The Signal Collection

[NOTE: Recently I wrote a little blog entry over on Stereomatic, addressing the notion of directionality in cables, based on my limited knowledge and my desire to run my mouth off like a good Italian boy. I've re-written it here, with some further clarifying ideas added. I hope you enjoy it, and would love to hear any feedback you might have. I'll post this also as a blog entry to the site.]

So … I’ve been asked the question about the « directionality » of my cables ever since I’ve been designing and manufacturing cable for the audio industry. There persists this notion that somehow signal cables (interconnects, speaker cables, digital cables) are « directional. »

For those of you who don’t understand this bit of Hi Fi vernacular, I’ll explain it like this: Your speaker cable has two ends to it – the end that will get connected to your amplifier, and the end that will get connected to your speaker.

Imagine that you have them hooked up, and then you mark the amplifier-end of the cable with an « A » and the loudspeaker end of the cable with a « B » – so that you have identified an orientation of that cable. Now, reverse the ends so that the « A » end is connected to the loudspeaker, and vice versa.

One can hear a slight difference or change in the quality of sound when this reversal is performed, and some people claim that this difference, prima fascie, is sufficient evidence to prove that the speaker cable itself must be more efficient (or somehow otherwise « better ») when oriented in one direction vs. the other.

Some industry folks have even theorized that the crystals in the metal wire’s lattice are somehow diodic (a diode is like a one-way valve, permitting signal to travel in one direction but not in the other), and the orientation of these crystals within the wire will determine the appropriate « direction » to orient your speaker cable.

Therefore: I would like to address the notion of directionality in a signal cable as regards a better or worse orientation for a cable.

I believe that this notion doesn’t comport with the generally accepted working model of alternating current. That is to say: I think « directionality, » as it is used to infer some manner of diodicity in cable, is tantamount to « magical thinking » – attributing an observation to an impossible cause.

My Argument :

The signals traveling through a cable are alternating current (AC) which simply means that the « direction » of the signal changes for every half of every cycle of every frequency.

An AC signal is not analogous to water being pushed down a hose, from one end to the other. Rather, an AC signal travels in one direction toward the speaker for the positive-phase of the waveform, and then travels toward the amplifier for the negative-phase of the waveform.

Half the time it’s headed to the speaker, half the time it’s headed to the amplifier.
Back and forth, like a piston … and if you have ever seen a woofer move back and forth like a piston you not only have a visual and mechanical analogy of what is happening electrically within the cable, you have the direct effect and evidence of it.

So … if the signal is working back and forth between amplifier and speaker much the way a piston moves up and down or a woofer moves in and out, what does this mean to the issue of directionality?

It simply means that if a cable is « directional » at all, and that directionality could somehow mess up the signal, no matter how you orient that cable – 1/2 of your signal will always be messed up: either the negative half of the waveform or the positive half of the waveform.
So if you’re reorienting your cable for directionality, you’d simply be choosing which half to deform without ever knowing which half you’ve chosen (because we cannot inspect and confirm the directionality or « diodicity » of metal crystals in a cable).

What all this means is that your speaker cables, interconnects, digital cables … are either not actually « directional, » or if they were, you wouldn’t be able to tell because no matter how you oriented the cable, they would always be affecting/deforming one half of every waveform within the overall signal.
So the notion of directionality in audio cables is untestable, unfalsifiable, and therefore meaningless to the responsible observer.

« But! » you say … « I have heard it with my own ears! » – I have too (or at least I’ve heard something). I have reoriented wires and heard small differences. After a long while, I have also re-reoriented them and heard differences once again. Better? Worse? Hard to say. At least different.
There are any number of possibilities at work here, but I doubt sincerely that any of them are of a « directional » or « diodic » nature, given the behavior of alternating current as we understand and use it.

As well, if you think about it: In industries where something like the potential directionality of a signal cable would be literally life-or-death critical, there is no concern for any manner of « diodicity » in cables. I’m talking here about the millimeter-wave communications industries that inform and supply military, aerospace, and surveillance activities (from which we not only derive some of our cable technology, but from which we also subcontract some of our cable manufacturing).

