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No higher broadcasting fee: Deutschlandradio cancels collective agreements

After the increase in the radio license fee blocked by Saxony-Anhalt by 86 cents to 18, 36 Euro are the first consequences of public broadcasting. Deutschlandradio has made use of a special right to terminate the current collective bargaining agreements, as the public broadcaster confirmed on request from dpa. Director Stefan Raue emphasized : “The… Read more

Review: Ricable audio cables Enjoy Italian style

In 2020 we were introduced to a for our new cable brand: Ricable. At this Italian manufacturer, everything revolves around feeling and experience, as befits a good Italian company. From that country, but via Omera in Vlaardingen, we received a large box with various cables for review. We are not only charmed by the entire… Read more

TeamViewer improves its videoconferencing solution

TeamViewer Meeting is now integrated into the remote management app: just one click directly from the remote assistance application to start the virtual meeting. The new solution is compatible with the stand alone solution of the of Alberto Falchi published 15 January 2021 , at 09: 21 in the Innovation channel TeamViewer TeamViewer is renewed… Read more

Copy protection, head, table $ @% &!

Lockdown, winter, Friday evening … How about a “show today” to get other thoughts? So I start my new Macbook, go to the media library and, in anticipation, plug in the HDMI cable from the home theater (with the HDMI-to-USB-C adapter I bought as a precaution!) While the familiar opening melody plays badummbummbumm *. But… Read more

Review: Microsoft Surface headphones 2

RESUME A sound character that produces minimal listening fatigue, a design that provides comfort, and ANC by as much 13 positions together provide a pleasant experience that you can enjoy for a long time. We just miss that little bit of musical emotion that would complete the picture. PLUS POINTS Price Comfort Build Quality Service… Read more

Review: Sennheiser HD560

Sennheiser is a brand that basically every audiophile must have had once. The manufacturer has knowledge and expertise that goes back to the first half of the last century. That sounds nice and far away, but it shows that Sennheiser is a name that certainly belongs in the established order. Bee 75 year you might… Read more

Review Qnap TVS 672N: fast, flexible and scalable cloud storage in-house

RESUME The Qnap TVS – 672 N is a NAS aimed at the true audio enthusiast. With the enormous amount of storage capacity, lovers of films and series will not complain. Support for Roon, Linn Audio and the possibility for virtualization are big pluses. The scalability of the hardware ensures that you are ready for… Read more

Review Acoustic Energy AE520: floorstander with nice neutral studio sound

MORE FROM THIS BRAND RESUME The AE 520 is a nice, well-built, neutral and transparent sounding speaker. It continues to sound good and transparent, even when the volume is turned up. But even at a low volume the AE will sound 667 neutral and detailed. The AE 667 makes no special demands on the connected… Read more

Review: Yamaha RX V4A Real surround for next to nothing

Not everyone can (or will) a surround installation with eleven speakers and a handful of subwoofers. Are you doomed to go for a soundbar? Not necessary. There are also receivers such as the new Yamaha RX-V4A that offer film lovers and gamers an interesting alternative: true multi-speaker surround, but at a modest 5.1 scale and… Read more

Review: LG Tone Free HBS FN7 Earpieces with noise cancellation and Meridian know-how

RESUME In a crowded market, LG HBS-FN7 earphones stand out with a some positive things. Such as good wearing comfort and a balanced sound, if you choose the right EQ mode at least. The noise canceling is also effective, which makes these LG earphones useful in noisy environments. PLUS POINTS Excellent wearing comfort Five minutes… Read more

Review Tiglon TPL 2000A: Power Cable Innovation

REVIEW RESUME The Tiglon TPL – 2000 A, the application of a patented magnesium-containing tape reduces the entry and emission of electromagnetic fields. Because power cables are close to audio components and other cables, EMI is often a serious source of interference. The application of magnesium in a cable can be called innovative. This cable… Read more

Review: Cyrus Audio i9 XR

As Cyrus Audio for Ã © Ã One thing, it is a British hi-fi sound in a small, living room-friendly format. The brand is now launching the new XR family: more high-end and powerful but still very compact. The i9-XR that we are testing here is the top model and overwhelms with enormous connectivity and… Read more

Review: English Electric 8Switch readers tested

British cable manufacturer The Chord Company launched a new sub-brand in the spring: English Electric. The first product is an audiophile switch of 499 that should get the best out of sound equipment with a network connection. We immediately tested that ourselves, but we were also looking for three readers who wanted to get started… Read more

Review: Bowers and Wilkins 606 AE Tweaked and improved

If you pair it with a decent amplifier, the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 in its price range is one of the best all-round speakers. Now the British manufacturer is bringing an Anniversary Edition that has been adjusted on details. Are we going with this from â ???? very goodâ ???? to â ???? excellentâ… Read more

Review: Edifier S3000 Pro

REVIEW RESUME The Edifier S 3000 Pro misled us with its appearance. The stereo image with music is to die for, the connection options are very many and the set can be used cross-media. It is a real all-rounder for a very affordable price, and recommended if the design matches the rest of your interior…. Read more