The Onkyo CR-N755 is a HiFi receiver mini system that supports DLNA, FLAC and Apple Lossless (ALAC). The player has a USB port, allowing you to play MP3 and WMA files stored on a USB flash drive. Measuring 215mm x 331mm x 119mm, the Onkyo CR-N755 network CD receiver will be launched in September 2012 for 59,850 Yen ($764). [Akihabara]
Behold the all mighty CR-N755 from Onkyo, a tiny (215x331x119mm) CD receiver schedule to hit Japanese stores later this September at around 59,850 Yen.
This new CR-N755 is a rather fully loaded little monster and comes with not only the most basic features that nowadays CD Receivers (DLNA…) but also comes with FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), MP3, WMA, DSD support of files either stored on your home network or on a USB drive for a nice 22Wx2Ch output.
The Onkyo UBT-1 Bluetooth adapter is designed for networked AV receivers. This Bluetooth 3.0 adapter allows Bluetooth-enabled smartphones or tablets to stream music directly to any 2012 model networked receiver. The Onkyo UBT-1 is configured with CSR’s aptX compression reduction codec, offering a frequency response of 10Hz to 22kHz with a dynamic range of 92 dB. If you are interested, you can purchase the Onkyo UBT-1 Bluetooth adapter for $59 a pop. [Onkyo]
Onkyo has announced some new additions to its 2012 receiver line including a Bluetooth adapter and upgraded apps. Onkyo has upgraded its iPhone and Android apps along with announcing the company’s first Bluetooth adapter for streaming music using its receivers. The upgraded Onkyo Remote 2 app for the iPhone allows music to be streamed from the iPod touch or the iPhone directly to any 2012 model network receiver using a Wi-Fi network.
The streaming is done via the app in CD-quality 44.1/16 bit rate. The app also shows track name, album name, artist name, album art, and time data. Onkyo is also announced that its Android app now supports the streaming of music directly from the Kindle Fire. Both apps also add in improved remote management functions for zones and support for music throughout zones.
Onkyo is also now shipping its first Bluetooth USB adapter for streaming music called the UBT-1. The adapter uses CSR aptX compression reduction codec to restore natural range audio files. The adapter allows for a frequency response of 10 Hz to 22 kHz with a dynamic range of 92 dB. The adapter uses Bluetooth 3.0 and plugs in the front USB port of any 2012 Onkyo network receiver model TX-NR 414 and up. The Bluetooth adapter sells for $59 and is available now with both apps available at no cost.
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It’s been a little less than a year since Onkyo first entered the software-based remote space, and now the company’s ready to give those controls a major boost with the help of a much needed refresh to its iOS, Android applications. To kick things off, Onkyo’s Remote 2 app is finally making music streaming capabilities friendly with this year’s TX-NR receivers, while other under-the-hood enhancements were made to the various remote zone functions. In addition to these improvements, Onkyo also introduced its $60 UBT-1 Bluetooth adapter, essentially offering the same tune streaming features but “through a hardware gateway” and, best of all, at a much higher quality. Unlike the USB dongle (which is available now), however, the free apps won’t be available until sometime “at the end of the month” from Cupertino’s App Store, Google Play and Amazon’s custom shop. In the meantime, you can keep yourself occupied by checking out the official pressers and UBT-1 picture right after the break.
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While still a far cry from 64 speakers, Onkyo and DTS teamed up to bring the first 11.4 channel surround sound to your home theater. At the top of the trio of new receivers is the TX-NR5010. It is the only one that’s THX certified, but like the TX-NR3010, it can drive 9 speakers and has pre-outs for four subs as well as two more channels. $2999 is the price you’ll pay for the best, with a $700 price break when you move one model down the line to the TX-NR3010. Last up, but still shipping in July with 11.4 support, is the TX-NR1010 with its seven channel amp at $1799. DTS Neo:X is the name of the up-mix technology that uses a single algorithm to take anything from a 2.0 signal to 11.1 and converts it to 11.4. The other first here is Cisco Linksys SimpleTap — also coming to the entire 2012 Onkyo lineup of network receivers via a firmware update — which promises to deliver a simpler network setup. For more of the juicy details, have a quick look over the press release below.
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Onkyo to deliver 11.4 DTS Neo:X surround sound on latest receivers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Onkyo announces today in Japan and the USA the release of three new models at the top of its A/V receiver line for 2012. The lineup includes the world’s first full 11.4-channel implementation of DTS Neo:X™, and the first use of Cisco Linksys’ SimpleTap technology in an audio/video component.
This release includes a new lavishly outfitted nine-channel flagship, the stunning TX-NR5010 Network A/V Receiver; a more moderately priced nine-channel alternative, the TX-NR3010 Network A/V …
Cisco won’t be the fastest out of the gate with an 802.11ac WiFi router, but it’s certainly one of the most ambitious. The dual-band Linksys EA6500 and a companion, single-band Universal Media Connector network bridge hike the bandwidth up to 802.11ac’s 1.3Gbps peak, each of them carrying their own quartet of gigabit Ethernet jacks. A pair of USB ports on the EA6500 should make sharing storage that much faster as well. If you ask Cisco, however, the real highlight is the new Cisco Connect Cloud app platform. Not unlike Novatel’s MiFi apps, the software helps either manage the router itself (think parental controls) or tap into other devices around the home, including AirPlay sharing and remote camera monitoring. There’s even a new SimpleTap hardware integration platform that will pair third-party WiFi gear like Onkyo receivers to a router through Android and iOS smartphone apps. Eventually, that should include a gentle NFC-based nudge.
A Linksys Developer Community is starting now with six app developers already lined up, and support is due for any access point Cisco deems worthy of the Smart Wi-Fi Router name. That said, you’ll have to wait awhile if you want the 802.11ac tag attached to that router at the same time. The currently-without-a-price EA6500 doesn’t hit shops until early August; you’ll have to wait until September for the equally priceless Universal Media Connector.
Cisco rolls its first Linksys 802.11ac WiFi router and bridge, kicks off Connect Cloud app platform (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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