The top of the range AVR-X4000 ($1300) offers 7.2 channels with that also features 7 discrete output stages with each channel rated at 125 watts. The AVR-X4000 also incorporates 7 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs with two for the main room and one for another room. Sound processing includes Audyssey DSX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz and a DTS Neo:X decoders. Video processing includes conversion of SD content to HD, while 1080p videos can also be upscaled to 4K Ultra HD.

Three other models sit under the AVR-X4000 and include the AVR-X3000 ($900), AVR-2000 ($650) and the AVR-1000 ($450). Naturally, with the lower prices, each incorporates progressively fewer features. The AVR-X3000 retains similar audio and video decoding capabilities of the high-end model, but reduces power output to 105 watts though still supports 7.2 channels. The AVR-X2000 drops its channels down to 7.1, while also reducing output to 95 watts. The low-end AVR-X1000 supports 5.1 surround, drops output to 80 watts and loses any 4K support.

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The Logitech Harmony Ultimate and Logitech Harmony Smart Control are universal and are compatible with over 225,000 home-entertainment devices from over 5,000 brands. The Harmony Ultimate includes a 2.4-inch color touchscreen that enables users to control all of the key functions directly from their remote without having to to look up at their TV. It also features blacklit keys and produces vibration feedback to let users know that their commands have been recognized, while it can also control up to 15 devices. Buttons can also be programmed for short or long presses, doubling the number of assignable functions.

The Harmony Smart Control is a bundles package that includes a much more simplifed remote control, but comes with a complete Logitech smartphone app that turns a smartphone into a full function universal remote control. It is limited to controlling up to 8 devices over a user’s smartphone or the bundled remote. The combination allows users to execute most of the functions of the more expensive Harmony Ultimate, but stop short on features like Philips Hue control.

The Logtitech Harmony Ultimate ($350) and Smart Control ($130) are available for pre-order now, and will ship in late April through early May.

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The VSX-43 provides additional setup flexibility and can be configured either for a true 7.1-channel setup or for 5.1-channel, with the two extra channels powering a pair of speakers in a second room, with the ability to simultaneously send two different sources to each zone. A movie can be viewed in the main zone while music from a CD is played in the second zone.  The VSX-43 is controllable from a mobile device with Pioneer’s ControlApp.

The VSX-70 offers simultaneous entertainment in up to three zones — a main zone, two speakers in a second room, and a third “HDZone” with an additional HDMI source to the third room. The HDZone can also be controlled through Pioneer’s iControlAV2013 App.

With eight HDMI inputs and highly configurable 7.1-channels, the VSX-70 is ideal for consumers and custom installers who want maximum connection flexibility, eliminating the need to set up separate receivers in each room. Additionally, the VSX-70 includes full two-way RS-232-over-IP control, and is certified for use with custom remote control systems from Crestron and Control4. The VSX-70 works with the new iControlAV2013 App.

Both receivers offer playback of WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, and FLAC files, all with gapless playback support where applicable from a networked computer or plugged-in drive via the front USB port. Both receivers are Pandora music service compatible, have Windows 8 certification, and feature DLNA 1.5 connectivity for music content playback from a networked DLNA server running on a Windows PC, Macintosh, or smartphone connected on a home network. Both receivers have an Ethernet connection, with Wi-Fi available by way of an optional adapter.

Elite model receivers allow iOS users to enjoy playback of audio content stored on their devices as well as the display of album art and metadata when connected to a television monitor. Users can take advantage of the convenience of Apple’s AirPlay, allowing users to stream their iTunes music whether from Mac or PC, as well as music stored on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Additionally, Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) connectivity has been built into each receiver. The front HDMI input doubles as an MHL 2.0 input for connection of a suitably equipped Android smartphone or tablet for media playback. Android users with compatible HTC smartphones (including the new HTC One phone) are able to use HTC Connect, which enables direct music streaming to both the VSX-43 and the VSX-70.

The Pioneer Elite VSX-43 and VSX-70 receivers are now available at authorized Pioneer retailers, with suggested retail prices of $525 and $750 respectively.

