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Panasonic SC-PT660, SC-PT760 & SC-PT960 Home Theater Systems 2008-04-16 15:31:16 Panasonic rolls out three new entry-level home theater systems with Kelton Subwoofer, 1080p Up-Conversion with HDMI, Dolby Digital & DTS decoders, integrated Universal Dock for iPod and VIERA Link. There are two 1000W systems, the SC-PT660 and the SC-PT760 which includes tall boy speakers and wireless rear speakers. There is also the SC-PT960, it delivers 1250W of power and includes front tower speakers, wireless rear speakers.Prices from official Panasonic's store are $299.95 for the SC-PT660, $399.95 the SC-PT760 and $499.95 the SC-PT960.
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Pioneer DV-410V-K DVD Player with HDMI Output and USB Input 2008-04-16 13:40:18 Pioneer has released the DV-410V, a new DVD player (maybe the last ). It has HDMI output with 1080p upscaling, a front-in USB lets the user play music or watch movies from a USB memory stick and JPEG browser functions. In addition, the DV-410V has Virtual Surround Sound, which enables surround sound effects from just two speakers.It's now available in Europe for a price of €149.
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Sonus Faber Minima Vintage 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker 2008-04-16 11:59:07 Sonus Faber has recently announced the relaunch of its most renowned Minima Amator bookshelf speaker. Named Minima Vintage
, this speaker will get exactly the same design, but with better characteristics and new components inside to improve the transparency and sound reproduction. It features a 28mm ultra dynamic silk soft dome ferrofluid tweeter paired with a 120mm cellulose acrilate cone driver mounted in a vented cabinet. There is no word on pricing or availability at this time.Specifications:► Frequency response: 55Hz ~ 25kHz► Nominal impedance: 8Ω► Sensitivity: 84dB/mW► Power handling: 25W - 100W
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Andrea Palladio Limited Edition Speakers from Sonus Faber 2008-04-16 11:42:16 In observance of the 500th anniversary of the birth of legendary architect Andrea
Palladio, Sonus Faber has created a unique Limited Edition
of the prestigious Homage line. Cabinets are crafted from natural blonde maple, with fittings in silver and palladium, and a woofer phase plug shaped from genuine Vicenza stone.This ultra-limited series comprises three models available worldwide, 100 pairs of the Guarneri Palladio two-way monitor (€10,000), 50 pairs of the three-way Amati Palladio (€20,500) and just 25 pairs of the £32,500 Reference Stradivari Palladio speaker.
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Pioneer SE-DHP3000 2.4GHz Wireless Surround Sound Headphones 2008-04-15 15:48:45 The SE-DHP3000 headphones are the first from Pioneer
to use the 2.4GHz transmission band. Capable of operating within a range of up to 30 meters in opposition to less than 10 meters for infrared transmission, the SE-DHP3000 is also lightweight with its 350g (Battery included). The base station/charger (SE-DRS3000C) doubles as a Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Headphone D/A converter with two optical digital inputs including one pass-through, one coaxial digital input and one analog audio input (RCA).They are planned for Mid-May in Japan for roughly $390.
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Marantz MM8003 8 Channel Power Amplifier 2008-04-15 15:34:54 The new $2399.99 Marantz MM8003 eight channel power amplifier is the perfect complement to AV8003 pre-amplifier/processor. This amplifier is equipped both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA input jacks as well as gold-plated speaker connectors, and with 140W per channel, it can easily drive a complete 7.1-channel speaker system. Remote control input and output jacks allow external component control along with output channel relay on/off and slow start to power-on mode.
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Marantz AV8003 Networking AV Pre-amplifier/Processor 2008-04-15 14:59:23 It has been unveiled at CES, but now the forthcoming AV8003 A/V receiver appeared on Marantz's official website with a $2599.99 price tag. Equipped with all of the latest technology, the receiver features 7.1-channel Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio decoding and THX Ultra2 certification. It includes HDMI v1.3a inputs, built-in video processor with de-interlacing and 1080p upconversion, Deep Color support, xvYCC extended video formats, and there is also audio/video multi-room capability up to three zones.
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Pioneer VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K A/V Receivers 2008-04-15 14:18:26 Pioneer has just released their new line of low-priced A/V receivers which comprises three models, the VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K and VSX-918V-K. These new A/V receivers include an AM/FM tuner, MCACC Speaker Calibration, and the Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology (PHAT) to reduce the distortion caused by the dynamic change of heat in the system.VSX-518-K - 5.1 channel, 120 Watts per channel, WMA9 Pro Decoder. Price: $199.VSX-818V-K - 2.1 channel, 2x HDMI Video, 120 Watts per channel, WMA9 Pro Decoder, iPod support, XM and SIRIUS satellite radio ready. Price: $249.VSX-918V-K - 2.1 channel, 2x HDMI A/V, 120 Watts per channel, WMA9 Pro Decoder, PCM via HDMI, XM and SIRIUS satellite radio ready. Price: $349.
