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Yamaha Adds a 3D Blu-ray Player to the Aventage Line
Tue Jul 26, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Yamaha, Aventage, Blu-ray Players (all tags)
It does 3D, video streaming and plays back both DVD-Audio and SACDs.
Yamaha just launched their 2011 line of Aventage receivers, but that doesn't mean they don't have more to reveal. The new BD-A1010 is a 3D capable Blu-ray play that does a little bit of everything.
For starters, it doesn't just play Blu-ray discs. It handles Blu-ray in 1080p and decodes the latest HD audio formats, but it also plays back DVD-Audio and SACDs, which will be a boon to audiophiles. The A1010 also works with a variety of computer file formats like WMV, DivX and MOV.
The player takes care of your streaming needs, assuming your needs are limited to Netflix, Blockbuster on Demand, and YouTube. On the YouTube front, the A1010 uses YouTube Leanback, a version of the site made specifically for those watching from the couch.
iPhone owners will be able to control the A1010 directly from their handheld device and Android users will be getting the same luxury later this year.
The BD-A1010 is available now at an MSRP of $500.
Source: TWICE
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Yamaha Launches Four New Aventage Receivers
Tue Jul 19, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Yamaha, Aventage, Receivers (all tags)
Streaming, iPhone connectivity, and front USB ports are among the new additions.
The Aventage receiver line is an important one for Yamaha. It's a new design and a different way of looking at receivers for the company. They've just announced the second generation of those receivers and there's plenty new to love.
Yamaha brought plenty of features to the line, and introduced what used to be high-end features to all of the receivers in the series. Every one of them can stream music from a PC, bring up internet radio and they all feature front USB ports for iPhone and iPod connections.
The two high-end receivers in the line offer something new to the Aventage line - 9.2 channel audio. The rest of the receivers push out either 7.1 or 7.2 audio channels.
Yamaha's new receivers will be available in August and September at prices starting at $649.
Source: TWICE
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