If you are unsatisfied with the sound quality of your iPod, then you can use the AT-PHA30i iPod amplifier from Audio-Technica. Scheduled to be released on December 18th, 2009, the device boosts the iPod’s output power to 20mW (32Ohm) and provides a frequency response of 20Hz-20,000Hz, as well as a signal noise ratio of 95dB. The AT-PHA30i draws its power from the iPod’s battery, so it will decrease your gadget’s battery life span. The portable amplifier is compatible with iPod nano, iPod Touch 2G, and iPod Classic. [Impress]
Onkyo Japan will release their first Windows 7 ready amplifiers on September 11, 2009 in Japan. Dubbed as the TX-NA5007 and TX-NA1007, both amplifiers are DLNA complaint and support Dolby NR Professional Logic IIz, Dolby NR TrueHD, DTS-HD Mater and playback of WAV (linear PCM)/WMA (DRM)/WMA Lossless/MP3/AAC/FLAC/Ogg Vorbis formats. The Onkyo TX-NA5007 and TX-NA1007 are priced at 367,500 Yen ($4000) and 262,500 Yen ($2850), respectively. [Onkyo]
The Pioneer VSA-LX52 is a new 7.1ch (190Wx7ch) AV amplifier that boasts the jitter free PQLS multi-surround and Linear PMC multichannel audio via HDMI port. It is compatible with WMA 9Pro, Dolby NR TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and THX Select2 Plus. What makes this amps more special is that it can connect to your iPod via USB to enjoy amazing audio reproduction thanks to its new digital DAC. You can also control your iPod directly from your TV without the needs to touch your iPod thanks to Pioneer Advanced MCACC. [Pioneer via Akihabara]
Onkyo today announced the TX-SA607 and TX-SA507 AV amplifiers for the Japanese market. The TX-SA607 is a 120watts x 7 channels AV amplifier that is compatible with Dolby NRs True HD, DTS-HD, and Dolby NR professional logic IIz. Meanwhile, the TX-SA507 is a simple 100watts x 5 channels AV amplifier with only 4 1.3a HDMI input port, and does not support Dolby NR professional logic IIz. No info on pricing at this time. [Onkyo]
That’s right! Primare has designed the SPA22 modular amplifier which is claimed to be green enough to save the planet. This new amplifier is a 5 x 120Watts integrated A/V amplifier and digital controller and is the natural successor to the award-winning SPA21. The device offers open architecture for easy-to-upgrade audio, video and control section for future improvements. It can accept Full HD video via HDMI 1.3 inputs and native multi-channel PCM audio, the highest resolution available audio on Blu-ray disc. The Primare will also playback all Dolby and DTS HD formats. You can bring home the Primare SPA22 with your $4424. [Primare]
Pioneer will be releasing two new 7.1 AV amplifiers at the end of June known as the VSA-LX51, and VSA-1018AH. Both amps support HDMI 1.3 (3 input / 1 out), Dolby NR TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby digital plus, and DTS EXPRESS. They also come with an USB port to play MP3, WMA, AAC files and the LX51 (only) has an additional video upscaler to upscale an image to 720p and 1080p. You’ll pay about 925 € for VSA -LX51 and 700 € for the VSA-1018AH. [Akihabara] More
by Johan on September 8, 2007
The GF-650 from Teac Japan has a turntable, CD-RW recorder and AM / FM tuner. Made from shiny aluminum, the device offers a backlit LCD which displays track information, volume, etc. Your precious vinyl will be recorded on the CD with the same quality thanks to the diamond tipped needle. The amplifier provides an output of 3.5W×2ch and the built in speakers are 70mm wide. Measuring 479mm × 370mm × 259.5mm and weighing 12.5kg, the Teac GF-650 will be available in Japan from September 10th, 2007 for $740.
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by Johan on August 3, 2007
Yamaha today unveiled the CRX-E320 which is a new compact stereo with amplifier. The device plays your CDs, MP3s and WAVs, the radio (AM/FM) or more through the USB port. The compact stereo is available soon in Japan for approx. $320.
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by Johan on June 26, 2007
Onkyo comes back with two new AV amplifiers, the DTX-7.8 and DTX-8.8. They retail for around $2,600.
Via Akihabaranews
