Beside that, Marantz CD 6003 supports CD and CD-R/RW, as well as WMA (48-320kbps) / MP3 (32-320kbps) / AAC (8-320kbps) / WAV available on USB memory. It provides a frequency response of 2Hz – 20,000Hz, a Signal Noise Ratio of 110dB, and a THD of 0.002%.

Meanwhile, this Marantz CD player  comes with the solid chassis is strengthened by an additional metal bottom plate reducing unwanted vibration and makes the CD6003 a real “Heavy Weight Fighter”. The stable oversized power supply is feeding the digital and analogue circuitry of the Marantz CD6003 CD player, where the high quality CS4398 is converting the digital signal into an analogue one which will be pushed by the Marantz own small signal amplifier called HDAM-SA2 and passes further customized and well chosen components to its way to the gold plated cinch outputs.

The Marantz CD6003 player dimensions are 440 × 339 × 106mm (width × depth × height) and weighs 6.6kg. With a remote control. Plus more, this high end Marantz CD player is currently available in Japan for 49,800 Yen.

More information : Marantz Europe

Beside that, Harman Kardon HKTS 18 sound channel system can expanded from 5.1 to 7.1 with additional speaker installed. Plus more, this Harman Kardon HTS includes some advance audio features such as a line-level Sub/LFE input, audio-sense or external-trigger on/off and a multicolor LED power indicator.

Meanwhile, Harman Kardon HKTS 18 comes with Wall-mount brackets for the satellites speaker. Plus all speaker cables and speakers are all color-coded to conform to the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) standard for simplifying installation. 

Harman Kardon HKTS 18 Home Theatre System features include:

• Speaker: One Center Channel Speaker, One Powered Subwoofer , Four satellites for left, right and surrounds, with color-key stickers, mounted on shelf stands / Four leatherette coasters / Four wall-mount brackets / One 15? RCA cable for connection to subwoofer / One 15? mini-plug cable / Three 20? speaker cables / Two 40? speaker cables
• System Frequency response (–6dB): 25Hz – 20kHz
• Satellites: Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 120 Watts / Impedance : 8 Ohms nominal / Sensitivity : 86dB at 1 watt/1 meter / Tweeter: One 3/4? dome, video-shielded / Midrange Driver: Dual 3? (75mm) drivers, video-shielded
• Satellite Dimensions (HxWxD): 9-9/16 x 3-15/16 x 3-5/8 inches (243mm x 100mm x 92mm) Weight: 2.8 lb (1.3kg)
• Center Channel: Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 120 watts / Impedance: 8 ohms nominal / Sensitivity: 86dB at 1 watt/1 meter / Tweeter: One 3/4? dome, video-shielded / Midrange Driver: Dual 3? drivers, video-shielded
• Center Channel Dimensions (HxWxD): 4 x 9-1/2 x 3-5/8 inches (102mm x 241mm x 92mm) Weight: 2.7 lb (1.2kg)
• Subwoofer: Amplifier Power (RMS): 200 watts / Bass Driver: 10? woofer, Bass-reflex enclosure
• Subwoofer Dimensions (HxWxD): 18-7/8 x 13-3/8 x 13-3/8 inches (479mm x 340mm x 340mm) / Weight: 35.1 lb (15.8kg)

The price range for this set plays around $400 to $800.

More : Harman Kardon HKTS 18 Official Site

However, the design is little bored with the silver buttons organized neatly around the front panel which the Rotel’s AV receiver designs have remained relatively unchanged for the last 10 years. But you can expand Rotel RSX-1550 AV receiver  with the on-board seven channel processing enables you to add an RB-1562 (2 x 100 watt per channel) power amplifier for full 7.1 operation. 

Meanwhile, this RSX-1550 provides four HDMI inputs located at the back of this unit. It also comes equipped with four optical digital inputs as well, in case you have more audio components. If you do have a SACD player, the RSX-1550 features a multi-input for 7.1 channel analog signal for DVD-A players as well as SACD players.  

The Rotel AC receiver weighs in at 38 pounds with has a height of over 17 inches and a width of 16 inches. The signal to noise ratio is rated at 40dB and the input/impedance line level tops out at 200 mV/100k ohms, so there’s very little distortion running through this system at any one time. 

If you require the latest surround modes from DTS and Dolby to enjoy your Blu-Ray discs more fully, the Rotel RSX-1550 is quite capable. Estimated the retail prices for Rotel RSX 1550 AV receiver is around $1999.99

Beside that, Yamaha YHT 390BL support 5.1-channel surround sound with 8 unique Yamaha CINEMA DSP surround programs to deliver the full audio potential of your entertainment sources. Meanwhile, this yamaha home theater system is fully 1080p compatible with video pass through and HDMI switching with 13 preset SCENE templates to suit any listening situation. Plus more, two HDMI inputs and one output, 2 volume setting functions and for movies. 

Additional features such as iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, CINEMA DSP, compressed music enhancer for fuller sound with compressed music formats like MP3 and WMA. 

The speakers are fairly compact but the quality is top notch and in this Yamaha YHT 390BL price range the system offers great value for money. It will set you back about $250 to 350.

The new V663 sports a black and large shaped display in the front. Its master volume knob is placed on the far right side with other small knobs for accessing other sources like input devices. Buttons on this product are visible up to 15 feet of distance for an easy operating. You can also plug in the YPAO microphone in this receiver to access the YPAO menu.

