DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group announced that it and a number of major music companies and related interests plan to support the expansion of the current Hi-Res Audio download market into studio quality Hi-Res Audio streaming.
Integra announced its new THX Select 2 Plus certified DTR-40.5 ($1,300) and DTR-50.5 ($1,700) audio/video receivers.
Yamaha announced its new 9.2 channel RX-A1030 ($1,199.95) and RX-A2030 ($1,699.95), as well as 7.2 channel RX-A3030 ($2,199.95) AVENTAGE audio/video receivers.
Integra announced its new DTR-30.5 7.1 channel home theater receiver, which features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as 4K pass-through and up-scaling for Ultra High-Definition displays.
Yamaha Corporation of America announced five new audio/video receivers, the RX-V775WA ($849.95), RX-V675 ($649.95), RX-V575 ($549.95), RX-V475 ($449.95) and RX-V375 ($299.95).
Barnes & Noble announced its new reading and entertainment-focused NOOK tablet ($249).
Rhapsody announced that it plans to acquire Napster from Best Buy.
SanDisk Corporation announced its new Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) announced its new flagship 9.1-channel SC-57 ($2000) and 7.1-channel SC-55 ($1600) Elite audio/video receivers.
Sonos, Inc. announced its new PLAY:3 ($299) streaming music player.