,
ref 100 mV @ 1 KHz
Output Voltage: 1.6 VRMS, 100 V
peak to peak maximum
Output Current: 1 Amp maximum per channel, balanced out
Gain Options: 15 dB, 21 dB
Model 303 Balanced Input Module (optional)
Fully Balance Operation: All DC coupled
Frequency Response: DC to 10 MHz +-0.10 dB
-3 dB at 15 MHz
Slew Rate: 500 V/us or greater
Distortion: Less than .01% THD and IM
Input Impedance: 10K ohms
Gain: 0, -10dB
attenuation continuaously variable
Power Supply Technical Data
Line Voltage: 100 volts, 120 volts
AC Voltage Range: +-10%
Quiescent Consumption: 80 Watts
Protection: Short circuit, over voltage, line transient protected
Operating Temperature: 0 deg. to +50 deg. Celsius
32 deg. to +122 deg. Fahrenheit
AC Main Fuse: 5 x 20mm 1A slo blo
DMC-30 Preamplifier Mechanical
Weight: 26 lbs. (11.8 KG)
Dimensions: 4 1/10"H x 19"W x 12 1/4"D (10.4 cm x 48.3cm x 31.1cm)
18 250,00 € |
Source: http://www.noir-et-blanc.com/amplificateurs/spectral-audio-dmc-30ss2.html
Chaîne Hi-Fi Sony Chaîne HiFi CMTS20 tuner FM lecteur CD port USB
- Puissance : Puissance 2 x 5 W
Best of the week: reviews round-up 19.10.13
Source: http://www.whathifi.com/news/best-of-the-week-reviews-round-up-191013
Chaîne Hi-Fi Pioneer Chaîne HiFi XHM21K Noire
- Puissance : Puissance 2 x 15 W