Onkyo Launches HT-RC260 and HT-RC270 AV Receivers

Onkyo announced that it is now shipping the newest generation of its HT-RC home theater receiver line–adding two new models, the mid-priced HT-RC260 and the more upscale HT-RC270.

Yamaha Launches 7.2 Channel AVENTAGE AV Receivers

Yamaha Electronics Corporation announced its new line of AVENTAGE Series A/V receivers. According to the statement, Yamaha’s 7.2 channel AVENTAGE Series features full HD audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio), iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, HDMI V.1.4a 3D Pass-through with Audio Return Channel (ARC), YPAO room optimizer, analog-to-HDMI …

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Virage Launches Blu-ray Audio Processor

Virage Logic Corporation announced its new ARC Sound AS221BD dual-core processor for High Definition (HD) Audio System-on-Chips (SoCs) targeting Blu-ray Disc 7.1 channel 192kHz/24-bit output HD Audio processing applications.

Marantz Launches NR1601 Slimline AV Receiver

Marantz America announced its new NR1601 slimline A/V receiver ($599). According to the statement, the 7-channel NR1601, which will be available later this month, joins Marantz’ NR1501, which will be reduced in price to $399, in the company’s family of space-saving A/V receiver solutions. Just over 4” high and 13” deep, both units are approximately …

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Marantz Debuts SR6005 and SR5005 AV Receivers

Marantz America announced two new 7-channel audio video receivers. According to the statement, the SR6005, which will be available in September for $999, will replace the SR6004 features a built-in HD radio tuner, 6 HDMI 1.4 inputs, 7.2 dual subwoofer output and more. The SR5005, which will be available beginning in August for $799, will …

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Marantz Unveils New SR7005 Flagship AV Receiver

Marantz America, announced the introduction of its SR7005, a 7-channel, integrated audio/video receiver that satisfies a broad range of multi-room signal distribution needs for home entertainment enthusiasts and custom installers. The SR7005, which replaces the SR7002, will be available in August 2010 for $1,599.

Sony Elevates 3D AV Receivers and Blu-ray Player

Sony Corporation announced several new Elevated Standard (ES) AV receivers including the STR-DA5600ES, STRA-DA4600ES, STR-DA3600ES and STR-DN2010 as well as a Blu-ray 3D player, the BDP-S1700ES. According to the statement the STR-DA5600ES ($2,000) 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver will be available in September 2010 while the STR-DA4600ES ($1,500) and STR-DA3600ES ($1,100) are planned for …

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Onkyo Launches Two High-End 3D AV Receivers

Onkyo announced that it will launch in August two new high-end network A/V receivers, the TX-NR5008 ($2,699) and TX-NR3008 ($2,099). According to the statement, both receivers have achieved THX Ultra2 Plus certification, support network audio streaming, various multi-room set-ups, iPhone/iPod playback over USB and 3D offer compatibility.

Vizio Launches Three Wireless Blu-ray Players

Vizio announced a wireless Internet router optimized for Vizio Internet Apps (VIA) as well as three wireless Blu-ray players with Internet Apps, which offer streaming HD movies, TV episodes, music, photos and social networking. According to the statement, the XWR100 Dual-Band HD Wireless Internet Router ($99.99) prioritizes HD video and audio sent to VIA devices …

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Yamaha Launches New Blu-ray Player and 3D AV Receiver

Yamaha Electronics Corporation announced its new RX-V667 3D AV receiver, ($599.95), BD-S667 Blu-ray Disc (BD) player ($329.95) and YID-W10 yAired wireless iPod/iPhone dock ($149.95). According to the statement, the 7.2-channel RX-V667 receiver provides full HD Audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, as well as Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio) and …

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Panasonic UK Unleashes New Blu-ray and DVD Recorders

Panasonic UK Ltd. announced that it has released two new DIGA Blu-ray Disc (BD) recorders in the UK (DMR-BW880EB, BW780EBK) as well as a DVD Recorder with Freeview HD (DMR-XW380).