While some companies are scaling back their CEDIA Expo 2009 exhibits — or not exhibiting at all — SIM2 is looking to increase its presence and gain some market share.

That’s why the projector manufacturer decided to co-exhibit with Krell in booth 2912, according to SIM2. Bringing Krell’s high-end audio components into the mix, SIM2 says its full in-theater demos will “leave a lasting impression.”

Bill McKiegan, Krell’s VP of USA sales and marketing, goes even further. “We expect to deliver the most exciting home theater experience at the Expo.”

“Each brand represents the pinnacle of performance in its respective category,” says Charlie Boornazian, SIM2’s VP of sales and marketing.

Boornazian adds that the two companies have another connection. “We share the common goal of wanting to bring reference quality back to the forefront," he says. "While many brands are trying to ‘make do’ with low-priced products,…

Anthem has released the second-generation model of its Statement D2 A/V processor — V.2.

V.2, demoed at CEDIA Expo 2008, has four more HDMI inputs (eight total) and one more HDMI output (two total) than the original model.

The inputs and outputs are all HDMI 1.3c with Deep Color (36-bit) and HD audio streaming.

It also features an updated VXP digital image processor, which Anthem says offers two independent 12-bit channels of "fully-adaptive" deinterlacing.

The processor also offers:

• Adaptive 3D noise reduction
• Mosquito noise reduction
• Block artifact reduction
• Detail enhancement featuring sharpness and texture enhancement
• Adaptive contrast enhancement

Two dual-core DSP engines offer 800 MIPS (million instructions per second) of processing power to allow eight-channel decoding of HD audio formats such Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio.

The Anthem Statement D2 V.2 also supports DVD audio in 7.1 format up to 192 kHz.

Anthem's new Room…

Rotel will debut its flagship 15 Series at CEDIA Expo 2008, calling the series "the most important intro in many years."

The 15 Series includes multi-channel home theater receivers, a preamp/processor and power amplifiers. Rotel says it will also add a two-channel series in early 2009.

Two A/V receivers and the preamp/processor feature HDMI v1.3 connectivity and compatibility with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master.

All three components incorporate onboard Faroudja video processing that delivers 1080p scaling with 24 Hz capability. The receivers and pre/pro feature audio and video pathways and control functions for second, third, and fourth zones or remote rooms, according to Rotel.

The flagship 7.1-channel RSX-1560 has 7 x 100 watts of class D power (with assignable channels for bi-amp or second-zone use), four HDMI v1.3 inputs and 1080p/24Hz Faroudja video processing, with assignable 12-volt triggers and RS-232C serial connectivity for easy integration into a customized system.

The…

Crowson Technology is releasing its DDP-4 Digital Distribution Preamplifier, which distributes and controls Tactile Motion signals.

The DDP-4, which will be displayed at CEDIA Expo 2008 at booth 899, controls signals for up to four separate zones via two-way RS-232.

It also features six inputs, 16 outputs and the ability to mix both sound and motion signals.

Crowson Technology is best known for its Linear Actuator, the TES 100, which allows enthusiasts to integrate Tactile Motion into their movie experiences.

The new DDP-4 complements this technology by allowing users to remotely control and personalize the intensity of each chair, row or zone. It also gives users the ability to adjust seats individually.

Crowson says it's the first tactile motion control to offer integration with all major home theater control and automation systems.

Channel Vision is expanding its ARIA line of audio products with the A0240 40 Watt Stereo Amplifier and the A0302 Speaker to Line Level Converter.

The A0240 Amplifier is designed to power a small one-room audio system or to be used with the A0302.

Channel Vision, which will display the products at its booth (657) at CEDIA Expo 2008, says the A0240 amplifier is small enough to hide behind or underneath furniture.

It has a versatile power plug that allows it to be plugged into the wall, placed on a tabletop or concealed using the detachable power cable.

The A0302 converts speaker level audio to line level audio making it suitable for connecting to another amplifier or the A0240.

It has a screwless trim plate allows it to blend with other outlets.

Cat 5 Camera Lets Users Cycle Through Views

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Knoll has developed energy-saving circuitry for its amplifiers and a new projector with DLP DarkChip4.

