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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Harman Kardon's MS 150 speaker dock supports multiple devices, $600 pricetag (video)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/harman-kardons-ms-150-speaker-dock-supports-multiple-devices/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/harman-kardons-ms-150-speaker-dock-supports-multiple-devices/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/harman-kardons-ms-150-speaker-dock-supports-multiple-devices/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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Some folks get along just dandy with an iPod and a speaker dock, but if you need a rig that'll handle more sources, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/harman+kardon/">Harman Kardon</a> hopes to have you covered with MS 150 -- which bears more than a passing resemblance to the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/bowers-and-wilkins-downsizes-with-zeppelin-mini-ipod-speaker/">Zeppelin Mini</a>. This stereo system comes loaded with an iPhone dock, CD drive and FM tuner, along with a flood of auxiliary connections not limited to its headphone jacks and subwoofer output. It's even sporting an LCD display so you'll know what's pumping out of its 30 watt drivers. The MS 150 is available now from Harman Kardon, but all of its functionality will cost you -- it's priced at a whopping $600. Hey, at least it comes with a remote. You'll find full details in the PR and video demo below.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/harman-kardons-ms-150-speaker-dock-supports-multiple-devices/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Harman Kardon's MS 150 speaker dock supports multiple devices, $600 pricetag (video)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/harman-kardons-ms-150-speaker-dock-supports-multiple-devices/">Harman Kardon's MS 150 speaker dock supports multiple devices, $600 pricetag (video)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:24:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/harman-kardons-ms-150-speaker-dock-supports-multiple-devices/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20069770/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/harman-kardons-ms-150-speaker-dock-supports-multiple-devices/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>android</category><category>apple</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>dock</category><category>Harman Audio</category><category>Harman Kardon</category><category>Harman Kardon MS 150</category><category>HarmanAudio</category><category>HarmanKardon</category><category>HarmanKardonMs150</category><category>ios</category><category>iphone</category><category>ipod</category><category>minipost</category><category>MS 150</category><category>Ms150</category><category>radio</category><category>speaker dock</category><category>speaker system</category><category>SpeakerDock</category><category>SpeakerSystem</category><category>video</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Pollicino]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:24:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaleidescape releases Cinema One DVD movie server, appeals to the toddler film buff set]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/kaleidescape-releases-cinema-one-dvd-movie-server-appeals-to-th/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/kaleidescape-releases-cinema-one-dvd-movie-server-appeals-to-th/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/kaleidescape-releases-cinema-one-dvd-movie-server-appeals-to-th/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/kaleidescape-releases-cinema-one-dvd-movie-server-appeals-to-th/"><img hspace="4" height="354" border="0" width="479" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/kaleidescape-cinema-one-engadget.jpg" /></a></div>
Despite the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/kaleidescape-gets-in-line-behind-realdvd-for-rough-treatment/">legal hoopla</a> related to its DVD ripping practices, Kaleidescape is still releasing high-end media servers designed to save the rich (and now their spawn) from the hassle of opening a movie box. The Cinema One is its latest and most affordable creation to date, but still costs a hefty $4,999. For the most part, the server is just a cheaper replacement to 2009's <a href="http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/03/kaleidescape-intros-whole-home-mini-system-cuts-prices-on-oth/">Mini System</a>, that can store up to 225 DVDs or 2,500 CDs for instant access. It also sports the same hassle-free setup, but adds a new wrinkle in the form of kid-friendly features. Specifically, a junior remote is included in addition to the standard version, which triggers a simplified system UI anytime it's used. While we're all for toddlers being able to watch their favorite content too, at this price we'd have rather seen support for Blu-rays and dare we say Netflix streaming. Then again, we aren't in the best position to judge the value of a digital babysitter. For more shots of the kiddo UI and remote check out the gallery below, otherwise read the full PR after the break. <br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/kaleidescape-cinema-one/">Kaleidescape Cinema One</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/kaleidescape-cinema-one/#3636023"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/child-remoteengadget_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Kaleidescape Cinema One Kid Friendly Remote" title="Kaleidescape Cinema One Kid Friendly Remote" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/kaleidescape-cinema-one/#3636024"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/child-ui-movie-covers-elmoengadget_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Kaleidescape Cinema One Kid Friendly UI" title="Kaleidescape Cinema One Kid Friendly UI" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/kaleidescape-cinema-one/#3636025"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/child-ui-movie-collections-elmoengadget_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Kaleidescape Cinema One Kid Friendly UI 2" title="Kaleidescape Cinema One Kid Friendly UI 2" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/kaleidescape-releases-cinema-one-dvd-movie-server-appeals-to-th/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Kaleidescape releases Cinema One DVD movie server, appeals to the toddler film buff set</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/kaleidescape-releases-cinema-one-dvd-movie-server-appeals-to-th/">Kaleidescape releases Cinema One DVD movie server, appeals to the toddler film buff set</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:05:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/kaleidescape-releases-cinema-one-dvd-movie-server-appeals-to-th/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19746089/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/kaleidescape-releases-cinema-one-dvd-movie-server-appeals-to-th/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd player</category><category>CD players</category><category>cd server</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>CdPlayers</category><category>CdServer</category><category>child friendly</category><category>ChildFriendly</category><category>Cinema One</category><category>CinemaOne</category><category>dvd</category><category>DVD server</category><category>DvdPlayer</category><category>dvds</category><category>DvdServer</category><category>Kaleidescape</category><category>Kaleidescape Cinema One</category><category>Kaleidescape Mini System</category><category>KaleidescapeCinemaOne</category><category>KaleidescapeMiniSystem</category><category>kid friendly</category><category>KidFriendly</category><category>media server</category><category>MediaServer</category><category>mini system</category><category>MiniSystem</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben Bowers]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:05:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony's last cassette-blastin' boom box is precisely how Ruff Ryders roll('d)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/sonys-last-cassette-blastin-boom-box-is-precisely-how-ruff-ryd/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/sonys-last-cassette-blastin-boom-box-is-precisely-how-ruff-ryd/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/sonys-last-cassette-blastin-boom-box-is-precisely-how-ruff-ryd/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/sonys-last-cassette-blastin-boom-box-is-precisely-how-ruff-ryd/"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/05/5-18-10-sonycassetteboombox600.jpg" /></a></div>
Sony may not shed a tear for the 3.5-inch floppy disk when it <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/sony-shutting-down-japanese-floppy-disk-sales-by-march-2011-kil/">meets its maker in March</a>, but you'd better believe the company's crafted a retirement plan for the format <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/29/13-year-old-trades-ipod-for-walkman-reports-on-mysterious-ancie/4">that propelled it</a> to fame: the compact cassette. To be fair, the CFD-A110 CD / cassette boom box above isn't actually a new product -- it's a relabeled CFD-A100TV from 2003 minus the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/06/japan-to-use-700mhz-band-for-inter-vehicle-communications-system/">nigh-obsolete analog TV band</a> -- but if you're rocking magnetic mix tapes we're guessing you'll welcome this blast from the past. For your projected &yen;20,000 (about $215) you'll get a pair of full-range speakers, 14 AM/FM presets, an external microphone port for karaoke and a remote when it launches in Japan this June 21st. What that <em>won't</em> buy you, however, is an obnoxiously large gilded chain, a beefed up left shoulder for carrying it around, and a time machine needed to actually fit in while using this. Ya heard?<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/sonys-last-cassette-blastin-boom-box-is-precisely-how-ruff-ryd/">Sony's last cassette-blastin' boom box is precisely how Ruff Ryders roll('d)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 19 May 2010 08:04:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/sonys-last-cassette-blastin-boom-box-is-precisely-how-ruff-ryd/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19482035/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/sonys-last-cassette-blastin-boom-box-is-precisely-how-ruff-ryd/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>awesome</category><category>boom box</category><category>BoomBox</category><category>cassette</category><category>cd</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>CFD-A100TV</category><category>death</category><category>kill</category><category>killed</category><category>milestone</category><category>music</category><category>old school</category><category>OldSchool</category><category>retro</category><category>sony</category><category>stereo</category><category>tape</category><category>vintage</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Hollister]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 08:04:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pure Oasis, Sensia and Sirocco 550 internet radios hands-on]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/pure-oasis-sensia-and-sirocco-550-internet-radios-hands-on/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/pure-oasis-sensia-and-sirocco-550-internet-radios-hands-on/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/pure-oasis-sensia-and-sirocco-550-internet-radios-hands-on/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/5v01amertckn3rvb.jpg" /></div>