If there were any industry or activity that would benefit most from this otherwise arcane and esoteric knowledge of wire directionality, it would be the industry and activities surrounding signal transfer in military, aerospace, and surveillance disciplines.

All of this to say that, in my own opinion, the idea that wires are actually directional seems to be bunkum, and the idea doesn’t seem to stand up to the light of mild scrutiny.

So the next time you buy a cable with arrows marked on it, or the next time someone tells you « we listen for directionality of our cables before marking them with pretty arrows, » … think about what I’ve told you here and ask yourself whether or not those arrows and the associated claims are just marketing words and concepts aimed at convincing you of something magical that probably isn’t true, because it probably can’t be true.

Chris

Visit The Signal Collection at : http://www.thesignalcollection.com

Greetings!

Axpona 2010

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2011 CES iLOUNGE PAVILION DOUBLES, WILL FEATURE LARGEST DISPLAY OF iPOD, iPHONE, iPAD AND MAC PRODUCTS IN CES HISTORY

Exhibit Space Expands for 2011 CES Due to Industry Demand

Arlington, Va., February 3, 2010 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that the iLounge® Pavilion at the 2011 International CES® will feature the largest display of iPod®, iPhone®, iPad® and Mac® related products and services in show history. Due to exhibitor demand and the phenomenal success of the inaugural iLounge Pavilion at the 2010 International CES, exhibit space for the 2011 CES iLounge Pavilion, sponsored by iLounge.com, has already doubled over the 2010 show. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2011 International CES is scheduled for January 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The iLounge Pavilion at the 2010 International CES featured more than 100 companies across 25,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Based on customer demand, space for the 2011 CES iLounge Pavilion has already doubled in size to 50,000 net square feet, with leading accessory innovators including Incipio Technologies, iSkin, Mophie and Scosche among the many companies slated to exhibit. New products for Apple’s iPad will join iPod, iPhone and Mac offerings in the Pavilion, which offers international media, retailers and vendors an unparalleled opportunity to preview the year’s most exciting new Apple-related technologies, all in one place.

“The inaugural iLounge Pavilion was a tremendous success and a major destination on the show floor for the more than 120,000 individuals who attended the 2010 International CES,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. “We received such positive response from exhibitors that we have already doubled the footprint of the iLounge Pavilion at the 2011 CES, making it the largest display of its kind in CES show history.”

“Everyone was impressed by the quality and number of exhibitors at the 2010 iLounge Pavilion,” said Jeremy Horwitz, Editor-in-Chief of iLounge and sponsor of the Pavilion. “Together, they thrilled visitors by debuting the most compelling lineup of new Apple-related accessories in years. With this incredible momentum, the iLounge Pavilion at the 2011 CES is guaranteed to be the center of the Apple third-party accessory and app universe – the definitive place to debut new iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac products to global exposure.”

Vendors praised both the exposure and opportunities offered by the Pavilion. “Due to the iLounge Pavilion at the 2010 CES,” said Wayne Ludlum, Vestalife Founder & CEO, “Vestalife was able to exceed our expectations and secure distribution for our award winning products in every country in the world.”

“The 2010 CES was a phenomenal show for Incipio,” said Andy Fathollahi, CEO, Incipio. “The response to the product line was overwhelming. We are looking forward to being part of the iLounge Pavilion again for the 2011 CES and excited to be tripling our booth space.”

Companies interested in exhibiting in the iLounge Pavilion at the 2011 International CES should contact Tira Gordon, senior account executive for CES, at tgordon@CE.org.

Registration for the 2011 International CES, the world’s largest tradeshow for consumer technology, will begin in the summer. For more information on the International CES, visit CESweb.org.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships.CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Digital Music Forum East
February 23-24, 2010, New York, NY
Greener Gadgets
February 25, 2010, New York, NY
EHX Spring 2010
March 24-27, 2010, Orlando, FL
CES on the Hill
April 20-21, 2010, Washington, DC
Digital Patriots Dinner
April 21, 2010, Washington, DC
LA Games Conference
April 29, 2010, Los Angeles, CA
CEO Summit and Board Retreat
June 16-19, 2010, Ojai, CA
CEA Line Shows
June 22-23, 2010, New York, NY
2010 SINOCES
July 8-11, 2010, Qingdao, China
2010 CEA Industry Forum
October 17-20, 2010, San Francisco, CA

New Matrix Switcher from Gefen Supplies Simple and Reliable Method of System Integration

CHATSWORTH, CA

– Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced the availability of its new 8×8 CrossPoint Matrix for HDMI v1.3. This matrix switcher enables direct connections between high definition sources and displays without networking.

