[joe]

Teamwork!

 

[Dixter]

You can hear all about xMEMS during Michael Ricci's Solid-State Fidelity - An Introduction to the World’s First All-Silicon µSpeakers for Personal Audio Devices seminar, Saturday at 11am.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/canjam-nyc-2023-february-25-26-2023.965694/#post-17243430

Its not like this is the first time to show these at a headphone event.... what exactly is the diff to the ifi diablo vs the X version for xmems... does anyone know the answer

 

[Zachik]

Its not like this is the first time to show these at a headphone event.... what exactly is the diff to the ifi diablo vs the X version for xmems... does anyone know the answer

xMEMS transducers require a DC bias voltage to operate properly. Other transducers (dynamic / planar / BAs) - do not.
More information will be provided during Michael Ricci's seminar on Saturday morning

Edit: As for:

Its not like this is the first time to show these at a headphone event...

This is the first time commercial products for audiophiles (iFi Diablo X DAC/Amp and the Singularity IEMs) are being released.

 

[Dixter]

do you know what the bias voltage value is ??

 

[warrenpchi]

do you know what the bias voltage value is ??

The bias voltage value - and more - await you at CanJam NYC 2023. Come join in the fun!

 

[801evan]

Folks, just so you know:

https://ifi-audio.com/canjam_nyc_2023/

iFi to Release Diablo X, First DAC to Support xMEMS Technology, at CanJam NYC 2023

iFi will be presenting the Diablo X alongside Singularity Audio's In-Ear Monitors. These both feature xMEMs tech to push the boundaries of IEM and headphone performance.

Southport, England – iFi audio will be adding to its already extensive list of portable DAC audio products with the release of their Diablo X at CanJam NYC, February 25-26, 2023.

iFi have partnered with xMEMS as an official DAC/headphone amp technology partner. The Diablo X is being released to support the brand-new xMEMS' ground-breaking solid state monolithic speaker technology.

The Diablo X, when paired with In-Ear Monitors featuring the xMEMS' monolithic micro speaker, will provide audiophile-level resolution, creating lightning-fast transient response, near-zero phase shift, and +/-1° part-to-part phase consistency, resulting in the most natural sounding In-Ear Monitors with the most accurate time domain music reproduction. The result is a highly uniform and reliable driver that eliminates the need to match and calibrate.

Just like the original iDSD Diablo, the Diablo X delivers reference level sound by using two BurrBrown DAC chips and a 16-core XMOS chip to process the data received via the USB and S/PDIF digital inputs, meaning the Diablo X can handle up to PCM 768, DSD 512, 2xDXD. It also provides full MQA decoding, like its predecessor.

A Perfect Pairing

iFi audio will be showcasing the Diablo X alongside In-Ear Monitors from Singularity Audio at CanJam NYC 2023. Singularity Audio will be releasing their xMEMS In-Ear Monitors, the first IEMs to feature xMEMS solid state speaker technology. Paired with the iFi Diablo X, the two become a perfect bundle, because one cannot be properly utilized without the other.

“iFi audio is excited to be working with xMEMS as an official DAC/headphone amp technology partner,” said Victoria Pickles, Head of Partnerships for iFi audio. “xMEMS’ ground-breaking micro speakers offer great potential to push the boundaries of IEM and headphone performance. And our portable audio technologies are uniquely positioned to ensure this potential is fully realized. With specially optimized iFi DAC/headphone amps set for launch in 2023, it’s going to be an xCITING year!"

More on xMEMS, Singularity Audio and CanJam NYC 2023 below

xMEMs

Founded in January 2018, xMEMS Labs is reinventing sound with the world’s first solid-state True MEMS speakers for TWS and other personal audio devices. xMEMS has over 90 granted patents and over 100 patents pending for its technology. The monolithic architecture implements both actuation and diaphragm in silicon resulting in unmatched part-to-part frequency response consistency and reduced speaker matching or calibration time at manufacturing. This innovative transduction mechanism has also produced the worlds’ fastest and most precise µspeakers, eliminating spring and suspension recovery of coil speakers which improves audio quality and sound field reproduction.

For more information, visit https://xmems.com.

Singularity Audio

Incorporated in 2022, Singularity Audio’s mission is to create audiophile products Singular in design and purpose. From conception through design and fabrication, Singularity Audio products embody a purity in design, harmonizing advanced materials with an unwavering commitment to accurate sound reproduction.

Singularity Audio’s first product is a flagship IEM which utilizes the fastest and most phase accurate µSpeaker available, the xMEMS Labs Montara Piezo-MEMS transducer. Using reductive principles, an elegant industrial design using a minimal number of components was realized. The outer shells are machined from titanium, with each IEM weighing <5 grams and under 19mm in length, resulting in featherweight IEM that the user will forget they are wearing, allowing them to be fully immersed in music.

For more information, visit https://singularityaud.io

Does this diablo version have mqa spdif??

 

[chrisnyc75]

A little beauty-shot of CORINA...

I am SO looking forward to hearing this one!

any vendor showing the Shangri La Sr and/or the X9000?

Make sure to visit Eksonic's room, last year they had several e-stats to audition with their SUPERB amps.

I'm sure Woo, HeadAmp, & DCA will also have various models on display

That actually wouldn't be a bad idea to make some special 'online seminars only' tickets.

I second this, really good idea for an additional revenue stream AND a way to include people who can't make it to the actual event(s)

 

[goldwerger]

We

I second this, really good idea for an additional revenue stream AND a way to include people who can't make it to the actual event(s)

I’ll third it..!

