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Panasonic Develops Industry’s First VHF/UHF Low-Noise Amplifiers for Mobile Devices

Commonly used and known to people in order to handle the reception of TV programs, VHF/UHF Amplifiers are also available in many nowadays mobile phones. Also Today, Panasonic announced the development of a new VHF/UHF low noise amplifi[...]
Panasonic Develops Industry’s First  VHF/UHF Low-Noise Amplifiers for Mobile Devices

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[CES 2011] Onkyo releases new hi-fi components with nostalgic styling

Onkyo has just released three new separate component models, the P-3000R pre-amplifier, M-5000R power amplifier, and C-7000R CD player. To counteract high-frequency interference; they all feature Onkyo’s new Dynamic Intermodulation Dis[...]
[CES 2011] Onkyo releases new hi-fi components with nostalgic styling
[CES 2011] Onkyo releases new hi-fi components with nostalgic styling[CES 2011] Onkyo releases new hi-fi components with nostalgic styling[CES 2011] Onkyo releases new hi-fi components with nostalgic styling[CES 2011] Onkyo releases new hi-fi components with nostalgic styling[CES 2011] Onkyo releases new hi-fi components with nostalgic styling

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The Aepel: life beyond the megaphone

The Aepel Phone is a cute portable microphone and amp comes from the Korean maker Aepel, which specializes in sound equipment. It uses the binary CDMA technology to provide clear sound quality even when several units are being used in [...]
The Aepel: life beyond the megaphone
The Aepel: life beyond the megaphone

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Yamaha A-S300 Amplifier now also available in Japan.

Here you are another Japanese-made product that has been announced overseas before being announced here in Japan. The Yamaha A-S300 is an amplifier that has not only been designed to play nice with all your CD players but also with you[...]
Yamaha A-S300 Amplifier now also available in Japan.
Yamaha A-S300 Amplifier now also available in Japan.

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Marantz New thin 7.1Ch and 3D AV Amplifier NR1601

The NR1601 is Marantz latest thin (105mm) 7.1Ch AV amplifier that comes with several nifty gadgets, like 3D Video Support, but also iPod/iPhone support and Bluetooth capabilities (A2DP), allowing you to stream music from your PC or Pho[...]
Marantz New thin 7.1Ch and 3D AV Amplifier NR1601
Marantz New thin 7.1Ch and 3D AV Amplifier NR1601

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Denon Announces Special Edition 100th Anniversary Line-up

Denon will launch worldwide a limited quantity of seven model Special Edition product range this November to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company. This selection includes the PMA-A100 integrated amplifier, the DCD-A100 CD and[...]
Denon Announces Special Edition 100th Anniversary Line-up
Denon Announces Special Edition 100th Anniversary Line-up

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PM5004 & CDM5400: Marantz’s latest CD Player and Integrated Amplifier

The PM5004 and CD5004 are the latest integrated Amplifier and CD player available on Marantz Japan catalog. Scheduled to be released in the middle of July on the Japanese market, the PM5004 anyone looking for superb performance without[...]
PM5004 & CDM5400: Marantz’s latest CD Player and Integrated Amplifier
PM5004 & CDM5400: Marantz’s latest CD Player and Integrated AmplifierPM5004 & CDM5400: Marantz’s latest CD Player and Integrated AmplifierPM5004 & CDM5400: Marantz’s latest CD Player and Integrated AmplifierPM5004 & CDM5400: Marantz’s latest CD Player and Integrated AmplifierPM5004 & CDM5400: Marantz’s latest CD Player and Integrated Amplifier

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The World’s most beautiful and accurate Amps, the D-Premier now available in Japan

Believe it or not, this gorgeous looking Amp is Made in France… Yep, apparently my fellow French friends are not only capable of offering good looking designs but also impressive pieces of technology and sound. Engineered by a dynamic [...]
The World’s most beautiful and accurate Amps, the D-Premier now available in Japan
The World’s most beautiful and accurate Amps, the D-Premier now available in JapanThe World’s most beautiful and accurate Amps, the D-Premier now available in JapanThe World’s most beautiful and accurate Amps, the D-Premier now available in JapanThe World’s most beautiful and accurate Amps, the D-Premier now available in JapanThe World’s most beautiful and accurate Amps, the D-Premier now available in Japan

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Denon New AMP and SA-CD players now iPod friendly

