Aphex Debuts Model 454 Headpod

Aphex is now shipping its headphone distribution amplifier, The Model 454 HeadPod. The 454 is a professional 4-output headphone distribution pod with four independent stereo power amplifiers. Working with any headphone type, the HeadPod aims to provide headroom to avoid clipping; designed for low distortion and wide frequency response capabilities, the Model 454 also promises longer listening sessions without listener fatigue....

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Harman Takes Kohlberg & Goldman Investment – Slaughterhouse A Year Away

Although Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group buyout of Harman was called off without notice, the two affiliates have now entered into an investment agreement with the jilted bride. The terms of the new agreement include the following nails in the coffin: • KKR and GSCP will purchase $400 million of 1.25 percent senior notes convertible under certain circumstances into Harman common stock, convertible at a...

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