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Tivoli Bluetooth Radios

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Tivoli's iconic radios ($250-$300) get the wireless treatment with new versions of the PAL and Model One with Bluetooth connectivity. Available in the desktop-friendly Model One and the mobile-friendly PAL, the radios stream audio via the A2DP profile and features Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) to reduce noise interference with other wireless devices. Check the out on amazon.

Modern Record Console by Symbol Audio

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Says Symbol, "Each cabinet is individually crafted in the tradition of fine bench-made furniture from solid American Walnut. The sculptural metal base is constructed from 1/4" plate steel and hand patinated to create a warm natural finish."
"Tucked out of view into the steel base is a second dedicated amplifier and subwoofer designed to extend the low end frequency and provide added richness to the sound. For the convenience of streaming digital music just switch the selector from turntable to WiFi and stream from any digital source through the built-in wireless router and control music selections from your iPhone, iPod, iPad or computer."

AMG V12 Turntable | Uncrate

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Your vinyl has never sounded looked so good. The AMG V12 Turntable ($15,000) is the first turntable from Analog Manufaktur Germany, featuring a CNC machined 25mm aluminum plinth, a 16mm axle bearing, a CNC machined aluminum platter with a weighted rim, a Lorenzi 2 pulse, low-speed brushless motor, 33.3, 45, and 78 speeds, a belt drive mechanism, a twelve inch tonearm, and devastatingly handsome looks.

Tivoli's 'wireless' PAL radio | Crave

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The Tivoli Audio PAL (Portable Audio Laboratory) radio is pretty small, just 6.25 by 3.7 by 3.9 inches, and it weighs a little under 2 pounds. It has just one 2.5 inch "full range" speaker, but the little radio is one of my all-time favorite products. The battery-powered PAL is "wireless," because radio was, after all, the original widespread wireless format.

The PAL is dead simple to use: turn it on, select AM or FM radio, and tune to the station you love. You can also plug an iPod, or any device, into the PAL's 3.5mm input jack.

The weather-resistant, rubberized cabinet comes in pink or black. The silky tuning knob feels great, and reminds me of old analog radios. The tuner has a frequency contouring circuit, and the power to clearly pull-in difficult to receive stations. The built-in NiMH battery recharges whenever the PAL is plugged in, and delivers up to 16 hours of playback at a time. It can also be used with AC power. $219.99

MotoACTV: Fitness Tracker and Smart MP3 Player

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MOTOACTV is a cutting-edge fitness tracker and smart MP3 player packed into a small, sweat proof and stylish device. Accusense™ technology and GPS track your running, walking and cycling data like time, distance, speed, calories burned and heart rate (bike sensor and heart rate monitor sold separately). You can monitor your performance directly on your device and online at the MOTOACTV Training Portal. The smart MP3 player stores hours and hours of your favorite songs and actually "learns" what tunes motivate you the most.

Sinuous Guitars

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Sinuous is a Grand Rapids, Michigan company that crafts unique, high quality sculpted guitars for the most creative and discerning players. Our guitars are designed for the innovative and image conscious guitarist who demands authenticity, craftsmanship, and an instrument that is truly special.

Onkyo TX-NR616 Home Audio Receiver | Gear Patrol

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Onkyo has continually set the receiver bar when it comes to providing cutting-edge specs at obtainable price points, and with the 2012 TX-NR616, they show no signs of stopping. As the top of their mid-range offerings for the year, the 7.2-channel AV receiver boasts a graphical users interface, Audyssey DSX processing, THX Select2 Plus certification, and Marvell Qdeo video processing for analog video upscaling to 1080p or even 4K with compatible displays. If that doesn’t seem future-proof enough for you, round back you’ll find an ethernet port, two USB ports, eight 3D compatible HDMI inputs, including one front-facing MHL link that allows certain mobile devices to output 1080p video and 7.1 channels of surround sound, and even two HDMI outputs for connecting a TV and a projector.

The most interesting feature of all, however, is so-called InstaPrevue, which allows users to see a live picture-in-picture video preview of content on each connect component device before switching inputs. More importantly, this receiver first and all of the other whistles will be available in March for a street price of $700. That’s already a solid bargain in our book, but keep in mind that Onkyo’s list prices are typically much higher than what winds up being advertised on the street. $700

If you can live without the THX certification and 2 HDMI inputs, the lower-level TX-NR414 includes the same feature set for a mere $500 — making it possibly the best home audio value of 2012.

Tranquil PC Skinny Ripper music-archiving server| Engadget

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If you've been avoiding ditching your CDs because ripping them all to an easily digestible and streamable format has proven too much of a hassle, then Tranquil PC might have the answer for you. The Skinny Ripper is a slim, fanless server with an optical drive that automatically rips any disk you insert and saves the contents to the internal 1TB drive. The embedded version of Fedora also has Subsonic music streaming app preinstalled so you can playback your collection from any smartphone or computer with a browser. £665.83 ($1,051).

Loewe SoundVision | Loewe.tv

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The all-in-one Loewe SoundVision is a complete desktop sound system. The newly developed user interface ensures simple control and the utmost convenience – either via the 7.5 inch Multi Touch display or at a distance via the Loewe Assist remote control. The new user-friendly user interface is exceptionally easy to use and affords countless customisation options. All of which makes music selection child’s play – as soon as it’s saved as a favourite in the main menu, your favourite music can be accessed quickly and conveniently, be it from FM radio, Internet radio, CD, iPod or iPhone. Six built-in speakers, two of which are integrated subwoofers, guarantee premium audio enjoyment. Your favourite music will always come into its own as the system guarantees brilliant audio quality. Recommendations for new songs can also be received via AUPEO! And the integrated Loewe MusicDetector can answer questions about the title or artist for a given piece of music. The programme searches unobtrusively for the artist, song title and other information whilst the song is playing.

iHome iW4 AirPlay Dock on Your Bedside Table | Gizmodo

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Twenty watts of power and a "Reson8 speaker chamber" should provide enough kick to get you out of bed in the morning, whether you're streaming your music collection from iTunes or listening to an FM radio preset. And dual alarms with weekday/weekend and skip features ensure you're not woken up on a day when you get to sleep in. A specific release date hasn't been announced just yet, but the iW4 is expected to retail for around $270