Audiophile Quality Headphone Amp & DAC Bridges Professional Audio Sensibility and Audiophile Quality
Chicago, IL – February 21, 2011 – CEntrance, Inc., a boutique design agency and manufacturer of the popular USB converters, DACport(tm) MicPort(tm) Pro and AxePort(tm) Pro, today announced a refocused company direction with a brand-new product -and product category- for critical listening. With the introduction of the DACmini CX, an audiophile-quality headphone amp and digital audio converter (DAC), CEntrance brings its 11-year history of professional audio sensibility to the home Hi-Fi environment, creating a new category of ‘Pro-Audiophile‘ products.
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‘Built like a tank’ and ‘Pristine audio quality’ are no longer mutually exclusive,” stated Michael Goodman, Managing Director of CEntrance. “Through our expertise in the professional audio industry, we’re bringing reliable design and robust performance to the world of Hi-Fi. We have Mastering engineers endorse our products-they use the best gear from the Pro Audio and the Audiophile markets to create their listening systems. Their goal is to hear exactly what the music sounds like and make the recording the best it can be. We create sophisticated products to do the same thing: let the consumer hear the best possible sound – all at a great price-point. The DACmini is a perfect example of this philosophy.”
The newly announced DACmini CX(tm)Â is a compact 192kHz 24-bit USB DAC and Class A Headphone Amplifier. It’s a preamp and digital to analog converter with multiple I/O options including: USB, optical, Coax S/PDIF, analog input and output, and a front-mounted 1/4-inch connector for professional headphones. DACmini’s stylish form-factor matches the classic Apple “Mac mini” computer footprint, creating a perfect platform for an audiophile-level music server.
DACmini features galvanically-isolated, gold-plated output jacks, a proprietary JitterGuard(tm) jitter elimination system, and plug-and-play driverless USB connection on PC or Mac. The extended range volume control accommodates the widest array of headphones, from IEMs to professional high-impedance models. DACmini is engineered to excel at rugged reliability and is constructed for quiet, interference-free performance. Placed near your computer monitor, DACmini becomes the center of your desktop audio system. Priced at $795, DACmini CX excels at Professional and Home Audio applications alike.
CEntrance already offers several professional recording tools. The MicPort Pro, popular with Broadcasters, is a 96k 24-bit USB Mic Preamp. The AxePort Pro, used by world-famous touring musicians, is a 96k 24-bit USB Recording Preamp for guitar and bass. The DACport is a portable USB-powered headphone amp capable of 96k 24-bit audio, designed for critical ‘anywhere-listening’ from a laptop. These portable products offer professional recording and playback quality, earning enthusiastic endorsements from famous artists such as Harry Shearer, Nathan East, and Will Lee, and mastering engineers Bob Katz, Brian Gardner and Mike Wells, among other music industry professionals.
The new DACmini CX is now available and has a suggested retail price of $795 US. Get the latest details at http:/www.CEntrance.com
CEntrance is expanding its dealer network in the pro and home industry segments. To inquire about becoming a dealer, please call +1 (847) 581-0500 or e-mail us at sales@centrance.com.
About CEntrance, Inc.
Founded in 2000, CEntrance develops innovative audio entertainment products. CEntrance is known for its co-development work with industry leaders such as Gibson, Benchmark, PS Audio, KORG, and Line 6. Our customer-focused approach blends product strategy, innovation, and operational efficiency. CEntrance is headquartered in Chicago and distributes its products worldwide. For more information, visit http:/www.CEntrance.com or call +1 (847) 581-0500.
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