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Equipment : Rotel launches 15 Series of Home Audio Components
 
Rotel launches 15 Series of Home Audio ComponentsFor nearly five decades, home audio electronics manufacturer Rotel has been known worldwide for creating components that deliver serious audio and video performance at affordable prices. Now the multinational company has chosen September’s 2008 CEDIA Expo, in Denver, CO, to debut an all new product range. The launch of the 15 Series will unveil a broad range of home theater and custom-installation electronics sure to enhance Rotel’s already highly regarded reputation.

New lineup includes following multichannel models:
Home Theater Receivers RSX-1550, RSX-1560
Home Theater Processr/Preamlifier RSX-1570
Five-Channel Home Theater Power Amps RMB-1565, RMB-1575
Six-Channel Installation Amplifier RMB-1506
Twelve-Channel Installation Amplifier RMB-1512
 
 
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Equipment : New SACD player from Sony: SCD-XA5400ES with DSD over HDMI
 

New SACD player from Sony: SCD-XA5400ES with DSD over HDMISCD-XA5400ES: The Super Audio CD player for the true music lover


For those who want the ultimate sound quality from audio discs, the new ES range features the SCD-XA5400ES Super Audio CD/CD player, designed to deliver superlative audio quality from stereo and multi-channel software.


This is Sony’s first Super Audio CD player to allow the transfer of Super Audio CD’s native Direct Stream Digital audio format over HDMI, and ensures a perfect transfer to its matching AV receiver via Sony’s H.A.T.S., or High-quality digital Audio Transfer System.

 
 
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Equipment : 7.1-channel receiver Yamaha RX-Z7
 
7.1-channel receiver Yamaha RX-Z7Expanding on the highly acclaimed Z-Series, Yamaha introduces another benchmark: the RX-Z7, a 7.1-channel Network AV Receiver. The RX-Z7 receiver provides an enormous range of exciting multimedia features, extensive custom installation capabilities, video adjustment features and cutting edge technologies. The RX-Z7 performance provides great enjoyment for the home theater experience.
 
 
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Equipment : Parasound announced dual-mode analog preamp Halo P 7
 
Parasound announced dual-mode analog preamp Halo P 7Parasound, the preeminent manufacturer of high-end audio components, has introduced an audio preamplifier designed for sound purists seeking superior low-noise performance from classic stereo sources as well as multichannel music and movies from Blu-ray, DVD-Audio, and SACD players. It will be marketed in the company’s high-end Halo product line.
 
 
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Equipment : ASUS Xonar D1 7.1 Audio Card
 
ASUS Xonar D1 7.1 Audio CardFollowing the success of the award-winning PCI express Xonar DX soundcard, ASUS, producer of top-notch audio devices, has responded to audiophile requests for a PCI version with the same exceptional features and value. Today, with the release of the ASUS Xonar D1 PCI soundcard, users can enjoy the same rich gaming audio effects and extensive Dolby Home Theater features as the Xonar DX, and free up PCI express slots for other uses at the same time. This iteration of the Xonar provides fine-tuned audio components that reach a clear 116dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio); while the built-in DS3D GX revives support for DirectSound HW multi-channel gaming audio and the latest EAX (Environment Audio Extension) in PC games.
 
 
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Equipment : New Pioneer Home Cinema Blu-ray Systems LX01BD and LX03BD
 
New Pioneer Home Cinema Blu-ray Systems LX01BD and LX03BDPioneer will expand its home cinema product portfolio with three new home entertainment systems that complement the high quality and premium design of its renowned KURO flat screen TVs. Building on the success of last year's LX01, the LX01BD and LX03BD are Pioneer’s first home cinema systems to include a Blu-ray Disc player, while the LX03 incorporates a DVD player.
 
 
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Equipment : Paradigm Reference Signature W5 Speakers Announced
 
Paradigm Reference Signature W5 Speakers AnnouncedParadigm Electronics Inc., an international leader in speaker design and manufacturing, today added new on-wall speakers to its Reference Signature speaker line. More than three feet in length to accommodate their six cutting-edge drivers, the Signature W5 and W5 C (center channel) speakers complement any wall-mounted flat-panel display or discreet A/V installation without sacrificing power or realism.

Each of the new Signature W5 models features a three-way crossover design that contributes to measurably superior dispersion both on- and off-axis, as well as breathtaking dynamic range. The speakers boast cutting-edge P-Be™ Pure-Beryllium dome tweeters and Co-PAL™ cobalt-infused pure-aluminum bass and midrange cones, along with the full suite of Paradigm Reference Signature Series v.2 technologies, including bronze-anodized die-cast aluminum chassis for all drivers, “Reference” phase-coherent precision crossover networks, and AVS™ airflow ventilation system cooling.
 
