If you don't have a cassette tape deck anymore and you still own some good old tapes that you want to listen on your computer don't trash your tapes this thing is for you.

The PlusDeckEX from the Korean of BTO is an external audio tape converter which will convert your music using a software (include) via an USB connection to your personal computer.

Moreover you can also record music directly from the built-in FM/AM tuner, from a turntable via the Phono input (you may have to use a RIAA software filter), from 2 RCA inputs or from a 2.5mm jack for mobile phone.

The PlusDeckEX gets a LCD contol panel which doubles as a digital clock and the converter also includes a remote control and offers the 7.1 support through it's built-in sound card.

Kenwood Japan announced an universal wireless audio transmitter that streams your music all over your house in digital quality for a perfect reproduction.

The emitter works on the 2.4GHz bandwidth and use a lossless PCM transmission. Its 2 analog inputs (an 1/8" phone jack and an USB mini-B are able to connect various equipments such as an MP3 player, a computer... And all you have to do is to just connect it to a power adapter which supplies the built-in Analog/Digital converter.

The receiver has to be powered by a power adapter too. There are 2 outputs, 1x optical digital output and an analog output 'RCA) which provide you a wide choices of compatible materials. In addition if you have any interference with another wireless equipment it's possible to change the frequency channel by hand.


However, there isn't any word on pricing and availability yet.