Anthem MRX Receivers
Anthem just announced their brand new line of 3D ready A/V receivers. The MRX series features four receivers: the MRX 300, MRX 500, MRX 700, and MRX 900, all featuring 7 channels of amplification (MRX 900 will have 9 channels of amplification) and 4 HDMI in/1 out (MRX 900 will have 7 HDMI in/1 out). Bringing the company's award winning technology to its newest line, Anthem's MRX receivers are all equipped with the critically acclaimed Anthem Room Correction (ARC) system. A highly anticipated release, the Anthem MRX receivers include all the latest audio formats inc luding Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, and DTS-HD Master Audio and support internet radio (except MRX 300) and HD Radio (MRX 700 and MRX 900). In addition, the MRX series will process 3D movies and television when paired with a 3DTV and a 3D capable source component making them the perfect addition for 3D enabled home theaters. The MRX receivers boast amplifier sections embodying Anthem's design focus on low noise, low distortion and "real" power.  Additional technical features of the MRX receiver line include: - 9.1 channels of amplification with bi-amping capability on the MRX 900
- 7 channels of amplication on all other models
- Built in award-winning Anthem Room Correction (ARC) system
- Internet Radio via built-in Ethernet port on models 500 and up
- Front and rear USB inputs play music from the hard drive or memory stick on models 500 and up
- 1080p up-conversion with Deep Color support
- Second 2-channel zone
Designed for use with all MRX receivers, Anthem is also introducing an optional add-on accessory, the MDX 1 iPod/iPhone dock, including native digital output and on-screen display for the latest generation iPod/iPhone. With no AC adaptor plug or inserts required, as well as menu access and song selection using an MRX remote control, the MDX 1 is a desirable add-on to the MRX family. More details can be found on the new Anthem website www.AnthemAV.com
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Movies on iTunes
At long last, Irish users of iTunes are finally catching up on video rental functions following an annoucement from Apple that movies from major film studios are now available on the iTunes Store for rent or purchase. Titles included in the first wave of relases include Avatar, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Up and The Hangover. Once a movie is rented, it starts downloading from the iTunes Store directly to iTunes or Apple TV, and users with a fast Internet connection can start viewing the movie in seconds. Customers have up to 30 days to start watching it, and once a movie has been started customers have 48 hours to finish it-or watch it multiple times. iTunes movies start at €7.99 for catalogue title purchases, €9.99 for recent releases and €13.99 for new releases. iTunes Movie Rentals are €2.99 for library title rentals and €3.99 for new releases, and high definition versions are priced at one euro more.
Control4 iPad App
In preperation for for the new Apple iPad hitting this side of the water later this month, Control4 have just released a new application designed from the ground up to take advantage of the new form factor & size. It does everything the Control4 app did on the iPhone but does it better. While we really liked the iPhone Control4 app for music, the limited real estate available meant it was difficult to navigate around some of the video devices you had in your system, like a SkyHD box. We think the new iPad along with this new app will be a winning combination.
Best Projector in the World?
JVC has announced its latest high-performance 4K2K D-ILA projector, the DLA-SH7NLG, which delivers ultra-high-resolution of about 10 megapixels (4096 x 2400, well beyond full HD 1080p of 1920 x 1080).
JVC says the projector's wire-grid optical engine helps achieve 10,000:1 native contrast for true, deep black levels, and dual 330W ultra-high-pressure mercury lamps help output a whopping 5,000 lumens of brightness (in single lamp mode).
Configuration of the DLA-SH7NLG can be stored and uploaded via a USB memory device, and the projector can be configured through a Web browser.
Also notable these days is that operational flexibility includes being able to stack a couple of these 110-pound projectors to serve up 3D images. Of course, the projector does cost $150,000 plus lens so it's not for everyone but if you are lucky enough to be able to afford one these projectors we can organsie a special private viewing in the main JVC headquarters in the UK.
Anamorphic Lens for Anthem & JVC projectors
Panamorph has unveiled a custom lens just for Anthem & JVC projectors that eliminates those annoying bars from your movies.
The lens is called the FVX200J and fits the Anthem & JVC line of home theater projectors. The lens attaches to the front of the anthem or JVC projector and turns the image into a movie theater 2.40:1 aspect ratio eliminating the bars from the projected image. If you would like to find out more about how anamorphic lenses work click here The price of the FVX200J is €2,995 + vat.
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