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The ONE incorporates the same exclusive A3-S full-range crossover-less driver as every Audience ClairAudient loudspeaker, along with a tailored passive radiator. The A3-S is a full-range high-power, 12mm excursion, ultra-low distortion transducer. The custom design eliminates the need for a separate woofer, midrange driver, tweeter and crossover network. The ONE is optimized for 50Hz to 20kHz in-room response when placed on a desk or near a wall; a subwoofer is required for full-frequency response when the units are positioned away from a wall.

The Audience ClairAudient The ONE loudspeaker is now available for $995 per pair in black and blue finishes; white and red finishes will be available soon. Available accessories include desktop stands at $75 per pair and Audience Ohno speaker cables at $199 per 3-foot pair or $249 for a 5-foot pair.

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The company has written an extensive white paper on the subject — in describing how the device works, it says that “the CD 1 reads a CD multiple times before committing data to an enormous memory buffer stored in RAM. Every data sector is initially read twice and the two reads are compared. When the two reads match it is because no bit errors were detected and that is accumulated in the buffer memory. When the two reads do not match, it is because an error has been detected. That sector is then read repeatedly until good data is obtained. If the maximum repeat read threshold is reached and the 30 seconds buffer is about to run out, the system switches to its pre-interpolation analysis mode. Data reading is then moved forward by only one sample at a time until the bad fragment is isolated.”

The device has one coaxial BNC S/PDIF output connector, a set of  RCA connectors, and a TOSLINK optical output. The manufacturer recommends the coaxial BNC S/PDIF output, with the TOSLINK as a secondary, as the RCA jack “might cause some signal reflections in the  digital cable and more jitter than a BNC connection.”

Frequency response from the unit is reported as 20-20,000Hz, with THD distortion of less than 0.06 percent at 1kHz. The signal-to-noise ratio is advertised as greater than 108dB, with a crosstalk of greater than 77dB at 20kHz.

The player is available in silver or black. Retail price of the device is $4,500.

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The SC-HTB770 is a 300-Watt 3.1-channel system that can be changed from being separate speakers into a single long soundbar, accompanied by a down-firing, wireless subwoofer. Using Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, Dolby Virtual Speaker, and DTS, the system also offers Bluetooth connectivity, can accept three HDMI inputs, and two optical inputs. The 240-Watt SC-HTB370 loses the HDMI inputs and Bluetooth, but the 2.1-channel system retains the soundbar functionality.

The SC-HTB70 and SC-HTB65 models are sound bars designed to allow for multiple wall-mounting or TV-stand setups. Both 2.1-channel systems can detect if its speakers are vertical or horizontal, adjusting its directional characteristics automatically. The 90-Watt SC-HTB65 offers two such positions, while the 120-Watt SC-HTB70 boosts the number of orientations up to four.

All four systems will be on sale in March, with the SC-HTB770 and SC-HTB370 costing $400 and $300 respectively, while the SC-HTB70 and SC-HTB65 sound bars will cost $200 and $180.

SC-HTB70

SC-HTB770

SC-HTB65

SC-HTB370

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With 12 hours of playtime from the 1400mAh battery, the 6W speaker wirelessly streams music via Bluetooth for stereo sound. Users can also connect to a device or stereo system via 3.5mm jack. In addition, the speaker features a noise-cancelling microphone to make and take calls from anywhere.

The BRV-1 Bluetooth speaker is available in lava or glacier colors for $170 at the Braven website.

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The Playbar connects to a TV through an optical cable, and can be controlled via a TV remote or else Sonos’ iOS, Windows, and Mac apps. Notably the speaker can also be linked to a Sub and two Play:3 speakers to create a wireless 5.1-channel surround system.

The Playbar is slated to ship in the first week of March, and should be available from retailers for $699. Today Sonos has also updated its Controller app for the iPhone, adding a Favorites section and resolution support for the iPhone 5.

