PRODUCT REVOLUTION
iFi’s new wireless music system, the
Aurora, brings together a collection of
proprietary technologies to deliver a
tabletop, all-in-one system clad in bamboo
and elevated by a distinctive aluminum
frame. The Aurora connects to a home
Wi-Fi network, enabling users to stream
music via their favorite apps, or play audio
files stored on networked devices such as
computers and NAS drives. Bluetooth is
also included, so that users may stream
directly from any smart device. The Aurora
is hi-res audio enabled, supporting data up
to 32-bit/192kHz.
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Control4 has begun shipping its new Pakedge WA-2200 Wave 2 Access Point with BakPak
Lite. Engineered for improved performance and reliable wireless connectivity in homes with a
growing number of connected devices, the WA-2200 enables Control4 dealers to provide
centralized management and configuration with simplified deployment. The all-new, highperformance
chipset delivers faster speeds, lower latency, and seamless roaming across the
wireless network, according to the company.
Savant’s Pro Remote now includes IPbased
Apple TV integration with Siri voice
recognition built in. Savant users can now
choose from the security of user-activated
voice functionality by commanding Siri to find
a movie, an artist, or streaming service. The
Pro Remote offers a blend of hard buttons,
touchscreen interface, and voice control. This
new functionality also includes Apple
HomeKit integration with hundreds of smart
home devices.
Two new 7.2-channel Denon X-Series AV receivers are now available from Sound United.
The AVR-X2600H (95W per channel; $799) and AVR-X1600H (80W per channel; $599)
support the latest surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Technology, which adds virtualized height and surround effects on traditional stereo or
surround content as well as Dolby Atmos content while using fewer speakers. Dolby
Atmos Height Virtualization is used to create the sensation of sound that extends above
and beyond the listener, using only loudspeakers originating at listener-level.