Multichannel Music News

NAD M15HD A/V Preamplifier

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:35:37 +0400

NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, introduces the Masters Series M15HD Surround Sound Preamplifier, a powerful, versatile component designed to serve as the "brains" of any surround sound system, at CEDIA EXPO '09. The M15HD offers NAD's exclusive Modular Design Construction (MDC) in addition to innovative circuit designs, proprietary operating software, broadcast-quality image processing, and exceptional sonic performance and value.

The modules for the M15HD come packed with advanced features that include dual 32-bit Aureus 7.1 high-speed DSPs by Texas Instruments; Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, and MultEQ Pro room correction technologies by Audyssey; decoding for advanced audio formats, including Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio; and Sigma Designs' VXP broadcast-quality image processor.

New Receivers: Integra DTR-30.1 and DTR-20.1

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:53:44 +0400

Integra has introduced two mid-priced audio-video receivers designed to provide state-of-the-art home theater performance plus sophisticated integration with home automation systems. The new Integra DTR-30.1 and DTR-20.1 are, respectively, 7.2- and 5.2-channel, two-zone AV receivers designed for modern high-definition audio and video systems. In addition, the DTR-30.1 is the first Integra A/V receiver that incorporates the new Dolby ProLogic IIz which lets installers offer their clients engaging sonic ambience in three dimensions, not just two.

New Sony receivers: the STR-DH500, the STR-DH700 and the STR-DH800

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:55:23 +0300

Three new receivers are to replace the existing STR-DG line-up: the STR-DH500, the STR-DH700 and the STR-DH800.

The STR-DH500 is a 5.1 channel receiver with 3 HDMI inputs and 1 output (switcher). It features Digital Cinema Auto Calibration and Digital Media Port, which allows you to release your music from your portable music players and PC via an optional adapter.

For those looking for more features, the STR-DH700 offers 7.1 channel with 3 HDMI inputs and 1 output (repeater). In addition to STR-DH500�s specification, the STR-DH700 supports x.v.Colour, Deep Colour and bi-amplification. With bi-amplification, separate power stages drive the low frequency and mid/high frequency outputs. It also supports S-AIR � the wireless rear speaker solution from Sony that brings true flexibility and convenience to home cinema configuration.

At the top of the DH range is the STR-DH800, completing the specification with 4 HDMI inputs and 1 output (repeater) and High Definition audio codecs Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio.

The STR-DH500 and the STR-DH700 will be launched in May, while the STR-DH800 will go on sale in July.

Yamaha 2009 A/V HD receivers lineup

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:18:23 +0300

Yamaha Electronics Corporation introduced a new line of versatile, high-performance AV receivers featuring the RX-V665 (MSRP: $549.95), successor to the RX-V663, the industry�s best-selling model in 2008, and the other four in the line - RX-V765, MSRP: $649.95; RX-V565, MSRP: $479.95; RX-V465, MSRP: $379.95; and RX-V365, MSRP $249.95.

SACD/Blu-ray player ezGear bluCobra EZ3000

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:35:00 +0300

The EZ3000 is the first in the new BluCobra line of products from ezGear. BluCobra Blu-ray players include a full host of features you get with higher end models at an affordable price.

Formats

The BluCobra EZ3000 is a multi-format player that supports DVD, SACD and Blu-ray with full 1080p/24Hz output. For TVs that support lower resolutions, the player will also provide output in 1080i, 720P, and 480i. Composite video is also supported. The EZ3000 supports BD Profile 1.1 (Bonus View) and BD-ROM as well.

Denon releases first ever Blu-ray/SACD/DVD-Audio player: Denon DVD-A1UD

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:22:04 +0300

Denon Electronics announced first universal HD audio/video player, supporting Blu-ray, SACD & DVD-Audio formats: Denon DVD-A1UD. Player also reads DVD Video, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW and files from SD / SDHC card slot, including WMA/MP3 music, DivX 6 video, JPEG. HDMI Ver.1.3 interface supports 1080/60p, 1080/24p video output and, with Denon Link 4, direct DSD audio output with jitter reduction. More details can be found in translated from Japanese press release.

Player will ship in Japan by the end of January 2009, priced at 546,000 yen (5879$) in black or silver. A European launch will follow in March 2009, priced at 4000€.

New HD AV-receiver Kenwood KRF-V930H-S

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:13:01 +0300

Kenwood announced a new AV-receiver, the KRF-V930H-S.

New model provides a maximum output power of 130W x7 (6Ω) with a THD of 0.09%, a frequency response of 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+0dB～-3dB), a signal noise ratio of 105dB, supports most audio formats such as DTS-HD� Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX�. Two HDMI inputs and one output. It also features an HDMI/DSP Module jointly product by Victor and Kenwood, 32 Floating Point DSPs, Pure Audio Mode Technology, Auto Room EQ, and iPod Control Function.

Available at the beginning of November, it will cost around 800$.

Sherwood Newcastle R-972 AV Receiver with Trinnov Optimizer

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:00:41 +0300

Sherwood Newcastle Is this the most advanced A/V receiver on the planet? Thanks to its Trinnov Optimizer Room Correction system, the Sherwood Newcastle R-972 just may be.

This flagship receiver in the high-performance Sherwood Newcastle line-up, winner of the Innovations 2008 award at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, delivers 100 watts RMS per channel to 7 channels, provides lossless audio decoding for Blu-Ray and HD-DVD discs via dual Ti 32-bit DSP chips and is HDMI 1.3 enabled with 1080p video scaling via its Silicon Optix Reon processor.

Sony VAIO JS1 Notebook Reads and Records SACD

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:02:20 +0400

The VAIO JS1-Series all-in-one PC seems to offer buyers the impossible: it has a large, high-resolution screen, yet it takes up less desk space than most notebooks. It achieves this apparent contradiction by virtue of its sleek and stylish design. The compact keyboard can be slotted underneath the main unit when not in use, leaving only a modest footprint on the desk. Even when the keyboard is out, the JS1-Series takes up remarkably little room.

While the large screen is ideal for photo editing, the JS1 also scores well when it comes to the audio side of things. Movie soundtracks are enhanced by Dolby Home Theatre� technology which creates an impressive virtual surround sound effect, and audiophiles can take advantage of the special features offered by Sony�s Sound Reality signal processor chip built into the system.

This can handle Super Audio CD (SA-CD), allowing the JS1 to record, edit and play music at SA-CD quality, and even upgrade older recordings to the new standard.

Sound Reality can up-convert conventional CD-quality music into uncompressed Direct Stream Digital (DSD) format. Using the pre-installed SonicStage Mastering Studio software, the DSD signal can be re-mastered into 5.1 Super Audio CD, revitalising the original.

SACD/DVD-Audio player Onkyo DV-SP506

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:22:46 +0400

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.