| All the best for the holidays and a prosperous New Year to you all. With the arrival of the New Year, and the winter weather lingering around, we have brought in some exciting new product to help you stay warm and entertained. |
New Arrivals |  | We are proud to announce the arrival of Runco Projectors to our product line. Sam Runco has been an innovator in the large screen projection business since the early 1970’s, when his projectors first proudly displayed the Runco name. Before Runco International was formed, the company functioned as Runco Video, and introduced a wide variety of video products. Among the most popular was the Cinemabeam, the first projector to feature external convergence controls, allowing the video image to be projected onto screens much larger than previously possible. | |  $14,000.00 | CL-810, HD DLP Front Projector The CL-810 achieves the astounding picture quality and versatile capabilities heretofore associated with more expensive projectors. The CL-810's 1280 x 720 native resolution DLP light engine features Runco's powerful SuperOnyx™ technology for bright, pristine, high definition images. Contrast ratio and dynamic range extend to new boundaries with the inclusion of Runco's exclusive Reflectance Volume Regulation™ (RVR) including a new electronically controlled iris system. The longer throw precision optics offer a power zoom control and a throw range of 1.80:1 - 2.43:1. The CL-810's illumination system incorporates Runco's exclusive Selectable Lamp Intensity Control™ (SLIC™), which provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum flexibility for screen size, ambient light conditions, brightness, contrast balance, and lamp life preservation. It also has a newly refined cooling system, which increases efficiency and reduces noise levels. The CL-810 has been engineered to comply with the Imaging Science Foundation™ (ISF) standards for maximum home theater image quality. Runco's sophisticated parameters for white balance and color gamut control have also been implemented for precise balance of gray scale and color. | |  Universal Disc Player, Orbiter The MOON Orbiter Universal Digital Player represents a genuine high-end “all-in-one solution” for digital media playback. Capable of processing the following disc formats: CD, SACD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, MP3-CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, the MOON Orbiter features a vast array of standard features such as virtually every conceivable audio/video connector including DVI-D. The end result is a non-compromising digital source component, yielding ground-breaking audio and video performance, that will fill a common void in most high-performance home entertainment systems. |  $9,000.00 | |  $2,100.00 |  Media Controller The Control4® Media Controller makes it easy for everyone to instantly enjoy their favorite music wherever they are, whenever they want. The Media Controller digitally stores the music collections of everyone in the family and delivers simultaneous audio streams over a wired or wireless home network. Utilizing online music and movie recognition, the Media Controller makes managing music collections a breeze. Music can easily be selected by artist, song, genre, or even album cover art.
But it doesn’t stop there. The Media Controller is also the center of a complete home automation system. It’s a sophisticated yet simple platform to control lighting, security, temperature and more throughout the home.
It’s all part of the Control4 vision. We bring the benefits of a truly automated home to more people with solutions that are affordable, easy to install and designed to adapt to any home or lifestyle. | |  Surround Sound Projector , YSP-1000 YSP1000 makes it quick and easy to get started. IntelliBeam technology does all the work for you. Simply plug-in the included microphone to automatically calibrate the system to suit the unique characteristics of your room. Three minutes is all you’ll need. Night Listening Mode works to adjust dynamic range during low volume listening, so dialogue and quiet passages are heard clearly. Cinema and Music modes are available. YSP1000 also offers a TV Equal Volume mode to help prevent sudden bursts of loud sound when watching TV. The exclusive CINEMA DSP technology used in Yamaha high-end home theatre amps and receivers creates realistic surround sound fields in the room. The YSP1000 offers three CINEMA DSP programs. |  $1,800.00 | |  $6,500.00 | Supernova, CD Player The MOON SuperNova CD Player is a fully-balanced differential design, representing the next generation of MOON high-performance audio components. The SuperNova raises the bar on the CD Red Book digital standard, producing an astonishing level of sonic performance with no equal in its price range. This achievement is the result of extensive R&D yielding new proprietary technologies, the use of the very finest electronic parts available and a powerful 24-bit/352.8kHz internal up sampling circuit. Further raising the bar, the MOON SuperNova can be fully integrated into a custom-install environment via an RS-232 port. As well, a plethora of user selectable cosmetic options are available at the time of purchase. | |  Powered Subwoofer, Dynamo The Martin Logan Design and Engineering team compressed unprecedented sophistication and technology into this compact yet monstrous subwoofer! Look inside and you will find each critical element painstakingly designed and manufactured to the same high standards applied to our flagship Descent subwoofer—from amplification and precision IME (inverse mathematical equalization) filtering to low-mass aluminum driver design and super-dense cabinet construction. |  $850.00 | |  $1,700.00 | RX-V2600, THX Home Theater Receiver | YPAO uses the supplied microphone and the on-board 7-band parametric equalizer to automatically calibrate the RXV2600 for the acoustics of the room and all of the speakers being used. | | Video composite, s-video and component signals are up-converted to HDMI output, with a Time Base Corrector (TBC) in the Analog Devices high-performance encoder and decoder. In addition, the RXV2600 also uses an Oplus™ high-performance de-interlacer for the best quality progressive video images (480i to 480p). It also up-scales 480i signals to 1080i/720p high definition resolution. The deinterlacing and up-scaling technologies used in the RXV2600 are superior to those of any other receiver in its class. One cable does it all! HDMI offers the simplest and most reliable audio and video data handling. | | The RXV2600 brings 80 channels of superior digital audio into your home using XM's revolutionary Connect-and-Play™ technology. All you need to get the crystal clear digital sound of XM Satellite Radio is this Yamaha XM Ready Digital Home Theatre Receiver and the Connect-and-Play™ antenna accessory. | | |  Bookshelf Speakers, B 1 Don't be fooled by the size. The baby of the new Bronze range delivers a sound that's anything but small, rivaling far more costly 'compact monitors' for bass extension, mid-range resolution and precise imaging within a stunningly open soundstage.
Rigid, low diffraction cabinet design and the superbly effective combination of Monitor Audio's 5 ½ “ MMP® Mk2 bass-mid driver and C-CAM® tweeter are the keys to the Bronze B1's exceptional performance and versatility in both stereo and multi-channel applications |  $400.00pr | |  $1,500.00 | 15LW1R, Wireless 15" LCD TV Access your LCD TV anywhere in your home by using your IEEE 802.11 b/g Wireless network connection. With an impressive 50 foot range and 1024 x 768p XGA resolution you can go just about anywhere in your home. It also includes a media browser that access's Div X, MPEG, WMV, MP3, and JPEG payables. Lightweight, portable, and sleek, this is truly one of a kind. | |  Floorstanding Aluminum Speakers, CD200 Their slimline aluminum look makes them a real eye-catcher and brings a sense of style to any contemporary living environment. Their striking appearance, top quality craftsmanship, and excellent sound quality make the CD series loudspeakers the perfect partner to stereo systems, TVs, and flat screens.
The magnetically shielded CD 200 models conceal first class Canton technology within their well designed, brushed aluminum cabinets. |  $1,750.00 |  $100.00 1m |  AVt 1, Optical Interconnect Precision polished optical lenses stop reflections at connection points for reduced jitter, while “Ultra-clear” fiber conductors reduce distortion for improved signal transfer. MIT has also incorporated a rugged, dual shield to aid in the protection of the optical fibers. All this combines to give you the best performance possible. | | Entertainment and Electronics news
Bob Dylan to Host Music Show on XM Toronto , ON , December 13, 2005: XM Canada today announced that music legend Bob Dylan will host a new music show exclusively for XM. The music show, which runs for one hour per week, will feature an eclectic mix of music hand-selected by Dylan. In addition, he will offer regular commentary on music and other topics; host and interview special guests, including other artists; and take e-mails from XM subscribers. The show will debut in March 2006 on XM’s deep album rock channel Deep Tracks (channel 40). “Songs and music have always inspired me,” said Dylan. “A lot of my own songs have been played on the radio, but this is the first time I’ve ever been on the other side of the mic. It’ll be as exciting for me as it is for XM.” More
Sirius Kicks off Satellite Radio Service with Live Concerts in T.O. & Montreal Toronto , ON , December 8, 2005: Sirius Canada hosted a live concert in Toronto on Tuesday, December 6 to celebrate the launch of its satellite radio service in Canada . The first of two concerts, Sirius Live was simulcast live throughout North America , and featured well known and emerging Canadian artists. The second concert took place on Wednesday, December 7 in Montreal . Broadcast from the Mod Club, Sirius Live aired on CBC Radio3 (Sirius channel 94) and Iceberg (Sirius channel 95). The broadcast began at 7:00 pm E.S.T., and featured new Canadian recording artist Feist; singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards; The Trews, a live touring band in Canada ; and Juno award winner Ron Sexsmith. Guest hosting the event were Chris Murphy and Jay Ferguson of Sloan. More
TMN to Bring On-Demand HBO to Canada Toronto , ON , December 7, 2005: Astral Media’s The Movie Network (TMN) has announced plans to bring HBO series, original movies and specials to TMN OnDemand, a subscription video on-demand (SVOD) service in eastern Canada , as of January 3, 2006. TMN’s addition of HBO programming to its SVOD service will make it the first and only broadcaster in eastern Canada to offer Canadians HBO content on-demand. The service will allow subscribers to watch HBO programming, in addition to Hollywood hit movies, Canadian feature films, exclusive Showtime series and TMN’s own original drama series, when they want, as many times as they want, 24 hours a day, at no additional cost. “It is undeniable that video-on-demand is changing the way viewers watch television, and The Movie Network OnDemand’s overwhelming growth in the two years since the service launched is a testament to this,” commented Kevin Wright, Senior Vice President, Programming, Astral Television Networks. “We are very pleased to be able to continuously evolve and enhance our on-demand offering with the addition of high-profile and popular HBO series, original movies and specials as part of our ongoing commitment to meeting viewer demand and leading the way in television technology.” More
Sharp Unveils “World’s Largest” Available LCD Mississauga , ON , December 6, 2005: Sharp Electronics of Canada has unveiled what it deems to be the “world’s largest” LCD TV currently in production. Measuring 65’’, this AQUOS model brings the AQUOS line of LCD TVs to a total of 20. Housed in a slim titanium cabinet with a detachable speaker, the model LC65D90U delivers 1080p (1,920 x 1,080) true HDTV resolution; widescreen16:9 aspect ratio; and an enhanced 4,000:1 dynamic contrast. It also features a new four-wavelength backlight system that provides enhanced colour reproduction with “deeper, more vivid reds than previously possible,” says Sharp. "For more than 30 years, Sharp Electronics has pioneered and led the LCD technology revolution, and we will continue to set the standard in television innovation, quality and design," commented Carmine Cinerari, Vice President, Sharp Electronics of Canada. "The availability of the 65" model speaks to the versatility of the AQUOS line. From 13" to 65", there is a model and design suitable for every household and room in Canada ." More
SureWest Partners With HDNet For Launch Of HDTV Over IP
Leading independent telecommunications holding company SureWest Communications announced that leading high-definition networks HDNet and HDNet Movies are part of its high-definition television (HDTV) service set to launch this year. SureWest is currently finalizing its beta testing as it prepares to become the first company in the United States to offer HDTV commercially over its Internet Protocol (IP)-based fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) network.
"We are pleased to offer viewers in the Sacramento region the great
variety of live and original news, entertainment and sports programming that can only be seen on HDNet and HDNet Movies," said Peter Drozdoff, SureWest's vice president of marketing. "Through our HDTV channel lineup and launch of HDTV over IP, we are showcasing our dedication to providing customers with the highest-quality programming, sharpest picture available and a variety of emerging video products."
"We are happy to be partnering with SureWest to deliver the HDNet networks to their customers in the Sacramento region and to be providing them with great original high-definition programming and exclusive day-and-date premieres of theatrically released movies," said Mark Cuban, co-founder and president of HDNet. "This is a great opportunity to be part of something as ground-breaking as the first launch of HDTV over an IP network."
| Toshiba Delays Next-Gen HD DVD Debut In Japan TOKYO — Toshiba Corp. said (Dec. 13) the introduction of HD DVD players here will be delayed. Toshiba attributed the delay mainly to the unavailability of Advanced Access Content System (AACS) licensing. DVD Forum has adopted AACS copyright management as an integral part of the HD DVD format. Toshiba had planned to launch its HD DVD products only after AACS is finalized, Toshiba said in a statement. Toshiba hoped to introduce HD DVD players by the end of 2005, ahead of Blu-ray Disc players, but decided in September to postpone the U.S. introduction until 2006. In July, IBM Corp., Intel Corp., Microsoft Corp., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Sony Corp., Toshiba, Walt Disney Company and Warner Bro. Studio formed the AACS Licensing Administrator (AACS LA) to develop license AACS technology. AACS LA has completed its version 0.9 of the technology. Toshiba said it had completed the design for its HD DVD players for both the U.S. and Japanese markets and was ready for volume production at its Japanese manufacturing facilities. The HD DVD group has completed read-only, rewritable and recordable formats, but delayed the introduction of AACS. The Blu-ray group is finalizing ROM, RW and R formats at the meeting this week. The group said it plans to present the finalized format at the CES show in Las Vegas in January. |
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