 

[warrenpchi]

I'm not certain that it's a great idea, but just so the Head-fi team knows, I'd be willing to pay the ticket entrance fee to be able to watch these seminars online.

That actually wouldn't be a bad idea to make some special 'online seminars only' tickets.

My thinking would be that it could cover the costs of doing it properly at the very least, if not introduce additional revenues.

I second this, really good idea for an additional revenue stream AND a way to include people who can't make it to the actual event(s)

I’ll third it..!

Just as a reminder, we are not philosophically opposed to them being filmed and posted online. They have been in the past, as recently as last year's CanJam NYC (thanks again @Relaxasaurus).

However, Team CanJam is a relatively small team, and we already dedicate somebody to moderating the seminars (@HF_Ryan) the entire weekend. To then dedicate at least one other person to filming duties would be quite taxing.

Having said all that... If any of y'all would like to sacrifice your entire show weekend to film/post them all, that's definitely something you can do.

Wow, crickets, look at that noise floor drop!

 

[third_eye]

Late entry: EAR Micro added to exhibitor list!

 

[GoldenSound]

Just as a reminder, we are not philosophically opposed to them being filmed and posted online. They have been in the past, as recently as last year's CanJam NYC (thanks again @Relaxasaurus).

However, Team CanJam is a relatively small team, and we already dedicate somebody to moderating the seminars (@HF_Ryan) the entire weekend. To then dedicate at least one other person to filming duties would be quite taxing.

Having said all that... If any of y'all would like to sacrifice your entire show weekend to film/post them all, that's definitely something you can do.

Wow, crickets, look at that noise floor drop!

I'll be attending and filming some of them though can't do all ofc. But hopefully should be able to get some up

 

[goldwerger]

I'll be attending and filming some of them though can't do all ofc. But hopefully should be able to get some up

Awesome!

Just as a reminder, we are not philosophically opposed to them being filmed and posted online. They have been in the past, as recently as last year's CanJam NYC (thanks again @Relaxasaurus).

However, Team CanJam is a relatively small team, and we already dedicate somebody to moderating the seminars (@HF_Ryan) the entire weekend. To then dedicate at least one other person to filming duties would be quite taxing.

Having said all that... If any of y'all would like to sacrifice your entire show weekend to film/post them all, that's definitely something you can do.

Wow, crickets, look at that noise floor drop!

Hire photographer or 2 days, day pay $2-3k

Post on head-fi, free with CanJam ticket purchase. You’ll get at least 100 purchases of this content. Likely break small profit, easily cover cost.

And you increase community engagement..

Sorry, my entrepreneur side can’t help it..

 

[Slackaveli]

Just as a reminder, we are not philosophically opposed to them being filmed and posted online. They have been in the past, as recently as last year's CanJam NYC (thanks again @Relaxasaurus).

However, Team CanJam is a relatively small team, and we already dedicate somebody to moderating the seminars (@HF_Ryan) the entire weekend. To then dedicate at least one other person to filming duties would be quite taxing.

Having said all that... If any of y'all would like to sacrifice your entire show weekend to film/post them all, that's definitely something you can do.

Wow, crickets, look at that noise floor drop!

Fly me in and put me up somewhere and I got you, Fam.

 

[GoldenSound]

Just arrived at the airport. Wheels up in a couple hours. I'm excited!

 

[Aeonyx]

With CanJam only days away I figured it's time to give you guys a full look at what Headphones.com will be bringing to the show!

First things first, the Giveaways

GIVEAWAYS From Headphones.com

• Focal Utopia 2022
• 64 Audio tia Fourte Blanc
• Focal Bathys
• Sennheiser IE200

We will have the giveaway details at the show but just a note that you will need to be in attendance and ready to accept your winning in person

Headphones.com CanJam NYC 2023 Gear List

Headphones​

• Hifiman Susvara
• Hifiman HE1000v2 Stealth Edition
• Hifiman Arya Stealth Edition
• Focal Utopia 2022
• Focal Stellia
• Focal Clear Mg
• Focal Clear Og
• Focal Radiance
• Focal Bathys
• Final Audio D8000 Pro
• Audeze LCD-5
• Audeze LCD-X
• Audeze LCD-XC
• Dan Clark Audio Expanse
• Dan Clark Audio Stealth
• Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Noire
• Sennheiser HD800S
• Sennheiser HD820
• Sennheiser HD660s2
• Sennheiser HD650
• Sennheiser HD600
• Moondrop Venus
• Meze Audio Elite
• Meze Audio Empyrean Phoenix
• Meze Audio LIRIC
• Meze Audio 109 Pro
• Denon AH-D9200
• Warwick Acoustics Bravura System
• Rosson Audio Design RAD-0

Source Gear​

• Zahl HM1
• Enleum Amp-23R
• Enleum HPA-23RM (first production unit in North America!)
• iFi Audio Pro iDSD Signature
• iFi Audio Pro iCAN Signature
• iFi Audio Neo iDSD
• Feliks Audio Envy
• Feliks Audio Euforia EVO
• Ampsandsound x Headphones.com Forge
• Ampsandsound x Headphones.com Leeloo
• Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies 3rd Gen
• Weiss DAC502
• Niimbus US 5 Pro
• Ferrum Oor + Hypsos
• Ferrum Erco
• dCS LINA Amp, DAC and Clock Stack
• HiFi Rose 150b
• RME ADI-2 DAC FS
• Matrix Audio X-Sabre Pro
• Chord Electronics Hugo TT2
• Chord Electronics M Scaler
• SPL Phonitor X
• Questyle CMA 12

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the show! We'll be booths F5-F10 front and centre when you walk onto the show floor.

Will all of this be available for audition, and then purchase on the spot?