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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Pioneer Unveils 3D Ready AV Receivers

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced its new line of 3D ready 5.1 channel A/V receivers. According to the statement, Pioneer’s VSX-520-K and VSX-820-K feature wireless Bluetooth transfer of audio content allowing users to enjoy their music directly from their Bluetooth-enabled device to their home theater system and are 3D ready with the latest HDMI, version …

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Rhapsody Goes Solo

RealNetworks, Inc. and MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International, Inc., announced plans to restructure their digital music service joint venture, Rhapsody America LLC, into a newly formed corporation that will operate independently from its parent companies. According to the statement, RealNetworks, currently the majority owner and operator of Rhapsody, and Viacom will restructure their …

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