Eight Blu-ray players, gaming systems or set-top boxes using the HDMI format can be switched to any eight displays with the 8×8 CrossPoint Matrix for HDMI v1.3. High definition resolutions up to 1080p full HD are delivered instantly when selected. Plug and play operation and support for the expanded HDMI v1.3 format, including deep color as well as Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio make this a useful addition to any environment using consumer equipment.

“This matrix requires no networking, and gives direct access to any eight hi-def sources from one or more hi-def displays,” said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO, Gefen Inc. “It is a true matrix, allowing any source to be viewed on one or all eight displays.”

Installation is simple, requiring the connection of eight hi-def sources to the eight HDMI inputs, and the connection of eight hi-def displays to the eight HDMI outputs. Users can assign any source to any display, relaying hi-def video with HDCP compliance and multi-channel audio with no signal delays.

The 8×8 Cross Point Matrix for HDMI v1.3 offers local front panel control, IR remote access and RS-232 compatibility. It comes with an external power supply, eight HDMI cables and rack ears for mounting.

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Additional information:
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=8407

About Gefen:

Gefen supplies a wide selection of audio/video switchers, splitters, extenders, scalers, converters, KVM solutions and home theater accessories that support consumer, industrial and commercial applications. Gefen’s hardware enables audio/video and computer systems to be integrated, extended, distributed and optimized to enhance performance.

Gefen’s foray into wireless high definition video extension, integration of alternative content for digital cinemas, and high-end audio processing adds to its reputation as an innovative resource for installers and system integrators. In 2008, Gefen launched GefenTV, which delivers professional quality home theater accessories streamlined for plug and play operation.

Gefen solutions are available around the world through a respected network of international distributors and resellers, offering local support. Technical representatives and engineers are available for consultation in Gefen’s Los Angeles area headquarters.

For more information:

Linda Morgan
linda@gefen.com
1.818.745.0020

The Naim UnitiQute

A new product from Naim Audio. Canadian suggested retail price will be 2,200$, availability April 2010.

- performance with desirability

CES Show Las Vegas; Naim Audio the UK’s largest and most successful specialist audio manufacturer launches UnitiQute a smaller more compact all-in-one system than NaimUniti Naim Audio’s multi award-winning system.

Naim developed UnitiQute recognising a new breed of consumers – those who want the performance and the convenience that new technology brings but will not accept the compromise in performance that following this route from a non-audiophile brand might entail.

The UnitiQute is the first high-end remote controlled all-in-one audio player to offer so many sources: FM & Internet Radio (plus DAB in supporting markets), MP3 / iPod (Authenticated digital iPod connection), Streamed audio and USB. Key to UnitiQute is its digital audio streaming capabilities.

UnitiQute can wirelessly stream music stored on UPnP™ networked devices, providing access to even more music including – the increasingly popular – hi-resolution 24bit / 96kHz WAV or FLAC files. With its onboard 24bit / 192kHz capable DAC, UnitiQute is the ultimate audio source hub, able to interface with digital audio sources, such as computers and gaming consoles and the latest TVs.

UnitiQute combines proven and multi-award winning analogue engineering as it is derived from Naim’s top selling and again multi-award winning, NAIT 5i integrated amplifier with state-of- the-art up–to-the-minute digital engineering to deliver the sonic performance to make the most discriminating customer proud.

The large linear power supply designed for UnitiQute ensures that it can deliver the necessary goods even at party levels.
The industrial design reflects the company’s belief in understatement and elegance.
The design however is not just cosmetic: the choice of non-magnetic materials — to reduce eddy currents significantly — and the fit and finish are all added extras in the performance.

UnitiQute will be available worldwide in March.

