Archive for the ‘sacd players’ Category

Denon is ready to launch seven new products in November 2010 as part of the Special Edition 100th anniversary. The new products are the PMA-A100 integrated amplifier, the DCD-A100 CD/SACD player, the DPA-A100 turntable, the DL-A100 phono cartridge, the AVR-A100 9.2Ch AV receiver, the DBP-A100 universal BD player and the AH-A100 overhead headphones. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Akihabara]

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]

Here is the latest masterpiece from Pioneer in the form of the TAD-D600 SACD player. The gadget features a 192kHz/24 DA Converter, an UPCG Master Clock (Ultra High Precision Crystal Generator), XLR, and some other features. However, you should have at least 2.6 Million Yen ($28.8k) in order to buy this SACD player. [Akihabara]