CES 2024

[GXAlan]

The McIntosh looks impressive

McIntosh MC2.1KW Amplifier

The reference level McIntosh MC2.1KW 2,000 Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier is the ultimate power in home audio amplification.

mcintoshlabs.com

It is audio jewelry for sure, but the person who can afford this is the person with the listening room large enough to need this kind of power.

The MC462 did well at Stereophile and Erin’s Audio Corner, and the MC2KW has better “advertised” spec than the MC462.

This one does not have any advertised specs but should be even better than the MC2KW. If I win the lottery, I am picking this up *and* sending it in for testing

 

[Timcognito]

"Objective measurements don't fully support my highest honors but my listening test results do. So it is my pleasure to give a strong recommend to Ikea SYMFONISK picture frame speaker by Sonos." Says Amir, so maybe he will test the Samsung Frame. One the few times something wins on listening.

Ikea SYMFONISK Picture Frame Speaker Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Ikea SYMFONISK picture frame speaker designed by Sonos. I purchased it a couple of days ago from Ikea store for US $199. Their website said they had 42 in stock so they are planning to sell a lot of them. That said, there was not a single...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[beeface]

The McIntosh looks impressive

McIntosh MC2.1KW Amplifier

The reference level McIntosh MC2.1KW 2,000 Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier is the ultimate power in home audio amplification.

mcintoshlabs.com

It is audio jewelry for sure, but the person who can afford this is the person with the listening room large enough to need this kind of power.

The MC462 did well at Stereophile and Erin’s Audio Corner, and the MC2KW has better “advertised” spec than the MC462.

This one does not have any advertised specs but should be even better than the MC2KW. If I win the lottery, I am picking this up *and* sending it in for testing

I'm not a fan of McIntosh aesthetics, but their amps would for sure be on my shortlist if I won the lottery, just because of the performance

BTW, if you did send it to Amir for testing, make sure you pay for some white glove movers to help him out

 

[ripmixburn]

One of the key researchers (and professional colleague of mine), Allan Devantier, left and started the Samsung audio lab. He carried with him many of the learnings at Harman. His focus is for soundbars, and to some extent phones. His team may have been involved in that. Interestingly, post acquisition of Harman, they retained their role independent of Harman folks. So to some extent the answer to your question is "yes" although likely Allan's group and not the rest of the folks we know from Harman.

I’ve seen some impressive measurements, though in-room, of Samsung latest soundbars on rtings.com. Given the recent Sonos review, would be something to have a soundbar reviewed here that blew everyone’s expectations out of the water. What a time!

 

[ti33er]

For years now there has been no audio section at CES. There are some dealer events and such but it is not a whole lot.

Projector companies go there but there is usually long lines to get in. CEDIA tends to be better in that regard.

…in case anyone hasn’t spotted this CES Projectors -

 

[ZolaIII]

Curious from academic reasons and aesthetics how M-80 turns out. Academic part is as it's class A-F and we didn't had much (if any) of those.

The Onkyo Icon Series: A Game-Changer for Vinyl and Streaming Fans Alike - HomeTheaterReview

Onkyo’s Icon Series introduces three new hi-fi components aimed at redefining the listening experience with a mix of analog charm and digital innovation.

hometheaterreview.com

Couldn't even find the basic specs for it (except power).

 

[mhardy6647]

"Analog charm". Bet that AP Analyzer cannot measure that.