Panasonic is going to introduce this month, its latest DMP-BD30 Blu-ray player. Being the first Profile v1.1 compliant Blu-ray player to hit the market, the DMP-BD30 holds a bunch of new and enhanced features. Also it includes an SD Memory Card slot for playback of High Definition content recorded in the AVCHD format.

The DMP-BD30 gets a secondary video decoder for Picture-in-Picture (which displays a second image in a sub window), an extra audio decoder (allows the consumer to switch the sound between the main and sub windows), and the player offers the support of Deep Color Compatibility and HDMI 1.3B, 1080 / 24p playback. The Panasonic DMP-BD30 is available in pre-order through the Panasonic's site for $499.95.

The DP-700 is the latest SACD player from Accuphase, it will be released in early December in Japan. At first look the DP-700 seems old-fashioned however, it incorporates the best from the DC-801 Digital Processor and the DP-800 SACD Player.

It features the innovative digital signal processing technology MDSD (Multiple Double Speed DSD) using an ultra fast FPGA IC (5.6448 MHz) with error correction, the MDS++ technology with 8 D/A converters "AD1955" from Analog Devices driven in parallel and it includes a PLL circuitry "Ultra Jitter-Free +". Frequency response is 0.5Hz to 50kHz, total harmonic distortion is 0.0008% and SNR 114dB.

Also the rear panel gets a bunch of connectors such as coaxial, optical digital outputs, balanced and unbalanced analog outputs. The Accuphase DP-700 measures 477x394x156mm, weighs 27kg and comes with a remote control "RC-100".

Teac is going to introduce another version of its GF-650 turntable which doubles as a CD recorder. But until recently, only EP and LP discs were supported, now Teac is proud to announce that their new LP-R400 turntable will support EP, LP, and SP 78rpm discs.

The LP-R400 features a CD-R/RW player/recorder, an FM/AM radio, stereo speakers and it includes a remote control. The amplifier output is 3.5 W x2ch, and frequency response is 60 Hz - 20kHz. The product Dimensions are 470x360x236mm and weight is approximately 8.5kg.

Victor will sell early November, its HP-S700 a new foldable headphones. It features a 40mm driver (8Hz ~ 25kHz) with a patented system from Victor that consists of an equalization of the pressure inside the headphone to improve the sound quality thus delivering powerful bass and detailed treble.

The HP-S700 supports a maximum power of 1W RMS, the earpads are made up of leather, the cord measures 0.8m and a 0.7m extension cord is also include in the package.

Kenwood is coming out with 2 new models for its "Kseries" line, the DP-K1000-N CD player and a new amplifier R-K1000-N.

The receiver priced at $490 features the Supreme EX Technology, the "DPAC" (Digital Pulse Axis Control) system, an independent power supply circuit, an AM/FM tuner and the AUTO Room EQ function. The amplifier part delivers an output power of 40W + 40W (20Hz to 20kHz, 0.7%, 6 Ω) and a SNR of 120dB.

Also The R-K1000-N incorporates an analog stereo input (RCA), a phono input, a coaxial and an optical digital input. Its dimensions are 270x318x99mm, its weight is approximately 5.3 kg and it comes with 2 antennas, a remote control and a microphone for AUTO Room EQ.

Kenwood extends its "Kseries" line with 2 new K1000 products, introducing the stereo amplifier R-K1000-N and a CD Player, the DP-K1000-N. Both will be available from late November.

The kenwood DP-K1000-N introduces the famous "WM8740" DAC from Wolfson (SNR 117dB) and the "DPAC" (Digital Pulse Axis Control) used to reduce the jitter. Digital and analog grounds are separated to reduce the interference noise, the audio outputs are equipped with relays that cut each unused output. The player supports the playback of music CDs as well as CD-R/RW recorded in AAC/MP3/WMA, and the DP-K1000-N consumes 11W, measures 270x99x296mm, weighs 3.4kg and will cost around $350.

Kenwood unveiled its newest LS-K1000, a 2-way bass reflex speaker. This bookshelf speaker adopts an original enclosure curved on its top, made from MDF.

The speaker is composed of a 12cm cone type woofer and a 2.5cm dome type tweeter that boasts a maximum input power of 80W @ 6Ω, a SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) of 85dB, a frequency response of 48Hz to 45kHz and a crossover set to 2kHz. Its dimensions are approximately 168x270x305mm and its weight is 5.2kg. Then, the Kenwood LS-K1000 is predicted to reach the market in late November for about $490.

The new Accuphase E-350 integrated stereo amplifier will replace the E-308 in the mid-November for approximately $3200.

This amplifier gets the AAVA-II volume control (Accuphase Analog Vari-gain Amplifier) from the E-450 model, with this system amplification and volume control are fully unified, and no variable resistors are used. The power amplifier section features the current feedback principle developed by Accuphase, as well as further improved "MCS+" circuit topology, for even better electrical characteristics. It delivers a rated output of 2x140W @ 4Ω, 2x120W @ 6Ω or 2x100W @ 8Ω and it incorporates all regular analog inputs/outputs.

The E-350 measures 465x422x171mm, weighs 21.7kg, and it comes along with a remote control (RC-200).

JBL announced the On Station III, successor of the On Station II, its popular donut-shaped docking station that was released back in 2006.

The JBL On Station III (aka JBL On Stage 3 for US and European market) is compatible with almost all iPod including the latests Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone using the supplied universal dock adaptors. It can also be hooked up to different devices such as digital audio players, CD players, games consoles, computers... via the 3.5mm mini-jack cable include. The docking station features a 12 Watts digital stereo amplifier, an IR remote control and finally it can be powered by six AA batteries.

The system will be available in early November in black or white for a retail price of $200.

If you want to buy a stylish iPod dock with alarm clock function, you might need the "WakeUp" iPod docking station from Boynq. It features a FM radio with 9 memory presets, a 20 Watts stereo amplifier, an alarm clock function with remote control, 3 integrated LCD displays, line in/out ports and it's compatible with all new iPods and iPhone.

The WakeUp station is available in black or white color, however there is no word on pricing yet.