As Onkyo’s first 1080p upscaling Super Audio CD and DVD Audio/Video player, the DV-SP506 is built on a platform of robust, performance-focused A/V processing and HDMI™ capability. HDMI is the pipeline through which your DVDs and DivX® sources are transformed all the way to high-definition video quality.The DV-SP506 also delivers multichannel PCM audio and Direct Stream Digital (DSD) over HDMI.To enhance audio quality and system integration, the player draws on two proprietary Onkyo technologies—VLSC and RIHD. Audio quality is further boosted by three high-end Burr-Brown audio DACs and an internal design that suppresses harmful vibrations.

The ADMS (Adagio® Digital Media System) is the only digital media system that can transfer and store multiple media libraries, search titles stored locally and on the Internet simultaneously, and playback a wide-range of media formats including DVD, Blu-ray, streaming media and digital content from Amazon.com, MusicGiants and VideoGiants. ADMS is recognized by CEDIA as the most significant new technology introduced this year and the 2008 Manufacturer's Excellence Award winner for Best New Technology.

Integra introduced the DTR-7.9, a THX Ultra2 Plus Certified A/V receiver designed specifically to meet the demands of custom installation professionals. The 7x130 watt model features HDMI v. 1.3a switching, Faroudja DCDi video upscaling to 1080p via HDMI and 1080i via component video, onboard decoding for lossless and HD audio formats, sophisticated multizone/multisource capabilities, and Integra's signature systems integration and control features.

Integra today introduced its first A/V receiver to carry the new THX Select2 Plus Certification. The 7x100 DTR-6.9 A/V receiver is aimed at the custom installation market and features HDMI v. 1.3a switching, 1080p Faroudja DCDi upscaling, onboard decoding for lossless and HD audio formats, sophisticated multizone/multisource capabilities, and Integra's signature systems integration and control features.

Steinway Lyngdorf, the designer and manufacturer of the finest high performance music systems in the industry, announces the global launch of its ultra-prestigious family of Home Theater products.

The distinctive new collection, comprising the Steinway & Sons Grand Speaker Systems – Model LS Series and the Steinway & Sons Architectural Speaker Systems – Model M Series, Digital Amplifier Model A1 and Surround Sound Processor Model P1, are built with the same commitment to uncompromised performance and outstanding design, extending the extraordinary legacy of Steinway Lyngdorf Music Systems to the home theater segment. Combined with the recent launch of the distinctive Model C Music System, the new collection of home theatre sound systems represents a further extension of the unprecedented breakthrough in sound brought forth by Steinway Lyngdorf, a visionary collaboration between Steinway & Sons, the renowned maker of the world’s finest pianos, and Peter Lyngdorf, Europe’s pre-eminent audio manufacturer.

Simaudio Ltd. proudly introduces the MOON CP-8 Surround Preamplifier / Processor, one of our newest additions to the MOON Evolution series. A genuine flagship Surround Preamplifier/Processor, the MOON CP-8 is aimed at the uncompromising enthusiast without price constraints. Designed with sound quality first and foremost in mind, the CP-8 provides a previously unimagineable level of sonic purity and realism from an audio/video product.

Simaudio Ltd. proudly introduces the MOON MC-8 Multi-channel power amplifier, one of our newest additions to the MOON Evolution series. Available in configurations from 2 to 7 channels, the MOON MC-8 was designed with one overwhelming goal in mind: uncompromising reproduction of both the massive dynamics and awe inspiring sonics that accompany today's uncompressed multi-channel audio recordings (Blu-Ray). To accomplish this feat and the numerous engineering challenges that go with it, a whole new approach to the design of multi-channel amplification was required.

Released in the spring of 1971, Graham Nash’s emotionally charged solo debut followed in the wake of a temporary split with his bandmates, David Crosby and Stephen Stills, and a permanent break with his love, Joni Mitchell. The album was a decisive hit, peaking at #15 on Billboard and spawning the Top 40 hit “Chicago.” Rhino remasters this legendary musician’s first album for a landmark CD/DVD-A reissue that features remastered stereo, plus High Resolution 5.1 Surround Sound and mixes of the original, along with a 2008 interview with Nash, photos and lyrics.

Pete Namlook & David Moufang releases next electronic album with 5.1 sound: "Move D · Namlook XVII - There!". Part II in the Civilization trilogy.

Recorded live at David's reSource studio in Heidelberg Dave and Pete take a look at what is happening in the western world of today. As part of the ”Civilization” - Trilogy (first part was ”Travelling the Silk Route”) ”There!” is a document of our time... looking at the changes that are happening in the USA.
The music between house, deep musical ambience and chill-out accompanied by occasional speech samples of political content just fits the overall theme like a glove. It takes the listener ”there” and gives space to the listeners’ own reflections on the theme.

Harman Kardon, Inc., becomes the first company to announce the inclusion of Dolby® Volume technology from Dolby Laboratories in an audio/video receiver. The new Harman Kardon® AVR 7550HD A/V receiver is a state-of-the-art home entertainment component that incorporates a host of industry-leading innovations, including Dolby Volume, which improves the listening experience by leveling the volume from any source and program material, while maintaining optimum sound quality at any listening level.  

The AVR 7550HD is also the first receiver to utilize Texas Instruments Incorporated’s (TI) newest DA710 audio digital signal processor (DSP) in a dual-DSP implementation, which provides unprecedented processing capability and multichannel audio performance.