AUDIO * VIDEO * NEWS * BUYER GUIDES * REVIEWS http://www.canadhifi.com/ canadahifi.com     If you’re looking for one of the greatest sounding AV receiver available today, look no further than the new Arcam AVR400, now shipping in Canada for $2599. http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1363 Joining the flood of tablets hitting the market, LG Electronics has just revealed the Optimus Pad at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. With diverse multimedia and productivity features, the LG Optimus Pad features an 8.9-inch display which promises one-handed portability and uncompromising viewability. The LG Optimus Pad http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1362 The first generation of 3D TVs released in 2010 display “flicker” alternating images, one for the left and one for the right eye.  Together will synchronized active shutter glasses, the viewer sees a 3D picture.  The flicker of the picture happens so quickly that viewers generally don’t see the picture flickering. http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1361 A well know beer company’s slogan in Canada is “I AM CANADIAN”.  Interestingly enough, TubeMagic, a Canadian company, which builds high-end tube audio gear, has seemingly taken this slogan to heart in naming its tube (akin to bottle?) amplifiers.   Tube Magic’s IAM88 $5.200 U.S. is a KT88 40wpc pure class A tube integrated amp using a full preamp section.  The c http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1360 HTC has just announced its first tablet, the HTC Flyer, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.  The HTC Flyer offers the company’s trademark design language with an all-new HTC Sense user experience that has been reimagined for the tablets. Using an intuitive and innovative approach to tablets, HTC Flyer combines natural touch and pen interaction. HTC also announced HTC Watch, a new connected video service that will debut on HTC Flyer tablet, and will collaborate with OnLive, Inc. to launch the first cloud-based mobile gaming service on a tablet.  http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1359 “Sorry, could you repeat that?”  If this is a phrase you find yourself repeating often of late, this ingenious product might be a little too late for you.  But, there’s always friends and family…   dB Logic has just announced their new low distortion sound pressure level (SPL) limiting EP-100 earph http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1358     Sony’s new wireless HomeShare audio system allows users to listen to music from their Digital Living http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1357 US manufacturer Red Wine Audio has been in the business of making purist, battery-powered stereo hi-fi components since 2005, meeting the needs of discriminating audiophiles and avid music lovers since 2005.  The latest product to join its battery-powered line-up is the the Ginevra LFP-V Edition Phonostage. http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1356 Harman has just introduced five new JBL Studio models to their new 1 series line.  The speaker collection is promised to incorporate performance-proven technologies and advanced materials to deliver dynamic range, tonal accuracy and spatial transparency.  Each of the Studio models can be purchased separately.  All speakers in the line come in a silver-tinted black vinyl finish and include the following features by model: http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1355 Onkyo has just announced their new Onkyo HT-S5400 home-theater-in-a-box (HTiB) receiver-and-speaker system.  This system continues with the growing trend of packing a full feature set into an affordable convenient package for consumers.  Me for one, can’t understand how they do it but here it is.   The Onkyo HT-S5400 is a 7.1 system that boasts http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1354 Rega would like you to consider its new DAC in the attempt to maximize the potential of your digital audio. The Rega DAC is a 16/20/24-bit at 32kHz to 192kHz digital to analogue converter incorporating an enhanced version of the Rega designed circuit. Developed to be simple to set up and use, the Rega DAC is designed to http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1353 The days of when advanced networking features can only be found in mid to high-end AV receivers will soon be over thanks to Onkyo.  The company has just announced new entry-level receivers that include advanced networking capabilities and a 'Made for iPod/iPhone' USB interface for the first time at such affordable price points. The release includes the 7.2-channel TX-NR609,  the 5.1-channel TX-NR509 and the 5.1-channel TX-SR309. The models designated 'TX-NR' are network-capable and all three have front-panel USB connections. http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1352 For those of us stuck to our iPods / iPhones, we’re always looking for new ways to use them.  New from Onkyo is their DS-A4 Remote Interactive Dock for iPod/iPhone.  The DS-A4 allows you to link your i-device with your home entertainment system via your AVR.  Video via composite / component video, along with audio via the RCA can be output by the DS-A4.  The device allows control functions via your main Onkyo system's remote controller, with further functionality provided by the included dedicated http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1351 The new DTX 300 p headphones from Beyerdynamic would like to be your best travel companion, whether you’re listening to music while commuting to work or watching video apps on a table PC like the iPad. http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1350 Thanks to cloud-based storage components and Apple devices such as the iPod, iPhone and iPad, music stored at home can now be access anywhere in the world.   http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1349 The Iridium is the new flagship monoblock amplifier in the Aragon series, from Indy Audio Labs, LLC.  The Iridium features Aragon Art Deco love- it or leave-it styling.  Personally, I dig gear with some edge.  