Compact Audio Systems

New Cube Alarm Clock Radio and Dual Dock Music System for iPod

by jessica on Wed, 2009-10-28 05:00

SANYO has two new audio systems for your iPod, the DMP-P1 Cube Alarm Clock Radio with an iPod docking station, and the DMP-692 Dual Dock Music System.

The DMP-P1 Cube Alarm Clock features AM/FM PLL digital tuning with programmable alarm and iPod dock for recharging and playing. Wake up from either a song on your iPod's playlist, radio station or a buzzer mode. The radio also has sleep and snooze modes.

The DMP-692 Dual Dock Music System features AM/FM digital stereo tuners with dual programmable alarms. Just like the Cube Alarm Clock, you can wake up from either a playlist on your iPod or iPhone, radio station or a buzzer mode. It also has sleep and snooze modes. With this model, you can charge two iPods or an iPod and iPhone simultaneously. It also includes an integrated, rear-mounted, passive subwoofer for additional bass response and is a fully functional sound system in addition to a standard alarm clock. A remote controls the iPod/iPhone or AM/FM radio.

Both models are available through the SANYOStore.com website as well as retailers, with a suggested retail price starting at $39.99 for the Cube Alarm Clock Radio and $89.99 for the Dual Dock Music System.

Logitech Squeezebox Adds Music from Napster

February 17, 2009 -- Logitech today announced that Logitech Squeezebox network music players support online music from the award-winning music subscription service Napster. Using your existing wireless home network and your Squeezebox player, now you can access Napster’s library of more than 7 million songs on the home-entertainment system in your living room, bedroom, or in any room where you listen to music.

“Logitech is delighted to add Napster to its family of online music services for the Squeezebox product line,” said Robin Selden, vice president of the Logitech Streaming Media group. “The Logitech Squeezebox is a Wi-Fi device, so you don’t have to string wires everywhere just to enjoy Napster away from the computer. Whether you love rap or reggae, Beethoven or classic rock, Napster and Squeezebox make it easy to listen to a world of music, streamed to any room in your home.” Read more

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Squeezebox Network Music Players

Often digital audio is stuck on the PC or the digital music player. Though some companies offer solutions that stream music from a computer to a stereo system, these products can sometimes be too expensive. Logitech offers affordable network music systems that make it easier for you to enjoy -- and control -- your digital music anywhere in your home or on the stereo systems you already own. And with the Logitech Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player, even an existing audio system is not required. Using your existing home network with a Logitech network music system, you can listen to your digital music – including the music on your computer, your favorite Internet radio stations, even subscription services such as Rhapsody, Last.FM, Slacker, Pandora and Sirius in any room in your home – even when the computer is off. The Squeezebox Boom is available now for $269.99.Read more

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Yamaha's New Micro Systems Integrate Technology, Superior Performance

December 22, 2008––Yamaha Electronics Corporation today introduced two new micro component systems featuring superior audio and video performance and high-end styling. The MCR-730 ($499.95 MSRP) includes an integrated DVD player and full HD 1080p support for a complete audio/video solution, while the MCR-230 ($349.95 MSRP) is a sophisticated audio system with a built-in iPod dock, USB input, high-quality CD player, advanced design speakers and much more. Each system includes a pair of high-quality two-way speakers.

With 1080p-compatible HDMI output, the MCR-730 enables the reproduction of DVD movies and digital TV broadcasts with unsurpassed HD quality. The MCR-730 is a DivX Ultra Certified device, delivering unrestricted access to the wider range of video sources. It can play all DivX content, including DivX 6, and supports the format’s media features such as interactive menus, subtitles and alternate audio tracks. The unit is also fully compatible with discs containing Mp3 and WMA audio files, WMV and DivX video files, and JPEG image files. Read more

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British Quality in a Small Package

by jeff on Wed, 2008-11-05 12:20

What does the Alfred Dunhill Ltd. name mean to you? Quality, maybe? What about the Meridian Audio name? Maybe, exclusivity? In bringing the two together someone’s vision has been fulfilled with two well known brands in the Alfred Dunhill AD88 Entertainment System. This nine-layer Finnish birch wood, piano lacquer, matte-alloy system will make you pause for a further listen.

The Meridian technology brings the audiophile CD player in with an AM/FM tuner, iPod docking system, and LED display for a one-suite package. This AD88 plays DVD’s as well, as you can easily connect to any display. There are three 80 watt amps that push the two front speakers and subwoofer. I could not find an exact price for an MSRP quote, but expect to spend over $3,500. You might use this machine in your downtown apartment, or buy it for the person who has distinct taste in quality.

For more information visit www.meridian-audio.com or www.dunhill.com.