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Sony adds two new compact Hi-Fi in Japan with Sony’s Walkman and Bluetooth Support

Sony launched today two new compact Hi-Fi with the CMT-V70B and CMT-V50. Both models comes with a CD player and the support of MP3 CDs as well as MP3, WMA, ATRAC, Linear PCM, AAC and HE-AAC, FM Radio, comes with a Sony S Master Digital[...]
Sony adds two new compact Hi-Fi in Japan with Sony’s Walkman and Bluetooth Support
Sony adds two new compact Hi-Fi in Japan with Sony’s Walkman and Bluetooth SupportSony adds two new compact Hi-Fi in Japan with Sony’s Walkman and Bluetooth SupportSony adds two new compact Hi-Fi in Japan with Sony’s Walkman and Bluetooth SupportSony adds two new compact Hi-Fi in Japan with Sony’s Walkman and Bluetooth SupportSony adds two new compact Hi-Fi in Japan with Sony’s Walkman and Bluetooth Support

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Toshiba always one step… ahead! Brings in Japan it latest CD and Cassette Tape player!

After Toshiba’s brilliant move in the optical storage world (HD-DVD), the company has apparently abandoned all hope in bringing to the world the next generation storage medium and decided that good old stuff like cassette tape players [...]
Toshiba always one step… ahead! Brings in Japan it latest CD and Cassette Tape player!

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Kenwood upgrade its compact K-Series compact Hi-Fi with USB and PC Support

The cute yet powerful K-Series compact Hi-Fi from Kenwood has been introduced this morning in Japan in yet another version the R-K731. This compact all in one wonder comes with the usual CD, Radio and Digital Output and Input audio but[...]
Kenwood upgrade its compact K-Series compact Hi-Fi with USB and PC Support
Kenwood upgrade its compact K-Series compact Hi-Fi with USB and PC SupportKenwood upgrade its compact K-Series compact Hi-Fi with USB and PC Support

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Yamaha announced the MCR-332, a new compact Hi-Fi with iPhone Dock

Here you are Yamaha’s latest wonder and nope this “ain’t no” replacement of the god almighty VMax! But the company latest new compact Hi-Fi the MCR-332. Announced for an October launch at around 37,000 Yen, the MCR-332, comes with a ne[...]
Yamaha announced the MCR-332, a new compact Hi-Fi with iPhone Dock
Yamaha announced the MCR-332, a new compact Hi-Fi with iPhone Dock

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JVC announced the UX-LP55, a new iPhone/iPod friendly Compact Hi-Fi

It is “pouring” iPod and iPhone Compact Hi-Fi in Japan these past few days, and today its JVC’s turn to announce its latest iPhone/iPod Mini Hi-Fi combo with the UX-LP55. While technically speaking the UX-LP55 does not stick us as “min[...]
JVC announced the UX-LP55, a new iPhone/iPod friendly Compact Hi-Fi
JVC announced the UX-LP55, a new iPhone/iPod friendly Compact Hi-FiJVC announced the UX-LP55, a new iPhone/iPod friendly Compact Hi-FiJVC announced the UX-LP55, a new iPhone/iPod friendly Compact Hi-Fi

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Panasonic new D-Dock SC-PM500 iPhone treehugers

Panasonic new D-Dock SC-PM500 is the company latest compact Hi-Fi with USB support, CD and Tuner Radio to come with full support of Apple’s DAP and Phones. While the SC-PM500 comes in a rather “conventional” design, Panasonic however f[...]
Panasonic new D-Dock SC-PM500 iPhone treehugers
Panasonic new D-Dock SC-PM500 iPhone treehugers

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Pioneer intros Network Compact Hi-Fi with iPhone and iPod Support