 
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Equipment : Turtle Beach® Announces Ear Force® X4 Wireless Xbox® 360 Headphones with Dolby® 5.1 Channel Surround Sound
 

Turtle Beach® Announces Ear Force® X4 Wireless Xbox® 360 Headphones with Dolby® 5.1 Channel Surround SoundLike its predecessor the Ear Force X3, the new X4 lets XBOX gamers concentrate on their game play by hearing every nuance while avoiding the distraction of any noise around them. The X4 takes this a step further with Dolby 5.1 surround sound that ignites the XBOX 360 experience with realistic positional sound cues emanating from all around the player. By combining Dolby 5.1 surround sound game audio, XBOX Live online chat and the freedom to move wirelessly around the room, the Ear Force X4 delivers the privacy, realism, and competitive edge that previously was unattainable on the Xbox 360 platform - an unprecedented industry first.


New Model Enables Surround Sound Gaming at All Hours Without Distraction to Gamers or Those Around Them


“Our previous generation of wireless XBOX 360 headphones improved XBOX gaming by combining enhanced stereo game sound with XBOX Live chat, for a personal experience that isn’t possible with speakers and an XBOX Communicator,” said Mike Carducci, Marketing Manager for Turtle Beach. “The addition of Dolby 5.1 channel surround sound in our new X4 expands the game action all around you. Unlike stereo headphones, you can hear every 3D sound cue as you communicate with teammates whose voices are inside your head. This, in addition to the other game-centric enhancements, such as Chat Boost™, mic monitoring and so on, makes us confident that the X4 will become a must-have accessory for serious XBOX 360 gamers.”

 
 
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Equipment : Acer Aspire 8920G: first laptop in the world with 5.1 speakers
 
Acer Aspire 8920G: first laptop in the world with 5.1 speakersThe Acer Aspire 8920 is the first laptop to support Dolby digital true surround 5.1 and be equipped with six built-in dynamic loudspeakers, including low-frequency dynamic loudspeaker acer tuba cineBass. The Acer Aspire 8920G is designed for professional and household purposes. The laptop also comes powered with high-end and valuable features. It comes with an 18.4″ widescreen notebook, together with a FULL HD 1920×1080 resolution that gives users a clear and wide view of all their operations. The stunning Acer CineCrystal Full HD display is really a sight to behold with its cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio; which is the best for viewing movies as it removes the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. Indeed, it is designed as an entertainment centre.
 
 
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Equipment : Harman Kardon introduces new audio/video receiver line-up
 

Harman Kardon introduces new audio/video receiver line-upHarman Kardon, Inc., announces its 2008 audio/video receiver lineup, marking one of the most significant product introductions in the company's history. The 7.2-channel AVR 755, 7.1-channel AVR 655, AVR 355 and AVR 255, and the 5.1-channel AVR 155 offer an extensive complement of industry-leading features and technologies, including HDMI 1.3a compatibility, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio decoding, home networking capability, a newly-developed, full-color, high definition graphical on-screen menu system, and many additional enhancements.

Complementing their best-in-class performance and ease of use, all of the receivers have an elegant, minimalist appearance, with gracefully rounded corners, a gloss-black top panel and dark graphite lower panel, all accented by soft white illumination.

 
 
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MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. RAVEL); Night on the Bare Mountain (orch. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV); Thwe Sorochinsky Fair: Introduction (orch. LIADOV); Khovantschina: Prelude; Dance of the ...

BEETHOVEN: Overtures = The Ruins Of Athens, Op.113; Coriolan, Op.62; Leonore, No.1, Op.138; The Creatures Of Prometheus, Op.43; Egmont; Leonore, No.3; Fidelio - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra / Sir Colin Davis - Stereo-only SACD Sony/TEAC
BEETHOVEN: Overtures = The Ruins Of Athens, Op.113; Coriolan, Op.62; Leonore, No.1, Op.138; The Creatures Of Prometheus, Op.43; Egmont, Op.84; Leonore, No.3, Op.72a; Fidelio, Op.72b - Bavarian Radio ...

RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18; Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 Dejan Lazic, piano/ London Philharmonic Orchestra/ Kiril Petrenko, conductor Channel Classics
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BEETHOVEN: Quartet in C Minor, Op. 18 No. 4; Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 130 with the Grosse Fugue Op. 133 Fry Street Quartet IsoMike
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