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Altec Lansing Updates iM500 Speakers to fit iPod Nano 2008-04-15 12:31:53 Altec lansing's iM500 gets an update to fit the new iPod
Nano. This model is lightweight and super-thin by using flat full-range drivers, it measures just 1.2x 21.5x 1.8cm when folded and weighs 340g. The inMotion iM500 charges and syncs the iPod Nano, and there is an auxiliary input for connecting other devices such as a CD/MP3 players or other iPods. Also, it can be powered by either AC mains or six AAA batteries, providing up to 8 hours of continuous play.Price raised to £80 for this new edition and it comes with a protective carrying pouch.
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Linn Sneaky Music DS Network Music Player 2008-04-15 11:59:08 The SneakyMusic
DS is the latest addition to the DS line of digital stream player, the Sneaky Music DS is the first player from Linn to add a power amplifier inside which provides 2x 20W RMS of high-quality sound. Priced at £995 this one-box solution is compatible UPnP, support Internet radio and can stream throughout your house MP3/WMA/FLAC audio from any devices with an Ethernet interface such as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) or a computer.
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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 USB External Sound Card 2008-04-18 08:25:59 Creative unveiled in Japan the new SoundBlaster
X-Fi Surround
5.1 external sound card delivering true 5.1-channel surround sound via a single USB connection. The model, SB-SR51-XFI, will feature Creative's X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround technology as well as Dolby Digital/DTS decoding with pass-through 24-bit/96kHz outputs. There will also be Directsound, EAX and Open AL API support.It will be available during the second week of May for a price expected to be less than $90.
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New Onkyo HT-S3100, HT-S4100 & HT-S5100 Entry level HTiBs 2008-04-17 17:59:46 Onkyo has announced the launch this month of three new home theater-in-a-box systems, each consisting of a flexible HDTV-capable A/V receiver with DTS and Dolby Digital processing only, five or seven surround-sound loudspeakers, powerful subwoofer, and an included iPod docking station on two of the systems.HT-S3100 - 5.1-channel amplifier with passive subwoofer. Price: $379.HT-S4100 - 5.1-channel system, 200W subwoofer and dedicated iPod dock. Price: $479.HT-S5100 (pictured) - 7.1-channel system, 3x 1080p compatible HDMI inputs + 1x pass-through, 130 Watts per channel amplifier using Onkyo's Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), 290W subwoofer and dedicated iPod dock. Price: $579.
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Philips MCD289 Micro Theater System with Wireless Subwoofer 2008-04-17 17:02:08 We've found on Philips
' site a new home theater system or named micro theater system by the company. The MCD289 is a nice looking system with its sleek design and piano black finish. It plays DVD, DivX and USB direct playback with 12-bit/108MHz video processing and features a class-D amplifier (2x 20W + 100W) along with a wireless subwoofer to offer a stylish and clutter-free solution.Priced at $459 the MCD289 will comes with table-top and wall-mount options.
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NuVo M3 Music Server Gets Upgraded to 500GB 2008-04-17 15:03:47 NuVo will begin to ship in June 2008 its new M3 music server (NV-M3-500) with a storage capacity expanded to 500GB. This music server has the ability to stream standard compressed and non-compressed files in most formats including WMA with DRM support, MP3 and WAV across your network. The unit features a capacitive touch front panel interface with OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display, backup of audio files on a connected PC or on a portable player using USB connectivity, simultaneous output of three audio streams (RCA), and instant compatibility with downloaded and subscription-based music.It will retail for about $3,000 while the 160 GB NV-M3 music server remains available for $2,300.
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Yamaha TSS-20 5.1-Channel Speaker System 2008-04-18 13:40:37 The Yamaha
TSS-20 will succeed the TSS-15 released back in late 2006. The TSS-20 is a 5.1-ch. speaker system which could be used either on a TV or a computer, and it comes with a Dolby digital/DTS/AAC decoding unit with 4 DSP modes, analog/digital inputs and a function to virtually switch on a 3.1-ch. system. The system delivers 48 watts of power; Satellite: 5x 6W, Subwoofer: 18 W.Pricing info is still unknown but it will be available in late May in Japan.
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