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The Harman Kardon AVR 700 delivers 5.1-channel surround and 75 watts per channel. Along with three HDMI inputs with 3D, Deep Color, CEC and Audio Return Channel and legacy audio/video inputs, the AVR 700 also has a front-panel USB port for direct playback of music files. The AVR handles high-resolution Dolby and DTS audio formats to ensure the best possible sound from music sources, video game systems or 3D and high-definition movies. The AVR 700 is available now at a retail price of $299.

The Harman Kardon AVR 1700 is a networked AVR providing 5.1-channel surround sound with 100 watts per channel. A range of features adds direct connection of Apple products by way of the front-panel USB jack for audio playback and charging, Apple AirPlay wireless capability and DLNA 1.5-certified connectivity allows for streaming audio from portable devices and files stored on a home network.

The network connectivity also allows the the unit to be controlled through a free app for Apple and Android phones and tablets. The AVR 1700 uses a switch-mode power supply to reduce product weight and power consumption for a lower carbon footprint without sacrificing audio quality.

Six HDMI inputs — including 3D, deep color and audio return channel — permit connected devices to benefit from the Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The available audio sources include vTuner Internet radio to play audio from thousands of global radio stations and web broadcasters. The AVR 1700 is housed in the latest version of the Harman Kardon design with exclusive flush volume control. An AVR 1700 can be purchased for $499.

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The SoundFly has a frequency response of 60Hz to 20kHz with signal-to-noise ratio of 80dB. The unit is 190mm (7.48 inches) deep, 92mm (3.62 inches) high, and weighs .42kg (.9 pounds). On standby, the unit sips .5W, with full power usage at 30W. The JBL SoundFly Air is available for pre-order now for $199 at the JBL online store.

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The BTA 10 ships with RCA cables and a 3.5mm auxiliary cable. Supported portable devices include Android, iOS, and Windows-powered smartphones and tablets.

The BTA 10 is now shipping, priced at $59.

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The UE Smart Radio can stream and play Internet radio stations, but it can also play music from a PC or Mac. A color screen displays station information as well as the album artwork and track details, as well as functioning as the primary user interface. An app for iOS and Android devices can also control the UE Smart Radio remotely, while the rechargeable battery is said to last for up to six hours of continuous playback.

All three will be out in September in Europe, but a further release for the US market hasn’t been mentioned. The UE Boombox will go on sale for around $250, the mobile version for $100, and the UE Smart Radio for $18

UE Mobile Boombox

Logitech UE Smart Radio

UE Boombox

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The HD Theater 600 comes with four satellite speakers, a matching center channel speaker, and a subwoofer. Each speaker uses Klipsch Micro Tractrix horns for output, as well as long-throw IMG woofers to expand midbass bandwidth. Speakers can be positioned horizontally or vertically, and they all feature adjustable wall brackets and optional floor-stand mounting.

The amplifier in the system is capable of 100W output. The maximum acoustic output for the system is 112dB, and it has a frequency response of 33Hz to 20kHz. The HD Theater 600 has a variable crossover control of 60Hz to 200Hz, and a switch phase control of 0º to 180º.

Specifications

• AMPLIFIER: 100 W
• BANDWIDTH: SATS: 150Hz – 20kHz; SUB: 33Hz – 200Hz
• CROSSOVER CONTROL: Variable, 60Hz – 200Hz
• DIMENSIONS: Satellite: 6″ x 3.6″ x 3.85″; Center Channel: 3.6″ x 9″ x 3.85″; SUB: 14” x 13.5” x 13.5”
• ENCLOSURE MATERIAL: SATS: ABS plastic, SUB: Vinyl wrapped MDF
• ENCLOSURE TYPE: SATS: Closed; SUB: Bass-reflex via rear-firing port
• FINISH: SATS: High-gloss black; SUB: Black pica vinyl
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 33Hz – 20kHz
• LEVEL CONTROL: Rear panel mounted potentiometer
• MAXIMUM ACOUSTIC OUTPUT: 112 dB
• MIDRANGE: 2.5″ IMG
• PHASE CONTROL: Switch, 0° or 180°
• RECOMMENDED AMP POWER: Up to100 watts/ch
• TWEETER: 0.75″ aluminum dome
• WOOFER: 8″ fiber-composite cone

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Since all B&O speakers feature built-in amplifiers, there is no need for a separate amplifier in addition to the Playmaker. Users can just connect two BeoLab speakers to the Playmaker and then begin streaming music wirelessly. The device can connect with the entire range of Bang & Olufsen’s luxury speaker docks, including the BeoPlay A8.

