Monthly Archives: October 2011

Denon and Marantz offer free AirPlay upgrades until end of 2011

Pocket-lint: Top home cinema brands Denon and Marantz have both announced that they will be offering free AirPlay upgrades to customers who own suitable network AV receivers and systems. (more…)

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Pioneer shows off high-end Steez portable audio players

Electronista: Pioneer has outlined three upcoming semi-portable audio players in its new Steez lineup. The STZ-D10S-L Solo, STZ-D10T-G Duo and STZ-D10Z-R Crew are unique in that they offer users the ability to change the tempo of the music, set cue points, battle with friends and build playlists. (more…)

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Thai floods cause Sony to delay camera launch, several tech companies affected

Digital Trends: Large parts of Thailand are currently under water following heavy monsoon rains. As a result, production at several tech companies in the country has been affected, including Sony who announced it would be delaying the launch of a new camera. (more…)

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Playstation 3D Display hits shelves November 13, Sony answers your burning questions

Engadget: We’d imagine come November 13th, the above will be the scene inside many a PS3 owner’s house. That’s when Sony’s hot little 24-inch PlayStation 3D display will officially be available in the US, Canada, Europe and parts of Asia. Sony took to its US PlayStation Blog today with the news, along with a lengthy FAQ to keep your GAS at bay in the meantime. (more…)

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Can cool-running amplifiers sound good?

The Audiophiliac: I admit it, most of my favorite amplifiers produce enough heat to warm up a room and consume a lot of AC power. “Green,” they are not. Class D amplifier designs (the “D” does not stand for digital) are vastly more efficient, and run cool to the touch. (more…)

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Sony introduces 10.1-inch portable Blu-ray/DVD player

Newlaunches.com: Sony is taking the entertainment outside home with an impressive Blu-ray/DVD player called the BDP-SX1. It’s the company’s first such portable offering with LED backlighting and resolutions of up to 1,024×600 on the 10.1-inch display. (more…)

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Sleek design takes centre stage in Pioneer’s new range of slim AV micro systems

Pioneer.eu: Pioneer announces 4 new multifunctional Slim AV Micro Systems. Each has different set-ups depending on needs and requirements: the X-SMC5, X-SMC3, X-SMC1BT and X-SMC1. Each model offers a modern and stylish look, with the X-SMC5 and X-SMC3 taking advantage of the superior music streaming technology of Apple’s AirPlay. (more…)

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Marantz NR1602 review: this slimline AVR re-imagines home cinema for the network age

Techradar: The NR1602 certainly doesn’t look like your typical 7-channel AVR. Whether through luck or design, Marantz has created something rather special with the NR1602. (more…)

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Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air AirPlay Speaker System Preview

Audioholics: Like you, we are always looking for new ways to get audio around our home. Sure, using a whole home audio solution is the cleanest and sexiest option, but it is also the most expensive. (more…)

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Apple unveils refreshed iPhone 4S, but no iPhone 5

BBC.co.uk: Apple has unveiled the latest iteration in its iPhone range, but there was no sign of the widely rumoured iPhone 5. (more…)

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Livio kit wirelessly transmits internet radio to your car stereo

Gizmag: For those of us with iPhones, there are currently various apps that allow us to receive internet radio on our devices, but … what if you’re one of those people who usually only listens to the radio while you’re driving? (more…)

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Nokia teams up with Monster

Übergizmo: HTC might have acquired Beats for a cool $300 million, but that doesn’t mean the Taiwanese phone company is going to have all the fun. No sir, Nokia of Finland wants in on some audio accessory action as well, hence teaming up with Monster for their range of upcoming accessories. (more…)

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