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Wattgate 381 “Audio Grade” Socket Is For Suckers Only
7:00AM Jack Loftus | The Wattgate “Audio Grade” wall socket costs a mere $US147, but the crisp, unmatchable sound it will help create in your home crafts the kind of priceless memories that last a lifetime. More »
Entertainment
Denon’s Latest Receiver Line Starts at $350, Loves iPods and HDMI
4:30AM Mark Wilson | Denon has refreshed their complete line of receivers, meaning that you can read the press release below to discern the precise discrepancies between the 9 new/updated models. What I find notable is what’s become standard in the line: USB iPod connectivity, analog-to-HDMI conversion, and Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding (which adds front height channels). Also, their base AVR-590 ($US350, pictured here) includes a respectable 3 HDMI inputs. Look for the models to roll out from now into the summer. More »
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Denon’s iPod Docks Add Rhapsody and Napster Support
4:30AM Jesus Diaz | Weird. The new Denon iPod docks are not only pretty, but they also can access some stuff called “Rhapsody” and “Napster.” Don’t quote me on this, but they are some kind of streaming music services. More »
Music
Denon AH-NC600 Earbuds Cancel Noise, Right Down To Touched Cables
4:30AM Sean Fallon | Denon has announced the AH-NC600—their first foray into noise cancelling earbuds. They claim this new model can reduce ambient noise by 99% while delivering high quality sound. More »
Entertainment
Denon’s DBP-2010CI and DBP-1610CI Blu-ray Players: Pay More for Less
4:30AM Wilson Rothman | Denon’s DBP-2010CI and DBP-1610CI Blu-ray players are made with high-end components, but at $US700 and $US500 respectively, they are missing perks found in much cheaper players. More »
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11:50AM Nick Broughall | Last month, Blam gave us a lightning review of the DHT-FS3 soundbar from Denon, and this month, we’re seeing the DHT-FS5 land in Australia. The difference between the two units, aside from the number at the end of the product code, is that the FS5 doesn’t feature an external subwoofer for those lower frequencies.
Considering that Brian’s opinion of the FS3 was that the bass gets a little cloudy at higher volumes, I’m not entirely convinced that ditching the sub would correct this. At the same time though, the people interested in buying a soundbar generally aren’t the hardcore audiophiles who rely on pristine sound with a full range.
The FS5 comes in both black and silver to match your setup and costs $999.
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Denon Ditches Subwoofer Launches DHT-FS5 Soundbar In Australia
11:50AM Nick Broughall | Last month, Blam gave us a lightning review of the DHT-FS3 soundbar from Denon, and this month, we’re seeing the DHT-FS5 land in Australia. The difference between the two units, aside from the number at the end of the product code, is that the FS5 doesn’t feature an external subwoofer for those lower frequencies.
Considering that Brian’s opinion of the FS3 was that the bass gets a little cloudy at higher volumes, I’m not entirely convinced that ditching the sub would correct this. At the same time though, the people interested in buying a soundbar generally aren’t the hardcore audiophiles who rely on pristine sound with a full range.
The FS5 comes in both black and silver to match your setup and costs $999.
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Peripherals
Denon’s Ultra Premium Ethernet Cable Costs US$8.47 For Every Inch
10:45PM Gizmodo US Edition | Denon is selling the AK-DL1 cable to link up your Denon-link audio components, and apparently it’s able to “bring out all the nuances in digital audio reproduction.” How does it achieve this magic? By having “high purity copper wire and high performance connection parts” plus a woven jacket to “reduce vibration.” Vibration? M’kay… Best of all, if you’re a complete and utter sucker audio enthusiast, this 59-inch Ethernet cable will cost you just US$500. [Denon via Crunchgear via Oh Gizmo] More »
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Stereos, Tapes, CDs and Vinyl Records: My Frustrating Romance With Old-Fashioned Audio Gear
1:00AM Gizmodo US Edition | So, here’s the thing. My stereo components have been in boxes gathering dust ever since I became a fully fledged member of the iPosse. Ditto for my CDs, cherished cassette tapes and even a few essential vinyl record. Since Jesus and I are relocating to London, and I’ve ripped everything I really listen to, you might say it’s a no-brainer to throw it all out. But it’s not that easy to do, is it? More »
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Denon Lowers Price, Sticks with 1.1 For DVD-1800BD Blu-ray Player
10:19AM Wilson Rothman | Instead of blowing out all the stops with a big mama pajama queen of all Blu-ray players, Denon appears to be playing the Pioneer card by launching the $750 DVD-1800BD player. It’s lower in price than its US$1,200-and-up predecessors, and only meets the mandatory 1.1 spec (that is, picture-in-picture but no Ethernet) rather than full-blown but optional 2.0. You know, it’s probably not a coincidence that Denon is moving this way, since it has to be buying the core player from Pioneer or another major Blu-ray partner, so they’re probably all on the same development timeframe. Also, no word from Denon on that “universal” HD DVD/BD player—we’re gonna guess that it’s a dead dream at this point. Jump for detailed press release of the DVD-1800BD. More »
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