Feature summary

A complete audio system – just add speakers

- UPnP™-enabled for playback of network-stored audio / internet broadcasts from PC, Mac or NAS drives
- Front-panel USB for iPod/MP3 player and USB memory stick playback
- Multi-format radio (FM/DAB*/Internet)
- Apple authenticated enabling digital output from iPod for ultimate quality
- iPod control, charging and front-panel content display when connected to front-panel USB port via standard iPod cable
- 3.5mm front panel input that supports both analogue and digital sources
- Two analogue inputs (3.5mm front-panel socket and RCA)
- Onboard DAC with five 24bit / 192kHz capable S/PDIF inputs for external digital sources
- Preamplifier and 45W per channel into 4Ω, 30W per channel into 8Ω power amplifier
- Ethernet and Wi-Fi network connectivity
- Plays WAV, MP3, Windows Media–formatted content, AAC and FLAC from any suitable UPnP™ device together with WAV, AAC, MP3 and Apple Lossless (from an iPod)
- Switchable bass contour control for low-volume listening
- Bass management system for use with subwoofer-satellite loudspeaker systems
- Digital output on 75Ω BNC connector (RCA adapter supplied)
- Front-panel display with intuitive interface, remote-controlled
- Front-panel 3.5mm headphone output
- Front panel logo touch-sensitive mute function
- Full vTuner 5* internet radio service
- Linear Power supply with 200VA toroidal transformer with three separate windings
- Separate power supplies for digital, analogue, and power amplifier
- Ground selector switch for optimum performance
- High quality Wolfson DAC
- Naim compact, non-resonant, non-magnetic case
- OLED display for high contrast and easy visibility
- British design and build
*In markets supporting DAB

UPnP is a trademark of the UPnP forum
Windows Media TM is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
iPod and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries

Naim products are designed and manufactured at the Naim headquarters in Salisbury England. Naim pride themselves as being an engineering led company where technical excellence vies with sound quality as being the primary driver.
Every aspect of the design and build is under Naim’s control. Production is cellular: one person assembles a complete product to instil the pride of ―getting it right, the first time – every time‖.

CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree

The Naim Audio UnitiQute has been named an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree.

Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a pre-eminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 36 product categories.
Naim Audio’s UnitiQute will be displayed at the 2010 International CES, January 7-10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honorees by product category in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention.

The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:

- Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
- Aesthetic and design qualities, using photos provided
- The product’s intended use/function and user value
- Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive
- How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the market

Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.
A selection of the awards achieved by NaimUniti during 2009

What Hifi? Sound and Vision Magazine – Product of the Year – Systems
Hi-Fi World Magazine – Best System
Gramophone Magazine – Audio Product of 2009
Stuff Magazine – Audio Product of the Year – highly commended
Tone Audio – Product of the Year Award

The Naim Label www.naimlabel.com is far from alone in offering hi-resolution audio downloads. The files, generally in .WAV or .FLAC format, are usually at digital resolutions containing four times the data rate of standard CD quality. They deliver a quality far in excess of CD.

For further information, please contact:
Worldwide
North America
Steve Harris
AudioPlus Communications
Tel: +44 20 8642 4436
Email: steveh@audioplus.co.uk
or
Alison Fraser
Naim Audio Limited
Tel: +44 1722 426673
Email: alison.fraser@naimaudio.com
Jennifer Smith Naim Inc
Tel: (317) 842-7224 Email: JennyS@naiminc.com
or
Dave Dever
Naim Inc
Tel: Tel: (317) 842-7224
Email: DavidD@naiminc.com

About Naim
Naim has a passionate and committed interest in music. This is as true today as it was at the time of the company’s formation in Salisbury, England, over 35 years ago. Enjoyment of music has driven Naim to design and manufacture the finest range of audio equipment available.

Top engineering principles ensure that all Naim products meet and exceed the measurable parameters essential for state-of-the-art performance, safety and reliability: all essential qualities for which Naim is renowned. Measurement alone, however, is not enough: every product must also deliver the emotion of music.
This is what makes good hi-fi great hi-fi.

Naim quality requires an attention to detail verging on the obsessive: a special and unique approach to component selection and system design, all within a highly specialised production environment. Every aspect of a Naim product’s design is considered for its impact on sound quality.

Naim’s toughest critics are its management and its employees. Together with customers – music lovers and numerous musicians, who regard Naim’s products as the closest to live music – Naim push onward on a path of continuous improvement.

