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Hey guys, excited to announce that CEntrance is coming back to CANJAM in Chicago! After all, this is our home, so we will enjoy seeing the enthusiastic Chicago Head-Fi crowd after a brief pause!
Are you coming to the show on June 18th? I hope you are, in either case, here is a quick preview. We are planning to show the following gear:
1. HiFi-M8 V2 is a portable headphone amplifier and D/A converter for audio enthusiasts on the move. It offers Bluetooth support, four headphone outputs, LED VU meters, USB-C, and many other features. The updated device fills an important gap for audiophiles, who like to listen to music with a variety of headphones. The new product has two balanced and two balanced outputs for extra flexibility while jumping between sensitive and hard-to-drive headphone models. Powered by a rechargeable battery and charges from USB-C. HiFi-M8 V2 works with smartphones and tablets running Android and Apple iOS, as well as MacOS and Windows-based computers. It supports all standard sampling rates including 24-bit/44.1 kHz up to 32-bit/384 kHz, and DSD. An ASIO driver is available for Windows 10. The original HiFi-M8, released in 2013, garnered critical acclaim from CNET, HiFi+, Part Time Audiophile, and many other respected publications. Inner Fidelity placed it on its ‘Wall of Fame’ for portable headphone amplifiers.
CEntrance engineers worked very hard to offer “pitch-black noise floor” for users of Balanced Armature In-Ear-Monitors (IEM). HiFi-M8 V2 was designed to eliminate audible hiss by using low-noise D/A converters and amplifiers. All of this, combined with the ability to deliver high power for overhead headphones, makes it a flexible, unique portable tool.
HiFi-M8 V2 by CEntrance
2. Ampersand is a pure analogue, portable amp with 6W of output power. It stacks nicely with the HiFi-M8 and delivers the the extra juice for the hard-to-drive planar headphones. It’s built-in rechargeable battery will make sure your beloved headphones will keep singing as you move around the house, or travel around the world. Don’t have travel plans? Ampersand is happy sitting on your desk or bedside table, powered through its USB-C power jack. Our innovative battery charging circuitry measures the battery voltage once every second and turns on charging only when necessary. This allows you to keep Ampersand plugged-in indefinitely, without harming its high-quality, long-life Lithium-Polymer battery. Ampersand features balanced and single-ended connections on input and output. Enjoy total flexibility to use any equipment in your arsenal — DACs, DAPs and any other sources. With modern connection options, such as 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm PENTACONN and 4-pin XLR you’d be hard pressed to find audio equipment that’s not compatible with Ampersand. Use a balanced source with unbalanced headphones, or the other way around — your choice. extensively tested with with Susvara, HE-6, Aeon Noir, Stealth, HEDD and many other headphones, Ampersand is the only portable amp to unleash the power of your planars!
Ampersand V2 by CEntrance
3. DACmini 2 is a D/A converter and a headphone amplifier that stacks with Apple Mac mini, reducing clutter and adding premium sound to the modern desktop. The new model retains all the features of its award-winning predecessor, but adds balanced 4.4 mm outputs, a premium-quality Bluetooth input with aptX and LDAC, and a pair of XLR jacks for driving desktop speakers. DACmini 2’s precision-machined, aircraft aluminum body matches the outline of the new Apple Mac mini and Mac Studio, creating a slick look on the desk, or in the listening room. The original DACmini, released in 2013, remained on the Stereophile Magazine’s list of recommended audio components for years. It received numerous awards for its pristine sounding D/A converter, powerful headphone amplifier, ease of use, and clean presentation. Now that Apple introduced a new desktop computer line-up based on the powerful M1 CPU, CEntrance updated its DACmini, adding a slew of modern features and taking the audio quality and convenience to the next level. Like its predecessor, DACmini 2 comes with a number of innovations. Gone is the external power supply – DACmini 2 takes its power from USB, reducing cable clutter on the desk. Dual headphone outputs let the user select from standard or balanced headphone cables for lower noise and cross-talk. Volume is adjusted with a large analog volume knob that feels smooth and satisfying, thanks to the internal hydraulic pressure absorbing system. The volume is controlled in the digital domain for lowest distortion and perfect channel balance. DACmini offers a USB audio input with up to 768 kHz sampling rate, Balanced Bluetooth input with aptX and LDAC, as well as Optical and Coaxial SPDIF inputs for wide compatibility. Fixed or variable-level outputs are available, including RCA, 3.5mm and balanced XLR connectors. Custom-tuned EQ controls from our award-wining HiFi-M8 allow fine-tuning the sound of any headphones.
During the product design phase, CEntrance surveyed its user base and received hundreds of comments and feature requests. Based on this feedback, CEntrance made sure DACmini 2 was compatible with Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android and Linux. It could be used with computers, tablets, phones, and network servers. Its balanced Bluetooth implementation, first introduced with award-winning BlueDAC adds aptX HD and LDAC formats for pristine audio reproduction that sounds like a wired connection. Users can stream audio to DACmini 2 from their phones. The new DACmini 2 has an MSRP of $1850 USD. While CEntrance arranges production, customers may still preorder the unit for only $1099 (first 50 customers: $999) at the CEntrance website. All preorders will ship in September 2022.
Note: Mac mini and Mac Studio not included.
4. Surprise. We may have a special surprise for everybody, but you have to tune in to the CANJAM preview video from Head-fi to learn about it!
Hit me up with any questions, either by replying here or emailing through our site, http://centrance.com. There is a "contact us" form at the bottom. Let me know your thoughts!
