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Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go

We all know that many companies are trying to kill the optical disc drive, but today Samsung announced its new slim portable Blu-ray writer, the SE-506AB ODD. Along with a beautifully engineered design, it features a hi-glossy anti-scr[...]
Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go
Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go

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Onkyo Unveils Top-of the-line Network Receivers

Onkyo, announces the release of two flagship high-end network 9.2-channel THX Ultra2 Plus-certified A/V receivers—the TX-NR5009 and the TX-NR3009—to complete its line of precision audio-visual products for 2011. Both receiver models in[...]
Onkyo Unveils Top-of the-line Network Receivers
Onkyo Unveils Top-of the-line Network ReceiversOnkyo Unveils Top-of the-line Network ReceiversOnkyo Unveils Top-of the-line Network ReceiversOnkyo Unveils Top-of the-line Network ReceiversOnkyo Unveils Top-of the-line Network Receivers

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Onkyo Announces Remote App for Android

Ok it’s now Andorid’s turn to enjoy one of Onkyo’s best way to enjoy music with a dedicated and free Android App designed to let you control all your Onkyo AV Network receivers released this year as well as the company latest wonder, t[...]
Onkyo Announces Remote App for Android
Onkyo Announces Remote App for Android

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Onkyo to support Spotify in the US on a several of its Home Theater

Now that you can enjoy Spotify in the US, I personally don’t use it much, you will be glad to learn that Onkyo announced in North America the support of Spotify on several of its Home Theaters. Thanks to a Firmware upgrade that will be[...]
Onkyo to support Spotify in the US on a several of its Home Theater

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Pioneer Upgrade its VSX AV Receivers line-up in North American with AirPlay and DLNA

Pioneer USA has introduces five new VSX Elite receivers in the USA with the Pioneer VSX-40, VSX-50, VSX-51, VSX-52 and VSX-53. All models offer seven channels with a power output ranging from 80 to 110W and with the exception on the en[...]
Pioneer Upgrade its VSX AV Receivers line-up in North American with AirPlay and DLNA
Pioneer Upgrade its VSX AV Receivers line-up in North American with AirPlay and DLNAPioneer Upgrade its VSX AV Receivers line-up in North American with AirPlay and DLNAPioneer Upgrade its VSX AV Receivers line-up in North American with AirPlay and DLNAPioneer Upgrade its VSX AV Receivers line-up in North American with AirPlay and DLNA

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Pioneer introduces the VSA-LX55 a new AV Receiver with support of both DLNA 1.5 and AirPlay

Pioneer’s new VSA-LX55 is the company latest 7.2cv AV receiver. Available early July at around 150,000 Yen the VSA-LX55 comes with Pioneer’s Home Media Gallery function, Internet Radio vTuner and the support of both AirPlay and DLNA 1.[...]
Pioneer introduces the VSA-LX55 a new AV Receiver with support of both DLNA 1.5 and AirPlay
Pioneer introduces the VSA-LX55 a new AV Receiver with support of both DLNA 1.5 and AirPlay

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LG introduces its new Micro Hi-Fi and 3D Blu-ray Combo FX166 in Japan

Here you are the ultimate all in one Audio and Video combo, the FX166. Just recently introduced in Europe and launched today in Japan, the FX166 comes with pretty much everything you need with maybe the exception of being capable to re[...]
LG introduces its new Micro Hi-Fi and 3D Blu-ray Combo FX166 in Japan
LG introduces its new Micro Hi-Fi and 3D Blu-ray Combo FX166 in Japan

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Yamaha brings back its RX-V571 and RX-V471 Entry-Level AV Amps to Japan

Also available in North America and in Europe Yamaha’s latest RX-V571 and RX-V471 are now heading to Japan as well. Announced at respectively 61,950 and 49,350 Yen both models come with Cinema DSP 3D, Virtual Presence Speaker or VPS, a[...]
Yamaha brings back its RX-V571 and RX-V471 Entry-Level AV Amps to Japan
Yamaha brings back its RX-V571 and RX-V471 Entry-Level AV Amps to JapanYamaha brings back its RX-V571 and RX-V471 Entry-Level AV Amps to Japan

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Pioneer Brings AirPlay and iPad Air Jam and iControlAV2 to iOS devices

Pioneer’s ASX-1021 is the company first AirPlay compatible AV receiver introduced this year with, according to Pioneer, more to come in the future. The VSX-1021, a 7.1Ch home theater receiver sold at $549 USD in the US will need an add[...]
Pioneer Brings AirPlay and iPad Air Jam and iControlAV2 to iOS devices
Pioneer Brings AirPlay and iPad Air Jam and iControlAV2 to iOS devicesPioneer Brings AirPlay and iPad Air Jam and iControlAV2 to iOS devicesPioneer Brings AirPlay and iPad Air Jam and iControlAV2 to iOS devicesPioneer Brings AirPlay and iPad Air Jam and iControlAV2 to iOS devices

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Sony upgrades its Digital Home experience with four new AV Receivers

Sony announced today four new AV Receivers in the USA, with the STR-DN1020, STR-DH820, STR-DH720, and STR-DH520 AV receivers. Starting under $500, all models will be available this spring and will comes with 3D as well as DLNA Support [...]
Sony upgrades its Digital Home experience with four new AV Receivers
Sony upgrades its Digital Home experience with four new AV ReceiversSony upgrades its Digital Home experience with four new AV ReceiversSony upgrades its Digital Home experience with four new AV ReceiversSony upgrades its Digital Home experience with four new AV Receivers

