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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]
JVC has unveiled its first iPod and iPhone nightstand speaker (model: N-BX3). Measuring 500mm x 300mm x 110mm, the N-BX3 provides a docking station for your iPod or iPhone, an FM tuner and a pair of 30W speakers with the SRS StudioSound HD. Available in black and white models, the JVC N-BX3 is priced at 40,000 Yen or around $524. [Akihabara]
Pioneer Electronics has announced the availability of the STEEZ portable music system. Designed for dancers, the Pioneer Steez is offered in three models, the STZ-D10S-L “Solo”, STZ-D10T-G “Duo”, and STZ-D10Z-R “Crew”. Both the Pioneer STZ-D10S-L “Solo” and STZ-D10T-G “Duo” feature a 2.4-inch LED QVGA display, a 4GB internal memory, a docking station for iPod and iPhone, a pair of 40mm full range drivers and a 5 Watt power output. The Pioneer STZ-D10S-L “Solo” is available in light blue, while the STZ-D10T-G “Duo” in a stylish neon green. Available in flashy red, the Pioneer STZ-D10Z-R “Crew” is the largest model that offers a 3.5-inch LED QVGA screen, two 25mm tweeters, two 75mm woofers, a 135mm dedicated subwoofer, a 40 Watts total power output, a docking station for iPod and iPhone and a 4GB internal memory. The Pioneer STZ-D10S-L “Solo”, STZ-D10T-G “Duo” and STZ-D10Z-R “Crew” will be launched in November 2011 for $299, $349 and $499, respectively. Read more
Best Buy has unveiled the new Sirius XM Lynx. Measuring 2.5-inch x 4.5-inch x 0.5-inch, the gadget is powered by a custom version of the Android operating system. The Sirius XM Lynx features a multitouch display and a Wi-Fi connection. The gadget can be used in conjunction with your choice of a car kit, home kit or portable speaker dock (not included). There is also a microSDHC card slot for transferring media. Its battery offers up to 30-hour of operation time on a single battery charge. The Sirius XM Lynx retails for $249.99 each. [Music Sink]
The Sony NWZE464KB is now available in Canada via Future Shop. Priced at $129.99 each, this MP3 player comes equipped with a docking speaker, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music wherever you go. The gadget offers a 2-inch (320 x 240) LED display, an 8GB of storage space, an FM radio, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an included earphones. The Sony NWZE464KB is compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC, AVC, MPEG4 and WMV files. Its Lithium-ion battery offers up to 50-hour of audio playback or up to 10-hour of video playback. [Product Page]
Denon has unveiled its first Airplay-equipped network audio player, the DNP-720AE. The music player is able to connect wirelessly to any AirPlay-enabled Apple device, so you can stream music from your iOS devices. The Denon DNP-720AE also supports Wi-Fi connectivity, so you can enjoy streaming music from online services such as Napster and Last.fm. Additional features include DLNA, Wi-Fi Protected Setup support, lossless FLAC files support, a front-panel USB connection, and an AM/FM tuner. The Denon DNP-720AE Airplay-equipped network audio player is priced at £429.99 or approx. $663. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
Yamaha has introduced the new MCR-332 Hi-Fi system that provides an iPod/iPhone docking station. This music player comes equipped with the company’s VCCS technology, an AM/FM radio, and a built-in CD player. You can also connect the Yamaha MCR-332 with your iPad via a USB port. The company will launch the Yamaha MCR-332 Hi-Fi system in October 2011 for 37,000 Yen or approx. $477. [Akihabara]
JVC has rolled out the new UX-VJ3B speaker system for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. The speaker comes jam packed with a horizontally-oriented iPad dock, a rotatable dock for the iPod and iPhone, detachable speakers, an auxiliary audio input, a mini-USB input, a subwoofer output, a video output, an AM/FM tuner, and a down-lit LED illuminated base. Other features include an alarm clock, a sleep timer, and an included remote control. The JVC UX-VJ3B speaker system is currently available for $199.99. [Cult of Mac]
JVC has introduced their latest K2 high-end all-in-one audio device called the EX-AR9. Using this all-in-one Hi-Fi system, you can rip CDs into MP3 files at 128kbps and save them to any USB storage devices. Additionally, the EX-AR9 features a DEUS amplifier and a pair 40W speakers with wooden cone for a more natural and realistic sound. It is also compatible with MP3, WMA and JPEG files. The JVC EX-AR9 will be launched in Japan next month for 129,800 Yen or around $1,660. [House of Japan]
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
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