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If you like old-fashioned gadgets, then check out the Toshiba TY-CK1 CD and cassette tape player. This music player features a pair of 1W speakers, a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, a large volume button and an FM radio. Toshiba releases the TY-CK1 CD and cassette player in the Japanese market for 5,000 Yen or around $65. [Kakaku]
Denon today launched the new black version of the RCD-N7 AirPlay CD receiver in the Japanese market. The player supports Wi-Fi, DLNA 1.5, iPod touch/iPhone dock, a USB port and Apple AirPlay support. The RCD-N7 also streams audio from Rhapsody, Napster, Pandora and Last.fm. The black version of Denon RCD-N7 is priced at 55,000 Yen or approx. $695. Read more
Onkyo today introduced the FR-N9NX compact Hi-Fi system, which is an improved version of the X-N7NX Compact Hi-Fi system. The Onkyo FR-N9NX comes equipped with a CD player, a USB port and an iPod/iPhone cradle. This Hi-Fi system is also compatible with Onkyo’s new ND-S10 digital audio transport for Onkyo’s Audio systems. The Onkyo FR-N9NX Compact Hi-Fi system and ND-S10 digital audio transport will be released in Japan next month. No word on pricing so far. Read more
Harman Kardon has recently released the Harman Kardon MAS 102 four-piece integrated system that consists of an amplifier, a CD player and loudspeakers. The MAS 102 is capable of delivering both performance and style in a single unit. This stereo system comes with a slot-loaded CD player, a drift-free FM tuner, USB ports and no fewer than eight auxiliary audio inputs – digital, analog and even phono MM (moving magnet). It even has the ability to pair up seamlessly with a Harman Kardon The Bridge III docking station (sold separately), so you can access your iPod or iPhone music library via remote control and play your favorite tracks with accurate, clear, distortion-free sound. The Harman Kardon MAS 102 retails for $1,000. [Harman Kardon]
Onkyo has rolled out the C-7030 CD player and matching TX-8050 DLNA amplifier for the Japanese market. Available only in Silver, the Onkyo C-7030 CD player features the company’s unique VLSC technology for pulse noise reduction. The player also supports MP3 and WMA CDs. The Onkyo TX-8050 is a DLNA 1.5 compatible amplifier, which is able to stream internet radio and produces a 130W x 2ch maximum output at 6-Ohm. This new amplifier is also fully compatible with iPod and iPhone via Onkyo’s dedicated USB dock. Additional specs include the WRAT technology and 32bit Texas Instrument Aureus (DA8x digital audio processor) audio processor. The Onkyo C-7030 CD player and matching TX-8050 DLNA amplifier are priced at 37,800 Yen ($447) and 58,800 Yen ($696). Read more
Panasonic has launched a trio of new iPhone/ iPod docking stations in Japan namely the SC-HC55, SC-HC35 and SC-HC05. All of these docking stations come with an FM radio and Bluetooth support. The Panasonic SC-HC55 is a high-end version that features a CD player and Bluetooth hands-free module with a total output of 2x40W, while the Panasonic SC-HC35 lacks of Bluetooth hands-free module. The Panasonic SC-HC05 is an entry-level model without a CD player and Bluetooth hands-free module. [Akihabara]
JVC-Victor has introduced a new compact Hi-Fi system in the form of the RD-M4-VD. This compact Hi-Fi system features a CD player, a 2x4W total output, a USB port and a 4GB of internal memory. The JVC-Victor RD-M4-VD is also compatible with MP3, WMA and WAV file formats. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability at this time. [Akihabara]
Denon has finally issued a firmware update for the Denon RCD-N7 CD player. The new firmware upgrade allows the player to support Apple’s AirPlay. The AirPlay wireless technology allows you to stream your iTunes library wirelessly to your CD player. As a reminder, the Denon RCD-N7 features Wi-Fi, DLNA ver1.5, iPod touch/ iPhone 4 dock and a USB port. [Akihabara]
Teac has started selling the new old-fashioned radio CD layer namely the Teac SL-D920. This retro gadget comes equipped with a remote control, a CD writer and a USB port for MP3 players and other storage devices. Available in black, red and white, the Teac SL-D920 CD player radio also features the ability to write discs with content recorded from radio. Folks in Japan are able to purchase the Teac SL-D920 for 29,980 Yen or around $368. [Product Page]
If you want to convert all of your vinyl collection into a digital format, then you might need the Victoria Retrowriter from Grace Digital Audio. The gadget is a multi-functioning music system equipped with a unique recording feature allowing you to record your music from vinyl or from auxiliary RCA inputs to blank CD-R/RW’s. The Grace Digital Audio Victoria Retrowriter is priced at $158.88. [Grace]
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