Marantz ST7001 XM Ready and AM/FM Stereo Tuner

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Marantz ST7001 XM Ready and AM/FM Stereo Tuner

The ST7001 continues the legendary Marantz tradition of tuner performance with a digitally-synthesized “front end” optimized for both high sensitivity and high selectivity. This makes the ST7001 a great choice for both urban and rural areas. The audio circuitry follows this same high-quality pattern with custom-selected parts in a meticulous layout to maximize signal quality while minimizing interference. In addition, the ST7001 boasts a wide variety of convenience features including 100-station programmability with custom naming to help you get to your favorite broadcasts easily. The sleep timer function lets you fall asleep to the station of your choice. The D-Bus connector and supplied remote control make this tuner a cinch to integrate with the most advanced custom designed systems. • XM-Ready (Connect and Play) • AM/FM Stereo Tuner • Triple IR Code Sets • Total 200 Station Pre-set Memory: 10 groups x (more…)

Sony CDXGT640UI MP3/WMA/AAC Player CD Receiver (Black)

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Sony CDXGT640UI MP3/WMA/AAC Player CD Receiver (Black)

If you’re an audio enthusiast seeking superior on-the-go audio quality, the Xplod CDX-GT640UI is the smart car audio solution for you. Featuring USB 1-wire, you can connect, charge and control your iPod, iPhone, Walkman MP3 player, or other digital music players. This receiver also offers versatile listening options like DMP, CD, satellite or HD Radio with enhanced DM+ audio resolution and three pre-outs for expandability.

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Harman Kardon AVR 225 Dolby Digital Receiver

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Harman Kardon AVR 225 Dolby Digital Receiver

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A five-channel, high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier is just the start of an impressive feature list. With Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, along with Logic 7 and Dolby Pro Logic II, the AVR 225 provides maximum enjoyment of any source or program. On-screen menus and an EzSet remote make installation a breeze, and front-panel digital audio and analog audio/video inputs make it easy to add a video game for the kids, while a bypass option for analog inputs allows you to enjoy classic stereo recordings in all their original glory.

Harman Kardon invented the receiver and continues to refine the concept. The AVR 225 packs more power (55 watts x 5) into a smaller package – almost 2 inches less deep than its predecessor! This receiver also features an all-analog stereo bypass mode that preserves all of the nuances of analog sources, and a digital stereo mode with programmable bass management. With an EzSet remote and on-screen (more…)

Sony KDL-32EX403 Review

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image The Sony KDL-32EX403 is a brand new 32 inch, Bravia LCD TV released in March 2010. It’s part of Sony’s 2010 ‘essential’ range and has a recommended retail price of £550 set by Sony meaning that it should be affordable for people looking to upgrade to a new HD TV.

The television features full high definition at a 1920 x 1080 resolution which is great for watching sport, films and playing fast paced high definition games on consoles such as the Xbox 360 and PS3.

The feature interesting me the most about this TV (and indeed the new ranges from Sony) would be the built in Freeview HD tuner which I think is fantastic for those users without Sky HD. It will give those users a chance to see the TV in its full glory without the need for blu-ray.

The TV also has wi-fi and USB capabilities meaning it’s easy to view your photos and videos on the television as well as play music (mp3 supported) too. Input wise, there are four HDMI inputs with two being on the side and a further two around the back which should mean that you can have all your HD sources plugged it at once.

The sound quality for the KDL-32EX403, as you can expect from a Sony product, is excellent. The speakers are hidden inside but the angle they point gives you great quality of sound with the TV also offering digital surround sound for a quasi-cinematic effect.

So, overall, we have found this TV to be an excellent introduction in to HD TV. For the price we doubt you can get much better. Although if your budget can handle it you may want to go for a higher specification model such as the KDL-32EX503 – and we recommend that you have a look at the Sony website for side-by-side comparison of these products.

Carl runs a price comparison site for the Sony KDL-32EX403

Sony KDL-32EX403 Review

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image The Sony KDL-32EX403 is a brand new 32 inch, Bravia LCD TV released in March 2010. It’s part of Sony’s 2010 ‘essential’ range and has a recommended retail price of £550 set by Sony meaning that it should be affordable for people looking to upgrade to a new HD TV.

The television features full high definition at a 1920 x 1080 resolution which is great for watching sport, films and playing fast paced high definition games on consoles such as the Xbox 360 and PS3.

The feature interesting me the most about this TV (and indeed the new ranges from Sony) would be the built in Freeview HD tuner which I think is fantastic for those users without Sky HD. It will give those users a chance to see the TV in its full glory without the need for blu-ray.

