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Parasound Halo CD 1 Holm-Designed CD Player Preview Parasound introduced the Parasound Halo CD 1, a high-end CD player that uses new CD playback and processing technology that is the result of a collaboration between Parasound and Holm Acoustics.

Panasonic DMP-BDT330 and DMP-BDT230 3D Blu-ray Disc Players At CES Panasonic introduced two new 3D Blu-ray Disc Players, the DMP-BDT330, DMP-BDT230. Panasonic is also continuing to manufacture its 3D 2012 models (the DMP-BDT500 and DMP-BBT01).

Oppo BDP-103 Universal 3D 4K Blu-ray Player Review The Oppo BDP-103 has hit another one out of the park. It may not be light years ahead of the BDP-93, but it is ready for 4K conversion and the Marvell Qdeo processing is impressive.

Oppo BDP-103 & BDP-105 Blu-ray Q&A Interview This is a detailed interview with Oppo about their new BDP-103 & BDP-105 Blu-ray players. Features, function and performance is discussed as well as improvements made over past designs.

Oppo BDP-103 and BDP-105 Universal Blu-ray Players Preview The Oppo BDP-103 features 2D-to-3D conversion, 4K upscaling, dual HDMI inputs, three USB ports, MHL support, and full Netflix (1080p and 5.1 audio) streaming. The BDP-105 adds a USB DAC and more.

Pioneer Elite BDP-62FD Universal Blu-ray Player Preview We got to check out Pioneer's newest Elite BDP-62FD flagship Blu-ray player. It's a universal player, so it's going to play Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio and more.

Yamaha BD-A1020 Universal Blu-ray Player Preview This year Yamaha is touting their new Aventage BD-A1020 Blu-ray player which is an upgrade from their BD-A1010. The main new feature is WiFi integration so you can access all the new network apps.

Yamaha BD-S673 & BD-S473 Blu-ray Players Preview At $229.95 and $329.95 respectively, neither the Yamaha BD-S473 nor the BD-S673 will break the bank. Sporting smartphone/tablet app control, DLNA certification, 3D, and Netflix and YouTube streaming.

Denon DBT-1713UD Universal Audio/Video Player Preview The Denon DBT-1713UD has just about everything you'd want in a Universal Player. While $500 isn't cheap for a Blu-ray player, it isn't bad considering all the features you are getting.

Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB Professional DJ Turntable Preview The Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB has just about everything you'd want in a turntable - integrated preamp, a high-torque multi-pole direct drive motor, USB connection to your computer and much more.