Both products will be shown at the company's booth (948) at CEDIA Expo 2008.

The GS12 class A/B amp features the company's new Eco-System circuitry. This patent-pending circuit determines which of the 12 stereo channels (four pairs) are in use and delivers power only to those channels.

The channels that are "off" are truly off, not in "standby" or "mute." The active channels, thus, share more rail voltage and have more reserve power for the channels in use.

The GS12 uses less than 4 watts when idle, according to Knoll, saying amps without Eco-System use 14 times the power when idle or in standby.

Knoll says the Eco-System will save users one hundred dollars or more per year on bills. It also features an energy-saving fan that is thermostatically controlled.

The amp has…

Bryston is introducing its D-Series 8-channel zone amplifiers -- the D-130Z and D-250Z.

The company says there will eventually be four models in the D-Series rated at 90, 130, 250 and 400 watts per channel at 4 ohms.

Each model has bridgeable channels, assignable input configurations and independent level controls for each channel.

The D-130Z delivers 130 watts at 4 ohms and has four stereo zones bridgeable to 400 watts at 8 ohms.

The D-250Z has eight channels with 250 watts at 4 ohms. It also has four stereo zones bridgeable to 800 watts at 8 ohms.

The stereo bus on each model can be linked to other amps, and 12v trigger powers the amplifiers on and off and mutes each zone independently.

Both have soft-start circuit and gold-plated 5-way speaker binding posts.

Bryston will display the D-130Z and D-250Z at its booth (637) at CEDIA Expo 2008.
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AudioSource is now shipping its new AS Series of in-wall subwoofers and the AMPSUB210 subwoofer amp.

The in-wall subs comes in 8- and 10-inch carbon/polypropylene models. The AS8SW (8-inch) subwoofer handles up to 100 watts of power at 8 ohms, has a sensitivity rating of 87 dB and a frequency response of 40Hz-300Hz.

The AS10SW (10-inch) handles up to 150 watts of power at 8 ohms with a sensitivity rating of 88 dB. It has a frequency response of 33Hz-300Hz.

"Our in-wall sub systems, complete with two available in-wall models to choose from, allow contractors and consumers alike an option to get their audio components up off the floor when floor space is at a premium and floorstanding or bookshelf subs are not an option, or when the common ugly black box subwoofer is not the first aesthetic choice for a room," says AudioSource director of engineering Stewart Millager.

The AMPSUB210 subwoofer amplifier delivers 200 watts of power…

SHARON, MA, Aug. 28, 2007-- NAD Electronics, highly regarded as a manufacturer of high-performance audio components, introduces a trio of new audio separates, the T 175 Preamp-Tuner-Processor, and two multi-channel amplifiers, the Seven-Channel T 975 Power Amplifier and Five-Channel T 955 Power Amplifier, at CEDIA EXPO '07.

Designed for demanding audiophiles, the new separates represent NAD's core values of simplicity, performance and value and further reinforce its "Music First" design philosophy, which declares that state-of-the-art music recordings remain the truest test of any playback system. "The new products embody the best of our thinking and technologies," said Greg Stidsen, NAD Director of Product Development. "Instead of surrendering to the 'wattage wars' or 'me too' features, we've focused on superb real-world sonics, honestly useful power, and valuable, forward-looking concepts."

T 175 Preamp-Tuner-Processor
The T 175 boasts a more intuitive, less intimidating user interface than is typically seen today, reflecting NAD's belief that many home-entertainment products have grown too complex and unwieldy. At…

If you needs proof that the custom industry is evolving and growing, you should visit the American Audio/Video booth at CEDIA.

Debuting at CEDIA, American Audio/Video is a distributor of professional audio, musical instruments and consumer electronics. The company will be showing the unique Roth Audio MC4 Docking Tube Amplifier, as well as several other new products from U.K.-based manufacturer Fatman.

According to Grant Baldwin, director of new product development for American Audio/Video, the company's products will provide installers the opportunity to differentiate themselves with industrial designs engineered to be shown instead of being integrated within a home environment.



"Our…