Thursday
Feb212013

Monday
Feb252013

McIntosh McAire

The McIntosh McAire integrated audio system delivers the legendary McIntosh look and sound quality in a compact size. Built in AirPlay®allows you to wirelessly stream music via your Wi-Fi network* from your Mac or PC based iTunes® library, as well as music stored on your iPad,® iPhone® or iPod touch.® Utilizing a USB cable, iPod classic and select iPod nanos can also be connected (see Specifications for complete list of compatible Apple devices). 

Featuring two 4” woofers, two 2” midranges and two ¾” tweeters, the McAire can breathe new life into your digital library; depending on your previous iTunes playback device, the McAire may be like hearing your music again for the first time. To meet your room aesthetics or personal preference, the speaker grilles are easily removed to expose the midranges and tweeters. 

USB docking is available for all day playback and charging, with song selection and volume handled by the included remote control. Computers, TVs and other sources may be quickly connected for full range, high fidelity sound.

Wednesday
Aug252010

Cambridge Audio ID-10

Cambridge Audio has taken its four decades of hi-fi experience and applied it to iPod™ docking stations which guarantee to extract every last drop of performance from your iPod.

Cambridge Audio's iD10 iPod docking station enables you to get the most from your iPod by both allowing you to charge it and play music through your home stereo system. Designed to fit most Apple iPods, the smart silver finish looks good with black, white or even the new "Classic" silver iPods.

Coming complete with a remote sensor, the ID10 is remote controllable via an optional remote or many iPod compatible handsets including Cambridge's own Azur Navigator series supplied with most Cambridge Stereo Amplifiers and CD Players. A 3.5mm socket allows for quick and easy connection to a full range of hi-fi components.

 

Tuesday
Feb212012

Cambridge Audio ID-100

Without doubt, the iPod has revolutionised the way we enjoy music on the move, there’s no substitute for its amazing combination of convenience and amazing capacity. But now, for the very first time, your iPod can actually be a true part of your hi-fi system thanks to the Cambridge Audio iD100. 

Unlike ordinary iPod docks which at best enhance the iPod’s analogue audio output, the iD100 extracts much purer digital content from your iPod, iPhone or iPad – bypassing the inbuilt analogue conversion circuits. By taking a digital signal, every last drop of detail is fed to an external DAC or AV Receiver where true audiophile quality digital to analogue conversion can take place.

The benefits of this complex technology are instant from the moment you experience the iD100. In short it delivers spine tingling results from your iPhone, iPad and iPod with much greater realism, scale and dynamic range.
It’s not just about music either! The iD100 loves your video collection and now you can enjoy portable video content like You Tube, iTunes, iPlayer and much more on your TV.

 

 

1. Power connector (premium quality power supply included output for purest signal transfer)
2. Component, S-Video, Composite outputs for sensational video performance
3. Professional AES/EBU balanced XLR output
4. Optical digital output
5. Gold plated co-axial S/P DIF digital

 

Review by TechRadar

Review by WHAT HI-FI Magazine

CNET review

Tuesday
Feb212012

Launchport inductive charging system for iPad 2

 

 

The LaunchPort system is a revolutionary way to mount and charge your iPad anywhere.  The system consists of a Station and a PowerShuttle. Any PowerShuttle can work with any Station. LaunchPort uses the magic of magnets and induction charging (charging through the air), it’s like magic.

  

PowerShuttle
The LaunchPort PowerShuttle for iPad 2 is a sleeve-style, soft touch black case. It securely holds iPad 2 and is used to mount to either the BaseStation and/or WallStation. It has a built-in wave guide for the iPad 2 speaker that allows the sound to be directed back at you for a better media experience. It’s equipped with a Mini USB port for charging and syncing on the go. Because the PowerShuttle contains magnets, you can also mount it to any metallic surface

 

BaseStation
The BaseStation allows you to mount your iPad 2 to a table top to use and charge. The induction mounting and charging node provides a connection point for a PowerShuttle. Made of brushed aluminum, the BaseStation looks great with all your Apple products.

 

WallStation
The LaunchPort WallStation provides a home for your iPad 2 on the wall. It securely mounts and charges your iPad 2 using a LaunchPort PowerShuttle. The WallStation was designed so that anyone can install one in their home. The WallStation uses inductive charging and magnetic mounting, providing effortless mounting and charging, without wires. The LaunchPort WallStation transforms your wall into an information center, gallery, video conferencing center, or whatever else you can imagine.