Onkyo has been in the news a lot lately and while normally one would think that this is another one of their many receivers, these latest products are new components which you can actually add to these said receivers. The products in focus are an amplifier and a CD deck.

The two units are the amplifier (A-5BL) and an accompanying CD deck (C-S5VL). According to Onkyo, they’re hoping that as consumers be more wary about splashing cash on big ticket items like a new car, holiday or kitchen, they won’t mind redirecting that cash to home audio gear instead. We suppose that assumption goes both ways - as long as Onkyo keeps their devices affordable without compromising on quality, folks wouIdn’t mind forking out some extra dough for it.

Prices are expected to remain below £500 when these are released.

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Is money piling up in your bank account? Are you confused about how should you spend it? Do not worry because here is the solution to your problem! Teac Corporation Japan recently unveiled their new SA-50 Esoteric SACD and CD player. The player will cost you a little over 400,000 Yen, which is approximately 3270 €.

The Teac SA-50 SACD/CD Player has a 32Bit AK4392 chip for faster processing. For added convenience, the player also features a VOSP optical drive module, a USB port, and a high-end XLR output.

Philips, a world-renowned company known for producing high quality entertainment products, has come up with a new FW545C CD Mini System. Featuring 2 x 50 watts RMS Stereo, it is powerful enough to deliver 2 x 100 watts Music Power. You can choose from 26 Digital Sound Control modes in this system.

The new Philips FW545C CD Mini System features Dolby B Noise Reduction and 3-step Dynamic Bass Boost. This is a Digital Recording Ready and CD-Rewritable compatible system. It also incorporates Sound Navigation with Variable Incredible Surround.

FW545C CD Mini System from the house of Phillips comes featuring 2 timer modes and 3 display modes. It works as a compact disc player with its 40-track CD Random Program. It changes two discs while playing any one of them. This new system provides connectivity with a Karaoke mic, stereo headphone, subwoofer output and video/aux: cinch type socket.

Kenwood Corporation Japan today announced the development of their first DTS Surround Sensation CD Player. The device is being prepared for the A&V Festa 2009. The company is tightlipped about the specifications and availability of the product. The new first DTS Surround Sensation CD Player could also be used as a PC or HTPC speaker.

Via: Kenwood

This CD player takes you back in time when phonographs were a hit. Though we are way passed that, this retro designed look is certainly something that will capture anyone’s attention. In fact, while many may get deceived by the design, this can actually play standard audio CDs.

It’s a CD Player that can also play the vinyl records. What’s really unique is that a system has been incorporated where the device is able to “read” the gaps between the tracks, memorize them, and make it selectable, quite like how you would do with a CD.

The modern-day advantages include a CD system with an auto-recording feature that will hold a terabyte of memory. Files supported include MP3, MP4, WAV etc. It’s been originally designed for the Italian company Brionvega.

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While Sony is occupied trying to saturate the market with its blu-ray technology, Panasonic is focusing on how to make compact players with LCD screens. These new mobile HD devices are bound to gain attention, perhaps taking off where a crop of portable DVD players with screens took the market by storm some years back.

Panasonic’s DMP-B15 has made its industry debut at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and offers on-the-go movie lovers access to solid mobile HD capabilities thanks to a tempting 8.9-inch LCD screen that delivers 1080p performance and a resolution of 1024×600.

Some notable features of this blu-ray player include:

It also has limited Internet connectivity that allows access to popular video streaming sites like YouTube and Bloomberg News. There is word yet on how one player would cost but the DMP-815 model is expected to hit the market this coming May.

(Source) The Tech Herald

Sony recently launched Super Audio CD player SCD-XA5400ES with exceptional voice quality and clarity. The 430mm wide, 124mm high and 390mm deep SACD player offers clean signal output with no distortion.

The integrated HDMI output, D/A system and twin R-core transformer ensures distortion free high quality audio. The analog, digital optical and coax audio makes it one versatile device with ease of connectivity.

Little harmonic distortion as low as 0.0012% makes the entire listening experience very enriching. The 10.2Kg weighing SACD player is expected to ship in October, 2008 with a price of $1,499.

TEAC has introduced its new Reference 380 HiFi system. This new system is available in several components like the A-H380 amplifier, PD-H380 CD Player, TH-380 AM’FM tuner and two more LS-H250 Speakers.