Pioneer Japan just announced the X-SMC2 and X-SMC5 compact Network Hi-Fi. With the X-SMC2 offering a total output of 25W and the X-SMC5 an output of 27W, these new audio wonders from Pioneer also comes with DLNA support via WiFi or Eth[...]
Pioneer intros Network Compact Hi-Fi with iPhone and iPod Support
Pioneer intros Network Compact Hi-Fi with iPhone and iPod SupportPioneer intros Network Compact Hi-Fi with iPhone and iPod Support

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JVC new NX-TC40 compact Hi-Fi comes with both iPod/iPhone support and with a 1Seg TV Tuner

JVC added a new compact Hi-Fi this morning to its Japanese catalog with the NX-TC40. This new audio system comes with the usual CD, MP3, WMA, WAV and even WMV (Video) Support via USB or directly from a CDR, but also comes with an iPod/[...]
JVC new NX-TC40 compact Hi-Fi comes with both iPod/iPhone support and with a 1Seg TV Tuner
JVC new NX-TC40 compact Hi-Fi comes with both iPod/iPhone support and with a 1Seg TV TunerJVC new NX-TC40 compact Hi-Fi comes with both iPod/iPhone support and with a 1Seg TV Tuner

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JVC introduces a new K2 All In One Audio and Video Wonder with the EX-AR9

Replacing the EX-AR7, the EX-AR9 is JVC’s latest K2 High-end All In One Audio device that comes with not only all the functions and features of any High-End Compact Hi-Fi but also with a very capable DVD player allowing you to enjoy bo[...]
JVC introduces a new K2 All In One Audio and Video Wonder with the EX-AR9
JVC introduces a new K2 All In One Audio and Video Wonder with the EX-AR9

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The CMT-CX5BiP: Sony’s new futuristic HiFi

Sony Europe has unveiled its latest wall-mountable iPhone HiFi system, the CMT-CX5BiP. Sony’s new system boasts a slim design and 40-watt removable speakers, great if you haven’t much space. It also has a host of other features includi[...]
The CMT-CX5BiP: Sony’s new futuristic HiFi

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Denon introduces a black version of its AirPlay CD Receiver RCD-N7 in Japan

Introduced in September 2010 in white only the RCD-N7, a CD player with integrated Wi-Fi and AirPlay support (more here after the jump) is now also available in Japan in black. Both the White version and Black version are technically i[...]
Denon introduces a black version of its AirPlay CD Receiver RCD-N7 in Japan

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Onkyo new introduces a new Universal player with the BD-SP809

Onkyo, Japanese most beloved Audio brand is also extremely popular overseas, and the announcement in the US of a new Universal Blu-Ray Player, the BD-SP809 just prove how much Onkyo is a great company! Announced for august at a $599 su[...]
Onkyo new introduces a new Universal player with the BD-SP809
Onkyo new introduces a new Universal player with the BD-SP809

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Onkyo upgrade its FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with a new and improve model

Introduced as an Improved version of the X-N7NX Compact Hi-Fi introduced last month in Japan, the FR-N9NX, schedule to arrive in Japan in August, comes with an improved circuit board tweak to reduce parasite noise and a pair of new pai[...]
Onkyo upgrade its FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with a new and improve model
Onkyo upgrade its FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with a new and improve modelOnkyo upgrade its FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with a new and improve modelOnkyo upgrade its FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with a new and improve modelOnkyo upgrade its FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with a new and improve model

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JVC Victor introduces new iPad, iPhone and iPod universal Audio System

JVC Victor has a pair of new iPod/iPad and iPhone Audio Systems friendly in store with the UX-VJ5 and UX-VJ3. Both Capable to accommodate an iPad (1/2) and iPhone/iPod at the same time, these new iOS Device friendly Audio Systems comes[...]
JVC Victor introduces new iPad, iPhone and iPod universal Audio System
JVC Victor introduces new iPad, iPhone and iPod universal Audio SystemJVC Victor introduces new iPad, iPhone and iPod universal Audio SystemJVC Victor introduces new iPad, iPhone and iPod universal Audio SystemJVC Victor introduces new iPad, iPhone and iPod universal Audio SystemJVC Victor introduces new iPad, iPhone and iPod universal Audio System

