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 will release the ABX-N300 AirPlay speaker on September 28th, 2012. As its name suggests, the speaker adopts Apple’s AirPlay technology that enables you to stream music from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. It can also stream music from iTunes on a Mac or PC. The Onkyo ABX-N300 comes equipped with a 10Wx2ch output, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and a included remote control. If you are interested, you can buy the Onkyo ABX-N300 AirPlay speaker for 49,800 Yen ($636). [Akihabara]
Apple’s AirPlay could end up a little more flexible thanks to Onkyo, with a new dock promising to add support for the streaming standard to existing A/V kit. The Onkyo DS-A5 iPod/iPhone/iPad Docking Station recharges your iPhone or iPad, but also acts as an AirPlay bridge between them and a variety of home entertainment kit, with the possibility of funneling your music across an ethernet network too.
Docked, and your iOS device pushes out digital sound, or you can unplug when your battery is charged and switch over to AirPlay. There’s both optical digital and analog stereo outputs, as well as a composite video output.
Those using the DS-A5 with an Onkyo receiver can use the RI (Remote Interactive) port to remotely power up the A/V kit when they start AirPlay streaming from the iOS device. It also allows the DS-A5 to be controlled by a universal Onkyo remote.
Finally, the ethernet connection hooks up to a home network, and there’s support for streaming audio from iTunes on your Mac or PC. Onkyo says it will work with the iPhone 5, though since it uses the old-style 30-pin Dock Connector you’ll presumably need to wait until you can get a Lightning adapter next month.
The Onkyo DS-A5 iPod/iPhone/iPad Dock will hit shelves in October, priced at $199.
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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!
Onkyo’s CEDIA booth served as a way for it to show off all manner of new audio technology including this funky iLunar dock (above), which uses tech developed by Swiss audio company Sonic Emotion to create a “3D sound field” from stereo sources. We couldn’t get much of a feel for it on the show floor with the wide open spaces and noise, but according to Onkyo, its six full-range drivers and downward-firing subwoofer combine to send sound in all directions, resulting in a stereo experience no matter where the listener is seated in smaller rooms. There’s more details on that, as well as a few other mini audio systems and a new amp in the gallery and press releases after the break. One other development we noted was the Roku Streaming Stick-ready branding popping up on Onkyo receivers since its partnership was officially revealed, and there was even a dongle conspicuously front mounted right there in the booth. We’re still for a release date and pricing, but it looks like hardware partners are ready to go.
Gallery: Onkyo @ CEDIA 2012
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Onkyo Japan has introduced its first Android HDMI stick, the NT-A1. Powered by the Google Android 2.3 operating system, the gadget has a powerful 1Ghz ARM A9 Cortex single core processor, a 5123MB of RAM, a 4GB of storage space, a microSD slot for storage expansion, USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity. Each purchase comes equipped with a remote controller. Folks in Japan are able to buy the Onkyo NT-A1 Android HDMI stick for 9,980 Yen ($127). Onkyo also offers an optional dual mode remote and wireless keyboard (KR-A1) for 7,980 Yen ($100). [Akihabara]
What a surprise! Onkyo, Japan most loved Audio and Video company announced today the launch of NT-A1, its first Android HDMI STICK!
The NT-A1 will unfortunately only run on Android 2.3, but will be powered by a very capable ARM A9 Cortex Single Core CPU at 1Ghz, comes with 5123MB of RAM and 4GB of memory.
The NT-A1 also feature a microSD slot, 1 USB 2.0 Port, WiFi bgn and is completely compatible with Google Play.
While there is no word yet on a possible upgrade to Android 4.0, the NT-A1 will …
The Onkyo X-U1X CD mini component will be launched in the Japanese market in September 2012. What makes this mini component special is that it has a USB port, allowing you to play MP3 and WMA files stored on a USB thumb drive. The Onkyo X-U1X also supports Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR with A2DP 1.2, so you can stream your favorite music tracks from any Bluetooth-enabled gadget. Other features include a CD player and an FM tuner. The Onkyo X-U1X retails for 35,000 Yen ($447). [Akihabara]
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.
Roku unveiled its miniaturized Streaming Stick at CES, and while we still don’t have an exact release date or price tag, the company has produced a list of manufacturers that will deliver “Roku Ready” hardware. That list is comprised of Element Electronics; GlobalVue International, LLC; Haier; Hitachi America, Ltd.; Insignia / Best Buy (which already tried out this strategy once with the whatever-happened-to-the TiVo-powered cTV); Mitsubishi Electric (TVs); Onkyo and Integra; OPPO and TMAX Digital, Inc.(Apex Digital(R) TVs). In case you’ve forgotten, the Roku Streaming Stick plugs into MHL-compatible HDMI ports to not only feed video to the HDTV, receiver or other device, but also accept remote control inputs and power, and brings its own WiFi hookup for internet access. That way, users can add this single accessory to make a “dumb” flat panel into a connected TV all without any extra cords or switching remotes, and, if necessary, easily upgrade in the future.
As CEO Anthony Wood mentioned just days ago Roku’s current focus is finding companies willing to work together to provide a well integrated experience for the add-on. To make that clear for potential buyers, Roku Ready devices like HDTVs, receivers and Blu-ray players will not only be stamped with a logo to show they’re compatible, some will arrive with the dongle packed in. Its due date is set for “the coming weeks” so it shouldn’t be long until we nail down the other details about the Roku Streaming Stick — all currently available information can be found in the press release after the break.
Gallery: Roku Streaming Stick hands-on
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