AV News in Brief

Naim has announced a key firmware update – version 2.5.4 – for the Uniti Core all-in-one music streamer/player which offers a range of improvements and minor bug fixes. The update can be installed via the Naim App but the latest version must already be deployed on existing devices: 2.23.2 (for Android devices) or 5.23.2 (for Apple iOS devices). Focal Naim lists the improvements and fixes below:

Improved

SMB share discovery
Prevent attempt to backup to a drive smaller than the music library size
Improve backup sizing checks to allow backup to any size device if sufficient space available
Prevent ripping of CD if not enough space is left on the music store
Analysis carried out on FLAC rips and indication given in the rip monitor if an error was detected
Migrate Rovi lookup service to latest API
Ignore hidden files (e.g macOS bin folder) on import.

Fixed

When running an incremental backup to a NAS sometimes files are unnecessarily copied
Backup could inaccurately report success
Formatting a drive to NTFS file system could fail
Local drives could fail to mount after a failed mount of a network share
On some NAS drives moving files to recycle bin could fail on first attempt
Roon CD lookups could fail
Artwork cache could be lost after power cycle
Firmware update check at boot could fail
Crash when ingesting WMA 10 Pro files

Automobile manufacturing and solutions provider AAMP Global has acquired  AudioControl. The acquisition includes all products related to residential and commercial markets, as well as automotive. Based in Seattle, WA for over 45 years, AudioControl will continue to provide entertainment solutions to professional audio/video specialists, home technology integrators and automotive aftermarket installers.

“As an engineering-based provider of premium entertainment solutions supported by award-winning service, AudioControl is a natural fit as part of the AAMP Global brand,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Forst. “These core competencies combined with AAMP’s unique vehicle integration capabilities and best-in-class service will help to position us as a leader in the core audio market. Alex (Camara) and team will be driving this exciting initiative and we couldn’t be more pleased to welcome them to the AAMP family.”

 

 

Martin, a seasoned journalist and AV expert, has written for several notable print magazines. He’s served in key roles at Lucasfilm’s THX Division, NEC’s digital cinema division, and has even consulted for DreamWorks. Despite his illustrious career, Martin remains rooted in his passion for cinema and acting, with notable appearances in several Spielberg films, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He currently resides in San Francisco.

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