Offering a 45watts x 2 maximum output power, the new A-H380 amplifier delivers a 10Hz ~ 65kHz frequency response. This amplifier comes with 5 RCA in and 2 RCA out. Not only this, it also has an iPod dock adaptor.

TEAC PD-H380 CD Player can support CD-R/RW discs and MP3 WMA audio files. The new TH-380 AM/FM comes with 30 preset stations. Last of all the components, LS-H250 speakers has a maximum output power of 50W. Check this product at the CEDIA Expo September 2008.

Amex DIGITAL recently made an announcement regarding the release of its Super Multi Drive external in Asia. You will find this new external engraver CD/DVD, Super Multi Drive quite elegantly designed to suit your tastes. Throwing a look upon the following points will make you know more about the Super Multi Drive external better:

• A dimension of 180×170x28mm
• A port USB
• Supports CD-R/RW and DVD±R/RW/DL
• Windows compatibility

Based on your choice you can choose from two of its colors, black or white. So, go and get the Amex DIGITAL Super Multi Drive external at a very reasonable price of 89$ only.

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Yamaha, world’s leading producer of pianos and other musical instruments, has recently launched its Yamaha CD-S1000 Super Audio CD Player in Japan. Incorporating various advanced features, this Yamaha CD-S1000 Super Audio CD Player is now ready to offer people in Japan a true-to-life music experience.

Yamaha CD-S1000 Super Audio CD Player also features Pure Direct for high-quality sound effect. Moreover, it incorporates differential D/A converters for high conversion precision with low noise. Offering you a high sound quality, Yamaha CD-S1000 is a super audio CD player with silent loader and high precision CD drive.

The mass production for Yamaha CD-S1000 Super Audio CD Player has already begun. Yamaha CD-S1000 Super Audio CD Player will be ready for shipment in Japan by mid of 2008. You will soon get it in a Japanese market at a very affordable price.

Via: Yamaha

Stanton DJ recently unveiled its new slot loading tabletop CD player C.324 with LED for quick loading. Specifically designed for digital DJs, the CD player acts as an MP3 and CD audio playback system with onboard file browsing.

Jim Mazur, Director of Product Development for Stanton DJ said, “The C.324 expands on the functionality of our popular C.314, and is a great all-around player for every type of DJ. It offers new and exciting creative tools, such as the first real time sequencer in a DJ CD player, an automatic looper, and great ergonomics so that DJs can perform more exciting and creative mixes.”

While you can record trigger patterns in real time and loop them immediately, you can manually sequence the drum patterns. The tabletop CD player features a touch sensitive wheel jog. Change tempo of the song without changing original key with the help of Key lock.

Blue LCD display with visual marketing, BPM control and S/PDIF output makes it more versatile. Though Stanton has not yet disclosed the price, but it is surely worth the money you pay for.

Via: Press

Cambridge SoundWorks i765 Radio with Integrated iPod Dock and DVD and CD player has won award for its new debut of iPod in the electronics market. The newly launched iPod possesses highly efficient quality and high performance with dual alarms based including the DVD and CD player also.

In the I Pod section other products like new iPod Nano, iPod Touch and iPod Classic are also extremely good quality and the company also designed high-performance based drivers which are united with a built-in powered subwoofer for deep bass response at all output levels.

The LCD is very large for better display of image. The price of SoundWorks i765 retails is $499.99. You can purchase it at website of Cambridge SoundWorks or at Apple retail shops. For more info please visit

Via: Prnewswire Press

Along with R-K1000-N Receiver, Kenwood is also selling DP-K1000-N CD Player priced 40,950 Yen from Late November. The CD Player houses D.P.A.C. Circuit and advanced D/A converter. Kenwood DP-K1000-N CD Player features Power supply voltage AC100V and 50/60Hz. It consumes 11W electric power. Weighing (approximately) 3.4kg the Player has a frequency characteristic 8Hz - 20kHz (JEITA), Signal-noise ratio above 105dB (JEITA), Dynamic range above 100dB (JEITA), Comprehensive distortion factor 0.005% or less (JEITA), Channel separation above 100dB (JEITA) and Output level/impedance output 2V/100Ω. Kenwood DP-K1000-N delivers playback of CD, CD-R and CD-RW (the CD-DA format). It also supports (MP3/WMA/AAC) CD-R.