Naim does not chase market fashion and will not move from its overriding objective of achieving consistent musical performance. The company has its own record label, the Naim Label, which specialises in high-quality music recordings. Naim has moved steadily into the world of Audio Video and Multi-Room, introducing the award-winning n-Vi CD/DVD all-in-one player and a range of multi-room audio products: NaimNet, designed to bring new customers to the Naim fold without sacrificing Naim’s legendary performance. Naim also announced an exclusive partnership with Bentley Motors in 2008, with the launch of the Naim for Bentley Premium Audio System, which is available across all Bentley models.

Ten Reasons Why 3D TV May Fail

Will we all watch 3D TV in the future, or will it remain a niche product meant for science fiction movies, video games, or special sporting events?
As we’ve seen with the breakout success of the movie Avatar, there is definitely consumer willingness to enjoy 3D at the movies. But, it is still an open question whether consumers will buy a 3D experience for the home. Here are ten reasons why in-home 3D TV may never achieve mass market appeal.

Glasses
Need I say more. Who wants to buy them, keep track of them, or even wear them? Are you eager to wear geeky 3D glasses and sit silently in front of a TV in a darkened room every night?

TV Watching is Social
Home TV watching is in many ways a social experience. You watch with your family or friends with the lights on. You may talk about the show or something else. Multitaskers may even be on the Internet, chatting, tweeting or texting from their phone. 3D viewing abruptly alters the social nature of TV watching.

Compatibility
Think the brand new flat panel TV you bought recently will show 3D? Think again. You will need to upgrade just about everything including the cables.

Lack of content
Even if you are fortunate enough to buy a 3D TV when they first come out, along with a 3D Blu-ray player, you won’t have much to watch. Even if you could watch more, what do you really have to watch in 3D?

Confusion
3D adds a new layer of complexity to the already complicated TV, satellite/cable, dvd player hook-up process. New technical 3D jargon will further confuse consumers. There are currently different ways to capture and displa y 3D, which can require different types of glasses and/or equipment. Confused yet? So am I.

Health risks
3D viewing can induce headaches, disorientation, nausea, or eye-strain for some people. 3D tricks the brain and puts your eyes through a serious workout. Nobody knows yet, since there have been no major studies what, if any, long-term effects extensive 3D watching may cause.

Unwatchable 3D Footage
3D video is unwatchable without special glasses. If you were told right now your TV would only work if you wore special glasses, how many of those TVs do you think would sell? Admittedly that is an untrue example, but it’s still the same question consumers will answer with their purse strings.

Just Good-enough Syndrome
This is not a disease, but many peopl e are quite happy with their new flat panel TV purchase of recent years. At the same time everything is not yet broadcast in full HD and the majority are still happy with regular DVD quality. Even the blu-ray market has yet to take off. Convincing consumers to adopt a new format may be a tough sell.

Discs are dying
No funerals please. With improved streaming capabilities and greater digital home storage, inevitably discs (cd, dvd and blu-ray) will be replaced with on-demand streaming. It may take another decade, but how we consume media will likely not include discs. This isn’t necessarily bad for 3D, but it takes 2-4 times more storage and greater download speeds to stream 3D. Bandwidth limitations are likely to be an issue.

History Lessons
Bringing sweeping change to home TV watching takes time, a very long time. It took HDTV about 20 years to achieve market dominance with the help of a government mandate. For better or worse, I don’t expect government involvement this time. The electronics and entertainment industries will have their work cut out for them.

iLuv Unveils a Full Line of Apple iPad Accessories

iPad protective for Apple

Add style and personality to your new apple iPad with colorfully designed protective cases and water-resistant neoprene sleeves by iLuv

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – (January 28, 2010)

- iLuv, the leader in providing the most appealing, innovative, and relevant products for PMP and smart phones, is pleased to announced a new line of creative graphic designed cases and a line of sleeves for Apple’s new iPad that offer a world of color and style with protection. Ranging from casual fabric cases to leather cases to silicone cases, this series of Apple iPad inspired cases presents a great protective solution for any new iPad owners. iLuv will also offer a line of protective water resistant neoprene sleeves for new iPad owners starting in February.

