CES 2016...Throw In Your discoveries

txcoastal1

Starting this thread for any discoveries that may interest you or others


Sony PS-HX500 turntable
The HX500 can convert analog files into either Sony's proprietary DSD file format or 24-bit, high-resolution WAV files. These are Sony's formats of choice for its hi-res audio devices, and the HX500 is designed to work in concert with those devices. The turntable also includes a newly designed app that allows users to easily edit their converted files.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/5/10713652/sony-ps-hx500-turntable-high-res-audio-ces-2016

Technics SL 1200 turntable
The legendary Technics SL-1200 turntable has been a mainstay of the DJ scene for decades now, but the tanklike direct-drive turntable has also long had a quiet reputation for sound quality as well. And for the 50th anniversary of the SL-1200, Technics is releasing two new "Grand Class" models aimed at audiophiles: the aluminum-cased SL-1200G and the magnesium limited anniversary edition SL-1200GAE, of which only 1,200 will be produced.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/5/10718234/technics-sl1200-sl1200g-sl1200gae-turntable-new-models-announced-release-date-ces-2016

nooshinjohn

The myth of high-resolution audio has been dispelled several times over at this point; there's little end-user need for quality beyond what can be found on a standard CD. (This is true no matter what jack's being used.)

I was done reading about the turntable when I saw this from the commenter.

[Deleted User]

Mirrorless Cameras.

txcoastal1

halen wrote: »

Mirrorless Cameras.

A nicer camera won't make you look purdy

[Deleted User]

txcoastal1 wrote: »

halen wrote: »

Mirrorless Cameras.

A nicer camera won't make you look purdy

Hehe. The new Sony Alpha Mark II is sexy. It is too revealing, but Adobe products will fix all that mess.

In Sony I trust. Haha

mhardy6647

Third-hand news, but, given the timing, I assume this (these) was (were) introduced at CES:

http://www.analogplanet.com/content/mobile-fidelity-enters-turntable-market-two-made-usa-models#h6WTvJ6v2FQuUdvq.97



I have a bad feeling about this glut of rekkid playas flooding the market lately... I don't think this will come to a good end. Weren't there A LOT of dinosaurs plodding around JUST before the "K-T boundary" event? ;- )

tonyb

That TT looks pretty darn blah to me. Besides Mr. H, why are you looking at TT's anyway ? You should be looking at the cameras so I can see more pics of that crazy beautiful joint you have.

They did unveil some cool roll up TV screens I hear. Sign me up

mhardy6647

oh, I look at cameras all the time... mostly at a group on Flikr called Camera... umm... ****. :-P

let's see, rekkid playas... yeah, I look at them, too -- ideally spinnin' a rekkid, like this, just yesterday...

DSC_2461 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

DSC_2464 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr


Just doin' a little A/B'ing.

DSC_2465 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

Jimbo18

Panasonic 4K blu ray player.

http://www.cnet.com/videos/panasonic-bows-4k-blu-ray-player/

Mike Reeter

mhardy6647 wrote: »

oh, I look at cameras all the time... mostly at a group on Flikr called Camera... umm... ****. :-P

let's see, rekkid playas... yeah, I look at them, too -- ideally spinnin' a rekkid, like this, just yesterday...

DSC_2461 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

DSC_2464 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr


Just doin' a little A/B'ing.

DSC_2465 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

So, which color won out? That Blue Label London would be pretty hard to beat.

Strong Bad

Yes, of course I want one of these...

Nikon D5

mhardy6647

I thought that that the new pressing sounded pretty darned good. A little clicky-poppy, but I didn't clean it at all (other than a quick carbon fiber brushing) prior to playing it.

The London was a bit shriller but overall held its own, though.

cnh

What did the NEW pressing cost? I wonder. My daughter wants a few NEW pressings that "I" am going to have to purchase for her, the prices seem extraordinary to me but what can a poor father do! I'm also going to have to lend her an old Ratshak table so she can play these things-an 18 year old dabbling in vinyl. What is the WORLD coming to!!

mhardy6647

I bought it at a local brick 'n' mortar, so probably top-dolla... I'm OK with that.
I think it was $24.95 or something like that. No sales tax in Nuevo Hampshiro, tho', of course. Live Free and Still Die Eventually! ;- )

SCompRacer

ESS Technology announced the ES9038PRO SABRE DAC.

"This first member of the ESS PRO SABRE series sets a new benchmark in high-end audio by offering the industry’s highest dynamic range (DNR) of 140dB."

http://www.esstech.com/index.php/en/news/newsroom/ess-technology-introduces-sabre-pro-series-dacs-setting-new-performance-bar-unprecedented-140-db-dynamic-range/

mhardy6647

ruh-roh... further evidence of "vinyl's" elasmobranch-jumping?
(link seen at www.hifihaven.org)

http://www.whathifi.com/news/pro-ject-reveals-vertical-wall-mountable-turntable-concept?utm_content=buffer1891f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer