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Denon launches AH-C551 in-ear phones
New "affordable" option 12 November 2007 10:46 GMT
Denon is expanding their Hi-Fi quality in-ear headphone range with the launch of the AH-C551 in-ear phones, described as "Metal Pod" design and a more affordable version of the £140 AH-C750s.

Built from machined aluminium, the sound and the construction of...
Denon Smart S-302 and Smart S-102 DVD systems launched
Home cinema gets connected 18 September 2007 15:13 GMT
Denon has launched two new home entertainment systems under its Smart S series.

The two new models; the Smart S-102 and Smart S-302 plan to offer consumers a home cinema in a box with the minimum of cables to connect.

Costing £1250 the S-302 will...
Denon ASD-3W Wi-Fi iPod dock announced
Streams internet radio as well 18 September 2007 14:53 GMT
Denon has unveiled an iPod dock that allows you to connect your iPod to your favourite Denon kit as well as stream internet radio via its built in Wi-Fi connection straight to your home stereo.

Called the ASD-3W, the dock due in October, will give users the...
Denon launches DVD-1940 1080p upscaling DVD player
"Leaner, greener, sleeker" 14 August 2007 19:02 GMT
Want a quality DVD player that upscales to 1080p for £250? Then take a look at Denon's DVD-1940 as it does exactly that.

An update on the previous model, this now offers an eco-friendly standby mode, DiVX playback certification and
12bit 216MHz video...
Denon launches AH-D5000 headphones with polished mahogany finish
High-end, high-tech, hi-fi 6 August 2007 18:06 GMT
Denon has made a high-end return to the full-size headphone market after its recent foray into in-ear offerings.

The new AH-D5000 have been designed and "voiced" by Denon's hi-fi engineering team and befitting such a pedigree come with a polished mahogany finish....
Official photo of Denon's Blu-ray player - UK EXCLUSIVE
Feast your eyes, hide your wallet 30 July 2007 12:51 GMT
Here's a glorious pic of Denon's coming soon Blu-ray player, the Denon DVD-3800BDCI BD-ROM.

When launched later this year, for around the £1000 mark, this will be the first BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray player from a Blu-ray Disc Association member featuring...
Denon launches super advanced RC-7000CI remote control
High-end r/c for your pod, stereo or poopa 26 July 2007 12:12 GMT
Denon has launched the RC-700CI, a highly advanced LCD Interactive Remote control, that can be expanded into an extendable wireless system.

The RC-7000 is a programmable IR remote controller that can operate multiple AV devices, but that's not all.
Denon Blu-ray player launched following U-turn
Plus a stack of regular DVD players to boot 25 July 2007 10:15 GMT
After years of lambasting the technology, Denon has announced it is to make a major U-turn and release a Blu-ray player later this year.

Announced in the US this week and expected to be coming to the UK shortly, the Denon DVD-3800BDCI BD-ROM (which will cost...
Denon AVR-4308DAB announced
Fully connected, just not the concept that's been touted online 14 July 2007 23:26 GMT
Denon has confirmed to Pocket-lint that the concept design that surfaced on the internet on Friday is a fake, however the company has said that "Denon has done some very cool lifestyle in the past and will do so in the future".

The news comes on the back of...
Denon's "plonk and play" DHT-FS3 X-Space Surround Bar
Flat screen TV doesn't have to mean flat sound 6 July 2007 9:12 GMT
Denon has announced the imminent availability of their DHT-FS3 X-Space Surround Bar.

Comprising of a bar speaker that offers wrap-around surround sound and a subwoofer for oomph, this delivers 150 watts of cinematic audio.

Coming in a glossy...
Denon launches 500AE Advanced Evolution Series
Denon just keeps getting cheaper 7 June 2007 15:09 GMT
High-end Hi-Fi brand Denon has made a return to its affordable Hi-Fi roots and rolled out some new Denon Hi-Fi components at price points from £160.

The Far East market leader with the audiophile S and SA1 series, Denon has recently created some more affordable...
Denon previews 2008 AV range in Munich
"Format neutral" HD technologies on show 17 May 2007 12:10 GMT
Those lucky Germans are getting a sneak preview of some Denon goodies as the innovative Japanese company showcases the first of their 2008 AV range at the Munich Show.

Being proffered in front of the show-going public is (and we quote): "The most advanced new...
Denon launches more affordable upscaling DVD player, the DVD-2930
Designed for high-end home theatre set-ups 26 February 2007 13:51 GMT
Denon has launched a new upscaling DVD player that incorporates professional-grade video processing technology, but at a more affordable price.

The DVD-2930 not only upscales standard-definition discs, but also plays CDs.

Denon promises that the...
Denon CX3 miniature Hi-Fi system announced
Got a spare £2700? 22 February 2007 14:14 GMT
Denon has announced a new high-end miniature Hi-Fi called the Denon CX3 system that offers CD and SACD Stereo playback among other things.

Not for the faint hearted or those looking for a bit of sound in their bedroom, according to Denon, the "CX3 is £2700.00...
Denon releases D-F103HRDAB Network Hi-Fi with built-in hard drive
Store music or play from your PC's music library 30 November 2006 10:19 GMT
Denon has modified its D-F102DAB mini hifi system to create the D-F103HRDAB Network Hi-Fi, which it calls "A 21st Century Stereo System".

The new set-up features a wide range of radio reception, including DAB, FM, and internet; it also plays and rips CDs to...
Denon launches S-81DAB Stereo System with integrated iPod support
Expensive system features dedicated front socket for iPod connection 30 October 2006 13:46 GMT
Denon has added to its Smart “Life” series with the S-81DAB Stereo System, which it markets as having full iPod integration as standard.

The device features blue-lit controls on the front, and supports MP3 CDs as well as regular. There’s a dedicated iPod socket...
Denon releases low-price DVD upscaler, DVD-1930
Promises high quality for a low price 19 October 2006 14:43 GMT
Denon has released another DVD player with upscaling, the DVD-1930, which is one of the company's more affordable products at £250.

It promises upscaling support up to 1080p through its HDMI connection. Separate circuit boards process analogue and digital signals,...
Denon launches four new Home Cinema receivers for 2007
7.1 home cinema alround for under £600 29 September 2006 12:40 GMT
Denon has announced four new Home Cinema receivers for 2007 that according to Denon "all sound better and add useful features over the 2006 models".

Key features of all the models include the company's new ERGO Remote handset as well as all having fully automatic...
Denon launches DVD-3939 high-end DVD upscaler
It better be good for its £1100 price tag 22 September 2006 14:02 GMT
Denon’s high-end DVD player, the 3930, is now available in the UK, and offers upscaling technology as an alternative to next-generation hi-def technology.

The player, which at £1100 costs more than HD-DVD and Blu-ray players will cost in the UK, is designed...
Denon releases DCM-500AE CD changer
Supports MP3 and WMA CDs 5 September 2006 17:38 GMT
Denon’s products are launching thick and fast these days. The latest is the DCM-500AE, which is simply a 5-CD auto changer.

The carousel CD changes can play tradition CDs as well as MP3 and WMA discs, and is, according the company, “perfect for the lazy CD owner.”
IFA 2006: Denon shun Blu-ray and HD-DVD with two new DVD players
Company Claim DVD format still better 3 September 2006 14:44 GMT
Denon has launched two new DVD players at IFA 2006 in Germany this year that promise to upscale your current DVD collection to a quality equal or better than the next generation Blu-ray or HD-DVD efforts.

Keen to stay out of the format war that is currently...
IFA 2006: Denon launch HDD based D-F103 mini Hi-Fi
Stores up to 700 albums 3 September 2006 14:15 GMT
Denon has announced its first hard drive based music system at IFA 2006 in Berlin, Germany.

The mini components system called the D-F103, will allow storage of up to 10,000 audio files or around 700CDs with the ability to rip CDs directly from the included CD...
Denon unveils D-F102DAB mini hifi system
Includes input for iPod and record deck 30 August 2006 12:04 GMT
Denon has revised its mini hifi system for the seventh time to bring out the D-F102DAB, a small, unobtrusive system that connects today’s and yesterday’s audio technology.

As usual, Denon tells us that the speakers are tuned specifically for UK ears, which makes...
Latest DVD player from Denon features HD upscaling
Beats the budget offerings 15 August 2006 17:34 GMT
Denon has released a reasonably-priced DVD player to go with its range of home cinema receivers.

The DVD-1730 features upscaling technology to reach near-HD picture quality via HDMI technology.

It supports the latest in flat-screen TV as well as...
Denon go big with monstor AVC-A1XVA amp
Denon says it's largest, heaviest, most powerful AV amp to date 21 June 2006 0:00 GMT
Denon, Japan’s oldest hi-fi company, has launched what it is claiming is its "largest, heaviest [it weights 44kg], most powerful and most flexible AV amplifier to date".

The new 1080p web-enabled behemoth promises to be the centre of the HD multoi-media home as...