MacNN | Yamaha News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us Yamaha, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Yamaha intros mini system with wireless audio playback http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/13/yamaha.mcr.140.has.wireless.ipod.playback/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/yamahamcr140.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Yamaha late yesterday introduced two new mini audio systems built for iPhones and iPods, the MCR-140 and MCR-040. The former is unique in that it can play back music from an iPod wirelessly through Yamaha's proprietary yAired standard. The MCR-040 lacks this feature, but both systems otherwise sport a CD player, a front panel USB port, an FM radio and auxiliary audio jack inputs.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/13/yamaha.mcr.140.has.wireless.ipod.playback/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:55:00 GMT Yamaha outs three new iPod docking audio systems http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/08/yamaha.outs.three.wireless.ipod.systems/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/yamahatsxw80intro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Yamaha has recently introduced three new audio products in its home market of Japan, all of which can charge and playback the content of docked iPods and iPhones. The MCR-140 mini system has a USB port, and a CD player, as well as an AirWired Cradle that plugs into iPhones or iPods and wirelessly connects it to the system. The range is 33 feet, and the dock and connected Apple device can be charge... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/08/yamaha.outs.three.wireless.ipod.systems/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:45:00 GMT Yamaha unveils USB speakerphones for Skype users http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/18/yamaha.intros.two.usb.speakers.for.skype/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/yamahaskypespeaker.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Yamaha on Friday announced the upcoming release of its SoundGadget SoundGadget PSG-01S and Projectphone PJP-25URS speakerphones that are certified to work with Skype calls. Besides providing a microphone, the two are entirely USB powered and don't need drivers. The PSG-01S is meant as a personal speaker, while the larger PJP-25URS is meant to cater to small conference rooms where more than one ind... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/18/yamaha.intros.two.usb.speakers.for.skype/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:35:00 GMT Yamaha MusicCAST2 shares iPods, iTunes http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/19/yamaha.musiccast2/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0906/yamahamusiccast2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Yamaha on Friday upgraded its multi-room audio system with the MusicCAST2. Similar to a Sonos system, the combination dock and touchscreen controller pipes Internet and network-attached audio over the local Ethernet or Wi-Fi network to as many as 32 different receivers. The controller supports sharing iTunes libraries thanks to TwonkyMedia's service; the central cradle also supports media from U... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/19/yamaha.musiccast2/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:40:00 GMT Yamaha outs 2009 home theater systems http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/04/yamaha.outs.2009.htibs/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0903/yht791intro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Yamaha on Monday announced the availability of four new home theater systems, including the flagship 7.1-channel YHT-791BL. It includes a 90W-per-channel HTR-6250BL receiver. The receiver has four 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs, HD Audio internal decoding and Bluetooth compatibility. There is also a pair of front speakers with 6.5-inch woofers and 0.75-inch tweeters, a center channel with two 3-inc... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/04/yamaha.outs.2009.htibs/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:45:00 GMT Yamaha releases AudioGram recording interfaces http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/22/yamaha.audiogram.recording/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0810/yamsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Yamaha has begun shipping its latest computer recording systems, the AudioGram 3 and AudioGram 6. Both devices offer mic and line inputs and connect to the computer via USB. Various connections are provided, including XLR, 1/4 inch instrument, 1/8 inch headphone, and RCA jacks. Both devices integrate a preamp when using mic inputs and provide 48-V phantom power as needed for condenser microphones.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/22/yamaha.audiogram.recording/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:40:00 GMT Yamaha intros pair of iPod-ready mini systems http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/03/yamah.ipod.mini.systems/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0810/yamahtsx130intro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />At the CEATEC show earlier this week, Yamahaís electronics arm introduced two new mini audio systems with integrated iPod/iPhone docking stations, the TSX-120 and TSX-130. Both systems also share a built-in FM radio tuner and the same 15WRMS x 2 amplifier to drive the pair of 3.1-inch speakers. The main difference between the two is the TSX-130ís inclusion of a CD drive, USB port for reproducing a... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/03/yamah.ipod.mini.systems/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:05:00 GMT Yamaha to unveil its first ever Blu-ray player http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/14/yamahas.blu.ray.player/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0808/yamahabluray.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Having waited out the HD format war safely, Yamaha is getting ready to jump into the Blu-ray market with its BD-S2900 player, according to a leaked report, pre-empting the player's expected release at the CEDIA show at the start of September. The unofficial specifications have the BD-S2900 compatible with the Profile v1.1, allowing users to view extra BonusView content without turning to their PC'... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/14/yamahas.blu.ray.player/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:55:00 GMT Vizio shows low-cost wireless sound bar and sub http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/23/vizio.intros.sound.bar/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0807/viziosoundbarteser.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Low-cost flat panel HDTV maker VIZIO recently said it will enter the home audio market with its simulated surround sound system comprised of a slim speaker and a wireless subwoofer. Earlier this year, the company's only other attempt to make a sound system came in the form of the wireless speaker Jive SV5.1 upgrade kit for its Black Tie- and XVT-series of HDTVs.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/23/vizio.intros.sound.bar/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:45:00 GMT Yamaha launches the YDS-11SL iPod dock http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/18/yamaha.launches.ipod.dock/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0807/yamahaiphonedock.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Yamaha has launched the YDS-11SL iPod dock, which allows users to play the digital music stored on their iPods via their home theater system. The dock is made to connect to Yamaha's receivers as well as the company's YSP-3050 speaker bar, providing full control via the home theater electronics maker's remote. The iPod screen comes up on users' video displays via Yamaha's On-Screen Display visual i... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/18/yamaha.launches.ipod.dock/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:25:00 GMT