The TV also has wi-fi and USB capabilities meaning it’s easy to view your photos and videos on the television as well as play music (mp3 supported) too. Input wise, there are four HDMI inputs with two being on the side and a further two around the back which should mean that you can have all your HD sources plugged it at once.

The sound quality for the KDL-32EX403, as you can expect from a Sony product, is excellent. The speakers are hidden inside but the angle they point gives you great quality of sound with the TV also offering digital surround sound for a quasi-cinematic effect.

So, overall, we have found this TV to be an excellent introduction in to HD TV. For the price we doubt you can get much better. Although if your budget can handle it you may want to go for a higher specification model such as the KDL-32EX503 – and we recommend that you have a look at the Sony website for side-by-side comparison of these products.

Carl runs a price comparison site for the Sony KDL-32EX403

Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar with Subwoofer – Black

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Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar with Subwoofer - Black

This amazing system brings simplicity and performance together by pairing a Center speaker that recreates a surround sound experience all by its self. Now add a powerful external subwoofer and you are ready to bring your Movies to life with the HT-CT100. With three HDMI inputs on tap, this system is tailor made for the Gamer looking for an easy, quick and great sounding solution for their Next Gen gaming system . It can playback LPCM from the HDMI connection, plus you can listen to your favorite music from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT that works with various accessories (sold separately). The HT-CT100 can also control a select number of BRAVIA televisions with BRAVIA Sync via the HDMI interface. With “One Touch Play,” operations that took several steps have been reduced to one.

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Yamaha CRX-330BL Micro Component Receiver CD Player Unit

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Yamaha CRX-330BL Micro Component Receiver CD Player Unit

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From the Manufacturer Far Beyond Your Expectations The Yamaha CRX-330 has been designed for anyone who wants to enjoy music…really enjoy music…from a personal-sized, easy to use system. The size is compact, the styling is simple and straightforward. All of the special design features are on the inside, where they contribute to pure, high quality sound. The CD player is a high performance type with CD Text display, and you also get the convenience of docking an iPod and inserting a USB player right into the top of the unit. In short, the CRX-330 goes far beyond your expectations for a Micro Component System.Advanced Features MCR-230 with IPod Direct Dockingand USB Port on the top panel iPod Direct Docking on the Top Panel You can listen to your iPod music through the CRX-330 to enjoy a more powerful, higher quality sound. Just dock your iPod right into the universal dock on the top panel. Operating your iPod from the CRX-330 remote is extrem (more…)

Marantz SR7002 Surround Receiver

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Marantz SR7002 Surround Receiver

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The Marantz SR7002 Surround Receiver – A Balance of Performance and Price Here’s a balanced combination of the performance you deserve and a price that will ease your way to the highest levels of home entertainment. Of course it’s from Marantz. And it’s got THX® Select2 certification as well. Time to boogie? Time to settle back for a movie? We think so. And so will you. 110 watts x 7 channels all discrete amplifier stage(View larger) Performance addicted? Just call this Marantz your enabler. With THX Select2 certification and 110 watts of continuous power per channel (yes, 110 watts from each of its seven current-feedback amplifiers!), the SR7002 opens up the home entertainment horizon for the most demanding yet cost-conscious customers out there. Superior Video Technologies Let’s look at video capabilities first. You can connect up to four HDMI equipped sources to the SR7002. Direct the one you want to your display and to the SR (more…)

Yamaha RX-797 Audio/Video Receiver

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Yamaha RX-797 Audio/Video Receiver

Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver, 200W, Top Class High Power and Pure Sound Technology with ToP-ART, CD Direct Amplification and Linear Damping, Plus Convenient Features such as XM Radio Ready and Multi-Zone Control Capability

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Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception

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Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception

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The Sony ICF-SW7600GR world band receiver radio will keep you connected to FM, AM, shortwave and longwave stations with a PLL digital tuner. With single side band (SSB) reception, the radio will transmit with a minimal amount of interference. To further enhance listening pleasure, the synchronous detection will reduce fading and regular beats. There are four options when tuning your selected radio station. With direct tuning, you input the desired frequency digits. Manual tuning allows you to change the frequency step by step. If you are unsure of what station you want, use the scan tuning option to have the radio stop at all hearable receptions. Finally, with preset tuning, you can recall a preset station with a single button press. You can store up to a hundred preset stations using Sony’s My-memory tuning feature. To help you remember which station is which, this Sony radio allows you to label each station with up to six alphanumeric letters. There is a (more…)