Yamaha’s RX-V663 AV Receiver also offers support for 7.1 audio decoding of all HD Audio formats like high definition dts-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio formats. Beside that, Yamaha RX V663 AV receiver also features 2 HDMI 1.3 inputs and can be connected to other similar devices. 

Check out more information : Yamaha RX V663 AV Receiver

All these Sony Bravia VE5 LCD TV models are power-saving energy efficient television which can save 40% less power than many of the company’s other LCD HDTV models using Sony’s exclusive micro-tubular Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (HCFL) technology. Moreover, Sony’s intelligent Presence Sensor automatically turns off the picture if no one is present nearby after a user defined time and turns it back on as soon as it detects motion. Plus more, these Sony Bravia VE5 HDTV series are compiling with Energy Star 3.0-compliant trifecta.

“Sony is constantly ranked as one of the most environmentally conscious consumer electronics companies in the industry,” said Randy Waynick, senior vice president of Sony Electronics’ Home Products Division. “Our new Eco TVs represent the company’s commitment not only to saving the environment, but also to saving consumers money through lower power consumption.”

On Video technology, Sony BRAVIA VE5 LCD HDTV series feature Sony’s Motionflow 120Hz technology for improved sharpness and detail in fast-moving images. The HD LCD TV models also offer a USB input for playing audio files from a USB storage device or connecting a compatible digital camera to display photos. Also watch out for other trade mark features like BRAVIA Engine 2, BRAVIA Sync, 24p True Cinema, 4 HDMI inputs, Single PC, component, composite and S-video inputs.

Sony Bravia VE5 LCD TV Key Specs:

• The BRAVIA Engine 2
• BRAVIA Sync
• Sony’s Motion flow 120Hz Technology
• Energy Saving Zero Watt Power Switch
• 24p True Cinema
• 4 HDMI input
• Single PC, component, composite and S-video inputs
• Favorites menu
• Energy Star  3.0 Compliance

The Sony ‘Eco’ BRAVIA VE5 LCD TV Series is expected to be available in summer.
Via: Sony Bravia VE5 HD LCD TV Press ( Eco Series )

This Yamaha DVX 700 home theater system features a 70W x 2 and 70W output power. Meanwhile, DVX 700 has support for Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES (DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 and DTS-ES Discrete 6.1), DTS Neo:6 and DTS 96/24 decoding. Plus comes with Yamaha’s Exclusive AIR SURROUND XTREME.

Yamaha DVX-700 DVD Home Theater System comes with Bluetooth, HDMI 1080p HD output, DivX support, FM tuner and MP3 support. Moreover, it is XM and SIRIUS ready for satellite radio. It works fine even with an iPod music player.

Yamaha DVX 700 Home Theater System Main Features : 

• Yamaha exclusive 24kHz HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function)
• Yamaha exclusive Extended Stereo for well-defined sound location
• Four surround modes: Music, Movie, Sports and Game
• Normal/Wide listening zone selection

High Sound Quality

• Total 210W (70W x 2 + 70W subwoofer) high power
• Two woofers and one tweeter x 2
• Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II compatibility

Advanced Features of Yamaha DVX 700

• iPod compatibility via optional Yamaha Universal Dock (YDS-11)
• Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver (YBA-10)
• Glossy black finish for matching flat screen TVs
• All components have stylish, compact design
• Wall-mountable design (center unit)
• Can be positioned vertically facing front or sideways (subwoofer)
• Rear cover to hide terminals and wires (subwoofer)
• Compressed Music Enhancer
• Night listening mode
• FM tuner

This Yamaha DVX-700 DVD Home Theater Systems priced at $1199.95.

Via Yamaha

The SONY NAS M700 audio is equipped with digital amplifier to tune the HD sound quality and display music track information. You can record and play  favorite music tracks in the stylishly on designed NAS-M700HD audio system. The complete SONY NAS M700 audio system is available for 84,800 Yen.

Via: Sony

The Esoteric X-05 VRDS CD / SACD Player casing is constructed out of aluminum for the top, front and sides, with only the base and rear panel in steel – the important base plate being 5mm-thick like the sides and top. This would explain the grunt-worthy weight.

On recent CEDIA 2008, the new Esoteric X-05 VRDS CD SACD Player features a high precision aluminum and polycarbonate turntable along with a new drive mechanism for disc loading. It features a new spindle motor that incorporates a frequency generation sensor to enable an accurate detection of rotational speed.

The Esoteric X-05 gets its high-quality 24-bit/192kHz audio DAC CS4398 from Cirrus Logic in a dual mono configuration and it boasts a SNR up to 130dB and a THD of 0.001%. Analog outputs are XLR 2-channel balanced or RCA unbalanced, along with optical and coaxial digital connectivity. It allows a wider range of consumers to benefit from VRDS engineering.

However, the Esoteric X-05 VRDS CD SACD Player is available in silver and black colors at a price of $ 5999.

More : Esoteric X-05 CD /SACD Player review

Pure Direct and CD Direct amplification are some other additional capabilities of the newly launched A-S700 Integrated Amplifier. Plus the remote controllable amplifier incorporating rotary encoder input selector with LED. Not just that, it allows you a continuous variable loudness control.

Yamaha A-S700 Specification

Yamaha A-S700 will available in Japan on November and priced at €500 or around $679.

Via: Yamaha