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Jun
2011
What Hi-fi: Sony has announced four new G Series micro hi-fi systems, with the two top models incorporating built-in wi-fi for streaming music.
The G Series one-box systems are finished in solid aluminium with a hairline – brushed – finish and retro-looking control knobs. (more…)
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Jun
2011
Ubergizmo: The folks over at Soundfreaq are back with a new audio accessory called the SFQ-01W Sound Platform, or just Ghost (it’s actually the same sound platform they’ve been selling all this while, except that it now comes in a stunning white). Designed especially for iOS devices, it features Apple’s proprietary port which will allow users to plug in their iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad into the speaker dock to listen to music while charging it. (more…)
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Jun
2011
Akihabaranews: Mitsubishi Electric has introduced today a new Car Navigation System with the NR-MZ50. Announced at 150,000 Yen and schedule for August, this new 2DIN AV GPS comes with this usual GPS and Traffic Thingy but also includes a 12Seg (12x1Seg) TV Tuner, with the capacity for you to record TV shows either while driving on its 8GB of internal memory or on a SD Card, as well as allowing to enjoy your favorite Movie on DVD while stuck in traffic Jam. Not interested in DVDs anymore? Don’t worry Mitsubishi also included on this GPS AV System an HDMI (Type E) port to let you plug any external BD player.
The NR-MX50 comes with the usual USB, Bluetooth, iPod Support.. and comes with a 7” 800×480 touchscreen.
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Jun
2011
Engadget: Social networking has long been Google’s white whale. The company has done plenty of dabbling in the space, releasing Orkut, which has failed to catch on in the US, and rolling out Buzz to the relative indifference of its massive user base. Announced today after seemingly endless leaks, Google+ represents a major push for the software giant. The service began showing itself to a smattering of users last night, as a black bar across the top of various of the company’s properties. A “+You” button on the far left of the bar currently brings you to the service’s landing page, offering a tour of the many features that fall under the Google+ umbrella. Get to know the services better after the break. (more…)
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Jun
2011
Ubergizmo: The folks over at American Audio and Video have just announced that the rCube portable high-end iPod/iPhone/iPad sound system from Arcam is now on sale at select Magnolia Audio Video outlets in the country. The SVI Trade winner for “best iPod dock”, the rCube is one sweet looking device. In addition to looking good, the device performs as well, delivering hi-fidelity sound that are streaming from Apple devices and computers. (more…)
28
Jun
2011
What Hi-fi: Jays has given its v-Jays on-ear headphones a new matt finish and dropped the price tag.
On sale in new packaging alongside the rest of the Jays range as part of a renewed push by the Swedish company, the v-Jays are set to retail for around £60. (more…)
28
Jun
2011
Akihabaranews: You, yeah you! Noisy little rats that are polluting our street with your so call music and other performances that you call art… Well it seems that you have some fans over at Audio Technica! Lucky you!
With this new Boogie Box AT-SPB30, Audio Technica wanted to bring a tough and ready to use speaker for street performers or other gathering. Replacing the AT-SPB5 introduced in 2009, this new AT-SPB30 comes with a new and more compact casing will offering a nice 2.1Ch setup with a 2Wx2Ch+3.6W output and a 47kΩ impedance and can be run up to 40h on just four AA batteries.
The AT-SPB30 weights a total of 630g, and will be put on the market next month in Japan at around 7,000 Yen.
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Jun
2011
What Hi-fi: First there was the Model 20, then the Model 25, now comes news of the £450 TVee Model 30 soundbar from Boston Acoustics.
Shipping in July for £450, the slim 3.1-channel ‘virtual’ surround soundbar and matching wireless subwoofer is designed to deliver “powerful, room-filling sound”. (more…)
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Jun
2011
What Hi-fi: Following our news story and blog from the D&M product launch earlier this month, Marantz has confirmed more details of the SR5006 and SR6006 (above) receivers, which will be in the shops from the middle of July.
The two receivers both have 3D compatibility, network connectivity via an Ethernet port for internet radio, streaming of content stored on a home network and subscription web-based services, and AirPlay functionality for streaming from iOS devices. (more…)
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Jun
2011
What Hi-fi: Chances are you may have bought a slimline TV, so you want a slimline home cinema system to go with it.
Enter these two new systems from Pioneer, the £700 HTP-SLH500 (above) and £750 HTP-SLH600 (below), both of which come with a slimline VSX-S300 multichannel receiver.
A set of equally compact ‘Sound Wing’ speakers are supplied as part of the package. (more…)
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Jun
2011
Übergizmo: What’s so special about the PURE Sirocco 550 hi-fi system? How about having it being connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi so that you can enjoy your favorite online radio stations? Oh yeah, just in case you prefer the shock jocks of old, there is always the good old FM standby, and a CD player thrown into the mix for those nostalgic moments when CDs were the “in” thing, and MP3s are still some way off in the future. Most importantly, the inclusion of an iPod/iPhone dock makes it ideal to keep up with the times, since nearly everyone and their dog has one of those. (more…)
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Jun
2011
What Hi-fi: TEAC has announced the latest incarnation of its Reference series of hi-fi products.
First out of the blocks are the CR-H700 CD receiver, complete with support for AirPlay, DLNA and USB playback, and the UD-H01 DAC with USB interface.
The UD-H01 will be joined by a family of products with the same, diminuitive dimensions, and each specialising in CD playback, PC audio, streaming and more. (more…)