Pure's WiFi-enabled radios are <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/pure-bursts-onto-us-scene-with-five-internet-radios/">making their US debut</a> here at CES, and we've gotten to grips with the top trio on offer. The Oasis (pictured above) is a weatherproofed, rubber-rich unit, which can resist splashes of water and go on for between 10 and 15 hours on a single charge. We agree it looks like a durable machine, but -- while it can reach some pretty high volumes -- the sound itself was predictably lacking at the furthest ends of bass and treble. Moving up in the world to the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/20/pure-sensia-dab-wifi-radio-gains-touchscreen-streaming-and-fa/">Sensia</a> delivers a snazzier touchscreen interface with built-in Facebook and Twitter integration, but we clashed with some deal-breaking lag while using it. Finally, the top tier Sirocco 550 offers a more conventional styling to go along with a CD player (those still exist?) and an iPod / iPhone dock. Priced at $249, $349 and $449, respectively, these should all find American shelves to sing from by the middle of this year.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/pure-oasis-sirocco-550-and-sensia-internet-radios-hands-on/">Pure Oasis, Sirocco 550 and Sensia internet radios hands-on</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/pure-oasis-sirocco-550-and-sensia-internet-radios-hands-on/#2603583"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/5v19dsc_0054vb_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/pure-oasis-sirocco-550-and-sensia-internet-radios-hands-on/#2603589"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/5v25dsc_0042vb_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/pure-oasis-sirocco-550-and-sensia-internet-radios-hands-on/#2603571"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/5v08dsc_0039vb_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/pure-oasis-sirocco-550-and-sensia-internet-radios-hands-on/#2603568"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/5v05dsc_0036vb_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/pure-oasis-sirocco-550-and-sensia-internet-radios-hands-on/#2603574"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/5v10dsc_0043vb_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/pure-oasis-sensia-and-sirocco-550-internet-radios-hands-on/">Pure Oasis, Sensia and Sirocco 550 internet radios hands-on</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/pure-oasis-sensia-and-sirocco-550-internet-radios-hands-on/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19310395/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/pure-oasis-sensia-and-sirocco-550-internet-radios-hands-on/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>ces</category><category>ces 2010</category><category>Ces2010</category><category>dab</category><category>dab radio</category><category>DabRadio</category><category>hands-on</category><category>internet radio</category><category>internet radios</category><category>InternetRadio</category><category>InternetRadios</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>oasis</category><category>pure</category><category>pure oasis</category><category>pure sensia</category><category>PureOasis</category><category>PureSensia</category><category>radio</category><category>radios</category><category>sensia</category><category>sirocco</category><category>sirocco 550</category><category>Sirocco550</category><category>wifi</category><category>wifi radio</category><category>WifiRadio</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vlad Savov]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Fidelity's $3,200 Impression II weds CD player, tube amp and overkill]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.grantfidelity.com/site/Grant_Fidelity_CD-1000"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/09/grant-cd-1000.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
See that? That's a $3,200 <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CDplayer/">CD player</a>, which will be impossible to justify for pretty much anyone <em>not</em> featured on Joan Rivers' newest TV show. Designed and produced by Grant Fidelity, the CD-1000 Impression II packs a high-end Sanyo CD drive, tube analog output, tube headphone amplifier and a rather basic display screen, while the "anti-vibration aluminum chassis" tries as hard as it can to look both unorthodox and absurdly expensive. It's hard to say if your burnt MP3 discs will actually sound better on this thing (okay, so they won't), but at least you can rest easy knowing that shipping on this 50 pound beast is completely gratis.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/09/08/grant-fidelity-reference-tube-cd-1000-player-aka-the-impression-ii/">OhGizmo</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/other-formats/" rel="tag">Other formats</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/players/" rel="tag">Players</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/">Grant Fidelity's $3,200 Impression II weds CD player, tube amp and overkill</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.grantfidelity.com/site/Grant_Fidelity_CD-1000>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19155117/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>cd</category><category>cd player</category><category>CD-1000</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>expensive</category><category>Grant Fidelity</category><category>GrantFidelity</category><category>hd</category><category>home audio</category><category>HomeAudio</category><category>impression 2</category><category>impression II</category><category>Impression2</category><category>ImpressionIi</category><category>luxury</category><category>music</category><category>other formats</category><category>otherformats</category><category>tube</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:58:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Fidelity's $3,200 Impression II weds CD player, tube amp and overkill]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.grantfidelity.com/site/Grant_Fidelity_CD-1000"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/09/grant-cd-1000.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
See that? That's a $3,200 <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CDplayer/">CD player</a>, which will be impossible to justify for pretty much anyone <em>not</em> featured on Joan Rivers' newest TV show. Designed and produced by Grant Fidelity, the CD-1000 Impression II packs a high-end Sanyo CD drive, tube analog output, tube headphone amplifier and a rather basic display screen, while the "anti-vibration aluminum chassis" tries as hard as it can to look both unorthodox and absurdly expensive. It's hard to say if your burnt MP3 discs will actually sound better on this thing (okay, so they won't), but at least you can rest easy knowing that shipping on this 50 pound beast is completely gratis.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/09/08/grant-fidelity-reference-tube-cd-1000-player-aka-the-impression-ii/">OhGizmo</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/">Grant Fidelity's $3,200 Impression II weds CD player, tube amp and overkill</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.grantfidelity.com/site/Grant_Fidelity_CD-1000>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19155104/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/grant-fidelitys-3-200-impression-ii-weds-cd-player-tube-amp-a/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>cd</category><category>cd player</category><category>CD-1000</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>expensive</category><category>Grant Fidelity</category><category>GrantFidelity</category><category>home audio</category><category>HomeAudio</category><category>impression 2</category><category>impression II</category><category>Impression2</category><category>ImpressionIi</category><category>luxury</category><category>music</category><category>tube</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:58:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony's newest remote control ships with a Z200iR compact music system (updated)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-s/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-s/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-s/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://presscentre.sony.eu/content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375&amp;NewsAreaID=2"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/07/sony_041657_0609-600pxl.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