The new DCD-1500SE (SA-CD player) featuring a new Audio Processor “Advanced AL 32 Processor” matching the sound quality of high-end models like the DSD-SX, also comes with a USB port making our little player iPod Compatible as well as [...]
Denon New AMP and SA-CD players now iPod friendly
Denon New AMP and SA-CD players now iPod friendlyDenon New AMP and SA-CD players now iPod friendlyDenon New AMP and SA-CD players now iPod friendlyDenon New AMP and SA-CD players now iPod friendlyDenon New AMP and SA-CD players now iPod friendly

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Audio Technica to release a Headphone Amp / iPod Dock Combo, the AT-HA35i

Audio-technica, also known for their headphones amplifier just unveiled a nice combo Headphones Amp / iPod Dock, with the AT-HA35i. Like many amplifier from this manufacturer, the AT-HA35i features a D/A converter which supports high q[...]
Audio Technica to release a Headphone Amp / iPod Dock Combo, the AT-HA35i
Audio Technica to release a Headphone Amp / iPod Dock Combo, the AT-HA35iAudio Technica to release a Headphone Amp / iPod Dock Combo, the AT-HA35i

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AT-SPP50 smart design compact speakers from Audio-Technica for your iPod and other digital audio players

Available in 4 colors black, blue, red and white, it comes with a built-in amplifier, is capable of a total of 3W output and features a sliding tray in the front allowing you to place your digital audio player such as iPod either horiz[...]
AT-SPP50 smart design compact speakers from Audio-Technica for your iPod and other digital audio players
AT-SPP50 smart design compact speakers from Audio-Technica for your iPod and other digital audio playersAT-SPP50 smart design compact speakers from Audio-Technica for your iPod and other digital audio playersAT-SPP50 smart design compact speakers from Audio-Technica for your iPod and other digital audio playersAT-SPP50 smart design compact speakers from Audio-Technica for your iPod and other digital audio players

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Audio Technica to release new amplifier for iPod: the AT-PHA30i

Audio-Technica announced earlier this week the availability of its latest iPod amplifier, the AT-PHA30i. Scheduled to be released on December 18th, this nice gadget will boost the output power to 20mW (32 Ω). Just plug the device on iP[...]
Audio Technica to release new amplifier for iPod: the AT-PHA30i
Audio Technica to release new amplifier for iPod: the AT-PHA30iAudio Technica to release new amplifier for iPod: the AT-PHA30iAudio Technica to release new amplifier for iPod: the AT-PHA30iAudio Technica to release new amplifier for iPod: the AT-PHA30i

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Onkyo Downgrades Their HDC-1.0 Dektop PC Designed for Audiophiles

Onkyo Japan announced a downgrade of their HDC-1.0 Audio PC we introduced 2 years ago just here. Our Music Nettop now comes with an Intel Atom 230 CPU (1.6GHz), an Intel 945GC Express Chipset, 1GB of memory, 160GB of HDD, a DVD SuperMu[...]
Onkyo Downgrades Their HDC-1.0 Dektop PC Designed for Audiophiles
Onkyo Downgrades Their HDC-1.0 Dektop PC Designed for AudiophilesOnkyo Downgrades Their HDC-1.0 Dektop PC Designed for AudiophilesOnkyo Downgrades Their HDC-1.0 Dektop PC Designed for AudiophilesOnkyo Downgrades Their HDC-1.0 Dektop PC Designed for Audiophiles

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Kenwood’s Prodino, A New Mini Audio System

Yesterday Kenwood introduced a nice and small new digital amplifier, the Prodino, available at the beginning of November. This mini audio system is compatible with SD / SDHC / miniSD / microSD / microSDHC cards (up to 32GB of memory), [...]
Kenwood’s Prodino, A New Mini Audio System

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Kenwood’s New 7.1 AV Amplifier, the KRF-V930H-S

For those looking for an affordable amplifier, yesterday Kenwood introduced a new AV-amplifier, the KRF-V930H-S. This new amp provides a maximum output power of 130W x7 (6Ω) with a THD of 0.09%, a frequency response of 10 Hz – 10[...]
Kenwood’s New 7.1 AV Amplifier, the KRF-V930H-S
Kenwood’s New 7.1 AV Amplifier, the KRF-V930H-S

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AVC-3808A: Denon Upgrades Their AVC-3808 Amplifer

Apart from a new color for their AVC-A1HD and AVC-1909 amplifiers, Denon Japan also upgraded their AVC-3808 AV amplifier. Denon added three new functions: Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, and HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics[...]
AVC-3808A: Denon Upgrades Their AVC-3808 Amplifer