The sleeves will feature two front cover pockets for accessories and a secure lip that will keep your iPad protected while on the go. The entire line of new Apple iPad accessories will be available starting in February.

The iLuv line of fashion designed cases made in a variety of material and color options for iPad will include:

iCC806: Leather Case available in black or pink– $39.99

iPad protective for Apple

iCC805 Casual Fabric Case with Band Holder in three color options– Retail $39.99

iPad protective for Apple

iCC803 Ultra Think Clear Case – Retail $29.99

iPad protective for Apple

iCC804 Ultra Thin Case with Tatz Graphics in pink, red or black– Retail $34.99

iPad ultra thin protective for Apple

iCC802 Flexi-Clear (TPU) Case with Dot Wave Pattern – Retail $29.99

iPad protective flexiclear for Apple

iCC801 Silicone Case in a variety of colors – Retail $24.99

iPad silicone protective for Apple

iCC1190 Clear Protective Film– Retail $14.99

iPad protective for Apple

iCC1191 Glare-free Protective Film– Retail $19.99

iCC1192 Mirror type Protective Film– Retail $19.99

“We are thrilled to be one of the first companies to introduce a line of protective and vivid color designed cases for the new iPad announced only yesterday. We want to offer owners of the Apple products the opportunity to express themselves with color and style while also protecting their favorite gadget, which is why we are also introducing a line of sleeves for iPad owners” says Howard Kim, the Marketing Manager at iLuv.

The iLuv line of colorful yet protective sleeves for iPad will include:

iBG2000: A water resistant neoprene sleeve for iPad available in a variety of colors and designs – $19.99

iLuv also offers a comprehensive line of other accessories for iPhone and iPod owners that will function with the new iPad. These accessories range from remote control earphones to portable chargers and charge/sync cables. Below are just a few of the accessory options iPad owners will find at iLuv.

iEP515: Premium Earphone with iPod Microphone Remote

iEP315: In-ear Earphones with iPod Microphone Remote

iEA15: Headphone iPod Remote Adapter

iAD117: Triple USB Charger Pack

iAD116: Single USB Power Adapter

iAD119: Dual USB Car Charger

iAD115: Micro Size USB Car Charger

iAD117ITL: International Triple USB Charger Pack

iCB10: Charge/Sync Cable for iPod

iCC163: Micro Size USB Car Adapter & Triple USB AC Adapter Combo

iCC162: Micro Size USB Car Adapter with iPhone/iPod Cable

To see the entire line accessories visit www.i-luv.com.

About iLuv:

iLuv Creative Technology provides the most appealing, innovative, and relevant products for PMP and Smart phones that contributes to the enrichment of consumers lives.
The iLuv AppStation, Speaker/Charging Station with iLuv Application, iEA15 iPod Remote Adapter and the iAD115 Micro USB Car Charge were recently recognized as CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award Honorees in the Portable Multimedia Accessories, the Headphone Product and the In-Vehicle Accessory categories.
The iLuv i1166, iMM9500, iMM183, iSP200 and i303 were recognized as CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honorees including the “Best of Innovations 2009” for i1166 in the Portable Multimedia Accessories Product category. For more information on iLuv, please visit www.i-luv.com.

We did make the Momentums of our Serenity speakers.
They are in a different league and how can that be ?

We did very different in x-over designs and took more cost into our designs.
Took the very best of Duelund Coherent audio designs and AudioTechnology and just took the very « un cost and the best » in to the peak designs. Did it all god !!

Peak Consult made the ultimate cabinets design and x-over design, all in Acrylic finishes with the attachment of real wood and took it to it’s own State of Art.

AudioTechnology:

« Audio technology are proud to present our two new drivers with the lightweight, ultra stiff sandwich cones.
The cones consist of two thin layers of carbon reinforced paper cones with a special resonance damping foam between.

The cones are 2 mm thick, but weigh nearly the same as our P cones.
They are coated with a thin ultraviolet protection coating, to avoid discolouring of the cones.

They are extremely stiff and play without break-ups in the recommended frequency area.
KA system is also integrated in the drivers, presenting deep, uncoloured rich bass – even at low levels.
The sound is fast, dry and undistorted.