It's not often that a remote control becomes the centerpiece of a product launch, but man, would you look at that. That's the remote for Sony's NAS-Z200iR, a WiFi-enabled shelf audio system with slot-loading CD and iPod dock. The Z200iR is DLNA-certified so it works with any <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/dlna">DLNA device</a> in your home including NAS boxes and of course, your PC or Mac. The re-chargeable remote features a 3.5-inch LCD display that gives you full control over sourced media including Internet radio, integrated AM/FM tuner, or devices connected via the Z200iR's USB or audio-in ports. The sound comes courtesy of a pair of independent, 20-watt speaker enclosures with double neodymium magnets used to drive the bass. A simpler, WiFi-less CMT-Z100iR system will launch first in July with the Z200iR headed to Europe in mid September. Sorry, no prices announced so no joy.<br /><br /><strong>Update</strong>: Ready for the pricing? The <a href="http://www.sony.de/pressrelease/id/1237475604222">German press release</a> has the Z200iR at &euro;699. That's nearly $1,000 for a compact sound system that sits on a shelf. Way to go Sony, way to go.<br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-system/">Sony's newest remote control ships with a Z200iR compact music system</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-system/#2117395"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/07/sony-092450_3_hfx-118_z200ir_2-dock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-system/#2117392"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/07/sony-cmt-z100ir_b_e_t-dock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-system/#2117394"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/07/sony-home_hires-dock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-system/#2117397"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/07/sony-jfk_001-dock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-system/#2117393"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/07/sony-sony_041657_0609-dock_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><br />[Thanks, Daniel O.]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-s/">Sony's newest remote control ships with a Z200iR compact music system (updated)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:38:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://presscentre.sony.eu/content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375&amp;NewsAreaID=2>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-s/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19083427/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/sonys-newest-remote-control-ships-with-a-z200ir-compact-music-s/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>cmt-z100ir</category><category>dock</category><category>ipod</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>nas-z200ir</category><category>remote control</category><category>RemoteControl</category><category>shelf system</category><category>ShelfSystem</category><category>sony</category><category>z100ir</category><category>z200ir</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Ricker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:38:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonoro Eklipse clock radio / iPod dock gets official, priced]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/13/sonoro-eklipse-clock-radio-ipod-dock-gets-official-priced/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/13/sonoro-eklipse-clock-radio-ipod-dock-gets-official-priced/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/13/sonoro-eklipse-clock-radio-ipod-dock-gets-official-priced/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.unicahome.com/p49131/sonoro/eklipse-cd-clock-radio-w-ipod-dock-by-sonoro.html"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/06/sonoro-eklipse-06-12-09.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>
This one's been making the rounds in Europe for some time now, and finally <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/31/sonoro-eklipse-ipod-cd-sound-system-hits-the-fcc/">passed through the FCC</a> late last year, but it looks like Sonoro's Eklipse iPod dock / CD player / clock radio has only just recently gotten fully official in the US, and given a price. Unfortunately, while it has dropped a bit compared to the Euro conversion, it is still a fairly hefty $550, which will buy you 7.5W of power output, a nice little OLED display, a compact remote, and an auxiliary jack in case the iPod dock and slot-load CD player aren't enough options for you. There's still no official word on a release date, however, but it looks like at least one retailer is now taking pre-orders for it.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/06/12/sonora-eklipse-cd-clock-radio-with-ipod-dock/">OhGizmo!</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/13/sonoro-eklipse-clock-radio-ipod-dock-gets-official-priced/">Sonoro Eklipse clock radio / iPod dock gets official, priced</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:36:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.unicahome.com/p49131/sonoro/eklipse-cd-clock-radio-w-ipod-dock-by-sonoro.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/13/sonoro-eklipse-clock-radio-ipod-dock-gets-official-priced/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19065757/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/13/sonoro-eklipse-clock-radio-ipod-dock-gets-official-priced/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>clock radio</category><category>ClockRadio</category><category>eklipse</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>radio</category><category>sonoro eklipse</category><category>SonoroEklipse</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Melanson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:36:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEGO Boombox looks sweet, still can't make your kid's music sound good]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/lego-boombox-looks-good-wont-make-your-kids-music-sound-good/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/lego-boombox-looks-good-wont-make-your-kids-music-sound-good/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/lego-boombox-looks-good-wont-make-your-kids-music-sound-good/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="left"><a href="http://digiblue.com/lego/boombox.html"><img hspace="4" border="0" align="right" vspace="14" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/04/legodigiblueboomboxapr09.jpg" /></a>The collaboration between LEGO and Digital Blue has already produced a couple of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/digital+blue">interesting gadgets for the wee ones</a>, so here's another one to add to the stack. The <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/LEGO/">LEGO</a> Boombox is a decidedly low-techish CD player / AM/FM radio, with two 1 watt speakers, and a few buttons to boot. The saving grace of this little guy is obviously its shape -- which is awesome -- but we really need to know if its going to come in other colors (like hot pink) before we can think about buying it. This bad boy is going to be available sometime this summer, and it'll run $39.99</div><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/lego-boombox-looks-good-wont-make-your-kids-music-sound-good/">LEGO Boombox looks sweet, still can't make your kid's music sound good</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:27:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://digiblue.com/lego/boombox.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/lego-boombox-looks-good-wont-make-your-kids-music-sound-good/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1520082/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/lego-boombox-looks-good-wont-make-your-kids-music-sound-good/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>boom box</category><category>boombox</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>digital blue</category><category>DigitalBlue</category><category>home entertainment</category><category>HomeEntertainment</category><category>kids</category><category>lego</category><category>lego boombox</category><category>LegoBoombox</category><category>portable audio</category><category>PortableAudio</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura June]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:27:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotiva's ERC-1 reference CD player ships next month for $399]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/15/emotivas-erc-1-reference-cd-player-ships-next-month-for-399/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/15/emotivas-erc-1-reference-cd-player-ships-next-month-for-399/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/15/emotivas-erc-1-reference-cd-player-ships-next-month-for-399/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://emotiva.com/news.shtm"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/03/3-13-09-emotiva-erc-1-cd-player-.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
If you're lovin' that post-modern / art deco look that <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Emotiva/">Emotiva</a> has going on, and you're a sucker for all things audiophile, we've got just the thing to make you $399 poorer. Said outfit has just revealed that its ERC-1 reference CD player will be arriving next month, and aside from the unmistakable design, it'll also bring along Burr Brown OPA2131 Op-amps, an Analog Devices 1955 DAC and a 24 bit-processor. You'll also find (well, you <em>will</em> if you crack things open) separate and sealed power supplies for each working mechanism, which supposedly ensures noise-free listening. Oh, and then there's the glowing blue CD slot, which is totally worth four bills in and of itself.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/other-hardware/" rel="tag">Other hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/players/" rel="tag">Players</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/others/" rel="tag">Others</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/15/emotivas-erc-1-reference-cd-player-ships-next-month-for-399/">Emotiva's ERC-1 reference CD player ships next month for $399</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:52:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://emotiva.com/news.shtm>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/15/emotivas-erc-1-reference-cd-player-ships-next-month-for-399/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1487958/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/15/emotivas-erc-1-reference-cd-player-ships-next-month-for-399/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>audiophile</category><category>cd</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>Emotiva</category><category>ERC-1</category><category>hd</category><category>other hardware</category><category>otherhardware</category><category>others</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:52:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marantz shows off CR502 all-in-one music system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/marantz-shows-off-cr502-all-in-one-music-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/marantz-shows-off-cr502-all-in-one-music-system/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/marantz-shows-off-cr502-all-in-one-music-system/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/audio/hi-fi-radio/marantz-launches-all-in-one-music-player-540580"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/02/2-24-09-marantz-cr502.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