The device measures 6.18×5.35×4.7in and weighs 1.13lb. The Playmaker is compatible with AirPlay and DLNA formats, allowing it to stream from any number of sources. It also features Ethernet and 802.11b/g 2.4GHz connectivity. The B&O Playmaker will be available in Bang & Olufsen showrooms across the US, Canada, and Mexico at the end of July 2012. It retails for $425, and a bundle is available containing the Playmaker and the BeoLab 3 loudspeaker for $4,310.

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The round design claims to put out full 360-degree directional sound. While the NS310 uses a single full-range woofer, the NS410 and NS510 opt for four outward-facing 30mm cone tweeters and an integrated 110mm cone woofer. The NS510 also adds portability to its arsenal, with a battery claimed to last around five hours.

Out now in Europe, the NS310 will be on sale for around £150 ($235), the NS410 for £200 ($310), and the NS510 for £300 ($470). A US release has not been announced as of yet.

Sony SA-NS410 Wireless Speaker

Sony SA-NS310 Wireless Speaker

Sony SA-NS500 Wireless Speaker

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Available colors include indigo, blue, green, white, orange, red, violet, and yellow. There is also a component video output present for outputting an iOS device’s video to a connected display or HDTV. Bluetooth technology lets users connect wirelessly to Apple or other music players. Finally, a 3.5mm auxiliary input jack offers yet another connection option.

There are four speakers built into the tower, each enclosed in Reson8 chambers. The speaker is compatible with iHome’s apps and can double as an alarm clock. A remote control is included. Unfortunately, the iPhone 4S doesn’t seem to be supported.

The iP76 is now shipping, priced at $200.

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Powered by dual Class D amplifiers, the integrated DSP circuitry aims for “zero-loss audio quality” in handling filter settings, time alignment and equalization. The Sub will work with existing Sonos amplified components, including the Connect:Amp, ZonePlayer 120 and 100, Play:5, and Play:3. Connectivity is provided by a proprietary wireless system, instead of existing methods such as Bluetooth or AirPlay, with remote control provided by downloadable apps for computers and handheld devices.

The gloss-black version of the Sonos Sub sells for $700, while the matte-black finish is expected to arrive in October for around $600.

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Users can also take advantage of a touchpad along the top edge to control power and snooze, while dual alarms now can be set to play from different sources.

Both models retain the same “waveguide speaker technology” as their predecessors. The system utilizes relatively small speakers but is claimed to achieve robust presentation across a wide frequency range.

The standard Wave radio provides an AM/FM tuner and auxiliary input for other sources, while the Wave music system integrates a slot-load CD player. The company also offers optional input accessories, such as an iPod dock and a Bluetooth adapter.

The Wave radio III currently sells from the company’s US website for $350, while the international version fetches £450 (~$728 USD) in the UK. The Wave music system III is available domestically for $500, with UK pricing set at £600 (~$970 USD). Customers can choose from silver, gray and white colors.

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The receivers are designed to work in conjunction with Yamaha’s own AV Controller app, which is available for iOS, Android and the Kindle Fire.

The YHT-897BL features a 100W subwoofer, two tower speakers, a center channel speaker, and two bookshelf speakers for the rear channels. The YHT-797BL offers five matching trapezoidal speakers and a 100W subwoofer, while the YHT-497BL brings glossy front, center and rear speakers alongside the same subwoofer.

The YHT-897BL, which is expected to arrive in May, retails for $850, while the YHT-797BL carries a $800 price tag. The YHT-497BL carries a suggested price of $480 and is expected to ship this month.

