Audio-Technica is known for producing high-end USB turntables. In February they’ll be releasing the Audio-Technica ATH-D900USB USB ($385) headphones. What makes these headphones unique is that they come with a built-in 24-bit DAC. The DAC sits in the left ear cup and utilizes a Burr-Brown PCM1791 op-amp. Additional specs include 53mm drives that have a frequency response of 5Hz-35,000Hz, which is just nuts. Not to worry if you don’t have a need for USB headphones, these also come with a 3.5mm jack so you can plug them into any of your audio devices.
Adsum has just come out with a beautiful bookshelf speaker; The Adsum Audio Detonator ($800). The Detonator has a 4′ magnesium and aluminum driver that provides crystal mids, while the low distortion bass is delivered by two passive radiators. The tweeter is isolated in its own enclosure that sits on top of the main unit. […]