While <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Marantz/">Marantz</a> is still generally sticking to its bread-and-butter <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/marantzs-sr6003-av-receiver-gets-reviewed-deemed-fantastic/">AV receiver</a> offerings, there's nothing wrong with a little diversion every now and then to see just how successful a new initiative can be. The CR502 micro audio system possesses two stereo amplifiers, each of which pack 25-watts of power. There's a built-in CD player, a DAB radio tuner and a nice array of inputs and outputs (USB 2.0 included) to complement the clock radio function. Of course, that whole "Marantz" logo helps explain the lofty &pound;499 ($718) price tag, but if you've got it to blow, your night stand will thank you ad nauseam.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://stuff.tv/News/Marantz-shows-off-CR502-allinone-hifi/11905/">Stuff</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/other-hardware/" rel="tag">Other hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/players/" rel="tag">Players</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/others/" rel="tag">Others</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/marantz-shows-off-cr502-all-in-one-music-system/">Marantz shows off CR502 all-in-one music system</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:38:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.techradar.com/news/audio/hi-fi-radio/marantz-launches-all-in-one-music-player-540580>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/marantz-shows-off-cr502-all-in-one-music-system/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1470559/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/25/marantz-shows-off-cr502-all-in-one-music-system/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>cr502</category><category>hd</category><category>Marantz</category><category>music player</category><category>music system</category><category>MusicPlayer</category><category>MusicSystem</category><category>other hardware</category><category>otherhardware</category><category>others</category><category>uk</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:38:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[JVC brings seven new in-dash CD receivers: Bluetooth, USB, iTunes tagging]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/jvc-brings-seven-new-in-dash-cd-receivers-bluetooth-usb-itune/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/jvc-brings-seven-new-in-dash-cd-receivers-bluetooth-usb-itune/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/jvc-brings-seven-new-in-dash-cd-receivers-bluetooth-usb-itune/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.jvc.com/press/index.jsp?item=696&amp;pageID=1"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/01/ces09-jvc-cdreceiver.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
JVC's hittin' hot and heavy today at <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CES/">CES</a>, and in you've been wondering when you'd see something for your vehicle, here's your sign. JVC Mobile is introducing seven new in-dash receivers today, with the flagship KD-R900 ($269.95) packing dual USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth, 3-Band Parametric iEQ, variable-color illumination display, a remote remote and a MOS-FET 50W x 4 internal amplifier. For the nitty-gritty on the other half dozen, head on down to the read link.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/ces/" rel="tag">CES</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/transportation/" rel="tag">Transportation</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/jvc-brings-seven-new-in-dash-cd-receivers-bluetooth-usb-itune/">JVC brings seven new in-dash CD receivers: Bluetooth, USB, iTunes tagging</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:57:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.jvc.com/press/index.jsp?item=696&amp;pageID=1>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/jvc-brings-seven-new-in-dash-cd-receivers-bluetooth-usb-itune/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1421757/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/jvc-brings-seven-new-in-dash-cd-receivers-bluetooth-usb-itune/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd player</category><category>cd receiver</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>CdReceiver</category><category>ces</category><category>ces 2009</category><category>Ces2009</category><category>in-dash</category><category>JVC</category><category>radio</category><category>stereo</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:57:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS Audio debuting world's first HRx disc player at CES]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/31/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/31/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/31/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.hometoys.com/news_detail.php?id=12691532"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadgethd.com/media/2008/12/12-30-08-pwt-silver-front-v.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
Oh, brother -- yet another <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/08/will-blu-ray-audio-discs-take-off-or-flounder-aimlessly-a-la-dv/">high resolution audio format</a> to worry over. Just when you thought you could pick up Denon's forthcoming <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/05/denon-prices-dvd-a1udci-universal-blu-ray-player-for-us-market/">universal Blu-ray player</a> and be done with it comes HRx. The format, which is hyped up by Reference Recordings and is literally high-res WAV files toasted onto DVD media, cannot be played back in traditional DVD / DVD-Audio decks. Instead, you'll need PS Audio's PerfectWave Transport Memory Player. Until now, folks (all three of them) have simply been ripping the files onto PCs or music servers for playback, but the item you see above will indeed handle CDs and HRx DVDs, the latter of which delivers 24-bit, 176kHz sound. There's no mention of a price or eventual release date, but something this specialized just can't be cheap. We mean, it just <em>can't be</em>.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/31/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/">PS Audio debuting world's first HRx disc player at CES</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.hometoys.com/news_detail.php?id=12691532>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/31/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1415393/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/31/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>audiophile</category><category>cd player</category><category>CD transport</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>CdTransport</category><category>DAC</category><category>HRX</category><category>music</category><category>perfectwave</category><category>perfectwave transport</category><category>PerfectwaveTransport</category><category>PS Audio</category><category>PsAudio</category><category>PWD</category><category>PWT</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:01:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS Audio debuting world's first HRx disc player at CES]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.hometoys.com/news_detail.php?id=12691532"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/12/12-30-08-pwt-silver-front-v.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
Oh, brother -- yet another <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/08/will-blu-ray-audio-discs-take-off-or-flounder-aimlessly-a-la-dv/">high resolution audio format</a> to worry over. Just when you thought you could pick up Denon's forthcoming <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/denon-prices-dvd-a1udci-universal-blu-ray-player-for-us-market/">universal Blu-ray player</a> and be done with it comes HRx. The format, which is hyped up by Reference Recordings and is literally high-res WAV files toasted onto DVD media, cannot be played back in traditional DVD / DVD-Audio decks. Instead, you'll need PS Audio's PerfectWave Transport Memory Player. Until now, folks (all three of them) have simply been ripping the files onto PCs or music servers for playback, but the item you see above will indeed handle CDs and HRx DVDs, the latter of which delivers 24-bit, 176kHz sound. There's no mention of a price or eventual release date, but something this specialized just can't be cheap. We mean, it just <em>can't be</em>.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/other-formats/" rel="tag">Other formats</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/players/" rel="tag">Players</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/others/" rel="tag">Others</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/">PS Audio debuting world's first HRx disc player at CES</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.hometoys.com/news_detail.php?id=12691532>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1414779/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/ps-audio-debuting-worlds-first-hrx-disc-player-at-ces/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>audiophile</category><category>cd player</category><category>CD transport</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>CdTransport</category><category>DAC</category><category>hd</category><category>HRX</category><category>music</category><category>other formats</category><category>otherformats</category><category>others</category><category>perfectwave</category><category>perfectwave transport</category><category>PerfectwaveTransport</category><category>PS Audio</category><category>PsAudio</category><category>PWD</category><category>PWT</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:01:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAD rolls out two-channel components for CES]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/26/nad-rolls-out-two-channel-components-for-ces/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/26/nad-rolls-out-two-channel-components-for-ces/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/26/nad-rolls-out-two-channel-components-for-ces/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.hometoys.com/news_detail_rss.php?id=14533523"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/12/20081222-nadc725bee.jpg" alt="NAD C 725BEE stereo receiver" /></a><br /></div>