Thanks to the KA system, you are able to “feel” the strings of the double bass, even at low levels. Drums are presented with an unusual impact – just the way we like it. »

Duelund Coherent Audio:

In a world defined by me-too products and the comfortable numbness of the status quo, few aspire to the truly great.
When new developments heralded as the second coming scarcely amount to more than a new lick of paint, what is needed is a no holds barred attitude towards research and development combined with optimum levels of execution in all areas.

Duelund Coherent Audio products fulfil this statement of intent and go one better by incorporating the best of classic and sound engineering principles combined with radical thinking and the refusal of conformity.

Crossover components

Why accept components in your audio system far more suited for life inside a computer. With the Duelund range of crossover components you don’t have to.
All are made from natural materials with the emphasis solely on your musical enjoyment.
From time to time, we get the question if a Duelund capacitor is simply a re-branded Jensen capacitor, as is so often seen in the industry.

The short answer is « absolutely not! », whereas the more detailed response is that we do collaborate with Jensen Capacitors, but the products themselves have nothing in common with a standard Jensen capacitor besides being a « wet » capacitor.

Peak Consult

Did something that no other company would try and could afford on the line in normal production.

Proud to be the last boy scout in Hi-Fi

Per Kristoffersen

Peak Consult Int.
Langelandsvej 12
DK-5500 Middelfart
Tel: +45 64 400 580
Fax: +45 64 400 680
www.peak-consult.dk

IDMA Lays Foundation for a Successful 20th Year

Kicks off 2010 with a new name, website, media gallery,
20th Anniversary event and more.

LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan. 27, 2010

– The International Digital Media Alliance (IDMA) today announced a number of firsts, including the finalization of the alliance’s name change from DVDA (DVD Association) to IDMA.

While the DVDA has been a proud fixture on the digital media scene since its name was first adopted in 2000, the IDMA name better reflects the alliance’s efforts in expanding its mission to promote best practices and excellence in the entire digital media market, rather than limiting the organization to just the DVD market.

In conjunction with the name change, IDMA has also established its new, final URL www.TheIDMA.org.

The new website will feature a number of innovative developments including the IDMA Preferred Provider Network, which will serve as a directory of IDMA-approved vendors in the areas of compression, authoring, programming, QC, tools, media supplies, and other digital media related goods and services.

The new site will also house the IDMA Digital Media Gallery, which will feature a video gallery for IDMA members to upload and display their digital media trailers or demo reels in high quality. As an added value to members, IDMA is finalizing a transaction engine that will allow for the sale and full-length delivery of videos previewed from trailers which have been uploaded by members.

This will provide all IDMA members with a store front presence for their digital content.
Furthering the goal to educate both the industry it serves as well as its consumers, IDMA has also begun work on the IDMA MediaPedia; a comprehensive online encyclopedia listing important digital media facts and information that will allow easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages by IDMA members.

In celebration of IDMA’s 20 years of service to the digital industry, IDMA also announces its 20th anniversary Excellence Awards event, “Twenty Years of Excellence,” will be held in May, 2010 in the Los Angeles area.

The event will feature a host of important technology presentations on the subjects of publishing digital media in all its forms, and will include tabletop demos from the association’s many technology partners, IDMA members, and special sponsors.

It will also provide a special session with all of the CDIA, DVDA, and IDMA executives who have presided over the association, recalling its growth from humble beginnings to the association’s present form. It will also include special 20th anniversary Excellence Awards, recognizing important landmarks in digital media over the past 20 years.

“2010 marks an important milestone in the life of the IDMA,” said Bruce Nazarian, IDMA President. “While we have been associated with optical disc media our entire life, the IDMA has expanded its mission to include digital media in all forms, both on-disc and off.

We anticipate another 20 years of service to the media industry, promoting best practices and excellence in digital media production.”

About The IDMA

For 20 years, the International Digital Media Alliance (IDMA) has served to assist developers and educate the public on new and developing digital platforms.

The alliance continues to grow, and has expanded its web presence providing developers, vendors and consumers with the latest information and relevant news feeds through its website at : TheIDMA.org.

CONTACT:
Bruce Nazarian
IDMA
(702) 948-0443
president@TheIDMA.org