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 http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/09/sonys.es.series.a.v.receivers.get.new.models/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/sonysml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sony has announced several new Elevated Standard (ES) A/V receivers, the STR-D5500ES and STR-D3500ES. The 5500 model is the company's first receiver to feature IP network control, enabling integration with Control4 home automation systems.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/09/sonys.es.series.a.v.receivers.get.new.models/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/24/new.onkyo.tx.receivers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/onkyotxnr5007.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Having only recently announced another collection, Onkyo has revealed details on three more TX-series receivers. These begin with the NR1007, which is capable of 135W of output across each of 9.2 channels. The unit handles decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and additionally supports formats such as Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Audyssey DSX. It is compliant with DLNA 1.5 and THX Ultra2... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/24/new.onkyo.tx.receivers/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/03/new.line.of.sony.receivers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0902/sonysml2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sony has introduced a new line of audio/video receivers that are geared for high-definition home theaters. The flagship STR-DN1000 features a piano-black gloss finish that matches the company's latest Blu-ray players. The receiver provides 7.1-channel audio playback, with 110 watts per channel at 8-Ohms, and support for codecs such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio,... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/03/new.line.of.sony.receivers/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/08/new.jvc.home.theaters/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0901/jvcthg41.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />JVC is promoting three new home theater systems at CES, the TH-G31, G41 and G51. All three feature 5.1-channel surround speakers, with power rated at 1,000W; these attach to a receiver which decodes DTS and Dolby Digital input, while providing HDMI video output and 1080p upconversion. A front-facing auxiliary input allows additional connections. The G31 is the simplest of the three, providing n... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/08/new.jvc.home.theaters/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/17/kenwood.ipod.car.stereos/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/kenwooddoubleDIN.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Car audio electronics manufacturer Kenwood recently introduced two new replacement car CD receivers with the DPX303 and DPX503. Either is rated to deliver 50W over four channels and will play MP3, WMA and AAC encoded CDs and feature an auxiliary audio jack on their front panels. The higher-spec DPX503 adds a USB port to the faceplate that will allow users to plug in their 5th generation iPods and ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/17/kenwood.ipod.car.stereos/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/26/new.sony.es.receivers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0806/sonyda4400es.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sony has announced three new AV receivers under its "Elevated Standard" line, the STR-DA2400ES, 3400ES and 4400ES. All of them are capable of 1080/24p output, and decoding several audio codecs, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS High Resolution and DTS HD Master Audio. A built-in Faroudja DCDi Cinema chip upscales all video to 1080p when streamed via HDMI. The 4400ES is the top-end model, and has a 12... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/26/new.sony.es.receivers/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/27/new.yamaha.av.receivers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0802/yamahaRXV863.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Taking its own turn after Sony, Yamaha has announced five new AV receivers for 2008. The base model is the RX-V363, which supports 5.1 channels with 100W of audio each. It is 1080p-capable, but has only two HDMI inputs (plus three component ports), and is only compatible with iPods and Bluetooth devices through optional accessories. Pricing is set at $230.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/27/new.yamaha.av.receivers/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/26/new.sony.av.receivers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0802/sonydg820.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Continuing its publicity blitz, Sony has announced four new high-end AV receivers. All of them are capable of 1080p24 output, and in some cases can upscale standard-definition video to that maximum resolution, so long as owners connect to a similarly-equipped TV with HDMI input. The best of the receivers are the STR-DG820 and DG920, which can produce 110W for each of their 7.1 channels of audio;... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/26/new.sony.av.receivers/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:45:00 GMT