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Both models are now DLNA-compliant, and have four rear digital inputs (two coaxial, two optical) in addition to the USB ports on the front, and also have ARC (audio return channel) support. Both are also controllable via the Yamaha AV Controller app, available for iOS, Android and the Kindle Fire. Neither model have any built-in streaming support apart from AirPlay.

The primary differences with the V573 model apart from the 7.1-channel audio is the addition of Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The V473 will retail for $450, while the V573 sells for $550. Both models are available now, but the company has already said that more mid-range offerings are coming soon.

RX-V473

RX-V573

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The VSX-42 uses an Anchor Bay video processor, while the VSX-60 incorporates Marvell’s Qdeo technology, offering high quality video processing for maximum performance and flexibility. Qdeo is said to capture , process and render a wider variety of video signals ranging from Blu-ray discs to portable video sources such as smartphones.

The VSX-60 also offers Pioneers Stream Smoother processing that reduces compression noise in order to reproduce a cleaner image. It is supposed to be of particular help when reproducing video files originally compressed for use on mobile devices. Both the VSX-42 and the VSX-60 also incorporate 192kHz/24-Bit DACs and MCACC room calibration. To this, the VSX-60 adds Advanced MCACC, Phase Control Plus, PQLS Bit Stream and Virtual Depth.

The VSX-42 retails for $450 while the VSX-60 costs $650.

VSX-42

VSX-60

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These same three have the option of a Bluetooth adapter to stream audio directly within the spec’s 33-foot range. Pioneer’s Air Jam app  lets four iOS devices join at once to create a shared playlist. VSX-1122 owners get extra treatment through an AVNavigator controllable manual for computers and iPads, and an iControlAV2012 app  that can tap into the finer-grained sound adjustment and sound field control the receiver allows.

Regardless of the receiver, the three plus the entry VSX-522 can support up to 192kHz, 24-bit audio from a front USB port or (on most) the network. They likewise support HDMI 1.4a and the more recent HDMI Standby Through mode, which can let sound and video pass through the receiver in idle mode if it doesn’t need to be active.

Outside of networking, the model split is dictated by sound channels and processing. The 522 and 822 are both 5.1-channel receivers with up to 140W per channel and differences such as five versus six HDMI ports. Moving to the 1022 adds 7.1-channel sound and one more HDMI port while keeping the power output. An 1122 lifts the power per channel to 165W, adds a 7.2-channel option, and includes both phase control to better sync the subwoofer delay and an advanced video processor with more control and compensation for low-bitrate digital content.

Prices start at $249 for a VSX-522 and move to $379, $449, and $599 for the 822, 1022, and 1122 respectively. All of them should be in stores before the end of the month.

Pioneer VSX-1122

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Technically unchanged is the ASW608 subwoofer from the Mini Theater range, though it gets a new matte white color option to match the full-range M1 speakers.

The M-1 speaker also got detailed changes like new speaker cable ports with a table stand and wall bracket included, with floor stands optional.

The PV1D, in the meantime, includes SubApp PC software that lets users make advanced settings.

Listeners can look to spend $250 on each monitor, $1,700 on the PV1D and $500 on the ASW608.

Each component can be had on its own, or B&W offers two 5.1-channel bundles. Each M-1 costs $250, the PV1D carries a $1,700 tag, and the ASW608 is priced at $500. The MT-60D and MT-50. The former uses the PV1D subwoofer, while the latter swaps it for the less costly ASW608 sub. They cost $2,950 and $1,750, respectively. Each floor stand for the M-1 costs $150.

The new speakers should be shipping now.

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The step isn’t likely to affect most listeners, but it follows a history of the copy protection Microsoft once assumed would be ubiquitous ultimately hurting users. As it closed MSN Music in favor of the Zune Marketplace, Microsoft nearly locked users out of their own music with plans to take down the servers authorizing music. MSN, Walmart, Yahoo, and others ended up closing shop while Apple’s iTunes survived and was one of the more vocal advocates of going DRM-free.

