OPPO Chooses ESS for BDP-95 Blu-ray 3D Player

ESS Technology, Inc. announced that its Sabre32 Reference 8-channel Audio Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) is shipping in volume in OPPO Digital’s BDP-95 Universal Audiophile 3D Blu-ray Disc (BD) player.

Pioneer Ships Blu-ray 3D Players

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced that it is now shipping its first line of Blu-ray 3D players, which includes the $299 BDP-430 and two Elite models ($399 BDP-41FD, $499 BDP-43FD).

Toshiba Adds BDX3000 Blu-ray 3D Player to Lineup

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. announced that it has expanded its collection of Blu-ray Disc (BD) players with the new BDX3000. According to the statement, joining the currently available BDX2700 ($199.99) and BDX2500 ($149.99) models, the BDX3000 ($249.99) is the company’s first 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc player.

Philips Launches BDP9600 and BDP8000 Blu-ray 3D Players

Royal Philips Electronics announced that is introducing several new Blu-ray 3D players at IFA in Berlin. According to the statement, these include the flagship BDP9600 and slot-loading BDP8000, which join the BDP7500MkII launched earlier this year.

Toshiba Unveils BDX3100KE Blu-ray 3D Player

Toshiba UK announced its BDX3100KE Blu-ray 3D player as well as its entry-level BDX1100KB. According to the statement, the BDX3100KE features Blu-ray 3D compatibility, REGZA-LINK (HDMI-CEC), 1080p upscaling, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential support as well as MKV, DivX, HD-JPEG and MP3 file playback from USB sticks.

Onkyo Unleashes THX-Certified AV Component Separates

Onkyo announced that it is expanding its product line to include upscale THX-Certified separate components. According to the statement, this debut includes a new $2,199 top-of-the-line 3D-Ready 9.2-channel AV preamp/processor (PR-SC5508), a $1,699 companion 9 x 150W power amplifier (PA-MC5500) and a $599 premium Blu-ray Disc player (BD-SP808).