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AVC-A1HD & AVC-1909: New Color for Denon’s High-end Amplifiers

Yesterday Denon announced a new color, Black, for their flagship model AVC-A1HD. In case you forgot, it provides an output power of 7x150W (8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz) with a THD of 0,08%, a frequency response of 10Hz -100kHz +0, -3 dB, and a s[...]
AVC-A1HD & AVC-1909: New Color for Denon’s High-end Amplifiers
AVC-A1HD & AVC-1909: New Color for Denon’s High-end AmplifiersAVC-A1HD & AVC-1909: New Color for Denon’s High-end AmplifiersAVC-A1HD & AVC-1909: New Color for Denon’s High-end AmplifiersAVC-A1HD & AVC-1909: New Color for Denon’s High-end Amplifiers

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Available in Japan in November: Yamaha’s High End Amp (A-S700) and CD Player (CD-S700)

Yamaha just announced the November Japan release of a new amplifier, and CD player. The A-S700 amp (500€) is affordable (compared to the A-S1000) and provides an RMS power output of 90Wx2 at 8Ω, a THD of 0.019%, a signal-noise ratio of[...]
Available in Japan in November:  Yamaha’s High End Amp (A-S700) and CD Player (CD-S700)
Available in Japan in November:  Yamaha’s High End Amp (A-S700) and CD Player (CD-S700)Available in Japan in November:  Yamaha’s High End Amp (A-S700) and CD Player (CD-S700)

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Yamaha Introduces Four Nice Mini Audio Systems

Today, Yamaha introduced several mini audio systems with built-in iPod docking stations. MCS-1330 The MCS-1330 features an amplifier, CD player, and speakers. The amp provides an RMS power output of 2 x 60W (6Ω) with a THD of 0.5%, a f[...]
Yamaha Introduces Four Nice Mini Audio Systems
Yamaha Introduces Four Nice Mini Audio SystemsYamaha Introduces Four Nice Mini Audio SystemsYamaha Introduces Four Nice Mini Audio SystemsYamaha Introduces Four Nice Mini Audio SystemsYamaha Introduces Four Nice Mini Audio Systems

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Pioneer Announced Availability and Prices of Their 7.1 AV Receivers, the SC-LX81 & SC-LX71

Pioneer Japan announced a release date and prices for their two latest 7.1 AV amplifiers, the SC-LX81 & SC-LX71. Both should be available in October for respectively 2,180€ and 1,600€. As a reminder, our new amplifiers provide a f[...]
Pioneer Announced Availability and Prices of Their 7.1 AV Receivers, the SC-LX81 & SC-LX71
Pioneer Announced Availability and Prices of Their 7.1 AV Receivers, the SC-LX81 & SC-LX71Pioneer Announced Availability and Prices of Their 7.1 AV Receivers, the SC-LX81 & SC-LX71

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CEDIA 2008: Sony’s New Products Recap

Yesterday at the CEDIA in the US, Sony introduced some new products, although some were announced last week. We have another LCD TV, besides the 40″ super-slim LCD TV, 9.9mm thin (the slimmest in the world, even if Philips introd[...]
CEDIA 2008: Sony’s New Products Recap
CEDIA 2008: Sony’s New Products RecapCEDIA 2008: Sony’s New Products RecapCEDIA 2008: Sony’s New Products RecapCEDIA 2008: Sony’s New Products RecapCEDIA 2008: Sony’s New Products Recap

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Sony Announces the Release Date and Price for Their Latest AV Amplifier, the TA-DA5400ES

Just after being awarded at the European Imaging and Sound Association 2008 (EISA), Sony announced the release date and prices of their latest AV amplifier ES Line-up for Japan. The TA-DA54000ES, a 7.1 Home Theater Receiver, combines 1[...]
Sony Announces the Release Date and Price for Their Latest AV Amplifier, the TA-DA5400ES
Sony Announces the Release Date and Price for Their Latest AV Amplifier, the TA-DA5400ESSony Announces the Release Date and Price for Their Latest AV Amplifier, the TA-DA5400ESSony Announces the Release Date and Price for Their Latest AV Amplifier, the TA-DA5400ESSony Announces the Release Date and Price for Their Latest AV Amplifier, the TA-DA5400ESSony Announces the Release Date and Price for Their Latest AV Amplifier, the TA-DA5400ES

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