Amazon has started selling the Pyle-HOME PTCDS2UI classical turntable, which is actually a combination of the 18th century and the 21st century technologies. This vintage, authentically wood-crafted turntable is equipped with a CD player, an AM/FM radio, a cassette deck, an iPod dock and an aux-in jack for your MP3 player. The Pyle-HOME PTCDS2UI classical turntable also features a wireless remote controller, so you can control this old-fashioned gadget from the comfort of your sofa. You can buy the Pyle-HOME PTCDS2UI classical turntable for $187.99. [Product Page]
Denon has decided to release the RCD-N7 Apple AirPlay CD receiver in Japan. The player is coupled with a pair of $199 SC-N7 speakers and features Wi-Fi, DLNA ver1.5, iPod touch/ iPhone 4 dock, a USB port and Apple AirPlay support. Priced at $599, it will also stream audio from Rhapsody, Napster, Pandora and Last.fm. What’s more, the RCD-N7 comes with Windows Media Player 11 support as well as being capable to handle MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV (linear PCM), WMA Lossless and FLAC files. [Akihabara]
If you are looking for a new CD player, then check out the new TEAC CD-P650 that comes with full integration and support of Apple iPod. This music player features a USB port on the front panel, allowing you to play MP3 and WMA files that are stored on the USB flash drive. In addition, you can also rip your favorite CD albums into MP3 files without the needs of a PC. The TEAC CD-P650 CD player will be available next month. [Akihabara]
JVC has unveiled its latest audio system namely the UX-J51. The compact stereo features touch-sensitive keys, blue LED back-lighting, an iPod/ iPhone dock, a CD player and an FM/AM radio. There is even a USB port, so you can connect the JVC UX-J51 High Performance Micro Audio System with an MP3 player or a PMP. For system expansion, the UX-J51 also includes a digital optical input and output, analog input and output, aux input, and a subwoofer preout. Additional features include a headphone jack, an FM/AM antenna jacks and banana speaker jacks. The JVC UX-J51 retails for $399.95 each. [Press Release]
Sony Japan will release a new entry-level SACD player in the Japanese market next month. The Sony SCD-XE800 SACD player comes equipped with the company’s DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology that produces a pure and perfect sound quality. Folks in Japan will be able to purchase the Sony SCD-XE800 SACD player for 37,800 Yen or approx. $429 each. [Sony]
Marantz will release their latest SACD/CD player in Japan. Known as the SA8004, it comes equipped with a USB DAC, so you can connect this player to your computer, iPhone and iPod. What makes the Marantz SA8004 more special is that it is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and OSX 10.6.3 and above. Marantz will start selling the SA8004 SACD/CD player in August 2010 at around 100,000 Yen ($1,127). [Akihabara]
Marantz comes back with two new integrated amplifier and CD player namely the PM5004 and CD5004. The Marantz PM5004 produces an output power of 40Watt per Channel at 8 Ohms. Measuring 440mm × 370mm × 105mm and weighing 6.7kg, the amplifier also provides a THD of 0.05% (20Hz – 20kHz, 8 Ohms), a frequency response of 10Hz – 50kHz and a S/N rato of 103dB.
Meanwhile, the Marantz CD5004 CD player features a dynamic range of 100dB, a frequency Response of 2Hz – 20000Hz, a THD 0.002% and a S/N ratio of 110dB. The player comes equipped with an independent gold-plated RCA analog L&R out, TOSLINK Digital optical out and gold-plated RCA digital coaxial out. The Marantz PM5004 and CD5004 are scheduled to be released in the middle of July 2010 in Japan. Read more
If you like the Denon RCD-M38 Micro HiFi system that we posted yesterday, then check out the new Micro component from JVC. Dubbed as the RD-N1, this gadget features a CD player, a couple of 3 Watts speakers, a USB port, an AM/ FM radio and an iPod/iPhone docking station. What’s more, you can also play MP3 or WMA music files that are stored on a USB thumb-key. [JVC Japan via iPod and MP3 Players]
If you like retro gadgets, then check out the latest product from Sony. Dubbed as the Sony CFD-A110, this gadget is actually a combination of a cassette tape, a CD player and a radio tuner. The Sony CFD-A110 comes with a sleek wood-like finish and an old-fashioned design. Sony will release the CFD-A110 cassette tape, CD player and radio combo on June 21st, 2010. [Sony]
The Vincent Audio C-60 is a high-end CD player that comes equipped with switchable vacuum tube and solid-state output stages, premium top-loading transport, excellent mechanical and electrical isolation, and fully balanced XLR outputs for an optimal preamp interface. The vacuum tube or solid-state outputs can be switch on easily using the include remote control or a switch on the front of the player. Digital processing uses a 24-bit/192kHz PCN1792 DAC with 8x oversampling. The player also features RCA outputs and coaxial digital output or optical digital output. The Vincent Audio C-60 high-end CD player retails for a hefty $4,695. [Vincent Audio]