Swinging to an opposite extreme from its $1,600 <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/T587/">T587</a> Blu-ray deck, NAD is aiming for the budget-conscious stereophiles with the Classic Series set to appear at CES 2009. In the lineup are three amps, a pair of CD players, a stereo preamp and even an old-style stereo receiver. Trickle down tech from the top-of-the-line Masters Series components in the form of Class A gain modules, beefy chassis construction and other goodies is promising, but you know these pieces can't carry rock bottom prices with that kind of circuitry. Still, NAD has always been about "audiophile approved" sound at a fair price, and the spec-obsessed would be wise to consider the power ratings as conservative. If you've still got a foot in the redbook two-channel world, hit the link for details.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/other-hardware/" rel="tag">Other hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/receivers/" rel="tag">Receivers</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/others/" rel="tag">Others</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/26/nad-rolls-out-two-channel-components-for-ces/">NAD rolls out two-channel components for CES</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.hometoys.com/news_detail_rss.php?id=14533523>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/26/nad-rolls-out-two-channel-components-for-ces/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1408922/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/26/nad-rolls-out-two-channel-components-for-ces/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>amplifier</category><category>C 165BEE</category><category>C 275BEE</category><category>C 375BEE</category><category>C 545BEE</category><category>C 565BEE</category><category>C 725BEE</category><category>C165bee</category><category>C275bee</category><category>C326BEE</category><category>C375bee</category><category>C545bee</category><category>C565bee</category><category>C725bee</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>hd</category><category>nad</category><category>other hardware</category><category>otherhardware</category><category>others</category><category>receivers</category><category>stereo</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Kim]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenwood trots out iPhone-compatible I-K50 head unit]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/20/kenwood-trots-out-iphone-compatible-i-k50-head-unit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/20/kenwood-trots-out-iphone-compatible-i-k50-head-unit/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/20/kenwood-trots-out-iphone-compatible-i-k50-head-unit/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fav.watch.impress.co.jp%2Fdocs%2F20081219%2Fkenwood.htm&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/12/12-19-08-i-k50.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
We suspect the whole "iPhone-friendly" bit is more marketing hoopla than anything else, as <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Kenwood/">Kenwood</a>'s I-K50 head unit definitely lacks a straight-up dock connector, but that doesn't mean it won't play nice with Apple's latest handset. Boasting a USB port right on the front, the single-DIN deck gets down with iPods, iPhones and practically any DAP or PMP with a USB connector. Of course, it also supports those antiquated discs we Earthlings call "CDs," and the front-mounted auxiliary input makes it really easy to connect any source with a headphone output. It's set to drop in around a month in Japan for &yen;23,100 ($259).<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/08/12/19/kenwood.intros.i.k50.deck/">iPodNN</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/20/kenwood-trots-out-iphone-compatible-i-k50-head-unit/">Kenwood trots out iPhone-compatible I-K50 head unit</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:43:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fav.watch.impress.co.jp%2Fdocs%2F20081219%2Fkenwood.htm&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/20/kenwood-trots-out-iphone-compatible-i-k50-head-unit/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1407327/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/20/kenwood-trots-out-iphone-compatible-i-k50-head-unit/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>car</category><category>car stereo</category><category>CarStereo</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>head unit</category><category>HeadUnit</category><category>I-K50</category><category>in-car</category><category>Kenwood</category><category>portable audio</category><category>portableaudio</category><category>radio</category><category>stereo</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:43:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portable CD players see a resurgence in the UK]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/portable-cd-players-see-a-resurgence-in-the-uk/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/portable-cd-players-see-a-resurgence-in-the-uk/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/portable-cd-players-see-a-resurgence-in-the-uk/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/3659992/Discman-makes-a-comeback-as-cheap-gadgets-win-the-day-over-complex-technology.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/12/12-7-08-sony-discman.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
Unless you have some unexplained obsession with gadgets of yesteryear, you probably haven't been paying close attention to how many brands of portable CD players your local retailers have been stocking. According to Currys over in the UK, however, it's being pressured to order up truckloads of 'em to satisfy the 50 percent uptick in demand compared to last year. Moreover, John Lewis (a department store) has begun stocking the units again some four years after originally putting them to rest. Analysts are asserting that the lagging <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/economy/">economy</a> is leading people to select these devices as stocking stuffers, with their ease-of-use and rock-bottom prices making them highly attractive in the current market. Word to the wise, though -- chances are that special someone would much prefer a low-end 1GB DAP over something they probably already have. Or, you know, a<em> Pizza Express</em> gift card.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/portable-cd-players-see-a-resurgence-in-the-uk/">Portable CD players see a resurgence in the UK</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:12:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/3659992/Discman-makes-a-comeback-as-cheap-gadgets-win-the-day-over-complex-technology.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/portable-cd-players-see-a-resurgence-in-the-uk/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1393914/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/portable-cd-players-see-a-resurgence-in-the-uk/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>compact disc</category><category>CompactDisc</category><category>economy</category><category>global</category><category>portable cd player</category><category>PortableCdPlayer</category><category>uk</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:12:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenwood's CR-iP500 will do the All Black haka with your iPod]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/25/kenwoods-cr-ip500-will-do-the-all-black-haka-with-your-ipod/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/25/kenwoods-cr-ip500-will-do-the-all-black-haka-with-your-ipod/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/25/kenwoods-cr-ip500-will-do-the-all-black-haka-with-your-ipod/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://74.125.93.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;u=http://www.kenwood.com/newsrelease/2008/20081125_01.html&amp;usg=ALkJrhj6HAWBgQRW6kX9b8UQKMLzl_9yyw"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/11/kenwood-cr_ip500.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>
No, it's not a Doomsday clock, ticking away the precious seconds of your brief mortality. It's just another iPod dock, the CR-iP500 from Kenwood. The 371 x 175 x 187-mm globule of thump brings a pair of amplified 5W speakers, a built-in FM tuner, slot-in CD player, and a USB 2.0 jack to playback unprotected WMA and MP3 audio files off USB sticks. Yeah, iPods too, just as long as you don't stretch the definition to include the iPhone which this dock doesn't appear to support. Expected to hit Japan for &yen;27,000 (about $280) in early December. <br /><br /><strong>Update</strong>: Oh Kenwood, turns out your dock is just a rebadge of the <a href="http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv%7Caudio%7Cvideo_digital%20audio__PC12.jhtml">LG PC12</a> already on sale in the US and elsewhere for $250 MSRP.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://74.125.93.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;u=http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20081125/kenwood1.htm&amp;usg=ALkJrhjhBQGHGITPVrFj4KlWG9cD9VoLEg">Impress</a> and <a href="http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-17070-CR-iP500%2C+your+all+in+One+CD+player+and+iPod+Dock..html">Akihabara News</a>, thanks PABLO]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/25/kenwoods-cr-ip500-will-do-the-all-black-haka-with-your-ipod/">Kenwood's CR-iP500 will do the All Black haka with your iPod</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:46:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://74.125.93.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;u=http://www.kenwood.com/newsrelease/2008/20081125_01.html&amp;usg=ALkJrhj6HAWBgQRW6kX9b8UQKMLzl_9yyw>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/25/kenwoods-cr-ip500-will-do-the-all-black-haka-with-your-ipod/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1382284/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/25/kenwoods-cr-ip500-will-do-the-all-black-haka-with-your-ipod/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>cr-ip500</category><category>dock</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>japan</category><category>kenwood</category><category>portable audio</category><category>portableaudio</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Ricker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:46:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yamaha brings the style with A-S700 / CD-S700 audio components]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yamaha.co.jp%2Fnews%2F2008%2F08100801.html&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-8-08-a-s700.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>