Outside of the copy protection issue, Sonos’ update also gives Android tablet users a more optimized interface. Spotify use has been improved, and bugs in audio for both the Play:5 (formerly ZonePlayer S5) and Connect:Amp have been fixed.

Version 3.6 needs both a firmware update to the audio system itself as well as a software update for the Mac, Windows PCs, iOS, and Android to reflect the changes.

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While the tempo is changed, the players keep the song pitch, again much like what DJs uses. The eight-beat skip helps with choreography, skipping forward or backward by up to eight counts. A Dance Cue feature lets listeners set a specific start point in a song rather than at the very beginning of a song, while Dance Boost feature can be set to make specific instruments stand out when training.

Those who want hands-off music can invoke an Auto DJ mode that will play music of the same genre, beats per minute, artist, and other criteria. An Auto Battle mode creates a battle sequence for dance-offs and includes a countdown timer on the LCD screen along with voice and tone prompts to alert dancers when 10 seconds of a track are left.

All Steez systems get a credit-card sized wireless remote.

The three share 4GB of built-in memory, with the Solo and Duo getting two 2.5W speakers, while the Crew has a pair of 10W speakers along with a 20W subwoofer. The Solo will cost $300, the Duo $350 and the Crew $500. All ship in November.

Steez Crew

Steez Duo

Steez Solo

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The Lynx has full DVR-style live pausing, rewinding, and recording. Listeners can also catch up to existing shows on demand with a Start Now feature. A microSDHC slot helps get media on to and off of the radio, which can last for 30 hours at a time on battery power alone.

Best Buy didn’t give an indication of the release date for the new receiver, although it did give away that the device should go on sale for $250 when it’s ready.

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Harman Kardon has just rolled out the MS 150 iPhone/iPod dock. It stands as a rare high-end, mixed format entry with both a slot-loaded CD player and an FM radio tuner. The dock has two 30W loudspeakers and two 3.5mm headphone jacks as well as a 3.5mm audio input for connecting devices other than iPods and iPhone.

Among extras, the FM tuner has RDS for displaying text that includes song and artist information. A subwoofer output lets users extend the bass response as well. Composite and S-Video outputs let users show off the photo and video contents of their iPods and iPhones on a connected TV.

A dimmer automatically makes the display more friendly at night, while an alarm and sleep timer are built-in.

The MS 150 is priced at $690.

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The CineMate 1 SR offers an audio calibration system that analyzes sound levels throughout a room and adjusts frequencies for the specific acoustics in different areas. The sound bar can be connected directly to a television without the need for a dedicated receiver.

The Lifestyle 135 features a control console with six connections for video and audio sources, along with an FM/AM tuner and a dock for iPods and iPhones. The console provides an onscreen navigation interface for setup, while enabling video sources to be upscaled to 1080p.

Bose currently sells the CineMate 1 SR for $1500, while the Lifestyle 135 commands $2500.

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A three-line OLED display guides users through the interface. A front-panel USB port provides for MP3 player or smartphone links. The device also incorporates a traditional AM/FM radio tuner. For output, the DNP-720AE carries two-channel analog stereo through RCA connectors, or digital out through a fiber-optic port. Inside the DNP-720AE is a four-bit, 192kHz DAC. Strictly digital audio comes through up to 24-bit FLAC audio. The player can be controlled through an IR remote or through iOS compatible apps.

The Network Audio Player is priced at $500 in the US.

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Both of the Chumby-based devices continue to carry seven-inch touchscreens and support Flickr, Photobucket, and Sony Personal Space for photos; Pandora and Shoutcast provide Internet radio, and various apps are downloadable after the fact for Facebook, Twitter, news, and other content. Either Dash gets online through Wi-Fi.

The B7 and B70 together will ship in October at prices of $130 for the black-only B7 and $170 for the blue, brown, and orange B70 editions.

The N200 is identical to its European sibling and has access to the full Sony music and movie services along with local network sharing over DLNA. It upgrades its ancestor with 3D and the option of watching live events.

N200 devices reach the US in October for $100 and will have free Android and iOS remote control apps.

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