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You can now get Denon's N7 Networked Music System in black, as well as the original white "mod style". The N7 consists of the RCD-N7 CD Receiver and SC-N7 Stereo Loudspeakers and now comes with a free AirPlay upgrade, usually priced at $49.99. With the free AirPlay upgrade, you can stream your iTunes music library from a Mac or PC on your Wi-Fi network, as well as music stored on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.

In addition to AirPlay, the N7 includes other networking features, such as Internet radio, support for the Napster music subscription service, and "Party Mode". Party Mode allows you to stream music from an attached iPod to up to five Denon audio components on your Wi-Fi network – giving you whole-house music. Of course, it also plays CDs, AM/FM radio and has a top-mounted iPod dock. The sound is top-notch too, thanks to the N7's full digital processing, which provides a pure signal transfer for optimum audio from all sources.

The new RCD-N7 CD Receiver is available for $599 and SC-N7 Stereo loudspeakers sell for $199/pair. For more information, visit http://usa.denon.com.

Denon just announced a major upgrade for owners of the AVR-5308CI A/V Receiver and AVP-A1HDCI A/V Preamplifier. The hardware and firmware upgrade will provide full 3D pass-through capability, as well as Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Audyssey DSX and Dolby PLIIz. This is the 4th upgrade that Denon has offered to owners of its high-end products, ensuring their products have the most up-to-date features and capabilities. The upgrade is scheduled for October.

"We are very excited to bring these leading-edge features to owners of our flagship AVR-5308CI A/V receiver and AVP-A1HDCI Preamplifier," noted Jeff Talmadge, Director, Product Development & Systems Integration, Denon Electronics. "Early adopters who purchased these components nearly 4 years ago bought them with the confidence that they would experience the very best home entertainment for years to come. This upgrade opportunity is yet another example of how Denon is committed to ensuring that our customers are 'future ready' and remain at the leading edge of all the latest performance-enhancing technologies."

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AirPlay music streaming is now available on nine Denon and Marantz components, the first A/V devices to include this capability. Thanks to the newly launched Apple iOS 4.2 update, owners of AirPlay compatible Denon and Marantz components can now stream songs directly from their iTunes music libraries, as well as music stored on their mobile devices, though their Wi-Fi enabled networks from their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch devices.

AirPlay capable Denon components:

• AVR-4311CI
• AVR-3311CI
• AVR-991
• AVR-A100
• N7 Networked CD Receiver and 2.0 Channel Speaker System, consisting of the RCD-N7 CD Receiver and SC-N7 Stereo Loudspeakers

Denon announced on Tuesday that its special-edition Anniversary Product Collection (A100) is now available at select Special Anniversary Denon dealers. Go to www.denon100.com/dealerlocator to find a location near you.

Denon's A100 products include:

• PMA-A100 Integrated Amplifier ($2,499)
• DCD-A100 CD/SACD Player ($2,499)
• DP-A100 Direct-Drive Turntable ($2,499)
• DL-A100 Cartridge ($499)
• AVR-A100 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver ($2,499)
• DBP-A100 Universal Blu-ray Player ($2,499)
• AH-A100 Over-Ear Headphones ($499)

All Denon A100 anniversary products come in a special carton with, for the first time in Denon's history, a five-year warranty and signed certificate of authenticity from the chief Denon production engineer who handcrafted the product. Also included is a Denon "brand book" that explores the company's history.Read more

Denon and Marantz announced that they will each offer Apple's AirPlay music streaming on nine network-capable audio/video components via a feature upgrade. The upgrade will make the A/V receivers the world's first to include AirPlay capability.

With the incorporation of AirPlay in Denon and Marantz products via the upgrade, users will be able to stream music (along with artist information, album art and elapsed and remaining time) from their iTunes collections to selected Denon and Marantz components. The upgrade will be available for purchase for $49 through the Denon website on November 25, 2010. The upgrade will be available on the following products:

Denon:

• AVR-4311CI ($1,999)
• AVR-3311CI ($1,199)
• AVR-991 ($999)
• 100th Anniversary Product Collection Model AVR-A100 ($2,499)
• N7 Networked CD Receiver and 2.0 Channel Speaker System, which includes the RCD-N7 CD Receiver ($599) and SC-N7 Stereo Loudspeakers ($199/pair)

Marantz:

• SR7005 A/V Receiver ($1,599)
• AV7005 A/V Preamplifier ($1,499)
• NA7004 Network Audio Player ($799)
• M-CR603 Networked CD Receiver ($699)

Denon kicked off its 100th anniversary today. In celebration, the company is launching its new limited-edition A100 Anniversary Product Collection. The A100 line includes the PMA-A100 Integrated Amplifier ($2,499); DCD-A100 CD/SACD Player ($2,499); DP-A100 Direct-Drive Turntable ($2,499); DL-A100 Cartridge ($499); AVR-A100 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver ($2,499); DBP-A100 Universal Blu-ray Player ($2,499); and AH-A100 Over-Ear Headphones ($499). All A100 products will be available beginning in November 2010. (And yes, I realize we told you about the A100 product line in August...but hey...this is the official launch.)

Denon also announced a new promotion called "100 Days of Giveaways". Taking place on its redesigned Facebook page, Denon will be giving away headphones to a new Denon Facebook fan each day. Read more

Denon Electronics has been manufacturing home entertainment gear for 100 years, and to celebrate, the company announced they will be releasing a Special Edition product line that will be available in limited quantities for a limited time beginning in November.

Dubbed the A100 line, the Special Edition line is being released to just 40 dealers. The limited special-edition Denon Anniversary Product Collection includes the PMA-A100 Integrated Amplifier (SRP: $2,499); DCD-A100 CD/SACD Player (SRP: $2,499); DP-A100 Direct-Drive Turntable (SRP: $2,499); DL-A100 Cartridge (SRP: $499); AVR-A100 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver (SRP: $2,499); DBP-A100 Universal Blu-ray Player (SRP: $2,499); and AH-A100 Over-Ear Headphones (SRP: $499).

All A100 products will include a certificate of authenticity, a Denon "brand book" on the company's history, and an extended five-year warranty. The A100 line will be available in November 2010 at select Special Anniversary Denon dealers, who can be found at www.Denon100.com.Read more

Denon today announced that several of its advanced A/V receivers are now compatible with Windows 7.

Models include:

• AVR-4310CI - 7.1 channel multi-source/zone A/V receiver with networking ($1,999)
• AVR-3310CI - 7.1 channel multi-source/zone A/V receiver with networking ($1,499)
• AVR-990 - 7.1 channel multi-source/zone A/V receiver with networking ($1,499)
• AVR-4810CI - 9.3 channel multi-zone A/V receiver ($2,999)
• ASD-51W - Network Enabled iPod Dock ($299)
• ASD-51N - Network Enabled iPod Dock ($249)

In addition to the models above, all upcoming 2010 models will sport the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo. Read more

Japanese company Denon Electronics, known for its high-quality and upscale home entertainment products, recently announced the latest upgrade to its flagship line: the 'Universal' Blu-ray Audio/Video player, Model DVD-A1UDCI. This player (available in February 2009 for a retail price of $3800) complements Denon’s already excellent AVP-A1HDCI A/V Preamplifier and the POA-A1HDCI 10-channel Power Amplifier to provide the best home theater experience possible.

In addition to providing first-rate video quality, the Denon DVD-A1UDCI is also the world’s first DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD playback with native digital audio and fully balanced transmission of 2-channel analog sound in a universal Blu-ray player. While this may not mean much to the non-technophile, those who keep up in the market will be salivating.