About this time last year, Yamaha treated us to its <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/24/yamaha-gets-official-with-cd-s2000-sacd-player-a-s2000-amplifie/">CD-S2000 SACD player and A-S2000 amplifier</a>, both of which sported that timeless look that was just too dazzling to hide away in some AV cabinet. This year, the outfit is keeping with the trend by introducing the equally stunning (and even more silver) A-S700 amplifier and CD-S700 CD player (pictured after the break). The former features 90-watts x 2 of RMS power and gold-plated RCA inputs, while the latter includes a Burr Brown 192kHz/24bit DAC and a USB port for playing back MP3 / WMA files. Both units are destined to hit Japanese audio shops next month for &yen;73,500 ($730) and &yen;60,900 ($605), respectively.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_details.php?id=16816">AkihabaraNews</a>]<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Yamaha brings the style with A-S700 / CD-S700 audio components</em></a></p><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/other-hardware/" rel="tag">Other hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/receivers/" rel="tag">Receivers</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/others/" rel="tag">Others</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/">Yamaha brings the style with A-S700 / CD-S700 audio components</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:36:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yamaha.co.jp%2Fnews%2F2008%2F08100801.html&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1337373/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>A-S700</category><category>amp</category><category>amplifier</category><category>av receiver</category><category>avr</category><category>AvReceiver</category><category>cd player</category><category>CD-S700</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>hd</category><category>japan</category><category>other hardware</category><category>otherhardware</category><category>others</category><category>receivers</category><category>recever</category><category>Yamaha</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:36:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yamaha brings the style with A-S700 / CD-S700 audio components]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yamaha.co.jp%2Fnews%2F2008%2F08100801.html&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-8-08-a-s700.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
About this time last year, Yamaha treated us to its <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/24/yamaha-gets-official-with-cd-s2000-sacd-player-a-s2000-amplifie/">CD-S2000 SACD player and A-S2000 amplifier</a>, both of which sported that timeless look that was just too dazzling to hide away in some AV cabinet. This year, the outfit is keeping with the trend by introducing the equally stunning (and even more silver) A-S700 amplifier and CD-S700 CD player (pictured after the break). The former features 90-watts x 2 of RMS power and gold-plated RCA inputs, while the latter includes a Burr Brown 192kHz/24bit DAC and a USB port for playing back MP3 / WMA files. Both units are destined to hit Japanese audio shops next month for &yen;73,500 ($730) and &yen;60,900 ($605), respectively.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_details.php?id=16816">AkihabaraNews</a>]<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Yamaha brings the style with A-S700 / CD-S700 audio components</em></a></p><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/">Yamaha brings the style with A-S700 / CD-S700 audio components</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:04:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yamaha.co.jp%2Fnews%2F2008%2F08100801.html&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1336286/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/yamaha-brings-the-style-with-a-s700-cd-s700-audio-components/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>A-S700</category><category>amp</category><category>amplifier</category><category>av receiver</category><category>avr</category><category>AvReceiver</category><category>cd player</category><category>CD-S700</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>japan</category><category>recever</category><category>Yamaha</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:04:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yamaha introduces four mini audio systems, all with iPod docks]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/03/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/03/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/03/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://74.125.93.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;u=http://www.yamaha.co.jp/news/2008/08100101.html&amp;usg=ALkJrhhXe2qpnPf1BOMJ9Tg-lQfASxJHdA"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-2-08-yamaha-1330.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
We sure hope you're an <a href="http://i.engadget.com/tag/IpodSoundSystem/">iPod owner</a> if you're looking seriously at any one of <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/Yamaha/">Yamaha</a>'s latest mini audio systems, 'cause every last one of them packs an inbuilt dock front and center. Kicking things off is the MCS-1330, which features 60-watts of amplification, an integrated CD player, two speakers and a few other inputs for non-Appleites. The MCR-330 and MCR-230 only seem to differ in connection type, with both units packing 40 total watts of power and a USB socket. The CRX-430 finishes things off with 50-watts of RMS juice and a built-in CD player. The whole lot should ship by early December and will range in price from around $300 (CRX-430) to $1,233 (MCS-1330).<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.techdigest.tv/2008/10/yamaha_intros_f.html">TechDigest</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portablevideo/" rel="tag">Portable Video</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/03/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/">Yamaha introduces four mini audio systems, all with iPod docks</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:12:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://74.125.93.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;u=http://www.yamaha.co.jp/news/2008/08100101.html&amp;usg=ALkJrhhXe2qpnPf1BOMJ9Tg-lQfASxJHdA>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/03/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1330965/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/03/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>CRX-430</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>MCR-230</category><category>MCR-330</category><category>MCS-1330</category><category>music</category><category>portable audio</category><category>portable video</category><category>portableaudio</category><category>portablevideo</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>stereo</category><category>stereo system</category><category>StereoSystem</category><category>Yamaha</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:12:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yamaha introduces four mini audio systems, all with iPod docks]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/02/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/02/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/02/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://74.125.93.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;u=http://www.yamaha.co.jp/news/2008/08100101.html&amp;usg=ALkJrhhXe2qpnPf1BOMJ9Tg-lQfASxJHdA"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-2-08-yamaha-1330.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
We sure hope you're an <a href="http://i.engadget.com/tag/IpodSoundSystem/">iPod owner</a> if you're looking seriously at any one of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Yamaha/">Yamaha</a>'s latest mini audio systems, 'cause every last one of them packs an inbuilt dock front and center. Kicking things off is the MCS-1330, which features 60-watts of amplification, an integrated CD player, two speakers and a few other inputs for non-Appleites. The MCR-330 and MCR-230 only seem to differ in connection type, with both units packing 40 total watts of power and a USB socket. The CRX-430 finishes things off with 50-watts of RMS juice and a built-in CD player. The whole lot should ship by early December and will range in price from around $300 (CRX-430) to $1,233 (MCS-1330).<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.techdigest.tv/2008/10/yamaha_intros_f.html">TechDigest</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/other-hardware/" rel="tag">Other hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/speakers/" rel="tag">Speakers</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/others/" rel="tag">Others</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/02/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/">Yamaha introduces four mini audio systems, all with iPod docks</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:03:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://74.125.93.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;u=http://www.yamaha.co.jp/news/2008/08100101.html&amp;usg=ALkJrhhXe2qpnPf1BOMJ9Tg-lQfASxJHdA>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/02/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1331603/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/02/yamaha-introduces-four-mini-audio-systems-all-with-ipod-docks/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>CRX-430</category><category>hd</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>MCR-230</category><category>MCR-330</category><category>MCS-1330</category><category>music</category><category>other hardware</category><category>otherhardware</category><category>others</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speakers</category><category>stereo</category><category>stereo system</category><category>StereoSystem</category><category>Yamaha</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consonance's Droplet CDP3.1: the kidney-shaped CD player]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/consonances-droplet-cdp3-1-the-kidney-shaped-cd-player/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/consonances-droplet-cdp3-1-the-kidney-shaped-cd-player/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/consonances-droplet-cdp3-1-the-kidney-shaped-cd-player/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.opera-consonance.com/products/MIniDropletCDP31CDplayer.htm"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/11/11-2-07-droplet-cdp3.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
