DN-82623, Evergreen new 4 inputs Headphone Amp with USB DAC

Evergreen released today the DN-82623, yet another Headphone Amp that for once comes with the support of four different inputs, including RCA, Digital In, and USB DAC (24Bit/96kHz)! The DB-82623 comes with a Dual FET-Input, Low Distortion Operational Amplifier TI OPA2604.
The DN-82623 is announced in Japan at around 13,999 Yen and comes with the corresponding input: 44.1, 48, 96kHz/16/24bit, an 115dB SN Ratio and a 2-W power consumption.

The DTS-USB Tube is back and now come fully compatible with all headphones

Back in 2012 the Japanese company Umazon introduced the X-TUBE AS301DTS USB dongle that gave DTS 5.1Ch support to any low hands PCs without breaking the bank. Two years later, this X-TUBE DTS comes in a new version the 400-ADUSB001 that does not required a specific pair of headphones in order to enjoy 5.1Ch DTS audio for about 2,480 Yen.
To make this possible, the 400-ADUSB001 comes with dedicated Windows Only software, the DTS Headphone Deck, which will allow you to enjoy 5.1CH DTS audio even …

Kenwood outs two new Mini Hi-Fi with the UD-NF7 and UD-F5

Kenwood outs in Japan two new mini Hi-Fi or component with the UD-NF7 and UD-F5 that comes with a 50Wx2ch output at 4Ω, EX.BASS, CD Player, FM/AM, Support of MP3, WMA files, USB as well as iOS Devices. Technically identical, only the High-end UD-NF7 will come whoever with WiFi, DLNA 1.5 and AriPlay support.
Both models are expected to the available in Japan early November and sold around 60,000 Yen for the UD-NF7 and 38,000 for the UD-F5

World’s first all rubber speaker made from artificial muscles is thin, soft and bassy

Tokai Rubber Industries has developed the world’s first all-rubber speaker. This speaker utilizes Smart Rubber, which conducts electricity and can freely expand or contract, to generate sound.
Previously, the company developed flexible, all-rubber touch sensors using Smart Rubber. This all-rubber speaker arose from the company’s new line of development: materials for artificial muscles.   Q. “Until now, thin speakers have been piezoelectric and film types, as used in …

JVC announces the EX-N5, a new “Wood Cone” compact Hi-Fi with DLNA and AirPlay

JVC Kenwood announced today a new pair of Wood Cone compact Hi-Fi with the EX-N5 and EX-N1. Both models comes with a nice 50Wx2Ch output, FM/AM Radio, USB, CD and iPod, iPhone (No iPhone 5) and iPad. But some of the new features of these new Compact Hi-Fi are the support of DLNA 1.5, AirPlay and WiFi for the EX-N5. These new Hi-Fi will be available in Japan early October and sold at around 80,000 Yen for the EX-N5 and 60,000 Yen for the EX-N1.

Onkyo’s New DS-A5 Dock Delivers AirPlay for “Almost” All iOS devices

Onkyo has introduced the DS-A5 iPod/iPhone/iPad Docking station, which adds AirPlay wireless streaming capabilities to Onkyo A/V receivers and many other audio products.
The Onkyo DS-A5 allows owners of recent Onkyo A/V receivers – as well as older models lacking a USB port or an Ethernet connection – to enjoy all the benefits of AirPlay wireless streaming for iOS devices, including the new iPhone 5. The DS-A5 includes a secure digital-to-digital docking and charging connection …

Onkyo announces the ABX-N300, its first AirPlay speaker for Apple devices

Schedule for a September 28th launch at 49,800 Yen, the rather expensive ABX-N300 is Onkyo first dedicated Wireless Speaker (AirPlay) for Apple devices, ranging from your iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac! The ABX-N300 comes with Ethernet, WiFi GB, a nice 10Wx2ch output and a dedicated remote!

Denon releases Network DRA-N5 & RCD-N8 CD players with iPhone & iPod dock

Denon introduced today in Japan two new Compact Network Mini Component with iPhone and iPod Dock with the RCD-N8 and DRA-N5. Both models comes with WiFi, DLNA 1.5, an iPhone/iPod Dock, USB PlayBack with MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC support, a Maximum output of 80Wx2ch at 4Ω and a 55W Power consumption and just 0.3W in standby. The difference between both models comes with the support of AM/FM, CD and 3 instead of 1 analog audio input that is only available on the RCD-N8.

Sony bring two new “iOS” ready Docks to Japan

Here you are another set of Docks with the CMT-V70BIP and CMT-V50IP set for iOS Devices including the iPod, iPad and iPhone! Both models comes with the very same basic features including a 20Wx2Ch speaker, a digital S-Master Amp, a CD Player and an FM-AM Radio, but only the high-end version the CMT-V70BIP comes with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and A2DP.
Both models will be sold in Japan earlier September at around 35,000 and 30,000 Yen

X-U1X, another CD Mini Component from Onkyo

Here you are another CD Mini Component from Onkyo, the X-U1X. Announced at around 35,000 Yen and schedule for a September releases comes with the obvious basic CD Player, FM Tuner, USB (for Mp3 and WMA), but also Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR and A2DP 1.2 that will enable you to stream any audio files coming from a Smartphone, Tablet or PC via Bluetooth. The X-U1X comes with S.BASS and a 15Wx2Ch amplifier.