AirPlay 2 is Now Available for Sonos Speakers

As confirmed earlier this year, AirPlay 2 support was to be coming to Sonos speakers. And today, it has officially arrived, allowing owners of select Sonos speakers to stream music directly from their Apple devices, and enjoy a host of other features.

Christine Persaud Published: 07/11/2018 01:06:27 PM EST

Dynaudio Music is a Wireless, All-in-One Music System With Multiroom Capability

Dynaudio has launched Dynaudio Music in North America, an intelligent and wireless all-in-one music system with multiroom capability that comes in four models, each that can stream music over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as other means; and work with the Dynaudio app.

Christine Persaud Published: 07/11/2018 12:51:09 PM EST

Yamaha Announces New Aventage-Series AV Receivers With Surround:AI

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. has announced three new AV receivers in its premium Aventage series. The signature feature of the RX-A1080, RX-A2080 and RX-A3080 is Surround:AI, which automatically adjusts audio levels on the fly to match program content.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 07/11/2018 12:36:14 PM EST

Shinola Partners With Barefoot Sound for Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers

Shinola, in partnership with professional audio manufacturer Barefoot Sound, has created its first bookshelf speaker system with Bluetooth technology.

Christine Persaud Published: 07/11/2018 08:30:01 AM EST

Music On Demand: Streaming Takes Over

This feature first appeared in the May 2018 print edition of WiFi HiFi. Some information has been updated for this online version.

According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), streaming is now the largest contributor to global music-industry revenues, more than digital downloads or packaged media.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 07/10/2018 12:59:21 PM EST

Sonos Files for IPO

Sonos Inc. officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, banking on growing popularity of its audio products, which range from wireless speakers to hubs and soundbars.

Christine Persaud Published: 07/09/2018 01:17:19 PM EST

Thorens Appoints Erikson Consumer as Canadian Distributor

Thorens GmbH, manufacturer of automatic and manual high quality turntables, phono preamplifiers, tone arms and accessories, has appointed Erikson Consumer as its exclusive Canadian distributor. The appointment was effective July 1, 2018.

Christine Persaud Published: 07/05/2018 09:47:32 AM EST

iZotope Spire Studio is a Portable Recording Device

The iZotope, Inc. Spire Studio one-touch, professional-quality, portable recording studio is now officially available in Canada.

Christine Persaud Published: 07/04/2018 08:30:02 AM EST

McIntosh Announces MC462 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier

McIntosh has announced the MC462 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier, which replaces the MC452 as the most powerful stereo amplifier in the company's line-up.

Christine Persaud Published: 07/02/2018 09:00:08 AM EST

Happy Canada Day! Alexa Adds New Canadian-Specific Replies

Today, we celebrate Canada's 151st birthday. Coincidentally, last week also marked the one-year anniversary of the introduction of Alexa and its compatible devices north of the border.

Christine Persaud Published: 07/01/2018 08:00:02 AM EST