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Onkyo Debuts Entry-Level AV Receivers With Internet, Network, and USB Capabilities

Onkyo has introduced a line of three new entry-level home theater receivers that include advanced networking capabilities and a ‘Made for iPod/iPhone’ USB interface for the first time at around $599 for the TX-NR609 (7.2Ch)[...]
Onkyo Debuts Entry-Level AV Receivers With Internet, Network, and USB Capabilities
Onkyo Debuts Entry-Level AV Receivers With Internet, Network, and USB CapabilitiesOnkyo Debuts Entry-Level AV Receivers With Internet, Network, and USB Capabilities

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Denon and Marantz Bring AirPlay upgrade to a few devices

It will cost, according to Denon website, $49 USD to upgrade a select few A/V Receiver, Preamp… to be capable to support Apple AirPlay. Thanks to an upgrade firmware you will now be able to enjoy wireless music stream from the contort [...]
Denon and Marantz Bring AirPlay upgrade to a few devices

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RDT271WV, Mitsubishi new Multipurpose Monitor

The RDT271WV is Mitsubishi new A/V or multipurpose 27” monitor. Announced at 52,800 Yen, our Full HD monitor comes with an LED Backlight panel with a 300cd/m2 brightness, a 6.5ms response time and a 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Thi[...]
RDT271WV, Mitsubishi new Multipurpose Monitor
RDT271WV, Mitsubishi new Multipurpose Monitor

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HDMI Over Ethernet by Thanko

Thanko Japan released a new and interesting converter, the AV HDREL 2, its name, is a two-way solution allowing you to send Video and Audio from an HDMI source to an HDMI capable receiver via Ethernet. This solution once connected to y[...]
HDMI Over Ethernet by Thanko
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Kenwood RV-7000 AV Receiver now official in Japan as well

Introduced at IFA 2010, the RV-7000 is now official in Japan as well. Our 3D AV Receiver comes with an aluminum front panel, HDMI 1.4a , the capability to hook up 6 speakers, Doldby TureHD, DTS-HD Master audio and so on… Key Features .[...]
Kenwood RV-7000 AV Receiver now official in Japan as well
Kenwood RV-7000 AV Receiver now official in Japan as wellKenwood RV-7000 AV Receiver now official in Japan as well

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Make-Your-Own, Japanese AV Studio Produces Your Very Own Porn Movie

Milkball Yamada, which I’m (fairly) sure is not his real name, was a recluse as a teenager and quit high school in less than a year. He got into a name-brand university just over two years later, but was hit by the same job-recru[...]
Make-Your-Own, Japanese AV Studio Produces Your Very Own Porn Movie

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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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VR-654BD, Inkel first Blu-Ray player with integrated 7.1Ch Av received.

Inkel, a Korean based company quite unknown overseas announced today their latest BD Player, the VR-654BD. Beside the obvious support of both DVD Video and Blu-Ray Video, the VR-654BD comes with USB 2.0 Host and the capacity to play Di[...]
VR-654BD, Inkel first Blu-Ray player with integrated 7.1Ch Av received.
VR-654BD, Inkel first Blu-Ray player with integrated 7.1Ch Av received.

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RX-V767, Yamaha’s new 3D/ARC AV amp.

Available later this august in Japan at around 84,000 Yen, Yamaha latest 7.1Ch AV Amp, the RX-V767 come with HDMI 1.4a, 3D image support, ARC (Audio Return Channel), 95Wx7ch at 6Ω, HD Audio Support, Cinema DSP with 3D Mode, SCENE…[...]
RX-V767, Yamaha’s new 3D/ARC AV amp.
RX-V767, Yamaha’s new 3D/ARC AV amp.RX-V767, Yamaha’s new 3D/ARC AV amp.

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Pioneer new AV AMP VSA-LX53 comes with 3D Support and iControlAV.

Just announced by Pioneer but unfortunately not available until the end of July in Japan, the new AV AMP VSA-LAX comes with many little nice features including the obvious support of HDMI 1.4a with 3D ARC, Pioneer control of Virtual Su[...]
Pioneer new AV AMP VSA-LX53 comes with 3D Support and iControlAV.
Pioneer new AV AMP VSA-LX53 comes with 3D Support and iControlAV.Pioneer new AV AMP VSA-LX53 comes with 3D Support and iControlAV.

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2 new HDMI 1.4a, 3D, ARC and iPod friendly AV Amp from Onkyo

Onkyo, the Japanese Sound maker/Master will put on the market at the end of June 2 new AV Amp with the TX-NA808 (145W×7ch) and TX-NA708 (140W×7ch). Both HDMI 1.4a compliant and support 3D Video, ARC audio and even your good old iPod. S[...]
2 new HDMI 1.4a, 3D, ARC and iPod friendly AV Amp from Onkyo
2 new HDMI 1.4a, 3D, ARC and iPod friendly AV Amp from Onkyo

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Denon announce 3 ARC & 3D Capable AV Surround Receivers in Japan.

Planning to invest in a 3D capable TV? Why not investing as well in nice 3D Capable AV Surround receivers as well? Available in 7.2 ch (AVR-3311), 7.1 ch (AVR-1911) and 5.1 ch (AVR-1611), our 3 AV wonders feature a 32bit DSP, 3D Video [...]
Denon announce 3 ARC & 3D Capable AV Surround Receivers in Japan.
Denon announce 3 ARC & 3D Capable AV Surround Receivers in Japan.Denon announce 3 ARC & 3D Capable AV Surround Receivers in Japan.

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