LATEST CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NEWS

Erikson Consumer, the Canadian distributor for Harman Kardon has just announced a new AV receiver line which features HDMI v.1.4a connectivity and 3D compatibility.  The four new models include the AVR 1565, AVR 1650, AVR 2650 [...]

Pioneer Electronics has just announced its new flagship Elite receivers, the SC-57 and SC-55. These two new models incorporate Pioneer’s new Class D3 digital amplifier technology, which provide higher output with less power consumption than traditional [...]

You’ve probably read the online rumors that Sharp will be resurrecting the infamous Elite brand made by Pioneer.  And now we finally have some details.  Only thing is… the new sets will all be LCD, not [...]

Genesis Advanced Technologies, has just announced three new and improved models in their Genesis 7.2-series of high-end stereo loudspeakers. Dealers and distributors were given a sneak peak of the smallest model – the Genesis 7 petite [...]

Antelope Audio has just released their new Zodiac USB DAC. The Zodiac utilizes 64-bit clocking technology, with Antelope’s proprietary Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) and Jitter Management that are claimed to provide a higher level of audio [...]

NuForce, Inc., has just announced a new product that will appeal most to the audio fashionistas among us. The new uDAC-2 Signature Gold Edition (SGE) combines a 24-bit/96kHz USB DAC and a headphone amp into a [...]

On the heels of the Focal 826W (30th Anniversary Limited Edition) speaker, Focal has announced that it will be introducing a new 800W Prestige Series of speakers at this year’s CEDIA show. Although no specific information [...]

ModWright is planning to release a new integrated amplifier this October. The new integrated is named the KWI 200 and will be a 200wpc stereo unit that leverages the casework from the KWA-100SE/LS-100 but with dual [...]

The new Monitor Audio Gold GX is a completely new 'ground up' design featuring advanced driver technologies and materials, amalgamated to form a real world, yet truly esoteric speaker range. Attention to detail is evident in [...]

Raysonic, a Canadian (Toronto) based audio product company, has just introduced their new CD128D (image is of the current CD128). The CD128D leverages the current CD128 models design but incorporates new digital connectivity features i.e. a [...]

Brunoco Audio Inc., based out of Vancouver, Canada is set to launch their new DIVA digital integrated amplifier 24bit / 192kHz DAC.  DIVA takes a SACD quality music source that is delivered by a computer, iPod/iPhone, [...]

Bank & Olufsen (B&O) has just launched their new BeoSound 5 Encore, which sits as the little brother to their BeoSound 5. The BeoSound 5 Encore is a digital music system that allows for easy navigation [...]

Onkyo is continuing to embrace the latest technology and convergence in home entertainment with the announcement of its first application for the Android mobile platform. Onkyo’s Remote App for Android will allow owners to integrate wireless [...]

There is no shortage of high quality iPod/iPhone docks on the market today.  Monitor Audio has just joined the ranks of other companies to offer products in this category with the introduction of the i-deck, a [...]

B&W has announced their new CI300 series (an entry-level in-wall line), together with their new ISW-3 subwoofer. There are three new CI 300 series models: CCM362: in-ceiling, 6-inch polypropylene cone driver and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter; CCM382: [...]

Lenovo has just jumped on the tablet bandwagon by announcing its first tablets – the IdeaPad Tablet K1 for consumers, the ThinkPad Tablet for business customers, and the IdeaPad Tablet P1 for home and office use. [...]

Sonos, Inc., a manufacturer of wireless music systems has just introduced their PLAY:3. The PLAY:3 is a compact, all-in-one Sonos player. The PLAY:3 can be utilized to build a wireless steaming network and can be wirelessly [...]

Looking at this DAC make me think of a line from a sci-fi TV series of yesteryear i.e. "BY YOUR COMMAND".  If you don't recall where the line comes from - look it up - I'm sure you'll agree. [...]