US-based audio maker Krell announces the K-300i-- a next-generation integrated stereo amplifier incorporating a newly developed amplifier circuit design featuring Krell iBias technology.
The K-300i is sequel to the KAV-300i, an integrated amplifier Krell launched back in 1999. It is rated at 150W per channel into 8 Ohms, or 300W into 4 Ohms, and promises the performance of a Class A amplifier without the high heat and power consumption of traditional Class A designs. Further characteristics include an extended frequency curve with smooth highs and dynamic bass delivery.
The amplifier comes in 2 configurations, analogue and analogue/digital. The digital option adds an ESS Sabre Pro DAC for digital to analogue signal conversion, and handles digital music formats up to 192kHz/24-bit. It supports UPnP music servers and NAS devices, includes the Spotify, vTuner, Tidal, Deezer and QoBuz streaming services, and is Roon Ready and MQA compatible.
The Gatecrasher1 is a 2.1 system with an array of high-performance drivers, including a pair of 0.75-inch aluminium dome tweeters and 2-inch cone bass-mid speakers. Meanwhile the internal subwoofer consists of a 4-inch driver coupled with a down-firing 5-inch passive radiator. Powering all is a 60W Class D digital amplifier housed in a high density MDF cabinet with either a Makassar ebony or piano black lacquer finish over real-wood veneer.
The Aquio bottle features stainless steel construction, and carries 470ml of either cold and hot liquid. It is double-walled, and promises to keep the contents cold for up to 24 hours or hot for 14 hours. Meanwhile the speaker is IP-67-rated for protection against water and sand, and is covered in water-resistant acoustic fabric.
Revealed via a photo of a prototype perched above a Sonos Play:5 speaker, the SYMFONISK range promises to integrate with both Sonos wireless speakers and Ikea Home Smart devices, such as the
The YAS-108 has the same built-in dual-subwoofers as the YAS-107, and Yamaha promises improved Bluetooth performance allowing users to connect up to two devices simultaneously. Wired connectivity is also included via x2 HDMI, optical TOSLink and analog audio ports, making it compatible with both modern and older TVs. One of the HDMI ports has ARC support, allowing soundbar control through the TV remote.
Each sub includes on-board DSP smart limiting to monitor and adjust output for dynamic, undistorted bass, along with gain control, phase switch, variable crossover, L&R inputs and a dedicated LFE input.
Three (8-, 12-, 15-inch) 2-way trapezoidal models are aimed at applications demanding wide bandwidth, vertical and horizontal directivity control and high efficiency from a compact, cost-effective package. Two coverage patters are available for each size, all with rotatable waveguides. The Variable Intensity (VI) model features a 12-inch 2-way design with a unique compound waveguide able to evenly cover a defined rectangular audience area with almost no variation in sound quality and minimal change in level. An 18-inch subwoofer completes the lineup for use with any of the full-range systems.
