All Articles Tagged Audio Sources

Robert Archer | 01/08 07:12 AM,

Naim Audio's UnitiQute is a one-box solution that incorporates an amplifier rated to deliver 30-watts per channel into an 8-ohm load, an FM tuner, USB for computer connections, analog and digital inputs for traditional legacy sources, Ethernet, UPnP networking capabilities and 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters (DACs) to upgrade the sound quality of low-resolution digital files. The company says the unit is compatible with WAV, MP3, Windows media, AAC and FLAC files, and its on-board bass management system enables installers to run the unit with a subwoofer/satellite speaker system. The unit, which… View this story

Robert Archer | 11/23 12:15 PM, 0 Comments

Olive Media's Melody No. 2 Player ($600) can be added to augment the functionality of the company's Opus No. 4 Server ($1,500 to $1,800). Olive Media has been in the media server business since 2005. Unlike many companies that try to be all things to everyone, it has taken a stripped-down approach. A look at Olive Media's current product line shows it's succinct, with only two: The Opus No. 4 Hi-Fi Digital Stereo media server and the Melody No. 2 Hi-Fi Multimedia Player. Features The Opus server is available with… View this story

Robert Archer | 11/23 07:58 AM, 0 Comments

Audio manufacturer Linn Products Limited will cease production of CD players on Jan. 1, 2010. Linn says it's exiting the CD player market because of the emergence of the networked home and growing consumer demand for streaming media. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) says sales of downloadable music have increased nearly 30 percent from 2007 to 2008. CD sales have declined approximately 25 percent during that same period. Linn's record label also has seen a substantial increase in downloadable sales. Linn says it will continue to produce and… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 09/09 03:35 PM,

Atlanta — Highlighting Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Volume as well as demonstrating a broad array of products enhanced by advanced surround sound technologies like Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. demonstrated how exceptional audio can deliver richer, more memorable and enjoyable entertainment experiences. “Dolby forever changed the way people listen to music, movies and television,” said Craig Eggers, senior manager, Consumer Electronics, Dolby Laboratories. “We’re building on this foundation by demonstrating more ways to expand upon the potential of high-definition entertainment with technologies like Dolby… View this story

Tom LeBlanc | 08/18 10:03 AM, 5 Comments

Sony and Best Buy have teamed up to launch a new product line — Altus — that includes a Blu-ray home theater system, iPod docking systems, wireless PC audio systems and a "plug and play" speaker system. The line will be available in Sept. at Best Buy, select retailers and Sony Style stores. All the products are currently available for preorder at http://www.sonystyle.com. BDV-E500W Blu-ray home theater system: This system features wireless surround speakers, streaming music wirelessly to up to 10 Altus and S-Air receivers. It also includes an iPod… View this story

Steve Crowe | 08/17 10:07 AM,

Savant Systems will be showcasing its new Rosie Desktop Docking Station at CEDIA Expo 2009 in booth 327. The docking station integrates iPods and iPhones with a Savant multiroom A/V system. The Rosie Desktop Docking Station connects to a Rosie Controller via CAT5 cable. Features include: Two-way functionalityDisplays menu info from iPod, including artist, album, track, etc.Playback functions available via the Rosie user interfaceDocking station charges iPod when dockedThe Rosie Desktop Docking Stations works with all iPod models that have a docking connector. Savant will ship the docking station in… View this story

Chris Brunhaver | 08/08 08:13 AM, 0 Comments

Bass guitar players, in most forms of music, lay the foundation for a song by playing supporting, groove-oriented patterns. There are, however, a number of songs where the bass is a primary melodic and harmonic contributor. These songs are not only fun to listen to, they can be great tools for setting up a stereo or home theater and assessing its performance. The frequency spectrum covers the low bass up through the midrange, making it a great way to assess subwoofer level and integration, as well as room resonances or… View this story

Erin Harrington | 08/06 05:56 AM, 0 Comments

Most Custom installers think wireless systems aren't all that ... well, custom. Toledo, Ohio-based Jamiesons Audio/Video disagrees. Co-owners David Jamieson and Ric Clark don't shy away from wireless multiroom audio. They're embracing it — and so are scads of customers. Unlike many integrators, Jamieson says the wireless multiroom music system from Sonos makes a lot of sense. The integrator likes that it can install an eight-room system in a day or two, rather than a couple of weeks, because there's no need to rip walls or run wires. Clients like… View this story

Tom LeBlanc | 07/22 06:23 AM, 0 Comments

News flash: The way to rise above the recession is to develop products people love. Most people don’t love audio anymore. They just love the portability and how easy it is to get content. Just ask Apple, which is calling its fiscal third quarter its best non-holiday quarter ever. Apple reports revenue of $8.34 billion and a net quarterly profit of $1.23 billion. The gross margin was 36.3 percent, up from 34.8 percent in 2008 Q3. iPhones drove the success. Apple sold 5.2 million iPhones, representing 626 percent unit growth… View this story

Robert Archer | 07/20 05:43 AM, 0 Comments

Audiophiles and guitar players have something in common: both groups are in search of perfect sound. Eddie Van Halen calls this tone chasing, admitting that he's done it his entire life. Some guitar players have been lucky enough to capture their Holy Grail of sound and it will live on forever. We've rounded up six landmark guitar recordings that can be valuable sales tools during system demos. We'll explain why these recordings are unique and why you might find yourself spontaneously breaking out the air guitar during your presentation. Click… View this story