Considering Consonance's <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/06/10/opera-audios-ping-weds-cd-player-amplifier-and-usb-connectivi/">reputation</a>, we're not all that surprised that its latest CD player is shaped unorthodoxly, but mimicking the proportions of a kidney was an interesting choice. Nevertheless, the Droplet CDP3.1 is a 24-bit, oversampling top-loading player that features gold plated RCA outputs, a wireless remote and a digital buffer to eliminate jitter. It's available in a number of luscious finishes, but considering the $2,495 to $2,995 pricetag attached to this thing, we highly doubt you'll be picking this up solely for use as a conversation piece.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/consonances-droplet-cdp3-1-the-kidney-shaped-cd-player/">Consonance's Droplet CDP3.1: the kidney-shaped CD player</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:13:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.opera-consonance.com/products/MIniDropletCDP31CDplayer.htm>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/consonances-droplet-cdp3-1-the-kidney-shaped-cd-player/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1028027/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/consonances-droplet-cdp3-1-the-kidney-shaped-cd-player/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>audiophile</category><category>cd player</category><category>CDP3.1</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>Consonance</category><category>design</category><category>droplet</category><category>opera</category><category>opera audio</category><category>opera Consonance</category><category>OperaAudio</category><category>OperaConsonance</category><category>portable audio</category><category>portableaudio</category><category>weird</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:13:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marantz wises-up, offers two remotes with CR101 CD player]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/14/marantz-wises-up-offers-two-remotes-with-cr101-cd-player/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/14/marantz-wises-up-offers-two-remotes-with-cr101-cd-player/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/14/marantz-wises-up-offers-two-remotes-with-cr101-cd-player/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?&amp;u=http://www.marantz.jp/ce/news/press/2007/cr101pw.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/09/marantz-cr101.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
What's so interesting about another vertically oriented CD player? Well, besides the fact that Marantz's CR101 looks like a programmable thermostat, it also features a pair of remote controls: a mini, 8-button remote along side the giant slab of input-clutter we've all grown woefully accustomed to. Bravo Marantz, bravo. Otherwise we're looking at a 2.1ch (10W sub and 2x 5W speakers) with AM/FM tuner for &yen;38,000 or $331 when these hit Japan later in the month.  <br /><br />[Via <a href="http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?&amp;u=http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20070914/marantz.htm">Impress</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/14/marantz-wises-up-offers-two-remotes-with-cr101-cd-player/">Marantz wises-up, offers two remotes with CR101 CD player</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 03:03:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?&amp;u=http://www.marantz.jp/ce/news/press/2007/cr101pw.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/14/marantz-wises-up-offers-two-remotes-with-cr101-cd-player/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/989357/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/14/marantz-wises-up-offers-two-remotes-with-cr101-cd-player/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd</category><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>cr101</category><category>marantz</category><category>portable audio</category><category>portableaudio</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Ricker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 03:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryston's hand-assembled BCD-1 CD player]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="Bryston BCD-1 CD player" src="http://www.engadgethd.com/media/2007/09/bcd1-sm.jpg" /><br /></div>
You read that headline right, <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/CDplayer/">CD player</a>. No <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/SACD/">SACD</a>, <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/DVD/">DVD</a>, and certainly no format war-bickering <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/HDDVD/">HD DVD</a> or <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/Bluray/">Blu-ray</a>. Just the most "perfect sound forever" Redbook audio bits the Canadians at <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/Bryston/">Bryston</a> can deliver. This player has high-end pedigree: premium DAC's, separate analog and digital power supplies, discrete op-amp Class A analog stage, and the usual output jacks + <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/XLR/">XLR</a> and AES/EBU. If all the nuts and bolts in the kit aren't enough to let you know you've got a high-end piece of gear, then the 18 pounds of heft will. A cool $2395 puts the last CD player you'll ever need to buy in your rig.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/">Bryston's hand-assembled BCD-1 CD player</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:52:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/982626/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>Bryston</category><category>CD player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>Redbook</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Kim]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:52:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryston's hand-assembled BCD-1 CD player]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="Bryston BCD-1 CD player" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/09/bcd1-sm.jpg" /><br /></div>
You read that headline right, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CDplayer/">CD player</a>. No <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/SACD/">SACD</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/DVD/">DVD</a>, and certainly no format war-bickering <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/HDDVD/">HD DVD</a> or <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Bluray/">Blu-ray</a>. Just the most "perfect sound forever" Redbook audio the Canadians at <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Bryston/">Bryston</a> can deliver. This player has high-end pedigree: premium DAC's, separate analog and digital power supplies, discrete op-amp Class A analog stage, and the usual output jacks + <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/XLR/">XLR</a> and AES/EBU. If all the nuts and bolts in the kit aren't enough to let you know you've got a high-end piece of gear, then the 18 pounds of heft will. A cool $2395 puts the last CD player you'll ever need to buy in your rig.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/players/" rel="tag">Players</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/">Bryston's hand-assembled BCD-1 CD player</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:03:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/982297/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/brystons-hand-assembled-bcd-1-cd-player/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>Blu-ray</category><category>CD player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>DVD</category><category>hd</category><category>HD DVD</category><category>HdDvd</category><category>SACD</category><category>XLR</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Kim]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise audiophile CD player ships in three separate cases]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/rise-audiophile-cd-player-ships-in-three-separate-cases/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/rise-audiophile-cd-player-ships-in-three-separate-cases/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/rise-audiophile-cd-player-ships-in-three-separate-cases/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.hi-fi-center.it/rise.htm"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/08/rise4.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
What can we say? We love when super-high-end audio companies try to convince us of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/06/125-000-record-player-runs-on-mars-rover-motor/">whatever</a> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/25/crystal-cable-400-ipod-stereo-connector/">voodoo</a> they're selling -- so this three-part <a href="http://engadget.com/tag/cd+player">CD player</a> from Rise is right up our alley. The Philips CD Pro 2M transport is protected from pesky interference like vibrations and magnetism (really, that's what it says) by being mounted in a custom aluminum chassis, away from the power supply and controls. We're not sure what D / A converter is involved, but the unit does ship in three separate cases -- one for each component. No details on price, but something tells us that Rise isn't exactly giving these away.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/454">Audio Junkies</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/rise-audiophile-cd-player-ships-in-three-separate-cases/">Rise audiophile CD player ships in three separate cases</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:46:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.hi-fi-center.it/rise.htm>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/rise-audiophile-cd-player-ships-in-three-separate-cases/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/961156/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/rise-audiophile-cd-player-ships-in-three-separate-cases/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audiophile</category><category>cd player</category><category>cd pro 2m</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>CdPro2m</category><category>high end audio</category><category>HighEndAudio</category><category>philips</category><category>rise</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nilay Patel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:46:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opera Audio's Ping weds CD player, amplifier, and USB connectivity]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/10/opera-audios-ping-weds-cd-player-amplifier-and-usb-connectivi/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/10/opera-audios-ping-weds-cd-player-amplifier-and-usb-connectivi/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/10/opera-audios-ping-weds-cd-player-amplifier-and-usb-connectivi/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.opera-consonance.com/products/ping.htm"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/06/6-9-07-ping.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