Cheers,
Michael Goodman
CEntrance
Are you coming to the show on June 18th? I hope you are, in either case, here is a quick preview. We are planning to show the following gear:
1. HiFi-M8 V2 is a portable headphone amplifier and D/A converter for audio enthusiasts on the move. It offers Bluetooth support, four headphone outputs, LED VU meters, USB-C, and many other features. The updated device fills an important gap for audiophiles, who like to listen to music with a variety of headphones. The new product has two balanced and two balanced outputs for extra flexibility while jumping between sensitive and hard-to-drive headphone models. Powered by a rechargeable battery and charges from USB-C. HiFi-M8 V2 works with smartphones and tablets running Android and Apple iOS, as well as MacOS and Windows-based computers. It supports all standard sampling rates including 24-bit/44.1 kHz up to 32-bit/384 kHz, and DSD. An ASIO driver is available for Windows 10. The original HiFi-M8, released in 2013, garnered critical acclaim from CNET, HiFi+, Part Time Audiophile, and many other respected publications. Inner Fidelity placed it on its ‘Wall of Fame’ for portable headphone amplifiers.
CEntrance engineers worked very hard to offer “pitch-black noise floor” for users of Balanced Armature In-Ear-Monitors (IEM). HiFi-M8 V2 was designed to eliminate audible hiss by using low-noise D/A converters and amplifiers. All of this, combined with the ability to deliver high power for overhead headphones, makes it a flexible, unique portable tool.
HiFi-M8 V2 by CEntrance
2. Ampersand is a pure analogue, portable amp with 6W of output power. It stacks nicely with the HiFi-M8 and delivers the the extra juice for the hard-to-drive planar headphones. It’s built-in rechargeable battery will make sure your beloved headphones will keep singing as you move around the house, or travel around the world. Don’t have travel plans? Ampersand is happy sitting on your desk or bedside table, powered through its USB-C power jack. Our innovative battery charging circuitry measures the battery voltage once every second and turns on charging only when necessary. This allows you to keep Ampersand plugged-in indefinitely, without harming its high-quality, long-life Lithium-Polymer battery. Ampersand features balanced and single-ended connections on input and output. Enjoy total flexibility to use any equipment in your arsenal — DACs, DAPs and any other sources. With modern connection options, such as 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm PENTACONN and 4-pin XLR you’d be hard pressed to find audio equipment that’s not compatible with Ampersand. Use a balanced source with unbalanced headphones, or the other way around — your choice. extensively tested with with Susvara, HE-6, Aeon Noir, Stealth, HEDD and many other headphones, Ampersand is the only portable amp to unleash the power of your planars!
Ampersand V2 by CEntrance
3. DACmini 2 is a D/A converter and a headphone amplifier that stacks with Apple Mac mini, reducing clutter and adding premium sound to the modern desktop. The new model retains all the features of its award-winning predecessor, but adds balanced 4.4 mm outputs, a premium-quality Bluetooth input with aptX and LDAC, and a pair of XLR jacks for driving desktop speakers. DACmini 2’s precision-machined, aircraft aluminum body matches the outline of the new Apple Mac mini and Mac Studio, creating a slick look on the desk, or in the listening room. The original DACmini, released in 2013, remained on the Stereophile Magazine’s list of recommended audio components for years. It received numerous awards for its pristine sounding D/A converter, powerful headphone amplifier, ease of use, and clean presentation. Now that Apple introduced a new desktop computer line-up based on the powerful M1 CPU, CEntrance updated its DACmini, adding a slew of modern features and taking the audio quality and convenience to the next level. Like its predecessor, DACmini 2 comes with a number of innovations. Gone is the external power supply – DACmini 2 takes its power from USB, reducing cable clutter on the desk. Dual headphone outputs let the user select from standard or balanced headphone cables for lower noise and cross-talk. Volume is adjusted with a large analog volume knob that feels smooth and satisfying, thanks to the internal hydraulic pressure absorbing system. The volume is controlled in the digital domain for lowest distortion and perfect channel balance. DACmini offers a USB audio input with up to 768 kHz sampling rate, Balanced Bluetooth input with aptX and LDAC, as well as Optical and Coaxial SPDIF inputs for wide compatibility. Fixed or variable-level outputs are available, including RCA, 3.5mm and balanced XLR connectors. Custom-tuned EQ controls from our award-wining HiFi-M8 allow fine-tuning the sound of any headphones.
During the product design phase, CEntrance surveyed its user base and received hundreds of comments and feature requests. Based on this feedback, CEntrance made sure DACmini 2 was compatible with Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android and Linux. It could be used with computers, tablets, phones, and network servers. Its balanced Bluetooth implementation, first introduced with award-winning BlueDAC adds aptX HD and LDAC formats for pristine audio reproduction that sounds like a wired connection. Users can stream audio to DACmini 2 from their phones. The new DACmini 2 has an MSRP of $1850 USD. While CEntrance arranges production, customers may still preorder the unit for only $1099 (first 50 customers: $999) at the CEntrance website. All preorders will ship in September 2022.
Note: Mac mini and Mac Studio not included.
4. Surprise. We may have a special surprise for everybody, but you have to tune in to the CANJAM preview video from Head-fi to learn about it!
Hit me up with any questions, either by replying here or emailing through our site, http://centrance.com. There is a "contact us" form at the bottom. Let me know your thoughts!
Cheers,
Michael Goodman
CEntrance