Archive for the ‘Music Players’ Category
July 26th, 2010 | 
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JVC is ready to release the UX-FH5 compact stereo in August 2010. This mini stereo system boasts an FM radio, a CD player, a couple of 20W speakers, an iPhone/iPod dock and a video out for iPhone/ iPod. The JVC UX-FH5 will be available in black (UX-SH5-B), pink (UX-SH5-P), silver (UX-SH5-S) and white (UX-SH5-W). Pricing info is still unavailable at this time. so stay tuned.
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Sony Japan will release a new entry-level SACD player in the Japanese market next month. The Sony SCD-XE800 SACD player comes equipped with the company’s DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology that produces a pure and perfect sound quality. Folks in Japan will be able to purchase the Sony SCD-XE800 SACD player for 37,800 Yen or approx. $429 each. [Sony]
Marantz will release their latest SACD/CD player in Japan. Known as the SA8004, it comes equipped with a USB DAC, so you can connect this player to your computer, iPhone and iPod. What makes the Marantz SA8004 more special is that it is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and OSX 10.6.3 and above. Marantz will start selling the SA8004 SACD/CD player in August 2010 at around 100,000 Yen ($1,127). [Akihabara]
Pioneer has proudly introduced the CDJ-850 digital media player, which is designed for DJs. Measuring 305mm x 364.4mm x 105.5mm and weighing 3.3 kg, the gadget features a 206mm jog dial with rotary selector and browse buttons and a 4Hz – 20kHz frequency response. The new Pioneer CDJ-850 is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs. Each purchase comes equipped with the “Rekordbox” software, allowing you to analyze data such as the Wave, Beat Grid, BPM, and ID3 Tag of music files, create cues and loops settings as well as create and edit playlists. The Pioneer CDJ-850 digital media player will be released in August 2010 for $999. [Pioneer]
Amazon has started selling the Logitech Squeezebox Boom Network Music Player for only $199 each. For your info, the original price is $299.99 a pop. The Logitech Squeezebox Boom Network Music Player lets you listen to Internet radio, music services and even your own music files. Each purchase comes equipped with a 3.5mm line-in cord that works with iPod and other MP3 players. [Amazon via TechEBlog]
The August MB800 is a portable Hi-Fi system, which is ideal for home and outdoor entertainments. The gadget comes jam packed with an FM radio, an alarm clock, a couple of 3 watts stereo Hi-Fi speakers and a 5 watts subwoofer. What makes this music system more special is that it has an iPod dock, an SD/MMC card reader and a USB port for music playback from a memory card and USB flash disk. In addition, the August MB800 also has a 3.5mm audio line-in jack for playing music from an external MP3 player or music phone. Amazon sells the August MB800 music system for £29.49 or approx. $43. [Amazon]
The August MB800 is a portable Hi-Fi system, which is ideal for home and outdoor entertainments. The gadget comes jam packed with an FM radio, an alarm clock, a couple of 3 watts stereo Hi-Fi speakers and a 5 watts subwoofer. What makes this music system more special is that it has an iPod dock, an SD/MMC card reader and a USB port for music playback from a memory card and USB flash disk. In addition, the August MB800 also has a 3.5mm audio line-in jack for playing music from an external MP3 player or music phone. Amazon sells the August MB800 music system for £29.49 or approx. $43. [Amazon]
If you aren’t quite Mr. Moneybags but still want to find out what all the fuss around digital radio is about, then you owe it to yourself to check out the PURE ONE MI Digital Radio. Despite the small size of the device it will feature superb audio quality as well as a high level of volume to boot. It features a USB socket that is meant for future updates and multi-lingual menus for international users. It will be retailing for just £34.99. [FarEastGizmos]
Amazon has started selling the Pure Sensia digital audio system for $299. The Sensia is known as the world’s first high resolution DAB digital and internet-connected radio with a unique, large color touchscreen, which delivers a state-of-the-art and intuitive user-interface. This gadget features a large 5.7-inch (640 x 480) high resolution color touchscreen, the Flow technology for internet radio, several apps for weather, news, Facebook/ Twitter updates, and an input for MP3 players and iPods. [Amazon via Portable MP3 Players]
Casini Studio has designed the Sport Small Pendant Jewel, a fashionable MP3 player that is ideal for sport activities, such as jogging and beach walking. The player features a removable jack case that joins earphone cables and disk with the interface to form a single body with external surfaces. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Casini Studio via iPod and MP3 Players]