These days, it's not often that a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2004/09/07/iriver-imp-1100-a-cd-player/">CD player</a> makes you take a second glance, but Opera Audio's Forbidden City Ping is just one of those devices. The interestingly-styled box consists of a Linear Concept CD player meshed with a 100-watt Class A amplifier, AM / FM tuner, and a USB port for streaming tunes in from your PC. The "three-in-one" audio system also sports a 16-bit TDA1543 DAC and the ability to recover the current time from the USB port to display on the front-panel <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/LCD/">LCD</a>. The Ping comes in black with your choice of red or silver accent plates, and while we're not sure of the asking price just yet, we'll go ahead and assume that this thing is more suited for the affluent set judging by the company's reputation.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/303">AudioJunkies</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/other-hardware/" rel="tag">Other hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/players/" rel="tag">Players</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/others/" rel="tag">Others</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/10/opera-audios-ping-weds-cd-player-amplifier-and-usb-connectivi/">Opera Audio's Ping weds CD player, amplifier, and USB connectivity</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 05:43:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.opera-consonance.com/products/ping.htm>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/10/opera-audios-ping-weds-cd-player-amplifier-and-usb-connectivi/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/914564/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/10/opera-audios-ping-weds-cd-player-amplifier-and-usb-connectivi/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>cd player</category><category>CdPlayer</category><category>consonance</category><category>Forbidden City</category><category>ForbiddenCity</category><category>hd</category><category>opera</category><category>opera consonance</category><category>OperaConsonance</category><category>other hardware</category><category>otherhardware</category><category>others</category><category>ping</category><category>Stylist</category><category>usb</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 05:43:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarion intros "drip-proof" CD player for scooters]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/12/clarion-intros-drip-proof-cd-player-for-scooters/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/12/clarion-intros-drip-proof-cd-player-for-scooters/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/12/clarion-intros-drip-proof-cd-player-for-scooters/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarion.com%2Fjp%2Fja%2Fnewsrelease%2Findex_2007%2F070312_01%2Findex.html&amp;langpair=ja%7Cen&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF8"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/03/clarion-scooter-cd-player-4.jpg"  style="margin: auto; display: block;" alt="" /></a>If you've got your <a href="http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=scooter">scooter</a> all tricked out but are still looking for a way to drown out the noise (or <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/17/ron-patrick-s-jet-powered-honda-scooter/">jet engines</a>, as it were) you may want to give Clarion's latest CD player some consideration, which promises to hold up even if you regularly go for drives in the rain. You'll also be able control it relatively safely, with the included remote control ready to be attached to your handle bars. Of course, you don't necessarily have to use it with a scooter, with Clarion also suggesting it as a solution for motorcycles and "leisure boats." What's more, Clairon's also planning to release an iPod interface for the unit, although there would seem to be other, less expensive ways to enjoy your iPod while you're motoring about. Look for this one to be released in Japan next month for 44,100 Yen, or about $375.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-13437-The%201st%20Drip-Proof%20CD%20player%20for%20Scooter%20by%20Clarion.html">Akihabara News</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/transportation/" rel="tag">Transportation</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/12/clarion-intros-drip-proof-cd-player-for-scooters/">Clarion intros "drip-proof" CD player for scooters</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:42:00 EST.  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Although <a href="http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=bose">Bose</a> has become somewhat of a mainstay in the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2004/09/17/bose-launches-sounddock-for-the-ipod/">iPod speaker</a> / overpriced <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/07/bose-triport-oe-headphones/">headphone</a> departments, the always controversial firm is kicking out a new device suited for your vehicle's dash. The simply-named Bose Media System head unit looks to replace that entirely antiquated cassette player you're still using, and offers up a solid mix of abilities all the while. Aside from the obvious navigation and CD playback functions, the universal player will also handle SACD, DVD-A, MP3, and AAC files burned onto a CD / DVD-R, and can also tune into <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/03/xm-and-sirius-offer-reassurance-regarding-existing-radios/">XM (and Sirius?) broadcasts</a> when not locked onto AM / FM transmissions. You'll also be graced with 5.1 playback, the uMusic mood-sensing system, proximity control sensors, Bluetooth, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/ipod/">iPod</a> connectivity, USB 2.0 input for portable media access, and in typical Bose fashion, a mysteriously sized hard drive that reportedly holds "up to 200 hours" of content. Of course, don't expect Bose to divulge any details regarding wattage, screen specifications, or any other tidbit that could be helpful in weighing your in-dash options, but folks eying the forthcoming <a href="http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=ferrari">Ferrari</a> 612 Scaglietti can expect it to debut in their ride for a currently undisclosed price.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gps/" rel="tag">GPS</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portablevideo/" rel="tag">Portable Video</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/transportation/" rel="tag">Transportation</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/09/bose-media-system-crams-gps-media-playback-into-your-dash/">Bose Media System crams GPS / media playback into your dash</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:26:00 EST.  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Following the "if it blinks, obliterate it" mentality so well exemplified at various <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/31/aqua-teen-hunger-force-viral-ads-cause-boston-bomb-scare/">Boston transit arteries</a>, a team of Santa Fe bomb squad experts were called onto the scene after three CD players were triggered to start blasting "sexually explicit language in the middle of an Ash Wednesday Mass" at the Roman Catholic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Reportedly, the players were "duct-taped to the bottoms of the pews," apparently causing the innocent <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/03/nfl-oks-super-bowl-viewing-in-churches-as-long-as-no-one-pays/">church dwellers</a> to assume the worse -- you know, like C4 explosives camouflaged as a mid-range driver. Nevertheless, the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=bomb+squad">bomb squad</a> removed the devices, took them outside, and probably had a thrilling experience whilst detonating two of the players as a safety measure. Once the crew realized the only explosive tendencies were captured in the inappropriate lyrics, they salvaged the third unit to comb for fingerprints and hopefully arrest the perpetrator(s). Now, which cop is going to cave in and post the fireworks on YouTube?<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2007/02/22/police_blow_up_profa.html">BoingBoing</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/23/when-good-toys-go-bad-iv-explicit-cd-player-triggered-during-ma/">When good toys go bad IV: explicit CD player triggered during mass</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:53:00 EST.  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Affectionately dubbed the "i.&mu;'s" (Eye Muse), the HMR-1 supports MP3/WMA playback and can record direct from CD or from externally attached sources (192kbps max) direct to SD cards without the use of a PC. No, it won't record to writable CDs and it doesn't support DRM'd WMA files. We'll see if the ol' dog hunts when these hit late November for a steep &yen;25,200 in Japan or about $214. <br /><br />[Via <a href="http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?&amp;u=http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20061005/hitachi.htm">Impress</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/05/hitachis-hmr-1-cd-player-and-mp3-recorder/">Hitachi's HMR-1 CD player and MP3 recorder</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:37:00 EST.  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