Via: Kenwood

Pioneer F-F3 Super audio CD player/FM/AM tuner is an all in one entertainment solution for music lovers. Get connected to your favourite radio stations and enjoy with the latest Super audio Player by Pioneer. F-F3 loads Twin R core trance and power transformer. Without impairing the master sound, Pioneer’s F-F3 delivers remarkable treble quality.

Other features

• Wolfson and the twin D/A converter (192kHz/24bit)
• Reproducible media: SACD* 3/ music CD/CD-R & CD-RW (music format, MP3 and WMA* 4)
• Reception frequency 76.0 MHz - 90.0 MHz
• Electric power consumption 8 W
• External size 420 mm (W) × 78 mm (H) × 344 mm (D)
• Mass 5.0 Kg

Via: Pioneer

Pioneer announced its latest CD player with FM functionality. Pioneer’s PD-D9 Player will be available from late November at a price of 138,000 Yen. With this audio system enjoy pure sound. An LCD Display is provided for viewing stats. Users are also benefited with an automatic pre-setting function (FM) and automatic tuning/manual tuning. The PD-D9 CD Player loads Wolfson and the twin D/A. The player supports converter (192kHz/24bit), CD/CD-R & CD-RW (music format, MP3 and WMA* 4).

Via: Pioneer

Kenwood, a world renowned company for high-end audio announced its latest CR-A7USB Digital Audio Player in two colors CR-A7USB-L/-S (L: Blue /S: Silver). The Players will be available from October. What makes these CR-A7USB Digital Audio Players special is the addition of USB memory, flash memory and HDD. Users can store large amounts of data and enjoy even outside their homes. An SD card can also be connected in Kenwood’s latest player. Even users can record CD’s at the push of few buttons. KENWOOD CR-A7USB supports MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV formats. Being compact in design, the players do not consume much of your space. The Digital Audio Player consumes 13W of electric power.

Via: Kenwood

Teac announced the immediate availability of its GF-650 CD Recorder System with an enhanced playback feature at an MSRP of 83,790 Yen. The latest product integrates turntable and the CD-R/RW recorder and the FM/AM radio for the analog record to offer music lovers maximum entertainment capabilities. It beats its predecessor GF-350 introduced in 2006 September for its sound quality. The Recorder System equips external input/output and turntable for analog record playback. Teac GF-650 features turntable of aluminum die-cast with sapphire ceramic needle, rpm 33-1/3, record player section from 45rpm and signal-noise ratio 50dB. The GF-650 CD Recorder System comes with doughnut board adapter and remote control.

Via:Impress

ONKYO announced the availability of its 9th generation model X-N7TX CD/MD tuner amplifier system. This high fidelity model is designed to deliver highest sound quality. It corresponds to Takshina rank. The X-N7TX CD/MD Tuner System will be available from September 14^th. There is no word on the price yet.

Via: Onkyo

Newly introduced Burmester 061 CD player can be said as one of the latest growth curve in the achievement graph of Burmester Classic Line. This top loading CD player is available in the market with Philips CD 2 Pro drive unit in common. Producing high-resolution music output, this product comes equipped with the technical specifications like Digital inputs of 2 x RCA and1 x LWL (TOSLINK) , Digital outputs of 2 x RCA and 1 x LWL (TOSLINK), Analog outputs of 1 x XLR (bal.) stereo and2 x RCA (unbal.) stereo, advanced converter technology with switchable upsampling rates (96 and 192 kHz) etc. 061 CD player boasts of various features including BurLink™ interface by media control systems such as Crestron™ or AMX™, chrome-mirrored dot-matrix display etc. to rock the market without the shed of any doubt.

Via: Burmester

The Onkyo Corporation recently unveiled its CBX-Z20 CD Audio System with iPod Compatibility. It will be available late October at an expected price of 50,000 Yen. CBX-Z20 is black colored model. It is built on the design of its predecessor CBX-Z1. The latest model delivers an enhanced quality sound. The CD player has the capability to read CD-R and CD-DA type. Users can also charge their iPod while listening to music via CBX-Z20 CD Audio System. It delivers pure sound with accuracy. The speaker unit is equipped with the OMF cone of the 8cm diameter full range.

Via: Impress