The Iridium is a 400-watt monaural amplifier positioned as the successor to the Aragon Palladium.  The Iridium is somewhat green, with a low 1-watt standby consumption, 60 watts at idle and maxing out at 1500 watts.  S/N ratio is specified http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1348 Music Hall is a company well known for its audio products.  A new addition to their line-up of products is their Cruise Control.  Whether the name was chosen for its function or the fact that some Music Hall turntables have an automotive t http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1347 Greek speaker manufacturer Tune Audio has just a gorgeous new speaker called the Marvel.  The Marvel has a two-way design which features a back loaded bass horn combined with a wide range 8-inch driver. A bass horn, built of grade A Baltic birch plywood, fires to the floor. Mid frequencies are radiated directly by the cone while the high frequencies are handled by a proprietary epoxy compound tractrix horn. http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1346 Some go by the saying “more is better” but every once in awhile a speaker company takes a different position, going with a single-driver model.  Daber Audio has recently released it’s Transparent 1.8  loudspeaker (T 1.8).  The T 1.8 is a single driver design with a side-car DSP unit.  The driver is a pulp/kevlar hybrid and utilizes a solid copper phase plug.  The speaker was designed for critical 2-channel listening and the enclosures are http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1345 Shure is expanding its headphone line with the addition of two new models, the SRH550DJ and the SRH940. Equipped with unique sound signatures, the SRH550DJ is ideal for both DJ and personal listening use, while the SRH940 is optimized for critical listening, studio monitoring, and mastering. Both of the new SRH headphone http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1344 For those of us who continue to dearly hold on to and perhaps grow our precious vinyl collections, the gear used to bring those grooves to life is of prime importance.  Though just but a few of us can afford the likes of some of the high-end turntables out there – it’s always fun to dream.  This stands true when it comes to the new Bergmann Audio Sleipner Airbearing Turntable with Airbearing Tonearm.  The Sleipner is a reference-level turntable powered by airbearing technology.  It in http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1343 If you’re in the market for conventional home theatre speakers, Aperion Audio would like you to consider its new Verus Forte line of speakers. The Verus Forte promise highly accurate sound reproduction and are modeled after the company’s larger Verus Grand series. http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1342 Acer has just recently announced their new K11 DLP projector – the world's smallest DLP projector to offer 200 lumens brightness.  The K11 is small enough to fit in the palm of one’s hand – do I hear ease of mobility?   The projector has been designed for simplicity in setup, operation and mobility, while being functional and useable in various environments. http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1341   Parasound has redesigned its flagship Model 5250 power amplifier. The NewClassic Model 5250 v.2 is ideal for home theatre enthusiasts who want the performance of a very high-powered amplifier, while pairing it with an affordable state-of-the-art surround receiver that has all the latest technology. http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1340 The new earphones from Beyerdynamic aim to please consumers who use cell phones, mobile entertainment devices and computers.   http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1339 The digital edition of the Feb/Mar 2011 issue of CANADA HiFi has just been posted online.  I invite everyone to give it a read and please click on some of our advertiser ads – which will take you directly to their website – it is the advertisers that make CANADA HiFi available for free to everyone! Click here to go to the digital edition page: http://www.canadahifi.com/digital_edition.php http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1338 Denon Electronics and Marantz America recently announced that they will be making AirPlay music streaming capability available on nine network-capable audio/video components in their product lineups. The Denon and Marantz A/V receivers are the world's first to include AirPlay capability.   Owners of AirPlay compatible Denon and Marantz components will be able to stream music files / songs directly from their iTunes lib http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1337 Philips has just announced a versatile new product – their all new BDP7580 Wireless Blu-ray Player with 3D and network capability.  The new BDP7580 promises the ability to deal with the latest in 3D Blu-ray content, while only requiring a single power cord hook-up to get connected to your system.  Along with 3D Blu-ray feature-set comes networking features.   http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1336 Savant Systems LLC, designs, develops and manufactures a complete suite of integrated solutions for home control, automation and entertainment.  Just recently Savant announced their all new 16-channel class D amplifier for distributed audio applications.  The AMP-1640 was developed to meet the current market demands for multi-room audio amplification.  The new AMP-1640 leverages Savant’s elegant industrial design, with the same des http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1335   Pioneer’s announcement that the company will be ceasing its TV manufacturing operations in 2009 rocked the home theatre world.  The company’s KURO plasma TVs were universally regarded as the top performing displays in the world, and still hold this title today, nearly two years since Pioneer decided to exit the TV business. Since the announcement it was rumored that Pioneer may be partnering with Sharp and that we might seen som http://canadahifi.com/comments.php?id_entry=1334