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JVC Music to start selling ten new K2HD MASTERING + HQCD titles in Japan next month

K2HD is not really something new and has been introduces several years ago already where for example in 2008 JVC sold three K2HD CD of classical music at around 180,000 Yen each. This technology allow JVC to encode music in 24bit at 10[...]
JVC Music to start selling ten new K2HD MASTERING + HQCD titles in Japan next month

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Panasonic introduces two new Strada dash-in Car Navs in Japan with Motion Control

Behold Panasonic latest Strada Dash0in Car navigation system with the CN-H500WD and CN-H500D. Both models comes with the same basic specification with a 7” 800×480 LED backlight touchscreen, DVD, CD, HDD and the usual Digital TV T[...]
Panasonic introduces two new Strada dash-in Car Navs in Japan with Motion Control
Panasonic introduces two new Strada dash-in Car Navs in Japan with Motion ControlPanasonic introduces two new Strada dash-in Car Navs in Japan with Motion Control

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Sony adds two new portable DVD Player to its Japanese line-up

Sony just introduces in Japan two new (boring) external DVD Players with the 9” (800×480) DVP-FX970 and 7” (480×234) DVP-FX750. Both models are capable to play all kind of DVDs and CDs as well as support MP3, JPEG files, come[...]
Sony adds two new portable DVD Player to its Japanese line-up
Sony adds two new portable DVD Player to its Japanese line-upSony adds two new portable DVD Player to its Japanese line-upSony adds two new portable DVD Player to its Japanese line-upSony adds two new portable DVD Player to its Japanese line-upSony adds two new portable DVD Player to its Japanese line-up

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Pioneer releases a new USB external DVD Writer with the DVR-XD10J

Pioneer Japan just announced a new DVD/CD External USB 2.0 Writer the DVR-XD10J. This new DVD Writer comes in a compact and elegant casing of 133×14.8x133mm for 240g, feature Pioneer audio PURE READ+ Technology, as well as being i[...]
Pioneer releases a new USB external DVD Writer with the DVR-XD10J
Pioneer releases a new USB external DVD Writer with the DVR-XD10J

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Onkyo Japan introduces a new FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with the X-N7NX

Onkyo is the Japanese most favorite brand, at least for the general public, when it comes to High-End Audio products and I can’t agree more! Today Onkyo released new FR Series compact Hi-Fi with the X-N7NX. This new CD/MD and USB Compa[...]
Onkyo Japan introduces a new FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with the X-N7NX
Onkyo Japan introduces a new FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with the X-N7NXOnkyo Japan introduces a new FR Series Compact Hi-Fi with the X-N7NX

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Onkyo new Micro Hi-Fi X-U1 will now play nice with both your iPhone/iPod and iPad

Onkyo introduced yesterday in Japan the X-U1 a new compact or Micro Hi-Fi announced at 35,000 Yen with a CD Player, FM Tuner and USB port that is also sold with an iPod/iPhone and iPad cradle and that will allow you to take advantage o[...]
Onkyo new Micro Hi-Fi X-U1 will now play nice with both your iPhone/iPod and iPad
Onkyo new Micro Hi-Fi X-U1 will now play nice with both your iPhone/iPod and iPad

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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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Mitsubishi Electric introduces new Entry-level HDTVs with Built-in HDD and BD Recorder

Mitsubishi Electric announced today a new series of HDTVs with the REAL BHR500 series that comes both a 500GB HDD and Blu-Ray Player/Recorder at a very attractive price. Available in four different size, only the 40 and 46” models come[...]
Mitsubishi Electric introduces new Entry-level HDTVs with Built-in HDD and BD Recorder
Mitsubishi Electric introduces new Entry-level HDTVs with Built-in HDD and BD Recorder

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