VXK Capsule: Audiophile-Grade Music Player for Your Home

With the advent of digital media, it’s easy to notice that some of the files that you end up playing on your computer or mobile devices lack some quality. That’s where Voxtok comes in, with its new service and device.

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Voxtok has just launched a new device, the VXK Capsule, which encompasses an audiophile-grade player, a home music server, local storage and a CD ripper – though you’ll need to attach a USB CD reader to use this functionality. An easy-to-use mobile app lets you control the device and the dedicated cloud service allows you to backup your music collection and access it anywhere. The Capsule supports most digital music file formats and has at least 1TB of storage.

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It doesn’t come with it’s own speakers, but there are plenty of ports to connect your own amp or active speakers. The player is also AirPlay compatible.

The Voxtok is currently available via Kickstarter. Unfortunately, the system isn’t cheap. Buyers will have to pledge at least $1,290(USD) to get their own complete system with a 2TB hard drive.

V-MODA Vamp Verza Phone Amplifier: The Smartphone Goes Hi-Fi

If you’re an audiophile, then you’re probably not too thrilled with the audio output from most smartphones. This gadget kicks things it up a notch by transforming your phone into a mobile hi-fi system.

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The V-MODA Vamp Verza case takes its cues from the original Vamp for iPhone 4/4S and includes a 150mW × 2 headphone amplifier, paired with high quality Burr Brown and AKM digital-to-analog-converters and a 2200 mAh battery pack. The Vamp Verza can be used as a hi-fi USB audio amp, and its additional battery will power your phone for another 7 hours. You can even attach your phone to the face of the Vamp, using the optional Metallo case.

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The Vamp Verza comes in matte black, red/black, and white/orange colorways for $598 (USD). The Metallo case is currently available for the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III and sells for about $100.

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[via V-Moda]

Onkyo mid-range networking home theatres flaunt 4K image, multi-source PIP

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We've seen the high and low ends, and now Onkyo has thrown its alphabet soup of networking and A/V tech into its mid-range HT-S6500 5.1 surround ($799) and HT-S7500 7.1 ($899) home theater systems. For starters, the systems will support 4K displays, and use a Marvell Qdeo to automatically upscale HD to the higher resolution. Audio-wise, they'll pump out 80 watts of WRAT sound with 192Khz 24-bit TI DACs and a 32-bit DSP processing chip, and 120 watts of thump through the subs. There's a plethora of connectivity options with up to seven HDMI inputs -- and PIP to see them all at once -- along with direct iDevice connections, optional WiFi adapter and other digital and analog I/O. On top of full DNLA support and most internet radio options, Onkyo will also allow iPhone or Android handsets to control either receiver with its remote control app. So if you've been jonesing on TrueHD 5.1 Audio or those new 4K displays, now you'll have two more options to play them through.

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