New Elite Network AVRs Add Direct Energy AV Amplifiers
Pioneer & Onkyo USA Corp. revealed its latest Elite branded network AV receivers, highlighted by the forthcoming Elite SC-LX904 and Elite SC-LX704. The two high-end receivers will ring in at suggested retail prices of $2,999 and $1,599, respectively and will both have the latest version…
Marantz Unveils Advanced Stereo AVR With HEOS
Marantz has added its latest 2-channel stereo receiver featuring a slim, compact design and sound optimized for high-fidelity music playback. In addition to offering exception musical performance, the AVR model NR1200, from Sound United’s high-end Marantz line, incorporates a number of modern connectivity features bridging…
Denon Unveils IMAX Enhanced 9.2-c X3600H AVR
Denon has introduced the latest update to its high-performance network X-Series AV receiver line, in IMAX Enhanced certified, 9.2-channel Denon AVR-X3600H. The Denon AVR-X3600H ($1,099 suggested retail), features IMAX Enhanced certification out-of-box and supports a full suite of 3D and object-based audio formats, including Dolby…
Marantz SR AVR Pair Brings Latest Connectivity Features
Sound United’s high-performance home theater brand Marantz introduced two new units to its 2019 SR network AV receiver line Thursday, including the SR5014 and SR6014, both with advanced video connectivity and HEOS wireless multi-room music distribution. The new high-power models, which are scheduled to hit…
Denon Adds Stereo AVR With Wireless Streaming, HDMI
Denon introduced Tuesday its first stereo HEOS network AV receiver with wireless music streaming and 4K HDMI capabilities. The Denon model DRA-800H ($499.99 suggested retail price), has been engineered for high-fidelity 2-channel sound, offering a re-designed L/R symmetric stereo power amplifier, which is said to…
Onkyo Adds IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver
Onkyo USA introduced Wednesday a pair THX Certified Select network A/V receivers including Onkyo’s first IMAX Enhanced Certified 9.2-channel model, the TX-NR797. The Onkyo TX-NR797 ($699 suggested retail) and Onkyo TX-NR696 ($599) both support the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based surround sound formats, 3D sound…
DTS Play-Fi Products Begin To Add Airplay 2 Support
DTS said Thursday that it is adding support for Apple’s AirPlay 2 wireless lossless audio streaming platform to select DTS Play-Fi products. AirPlay 2 support is now available on the McIntosh RS200 and Arcam rPlay, with additional products to be announced this year, the company…
Sound United Moves To Acquire Onkyo Brands
Sound United is boldly moving to add to its stable of AV home theater brands after announcing plans Tuesday to acquire the rights to a stable of major trademarks from Onkyo Corp.’s consumer audio division, including Onkyo, Integra, Pioneer and Elite. Onkyo Corp. later clarified…
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