Denon 100th Anniversary Turntable
To celebrate its 100th Anniversary, Denon is releasing a special edition DP-A100 which features Denon's direct drive system and has been matched up with a DL-A100 cartridge. The reverse side has also been treated with silicon rubber to absorb any vibration that may reach the record. Link / Source
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Meridian M80
You are looking at what is the desktop audio equivalent of an Aston Martin. Its svelte, leather-wrapped, shapely, and built incredibly well. 800 individual components are carefully brought together by hand which becomes the Meridian M80 ($2,995), a 80-watt 2.1 channel sound system that packs a slot-loading CD/DVD drive, rear-mounted subwoofer, and an of course, an optional iPod dock. Link
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Tivoli Model 10
GQ got a sneak peek of the Tivoli's latest designer radio, The Model 10, which marks the 10th anniversary of the brand. The Model 10 keeps the signature clean and classic aesthetic we've grown to love over the years while updating with features like dual independent alarms and iPod/iPhone compatibility. Available this Summer. Link
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Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 11
You could say Bang & Olufsen has literally thought outside of the box when designing their Beolab 11 subwoofer. The tulip-shaped design is built around a 200W ICEpower amplifier and two 6½-inch drivers that helps the BeoLab belt out those low frequencies. Link
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Crosley Revolution
Crosley proves that vinyl fetishists have yet to trade in their LPs for mp3 files with their new Revolution ($150) record player. The two speed (33 1/3 and 45 RPM), portable player can play 7'' and 12'' records, USB connectivity for recording to your PC or Mac, stereo speakers, headphone jacks, battery power via 6 AAs, and a durable rubberized finish. Link
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Parrot by Starck Zikmu Color
Philippe Starck's striking monoliths of sound are getting colorized for 2010. Adding to already available black Zikmu, the speakers will soon be available in Arctic White, Pearl Grey, and Sorbet Lime. If you haven't heard of the Zikmus, the speakers feature wireless audio streaming via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and a built-in dock for your iPod or iPhone. Link
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AUX Box
Much like the AUX Level we reviewed last year, the Box is mainly about two things: simplicity and sound. Built for portability, the Box was designed for block parties or as a versatile speaker setup for your TV or home stereo. 8'' subwoofers and 400 watts of raw power help deliver audio at some ridiculously deafening levels with very little distortion. We ran our test unit through the gauntlet and the Box just sang. Sound was detailed and crisp, mids were crystal clear, and the bass was beautifully robust. Our only gripe is the price which at $1500 is a bit much for a speaker that doesn't come with the usual basics expected in a speaker even at $200, but take a listen and you'll probably agree that these are minuscule compromises you can most definitely live with. Link: $1500
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Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond
Bowers & Wilkins looked to one material to raise the bar in terms of audio quality with their latest 800 Series speakers. The speakers now use diamond tweeters capable of achieving accurate high frequency sound and have been tweaked in specific areas creating a sound profile that leapfrogs the previous generation with bigger bass and significantly less distortion. Link
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GenevaSound S
GenevaLab has taken its GenevaSound system and shrunk it into a clock radio size that's perfect for the nightstand or your office. The GenevaSound S features an FM Radio, Alarm, 2 Channel Hi-Fi sound with DSP, amplifier, iPod dock, and buttons which illuminate as your hands reach closer to the unit. Link: $300
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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
Bowers & Wilkins is also releasing a set of computer speakers that look to be the perfect complement to Apple's new iMac desktops. The speakers use a dual driver system that dedicates one driver to bass and midrange frequencies and one to treble. They also incorporate B&W's acclaimed Nautilus tweeters which are found in some of their highest end studio speaker equipment. Link
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